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Viking Resort

680 East Lake Road, Penn Yan, NY 14527
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Viking Resort
Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Penn Yan
3.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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Arlington, Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011
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(1) Having to sleep with the sliding doors closed (and decrepit A/C) because management hasn't bothered installing screens. (2) Using toilet paper and bathroom towels in lieu of (respectively) Kleenex and kitchen towels, which management provides only intermittently. (3) Swimming in a knee-deep 10' x 30' enclosure along their vaunted 1000' lakefront. (4) Figuring out the strangest shower mechanism in... More

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Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011

It depends upon your expectations and what you're looking for in accommodations. My husband and I stayed there for several nights, and it was great for us. The rooms are very outdated, but we didn't really care. It's right on the lake and the weather was perfect. We used the hot tub (the pool was not in service) and the... More

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Poconos PA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2011
2
people found this review helpful

From the kitchy 1950's feel to THE VIEW this was exactly water we were looking for. The location (footsteps to the water) for one night is hard to find on any lake. There isn't a sand beach - but no one has that as it is too hard to maintain on lake shoreline. We are used to roughing it a... More

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Long Island NY
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2010
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed a single night here on my way up to Niagara Falls. I read the reviews here and despite the negative ones, thought it sounded OK. I am not super fussy nor was I expecting a luxury hotel or even a holiday inn type of room, based on the reviews. I'm all for wholesome, old-fashioned lake-side fun. But I... More

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We've been visiting the Viking for nearly 15 years and look forward to it each and every year. The owners and employees have always been helpful and kind; often going out of their way to make our stay more enjoyable. Nightly bonfires, rooms with kitchens, many outdoor grills to choose from (many near the rooms and several near the lake),... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2009

We picked this place from the internet, with the aid of their website and a couple of helpful phone calls to the owners. Pictures of the Studio unit (we stayed in) do not do it justice. Spacious, fully equipped efficiency- full size fridge, stove, microwave, toaster, kettle plus all the other little things that you never think about. Comfortable queen... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2009

I stayed at the Viking because the Esperanza Mansion and the Vineyard Inn and Suites were booked and the Viking had several good reviews. I was expecting old and outdated from the reviews but not to the extent I found. Everything was very low quality, and cheaply furnished. I can't tell if it was clean because everything was so old... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2009

At the last min. we decided to go to the finger lakes region of NY. The Homesport CC was very helpful in providing several B&B's and other lodging in the area. We did not know it was NASCAR week at Watkins Glen.I contacted the folks at the Viking Resort on Lake Keuka and they had a room available so sight... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2008

We stayed at the Viking Resort, recently, and the Christensen family (3 generations) were very accommodating. Their hospitality via morning coffee, suggestions on day trips, restaurants, and events made for a wonderful, relaxing week. The accomodations are rustic yet romantic and clean. Ken Sr. was most entertaining, providing us a history of the property and Keuka Lake in general. Since... More

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  • Viking Hotel Penn Yan
Address: 680 East Lake Road, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Price range (per night):* S$103 - 205

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