My husband and I stay at The Benjamin hotel and had a wonderful experience, highly recommended. We stayed for two nights in two different rooms, the Salubria and the Franklin. Both rooms had everything we needed. Newly renovated building, plenty of room, huge bathrooms (zero entry walk in showers as well as soaking tub, full fridge and microwave, coffee pods (Nespresso and Keurig), waters, snacks, comfy bed and pillows. Great communication and easy access to room via door code. There is a rooftop area for lounging. We visited the bar downstairs and had a nice experience there as well. Just a note: not handicap accessible as far as I could see, both entrances have stairs and we didn’t see an elevator which was fine for us, but just a mention.

This hotel is located in a perfect town location! Private parking spaces are provided right out back. There are steps to climb in and out but that was expected. The rooms was impeccably cleaned and spacious. In the room was a full sized fridge and great kitchen bar top and sink. The TV was huge and worked well. I wish we were staying more than one night but on our way to Boston so had to go. Also, have to add, the bathroom was spotless and spacious! Huge walk-in double shower head shower and two sinks. The coffee bar in the kitchenette was fully equipped with Kuerig and nespresso. The hosts put out complimentary snacks and Oreos for when we came back from dinner. Also, we went downstairs to the JRDill winery sampling bar and had the best JR Dill wines. Amber was gracious behind the bar. We hope to spend more time in the Glen and this is where we would book. Doug

We stayed here over July 4th weekend on our first time in Watkins Glen. Checkin was easy, they sent the message with the door code, and then we were all set. We parked in front for 10 minutes to offload our stuff into the room and then parked on 3rd street. We were maybe 200ft away. 3rd street has a decent amount of street parking and there are no meters to worry about. We were in the Salubria room, very nice, has a back porch area that is covered and screened in. The bathroom is enormous and was very beautiful. The kitchen area is well appointed, has a fridge and freezer (with ice maker), silverware, glasses, etc. Everything was well cared for and very clean. We would absolutely return here on another trip to Watkins Glen. There is a breakfast place just a few doors away and several restaurants/bars right outside the main door. Very convenient.

Wife and I wanted a mini vacation getaway for her birthday and decided on Watkins Glen and a stay at the Benjamin Hotel. Best decision in years. Area was fantastic and hotel was above and beyond. Not really a hotel, more like an airbnb. Room was exceptional, amenities great and location superb. A definite winning combination! Thank you

I found The Benjamin Hotel kind of last minute, and it was an absolute gem! The location was fantastic for meandering around the quaint town of Watkins Glen. . We stayed in the Franklin room which was lovely! Floor to ceiling windows let in all the natural light and afforded a birds eye view of the town, yet tinted windows gave privacy. The Franklin also included a sofa, writing desk, pub table and was super spacious with an amazing bathroom. Included in the awesome kitchen were snacks & coffee, perfect for ending our day and fueling us before the trip home. I love all the natural light and the fact that we could enjoy our coffee and evening drink at the window without being visible from the street. The tinted windows also had automatic blinds which gave total darkness for sleeping. JR Dill Wine bar downstairs was equally as wonderful. Great drinks and staff! We started and ended our evening there and bought a bottle of their Fore Vodka to take home. Because this room faces the street, there was a lot of morning noise due to truck traffic, but we were unbothered by this. There are other rooms in the back of the hotel that may be quieter if you’re a light sleeper. Thank you for a wonderful stay! We’ll definitely return to The Benjamin with friends and family!!

Me and my husband stayed here this past weekend for our anniversary and the whole place was nothing short of remarkable. I was so sad to leave because we enjoyed it so much. The room is so cozy and spacious. The bed is so comfy it’s hard to get out of. They stocked the room with snacks, an nespresso machine and even put bath bombs in the bathrooms. The bathrooms are so big and have a double shower head. I felt like I was at a spa every time I showered. They even put games in the hall which was pretty cool. Tons to do in the area and all the food and drinks were amazing. The tasting room downstairs was delicious. We went a lot because it was so convenient. No public parking but street parking was very easy to find close to the hotel. We can’t wait to come back again.

Great hotel in a super central location. Rooms were big, clean and comfortable and well supplied. Super close to the attractions in town. We walked over to the Gorge Trail and the harbor in less than 10 minutes. The only slight drawback was the truck noise in the early morning, since our rooms faced directly on to the Main Street

The BEST hotel in the Finger Lakes! Perfectly located in downtown Watkins Glen, a short walk to numerous restaurants, short drive to the Seneca Lake wineries. The hotel is immaculate, the Franklin room is my favorite home away from home. 3rd stay in there, 4th stay at the Benjamin and am already looking forward to my next visit!

This place was amazing! The rooms are beautifully modernized with all the latest comforts and luxuries. My room was spacious and very comfortable, and the kitchen area felt quaint and inviting. The location is perfect, making everything easy to access. And the bathroom was the largest I’ve ever seen in a hotel—such a pleasant surprise. I would definitely stay here again!

We stayed here this past weekend (early March 2026) for my wife’s birthday weekend. The price for a weekend off-season was extremely reasonable and a great value. The hotel itself was gorgeous and the rooms were massive, clean, very well taken care of, and decorated perfectly. The bathroom alone was the size of your standard chain hotel room itself! We absolutely love this hotel and will book it every time we come up for a weekend off-season. Its walkable to everything in Watkins Glen. The JR Dill Wine Bar downstairs was a great place to unwind after a day driving the lake. They had friendly knowledgeable staff with amazing cocktails and a great craft beer selection. The only downside to this was no private parking area and the spaces out front have a 2 hour time limit. We parked a block down on 3rd Street as check in instructions stated after we unloaded and were perfectly fine with it.