The ruby-colored bedspread with the antique dresser and armoire create an atmosphere ideal for a prince. Lord Byron paints a royal picture of importance as you step into his world of poetry.
(1788-1824) One of the most talked-of men of his day was George Gordon, Lord Byron. His handsome face, riotous living many love affairs, and tragic death at the age of 36 made him a romantic, fascinating figure to both men and women of the time. Today his reputation is chiefly as a poet. His first collection of poetry, published when he was 19, was a volume called ‘Hours of Idleness’. His travels in Europe and the Middle East inspired his first long poem, ‘Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage’. He became famous almost overnight. Women sought him out, and young men copied his fashion style of wearing an open collar and flowing cravat. After he left England for Italy, he wrote additional cantos for ‘Childe Harold’; ‘Manfred’, a verse play; and ‘Don Juan’, a half-romantic, half-humorous poetic version of the old Spanish story. He died while helping Greece overthrow their Turkish rulers.
Byron was born George Gordon Byron. His dad, a gambler and an all-round scoundrel known as Mad Jack Byron, died when he was three. Little George’s uncle died a few years later, meaning he inherited the lordship when he was ten. Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage, a long narrative poem about travel and romance, was published in four cantos (parts) between 1812 and 1818. It was loosely based on his own youthful travels around Europe, and attracted so much public attention that, allegedly, Byron claimed to have “awoke one morning and found [himself] famous”.
The summer of 1816 saw Mary Shelley and Byron staying in the same house, where he hosted a ghost story competition. His only legitimate daughter was Ada Lovelace, a pioneer in engineering and the first computer programmer, and the programming language was named ADA, after her respectively. Coincidentally, she died aged 36, the same age as Byron himself.
ROOM FEATURES:
- King bed
- Private bathroom with neo-angled shower
- Original sink and faucets
- 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 the 4th 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: King bed
*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.
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.
