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A Room Redo…Part III

Posted on August 19, 2010 by innkeeper

It has been awhile since we updated the saga of the room renovation Kathleen embarked upon this Spring.  Let’s pick up where we left off.  (Hint: If you need a refresher click on Room Renovations .) Kathleen and Pamela shop the Springfield, Massachusetts store.  Lots and lots of fabric, but the place has never been [...]

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2010 Saratoga Hat Contest Winner

Posted on July 28, 2010 by innkeeper

Marta Glazen of Cleveland, Ohio, won the 19th annual Saratoga Hat Contest, on Sunday, July 25, 2010, in Saratoga Springs. She took first place and won a silver plate trophy, clubhouse lunch for two and a $500 betting voucher.   Marta was a guest at Saratoga Arms and “wowed” all of our breakfast guests when [...]

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Saratoga Arms is the recommended Saratoga Springs hotel

Posted on July 27, 2010 by innkeeper

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a wonderful article in their US and International Travel section titled “Weekend in Saratoga, N.Y.”  They recommend various eating establishments, places to visit and hotels in Saratoga Springs NY, with Saratoga Arms being amongst them. You may visit the link and read the entire article. Weekend in Saratoga, N.Y.  | ajc.com

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A Room Redo…Part II

Posted on June 4, 2010 by innkeeper

The first telephone call is made to Pamela Whitney now living in the DC area.  Pamela is the decorator who worked with Kathleen on all the rooms in the addition. (www.pamelawhitneydesigns.com)   She designed all the furniture and had it made in a factory in Mexico.  Television armoires that also serve as dressers, desks that double [...]

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Thinking about the Kentucky Derby in February?

Posted on February 16, 2010 by innkeeper

In the early part of last year’s racing season, Kathleen took two Irish girls from Ballybunion, County Kerry, who were working at the hotel for the summer to the races.  They put a sentimental bet on a young horse with good odds named “Dublin” and were handsomely rewarded when the horse won.  At the end [...]

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And they’re off!!!

Posted on July 29, 2009 by innkeeper

 Opening Day and the excitement throughout the city of Saratoga Springs is palpable.  Up and down the crowded sidewalks visitors mingle with townsfolk, darting in and out of shops and restaurants, chatting on the benches, admiring the artistic horse sculptures, and the lush hanging baskets.  Flags are waving proclaiming the arrival of the 141st meet [...]

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A June Trifecta…

Posted on June 2, 2009 by innkeeper

Saratoga Springs…Saratoga ArtsFest…and the best of Saratoga Springs’ luxury hotels, Saratoga Arms Saratoga ArtsFest 2009, held June 11-14, is a four-day celebration of the arts; featuring music, dance, visual art, film, theatre, and literary art.  Thi is the third year of Saratoga ArtsFest and it highlights Saratoga Springs as a premiere destination for the arts.  It [...]

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SARATOGA ARMS JOINS PRESTIGIOUS INNKEEPING ASSOCIATION

Posted on April 27, 2009 by innkeeper

  Saratoga Arms, located in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY, was recently honored by admittance into Select Registry, Distinguished Inns of North America, the premier innkeeping association in the United States and Canada. Out of the thousands of inns in North America, only an elite few will be invited to join Select Registry this year. Saratoga [...]

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Springtime in Saratoga Springs…there is no better place to be!

Posted on March 23, 2009 by innkeeper

The calendar affirms what our minds and hearts have been longing for… Spring has arrived in Saratoga Springs!   The waist high snow banks are melting, giving way to brown grass and winter debris.  It’s not yet green, but it is a welcome sight to see landscaping crews raking and cleaning up. Soon the crocus, daffodils [...]

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Saratoga Arms Halloween Treat

Posted on October 28, 2008 by innkeeper

 Book a two night stay Friday, October 31 and Saturday November 1, 2008 and receive one free massage or facialA bewitching invitation just for you… No goblins, no ghosts, nary a witch will be seen, If  you get out of town for Halloween. Leave behind the candy, the ghouls and the broom, Come to Saratoga for a [...]

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