Policies & Important Information
The Spencer Hotel is located on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution, a gated resort community. During the Chautauqua Summer Season programming (beginning the last Saturday in June and running through the last Saturday in August, as per the dates set by the Chautauqua Institution) we rent from Saturday to Saturday. As you check for your arrival and departure dates, please keep our seasonal policies in mind. Please contact a reservation specialist or check our online availability calendar for nightly reservations offered. During the nine-week Chautauqua Season, a weekly gate pass and parking pass are required for the Chautauqua Institution programming. The gate pass is your ticket to all events in the Amphitheater unless otherwise specified. The price for the gate pass is set by the Chautauqua Institution and you can call (800) 836-2787 to get that information. During the Off Season (Spencer Season, Labor Day through the last Friday in June) we rent nightly with no gate pass or parking fee required.
Automobiles are only allowed on the grounds for guest and baggage delivery during the summer programming. Please make arrangements for gate passes prior to your arrival; call the Institution’s Front Gate at (716) 357-6250. This will save you time on arrival. Off-season (Spencer season), none of this is required.
The Chautauqua Institution is a unique and wondrous environment; however, there are limited stores and services on the grounds and nearby. Some articles, for example, medical supplies, may be difficult to secure once you are here. The nearest major medical facility is in Westfield, which is approximately one half-hour away, and the nearest pharmacy is in Mayville (5 miles).
We accept checks, money orders, and credit cards. All reservations must be secured with a credit card *at the time of reservation; see below for seasonal particulars.
The State of New York requires us to collect 13.00% sales tax. Because we are a small hotel, we do not have to collect the additional hotel taxes that apply to stays in larger hotels.
Please note: Prices are subject to change without any notice. The Spencer Hotel and Spa reserves the right to change, modify or cancel, without notice, or any advertised services.
We are looking forward to your stay!
Chautauqua Season Cancellation:
(The last Saturday in June through the last Saturday in August)
- There are no exceptions to these policies, we are not responsible for events beyond our control such as weather, illness, death, and emergencies. Reservations during the nine-week Chautauqua season are non-refundable, we recommend the purchase of Allianz travel insurance to protect yourself against unforeseen circumstances. Please contact a reservation specialist at the hotel to arrange to purchase Travel Insurance. (Allianz).
- For your convenience and to ensure a smooth arrival, please make arrangements for gate and parking passes ahead of time by calling the Institution’s Front Gate at (716) 357-6250. When calling, you may also request The Chautauquan to stay up-to-date with Chautauqua events as they are being booked for the summer. The Chautauquan is a free newspaper sent upon your request.
- Check-in time is 3:00 pm, and check-out time is 9:00 am.
- A full, hot breakfast is served daily from 8:00 am-9:00 am and is included with your stay.
Spencer Season Cancellation:
(Generally, Labor Day through the last Friday in June)
- RESERVATIONS WILL BE CHARGED IN FULL UPON RECEIPT
- Cancellations made more than 14 days in advance of arrival date will be fully refunded less a $100 service charge (except group bookings which will be subject to specific guidelines set forth in the contract between The Spencer Hotel and Spa and the group coordinator.)
- Cancellations made within the 14-day period will be subject to a one-day rate.
- Any cancellations made less than 48 hours from the reservation date require travel insurance to secure a refund.
- Reservations that are canceled due to a no-show, the day of cancellation, and early departure will require travel insurance to secure a refund.
- Check-in time is 3:00 pm, and check-out time is 11:00 am.
- A full, hot breakfast is included with your stay and served every morning.
Property Policies:
- The Spencer is a non-smoking establishment. If smoking occurs there will be a $300.00 cleaning fee added to your invoice.
- We love pets but unfortunately, we cannot accommodate them at the hotel. If needed, you may call us and we can recommend a place to board your pet.