To give you an idea of how bad the Gideon Putnam was, after entering our $600 a night suite, we promptly called a nearly Hampton Inn to see if they had rooms available. We knew we could not cancel our reservation without having to pay for the room AND WE DIDN'T CARE. We just wanted to get out of there.... more

Always best to follow Tripadvisor and only consider the "best choices." The Gideon Putnam as an overnight hotel isn't close to "best." (As a location for private events, it may be acceptable.) Front desk staffer at check-in didn't bother to examine our web receipt, so we sat for an hour before discovering that he'd assumed we were in a "queue"... more

My wife and I have just spent the 4th of July Weekend at this hotel and we were a litlle leery after reading some of the previous reviews. After looking at the dates of the reviews we figured that they were old and we would take a chance. Well we were very glad we did. Everything from check-in to check-out... more

Yes, this is an old hotel and definitely needs a few upgrades. I went with my husband and children to spend the weekend with my mother here. We had a suite and it was HUGE. There was two bedrooms, each with a bathroom and a massive living room with a bathroom in it. so Three bathrooms! it was affordable too,... more

This is one of those properties in life that seems to be going along based solely on what it was like years ago, with little effort to improve. Signage was extremely poor. To begin with, the hotel website was about as incomplete as could be, with absolutely no information on how to get there. There were no signs that were... more

My wife and I stayed one night with a gift certificate we received from our recent Wedding. It was my first, her second time. When I called to make a reservation, I was informed the management had changed and I'd have to call back in a few weeks, since policies were changing regarding gift certificates. They couldn't be clear whether... more

Those who like modern hotels would probably not like the Gideon Putnam, bu those looking for an excellent location, historic charm and quaint elegance would love it. My husband and I had our wedding reception here, and were extremely impressed. The charm of the hotel is unlike any modern hotel, and the surrounding Saratoga State Park is gorgeous. We love... more

The hotel looks incredible on website and is quite elegant when you drive up/check in but is in need of major repairs/restoration. Its really a shame b/c the room has the bed & breakfast feel to it and the bathroom looked redone in ours. When we ate in the dining room, you could tell the water damage on the walls,... more

I was pleasantly surprised when I stayed at the Gideon Putnam for a conference. I really enjoyed the grounds and the historic buildings. A breath of fresh air compared to most of my work-related hotel stays. Those looking for cookie-cutter or state-of-the-art decor would not enjoy this place, but it is clean, quiet, and unique. I also cannot say enough... more