Celebrate the life and work of renowned author, Isabel Allende, with a stay in the tribute room named in her honor. The Isabel Allende Room transports you to a quaint Peruvian village, capturing the essence of the South American country where she was born into a ruling family. Enjoy exclusive access to the only private porch at the hotel.
Isabel Allende is considered the first internationally successful female Latin American author. Her books have been translated into 30 languages and sold more than 51 million copies, extending her influence around the world. Mega-bestsellers such as Inés of My Soul, City of the Beasts, and Paula, a memoir about her daughter who died in 1992 after a porphyria-induced coma. Allende’s ability to plumb the human heart and channel narratives flecked with magical realism. Allende’s books, all written in her native Spanish, have been translated into more than 35 languages and have sold over 67 million copies. Allende’s works are informed by her feminist convictions, her commitment to social justice, and the harsh political realities that shaped her destiny. Isabel Allende conceived her first novel, The House of the Spirits, as a letter to her dying grandfather. Although it became an international best-seller, she would write one more successful book before feeling secure enough to quit her day job.
ROOM FEATURES:
- 2 Twin beds
- Private bathroom with neo-angled shower
- Original sink and faucets
- Exclusive access a private porch
- Monogrammed bathrobes
- Warm bathrobes available upon request
- Gilchrist and Soames bath amenities
- Hairdryer
- Complimentary high-speed wireless internet throughout the room and common areas
- Flat Screen TV
- Roku
- CD Player
- Ice bucket with 2 wine glasses
- Corkscrew opener
- Iron and ironing board
- Wake-up service
- Daily housekeeping service (Year-Round)
- 24-hour access to complimentary drinks- hot chocolate, hot tea, and coffee
- Access to our public library for our guests only. Check out each book is necessary at the front desk
- Located on 2nd floor
- Free off-street parking (Sept. 1st- June 20th)
The Spencer Hotel & Spa is the #1 rated Chautauqua, NY hotel on TripAdvisor, and the best place to stay for those visiting to enjoy the Chautauqua Institution’s year-round programming. Imagine hearing your favorite speaker or the symphony play while relaxing in comfortable chairs on our porches overlooking the Amphitheater. Our guests enjoy the perfect location and modern conveniences within a whimsical literary-themed setting that encourages relaxation and renewal, including:
- The only building on campus with a full-service elevator
- The only hotel on campus with central air conditioning
- Central location allowing only our guests the ability to hear everything in the Amphitheater from our porches
- For those who love the lake, our location provides a 1 block walk
- On-site restorative cedar sauna
- 3 Course hot home-cooked breakfast served daily is included in the room
- Use of parlor with fireplace, easy chairs, loveseats, and projector
- 4 stories of porches with tables and chairs for all
You may sit on ANY porch at any time! Your place on the porch is waiting!
Occupancy: This room accommodates 2 people
Bed Sizes: 2 Twins
*Please note, during the Chautauqua Summer Season (the last Saturday in June through the last Saturday in August) rooms are rented by the week, from Saturday to Saturday. We are open year-round and welcome 2-nights during the rest of the year.
This room is only available during the Chautauqua season. Full-week stays during the 9-week Chautauqua Season include breakfast every day. The Spencer can also assist guests in arranging travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances that may cause a guest to cancel their reservation.
