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  • Amsterdam Castle by night
    Enjoy our billiard room.
    Amsterdam Castle Westlake Wing
    Amsterdam Castle Westlake Wing bathroom
    Officers Wing: king sized bed in a turret
    Breakfast is served in the Kennedy Room
    Dance or play basketball in our 10,000 sq foot ballroom
    Amsterdam Castle Officers Wing sitting room: king bed in adjoining turret, while this room holds a twin trundle bed (on right in green)
    Westlake Wing bedroom
    Secretariat Room with queen size bed adjoins the Officers Wing and can be added to your Officers reservation. Shares a bathroom with Officers Wing and cannot be booked without main reservation in Officers Wing.
    • Nightly Rate $150 - $250
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    • Reviews 26  
    • Rooms 2
    • Accepts Gift Cards

    • Address 49 Florida Avenue
      Amsterdam, NY 12010
      USA
    • Phone+1-518-843-5201
    • Mobile+1-518-866-9376
    • EmailContact Innkeeper

    Built in 1894 for the National Guard, the Phemister family converted this unique armory into their private residence with two guest wings for guests. Featured on HGTV's Rezoned, the castle has measures 36,000 sq ft and includes a friendly golden retriever on site. Near Saratoga Springs and Howe Caverns in the scenic Mohawk Valley. The pleasant community vibe and historic presence make Amsterdam Castle a treat for families and couples alike. Shoot hoops in the gym, lounge on the front moat with your computer, stroll to dinner at one of the 4 restaurants in walking distance or bike the Eric Canal bike trail. We use only environmentally friendly cleaning supplies and serve local farm produce whenever possible for a sustainable environment.

    Rooms & Rates


    Westlake Wing

    1 King Beds, Private Bath, sleeps2
    Average Nightly Rate $172
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    Officers Wing

    1 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bath, sleeps4
    Average Nightly Rate $220
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    Secretariat Room

    1 Queen Beds, sleeps2
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    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 26 Reviews

    4.4 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  5
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Great Hogwarts Birthday for son!

    March 23, 2013

    My son turned eleven and for those of you who know the Harry Potter books, that's the birthday when wizards get their acceptance letters to Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Yes, we could have gone to Florida for Universal and do the Harry Potter thing there, but we only had the weekend and we also wanted to do something more unique, so we found this castle. Let me tell you my son has never hugged me more in his life. He would just look up at me and say, "This is the best birthday ever!" He loved imagining living in this world and had an amazing time! The huge gym with all the gym equipment was perfect for my boys and the fact that the owners' sons came out and played made the stay even better! Wonderful breakfasts, very cozy beds. Lovely.

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Hospitality and Splendor fit for Royalty

    February 13, 2012

    I took my boyfriend here as a surprise for his birthday last year (the idea was to make him "king for a weekend!") and we just adored it! Not to mention the owners are gracious decorators, hosts and chefs!! The rooms are spectacularly furnished. Famous presidents have dined and stayed here over the years. The upstairs room has incredible acoustics. We played some unplugged guitar and the sound was incredible. It was one of the best weekends we've ever had!!

    5 out of 5
     

    Very awesome!!

    September 08, 2011

    The castle was outstanding. Our accommodations were very clean and nicely appointed. Susan and Manfred could not have been any nicer or accommodating. They are both very knowledgeable about the town, it's history and the surrounding area. They went above and beyond expectations, even during very stressful circumstances. A tornado had touched down followed by a very bad thunderstorm which knocked out the power and they did everything they could to make us comfortable and safe. They also have a very nice family which made us feel very welcome. Thank you Susan and Manfred for a very nice and interesting stay.

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Castle

    August 09, 2011

    We were not sure what to expect but were delighted with the accomodations,the tour of the castle , the recommnedations for meals and for recommendations for things to do... the oweners were so very interesting to talk with.. couldn't have had a better erperience!!!


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Susan and Manfred Phemister

    Innkeepers Description:

    We are a friendly Europhile family keen on historic renovation, locally produced products and green cleaning. We have a friendly golden retriever and black cat on site (not allowed in rooms). Alas, we cannot accept guest pets.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French

    • German

    Resident Pets

    1 Cat , 1 Dog

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $150 - $250

    Westlake Wing

    The spacious Westlake Wing features a king bed in the turret with organic cotton linens, private bathroom with clawfoot tub and shower, and large sitting room with tv and wi-fi. Keurig coffee/tea inroom. Microwave and mini-fridge available.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $195/$150
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    Officers Wing

    King bed in turret plus twin trundle bed in adjoining sitting room. Room features ornate wooden detail and balcony. Great for families. Size is 1500 sq ft. Rollaway can be added for $25/apiece.

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King, 2 Twin

    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $245/$195
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    Secretariat Room

    This room adjoins the Officers Wing and features a queen-sized brass bed in your own space. It shares a bathroom with the Officers and can be added to your Officers' reservation for $50night by contacting us directly at events@amsterdamcastle.com.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3pm    Check Out: Noon

    • Deposit Amount Required: one night

    • Cancellations: $25 fee per reservation if cancelled 7 days before. Customer is responsible for FULL amount of reservation if cancelled less than 7 days before checkin. We are not a national chain, we are one unique historic building and your stay defray the cost of running it. If you cannot abide by this cancellation policy or need the customer service of a national hotel chain please do not make a reservation here.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: soft drinks and water in minifridge honor bar for $1/apiece

    • Drinks Available: Yes

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No


    Discount Type

    • Military Discount (It's an armory after all!)
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 1

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 26 Reviews

    4.4 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Great Hogwarts Birthday for son!

    March 23, 2013

    My son turned eleven and for those of you who know the Harry Potter books, that's the birthday when wizards get their acceptance letters to Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Yes, we could have gone to Florida for Universal and do the Harry Potter thing there, but we only had the weekend and we also wanted to do something more unique, so we found this castle. Let me tell you my son has never hugged me more in his life. He would just look up at me and say, "This is the best birthday ever!" He loved imagining living in this world and had an amazing time! The huge gym with all the gym equipment was perfect for my boys and the fact that the owners' sons came out and played made the stay even better! Wonderful breakfasts, very cozy beds. Lovely.

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Hospitality and Splendor fit for Royalty

    February 13, 2012

    I took my boyfriend here as a surprise for his birthday last year (the idea was to make him "king for a weekend!") and we just adored it! Not to mention the owners are gracious decorators, hosts and chefs!! The rooms are spectacularly furnished. Famous presidents have dined and stayed here over the years. The upstairs room has incredible acoustics. We played some unplugged guitar and the sound was incredible. It was one of the best weekends we've ever had!!

    5 out of 5
     

    Very awesome!!

    September 08, 2011

    The castle was outstanding. Our accommodations were very clean and nicely appointed. Susan and Manfred could not have been any nicer or accommodating. They are both very knowledgeable about the town, it's history and the surrounding area. They went above and beyond expectations, even during very stressful circumstances. A tornado had touched down followed by a very bad thunderstorm which knocked out the power and they did everything they could to make us comfortable and safe. They also have a very nice family which made us feel very welcome. Thank you Susan and Manfred for a very nice and interesting stay.

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Castle

    August 09, 2011

    We were not sure what to expect but were delighted with the accomodations,the tour of the castle , the recommnedations for meals and for recommendations for things to do... the oweners were so very interesting to talk with.. couldn't have had a better erperience!!!

    2.8 out of 5
     

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    August 03, 2011

    The castle was very nice. The room we stayed in was The Officers Qtrs. Upon arrival we were met by Susan, she gave us a tour and offered their garage to park our motorcycle. The bed was comfortable and there was coffee maker, though there were no filters. The room was clean and the furnishings were nice. Susan recommended a nice restaurant down the street for supper. Be advised they only serve a continental breakfast and that was not up to par. The Inn keepers were not easily available. There was a situation that arose after we arrived, the town announced that the water would be shut off at 7:30am so Susan made us aware and offered a partial refund.

    5 out of 5
     

    Thanks for sharing a unique historical site with travelers.

    June 01, 2011

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The accomodations were wonderful and host Manfred was most congenial. It was very interesting to learn about local armories which played pivotal roles in the formation of militias and national guards. The Schroeders

    5 out of 5
     

    Room fit for a king and queen

    April 05, 2011

    Susan and Manfred were amazing hosts greeting us as we pulled in, assisting with carrying our bags to the room and giving us a tour of the castle. The room was absolutely beautiful and extremely cozy and breakfast was delicious. My girlfriend and I still talk about the heated bed and how comfortable it was. We truly felt like a king and queen. I would definitely stay at the castle again. Highly recommended.

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Unique BandB Experience

    September 09, 2010

    This BandB was a nice surprise to lodge in. Unique property with lots of history and Susan was very entertaining and friendly. We enjoyed our stay and would come back again.


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  • Location Type

    • City

    • Countryside

    • Small town

    City - Albany

    • Distance to city: 30 miles

    • Directions to property:
      2 minutes off I-90 Exit 27. 25 minutes to Howe Caverns. 30 minutes to Albany International Airport. 30 minutes to Saratoga Springs. 45 minutes to Cooperstown. Amtrak in town and in Albany. We are a $6 cab ride from Amsterdam Amtrak station.

    Airport

    • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany County) 30 miles

    • Directions to property:
      I90 West, exit 27. Left at stoplight. 2 minutes to Erie St Exit. Left at stop sign. See castle! 30 mins from airport


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Erie Canal Biking/Hiking trail

    • Great Sacandaga Lake

    • Cooperstown

    • Saratoga Springs

    • Old Fort Johnson

    • Howe Caverns

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Historic Inn

    • Bed and Breakfast

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    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property highlights

    • Featured on HGTV's ReZoned

    • Montgomery County 2012 Tourism Award winner

    • National Register of Historic Places

    • Preservation League of NY 2012 Excellence Award

    • converted National Guard armory

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • Board games

    • Conference Rooms

    • Piano

    • Videos

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Bath robes

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • Green amenities

    • 10,000 sq foot gym on premise

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7-10am

    • Serving Location: Breakfast Room

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