Fountain Inn

Lakeside Chautauqua
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Fountain Inn

The Fountain Inn is located in the heart of Lakeside’s charming business district and within walking distance to Lake Erie, Hoover Auditorium and Heritage Hall Museum. It’s a year-round destination for family getaways, reunions, wedding parties, conferences and business retreats.

Reservations

Reservations for 2023 are open! Make an online reservation or call (419) 798-4461, ext. 230 for year-round accommodations.

Amenities include ALL non-smoking rooms and facility, complimentary breakfast Monday thru Saturday, wheelchair-accessible side entrance, elevator, fridge, microwave, iron and ironing board in all rooms. ATM and ice/vending machines are located in the lobby of the Fountain Inn.

Between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day, guests with a Daily Chautauqua Pass may also utilize the Grindley Aquatic & Wellness Campus and the Hoover Auditorium Live Entertainment. There may be additional nominal charges for certain classes or entertainment venues such as miniature golf, Rhein Center art classes and Orchestra Hall movies. Guests visiting must purchase a Daily, Weekly or Season Chautauqua Pass and daily parking for an overnight stay.

 – Check-in: 3 p.m.
 – Check-out: 11 a.m.

Admission & Parking: During our summer Chautauqua season (May 26-Sept. 4, 2023) Lakeside is a gated community and all guests must purchase a Daily, Weekly or Season Chautauqua Pass for admission as well as daily parking.

Deposit: The first night’s deposit with tax is required to guarantee your room reservation.

Cancellation Policy: Should you cancel your reservation more than 72 hours in advance of your arrival date, your deposit will be refunded, minus a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival date will forfeit full deposit.

Advance Reservations: Both the Fountain Inn and Hotel Lakeside offer a 50-week advance booking window to allow guests to book hotel rooms and plan their next trip to Lakeside. For example, you’re able to reserve the date May 15, 2024, as early as May 30, 2023.

Don't forget to buy passes for your stay

Daily, weekly or, season Chautauqua Pass and Auto Pass are required for guests.

Specials & Promotions

Lakeside Chautauqua is the perfect destination for an overnight stay. Take advantage of the following discounts offered at Hotel Lakeside and enjoy rest, renewal and recreation year-round. Please note: offers cannot be combined with any other discounts, offers or special promotions. 

Offer Ends May 28th 2023

Book our Memorial Day weekend hotel package for $775 (+tax), with check-in on Friday, May 26 and check-out on Monday, May 29. This package includes lodgin, admission, parking and more.

Offer Ends May 28th 2023

Book a one-night stay for Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, at Hotel Lakeside or the Fountain Inn. This deal includes an overnight stay at either hotel, 2 Daily Chautauqua Passes and an Auto Pass starting at $185 (+tax).

Offer Ends August 26th 2023

To make your summer vacation planning easier and more affordable, we’re offering an $875 Weekday Family Package and $950 Weekend Family Package. Save on select vacation dates in June, July and August. Packages include lodging, admission, parking and more.

Offer Ends April 7, 2024

Travel to Lakeside to see the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024! Standard rooms at the Fountain Inn start at $155 (+tax) for one night and $295 (+tax) for two nights from April 6-8, 2024.

Available Discounts:

  • AAA (10% off Standard Rate) – guest must present AAA card at check-in to receive discount.
  • Senior/AARP (10% off Standard Rate) – guest must present show AARP card or valid I.D., age 60 or older.
  • Education (15% off Standard Rate) – guest must present show valid employee I.D., teachers, professors, and childcare facility employees.
  • Military/First Responders (15% off Standard Rate) – guest must present Military I.D. (active or retired) or valid employee I.D. (active or retired), includes EMT, nurses, doctors, police. 

Don't forget to buy passes for your stay

Daily, weekly or, season Chautauqua Pass and Auto Pass are required for guests.