Resort Facts at a Glance
OPENED |
2000 |
ADDRESS |
851 West Genesee Street |
RESERVATIONS |
877.MIRBEAU (647.2328) |
WEBSITE |
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OVERVIEW |
Situated on 12 acres of forested parkland in the quaint storybook village of Skaneateles, Mirbeau Inn & Spa is an idyllic resort getaway in central New York’s Finger Lakes region. Just minutes from Skaneateles Lake, one of the cleanest and most picturesque lakes in America, Mirbeau Inn & Spa is surrounded by beautifully landscaped ponds and impressionist gardens, giving the resort a French provincial feel. From the moment of arrival, Mirbeau’s guests leave their daily worries behind as they are warmly welcomed and cared for by a skilled staff, ensuring unique and life enriching experiences for each and every visitor. The property encompasses six beautifully designed buildings inspired by French Country design that house a total of 34 luxuriously appointed guestrooms. The resort combines the amenities of a boutique country inn, a world-class spa and nationally acclaimed fine dining with the elegant comforts and residential feel of a wine country estate. |
ABOUT SKANEATELES |
Located on the north shore of pristine Skaneateles Lake, one of Central New York’s long, narrow and deep glacier-formed Finger Lakes, Skaneateles is a scenic village with quaint tree-lined streets and 19th Century homes reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting. The magnificent scenery provides an unparalleled setting for peaceful strolls through the charming village to visit the area’s restaurants, antique shops, boutiques, art galleries and parks. |
ACCOMMODATIONS |
Mirbeau’s 34 guest rooms are located in two distinct areas, with 18 rooms on two residential floors in the main inn and 16 rooms in four freestanding cottages. Accommodations are available with one king or two queen beds, and each guest room features a cozy fireplace and over-sized bathrooms equipped with walk-in showers, large claw-footed soaking tubs and double sinks.
The four Mirbeau Cottages are terraced on a hillside and surround one side of the garden and pond. Each contains four private guest rooms with a fireplace and sitting area and the spacious Mirbeau signature bathroom.
Guestrooms located on the first floor of both buildings offer outdoor patios that overlook the beautiful Monet-inspired gardens and koi pond.
The Resort includes luxurious facilities, resort activites and every guest room at Mirbeau features the following amenities all included in the $12 nightly resort fee:
In addition to regular guest rooms, Mirbeau features a small selection of Club Rooms, which are ideal accommodations for families and groups. The Club Rooms are located in the main inn and feature three private guest rooms that open to a common living room complete with fireplace and a well-appointed refreshment area. Additionally, the following amenities are provided to guests who reserve a Club Room:
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DESIGN |
Mirbeau, loosely translated as “reflected beauty,” is inspired in part by the soft light and warm colors found in the paintings of renowned French Impressionist Claude Monet. The creation of Skaneateles-based architect Andrew J. Ramsgard and interior designer Linda Dower, Mirbeau Inn & Spa was designed to echo the natural beauty of its landscape while evoking the warmth and comfort of a French wine country estate. The inn and its surrounding buildings call to mind an old-world style blended with a casual elegance that takes full advantage of the inn’s wooded setting and nearby lakes. The chateau-like inn and spa buildings, including the four freestanding Cottages, curve gracefully around the beautiful gardens and ponds creating a landscape inspired by Monet’s own gardens. |
DINING |
Mirbeau’s award-winning restaurant recently unveiled a new dining concept when it reopened as The French Steakhouse at Mirbeau in June 2010. Showcasing local Finger Lakes produce, meats, cheeses and other farm fresh products, the French Steakhouse features a farm-to-table menu infused in a French Country style and offering in-house dry-aged beef, fresh seafood that is flown in daily, French Country-style comfort food and house-made breads and desserts from Mirbeau’s own bakery. The menu is complemented by an extensive wine list featuring the finest American and French selections, including special vintages selected from the Finger Lakes region. Table-side presentation of many of the menu items, including a traditional Caesar salad, the filleting of a whole fish and the carving of a Cowboy-style steak for two, underscores the restaurant’s sense of fun and romance. Rounding out the menu is selections of spa-inspired plates that have been created especially for the health-conscious guests of Mirbeau’s world-class spa. |
WINE BAR |
The Wine Bar at Mirbeau is a cozy gathering spot to enjoy a selection of fine wines, many of which are from the Finger Lakes region. The Wine Bar offers an array of small plates for sharing and pairing with a glass of wine, including assorted cheeses from around the world, Mirbeau’s in-house dry-aged beef, risotto fritters and Maine lobster tail.
Unique to Mirbeau’s Wine Bar is a Wine Station that allows guests to browse and sample a variety of wines from around the world. The Wine Station offers three different pours – taste, half, or full – allowing patrons to samples wines from all price points from $2.50 per taste to $70.00 per glass, including top local Finger Lakes Wines, Opus One and Caymus from California, along with a wide variety of European Wines. |
SPA |
The centerpiece of the inn is its 14,000-square-foot award-winning Spa Mirbeau. In collaboration with world-acclaimed spa designer Sylvia Sepielli, the state-of-the-art facility was designed to provide tranquility, soothe the senses and bring balance back to the lives of its guests.
Spa goers enjoy the ultimate in rejuvenating and life-balancing services in a protected place of elegance and comfort. The spa draws on the richness of the surrounding natural environment to offer a balanced program of classic and modern massages, body wraps, mineral steam baths, facial treatments and vinotherapy. Spa Mirbeau features:
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RECREATION |
The four-season destination of Skaneateles and the Finger Lakes provides an abundance of nearby attractions and activities for guests of all ages.
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MEETINGS/EVENTS |
Two well-appointed meeting rooms, available separately or combined for a single, larger gathering, are ideal for corporate and group functions, while the inn’s picturesque gardens and outdoor area offer the perfect setting for weddings, family gatherings and social functions. |
ACCESSIBILITY |
Mirbeau Inn & Spa is located 20 miles southwest of Syracuse and 60 miles southeast of Rochester. The Hancock Airport in Syracuse is serviced by a variety of airlines including American Eagle, Continental, Delta, Independence Air, JetBlue, United Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Trans Meridian and US Airways. Travel times from nearby cities and towns:
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AWARDS & ACCOLADES |
Condé Nast Traveler Top 100 Spas in North America (Reader’s Choice) – 2010 Top 20 Small Resorts in the US (Reader’s Choice) – 2010
AAA Western and Central New York Four Diamond Award – 2010 Four Diamond Award, Restaurant – 2010
Spa Finder Best Spas for Romance (Reader’s Choice Awards) – 2006 - 2012 Best Spas for Romance, Yoga, Cuisine and Spa Manager (Reader’s Choice Awards) – 2008
Spa Top Five Spas for Couples in the World (Silver Sage Award) – 2008
Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Award – 2009 Four Star Award, Spa Mirbeau – 2009 Four Star Award, Restaurant – 2009
Sherman’s Travel Finger Lakes Named #1 Lakeside Retreat in the World (Top Ten in the World)
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence - 2008 |
OWNERS |
Gary and Linda Dower |
MANAGEMENT |
Mirbeau Inn & Spa was developed by Skaneateles residents and partners Gary L. Dower and Linda M. Dower. Spa and hotel consultants Sylvia Sepielli and Thad Hyland collaborated with the management team to create Mirbeau as a flagship property for a projected series of Mirbeau Inn & Spa resorts to open throughout the eastern United States. |
DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE |
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SPA DIRECTOR |
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