First impressions on arriving at Spruce Lodge does not bode well, having to search for the owner at the back of the property and being led through some disorganised and untidy private rooms to a so called reception area, where the internal boundaries of managment/guest seem confusing, The house clearly needs some TLC, to raise the standard above a reglected run of the mill B&B. We had a room in the Main House facing a busy road, so expect a lot of passing traffic. Decor is not really up to scratch, and our room was fairly basic, with no TV, AC, fridge or coffee maker, and a creaky bed, although it is clean, with an en-suite shower unlike some other rooms. With no access to making drinks, expect to go to nearby food outlets - the main tourist area is a good 15 minute walk. Breakfast is included, and plentiful, if a little short in range. Spruce Lodge B&B would be adequate for just the bare basics of having a bed for the night, and at a cheap rate, but with little else to appreciate, you would be better off looking elsewhere - there are a lot of places to stay leading into Lake Placid, with other motels offering similar rates but better equipped.
