The Benjamin Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near The Tasting Room in Watkins Glen

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Luxury Studio Suite | Down comforters, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
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Luxury Studio Suite, City View | Street view
Luxury Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, ice maker
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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223-1 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
  • Place, The Tasting Room
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seneca Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Studio Suite, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 750 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Watkins Glen

Heart of Watkins Glen.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from The Tasting Room and a 5-minute walk from Seneca Harbor. Also, Watkins Glen State Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Hector Falls is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • The Tasting Room - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Seneca Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • International Motor Racing Research Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Watkins Glen Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pudgies Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Benjamin Hotel

Hotel near The Tasting Room in Watkins Glen
WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This Watkins Glen hotel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Benjamin Hotel offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Memory foam beds feature down comforters. 70-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.

This Watkins Glen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 70-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free extra futon
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

The Benjamin Hotel Hotel
The Benjamin Hotel Watkins Glen
The Benjamin Hotel Hotel Watkins Glen

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Benjamin Hotel to the airport?

The Benjamin Hotel is 21.6 mi (33-min drive) away from the Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Benjamin Hotel?

As of Feb 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Benjamin Hotel on Feb 12, 2026 start from $123.75, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Benjamin Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Benjamin Hotel.

How close is The Benjamin Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 0.8 mi (4-min drive) from Watkins Glen Beach.

Does The Benjamin Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Benjamin Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Benjamin Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Benjamin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Benjamin Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Benjamin Hotel have a pool?

The Benjamin Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Benjamin Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Benjamin Hotel to downtown Watkins Glen?

The Benjamin Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Watkins Glen.

The Benjamin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken, OAKLAND

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Benjamin Hotel was one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in. It’s an unmanned boutique hotel, and the process was seamless—they text you a door code, which made check-in incredibly easy. There are only about four rooms, located in a beautifully renovated space above shops in downtown Watkins Glen. Our room was spacious and thoughtfully designed, with a lovely kitchenette featuring a full-size refrigerator, the largest bathroom I’ve ever seen in a hotel, and a large enclosed (unheated) balcony room that added so much extra space, although it was winter when we went so if we didn’t use it. The bathroom was truly luxurious: a double-headed shower on one end and a full-size bathtub on the other, complete with complimentary bath bombs—a wonderful touch. In addition to the usual complimentary tea and coffee, they also provided a Nespresso machine and free snacks, which felt generous and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and spacious , modern and immaculate room. Good location near many places to eat, the state park and Seneca Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place. Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We only stayed one night but thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was large, modern, immaculately clean and comfortable. The bathroom is amazing. Street parking was easy. The hotel is located on the main street and the state parking is in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph, Montoursville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this room ! Everything was clean and the customer service was amazing .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at the Benjamin Hotel and we really enjoyed our stay. Very clean facility. Great livingroom, kitchen, and bathroom. Awesome hotel for walking downtown. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was like an apartment. It had everything you need yo enjoy your stay! The mini kitchen was great and well stocked. The bathroom was so big! The bed was comfortable and the owners were just downstairs if you needed anything. I ended up forgetting my book there after we checked out. The owners repsonded right away and i was able to get in quickly to retrieve it. I would stay there again and have recommended it to others! Great location too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful,clean modern rooms. The parking was not explained well and was very inconvenient. We got a parking ticket for parking on the street which is what we we instructed to do. The entry is vey steep and would be a challenge for anyone carrying a suitcase
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kitchen well equipped, plenty of glassware, free snack bar and water. Property located on a main thoroughfare that had constant tractor trailer traffic throughout the day and night. Unbelievably noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place has plenty of space. This is perfect for solo or couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge room and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed room, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room! Large, bright and airy. Large bathroom with big shower. Could have stayed there longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice boutique hotel

Surprisingly new, modern, aesthetically pleasing , very roomy and clean small boutique hotel in the heart of Watkins Glen. The bathrooms are spacey with high ceilings and great shower! The bed is comfortable. You have a full kitchenette and the owners also own a winery and a small bar downstairs and welcome you with a complimentary bottle of Riesling!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this hotel. The room was beautiful and the location was super convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing. The location is perfect, right on the main street. Many restaurants within walking distance. The room was beautiful and very large. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My girlfriend said WOW as soon as we walked in the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a night at this hotel as my wife and I were driving back from Canada. We hadn't previously planned on staying in Watkins Glen but thought it would be a nice break in the trip. After reading the reviews I booked The Benjamin and it didn't disappoint. It was a well maintained boutique hotel and nicely centralized for everything in the area. We're hoping to spend more time in Watkins Glen in the future and we'll definitely be staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Amenities
Walking distance around town is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique and beautiful experience. The amenities are well appointed and the communication has been convenient and friendly throughout. The room is surprisingly modern and spacious. All around 5 stars and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025