The Otesaga Resort Hotel is a lakeside wedding venue located in Cooperstown, New York. Opened in 1909, the venue has hosted guests from all around the world. Featuring an enchanting ballroom and a stunning lake surrounded by old oaks and grass hills, the venue offers a mix of historic beauty and contemporary service, along with ample space for recreational activities.
Facilities and Capacity
The Otesaga Resort Hotel can host up to 200 guests. It has three indoor and outdoor event spaces – the Grand Ballroom, the East Lawn, and the Colonnaded Veranda – for wedding ceremonies and receptions. For accommodation, the venue offers 135 luxurious rooms and suites, offering views of the shimmering Lake Otsego.
Services Offered
The Otesaga Resort Hotel provides in-house wedding specialists to assist couples in planning and customizing their special day according to their preferences. The venue offers various services for ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, and engagement parties, which include:
Having our wedding at the Otesaga was the best decision we could have ever made. It is HANDS DOWN the most magical place for a wedding in the upstate NY area, and the only thing more beautiful than the venue is the unbelievable team that works there.
Working with Megan Chase, the Event Manager at the Otesaga, was such an amazing experience. She was the definition of “calm, cool, and collected” no matter what, and made even the most stressful moments of wedding planning feel like a piece of cake. From beginning to end she was helpful, caring, communicative, hard-working, and an absolute pleasure to coordinate with.
The food, the staff, and the venue itself are all exceptional and exceeded every expectation — they truly allowed us to have the wedding of our dreams. I could not recommend the Otesaga more!
Sent on 09/21/2020
Katie
· Married on 06/22/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
The PERFECT Wedding Venue!
There are no words to express how truly wonderful the Otesaga Resort is as a wedding venue. My husband and I had our welcome event, ceremony, reception, after party, and morning-after breakfast at the Otesaga, and we could not be happier with how amazing everything was! The staff were incredible, the service was impeccable, and the views were breathtaking. Brooke was wonderful to work with and made our wedding vision come true. The decision to have our wedding at the Otesaga was the best decision we could have made and could not recommend it more highly to other couples. Look no further for your wedding venue, as the Otesaga is the perfect place to have your dream wedding! My husband and I look forward to celebrating our anniversary at the Otesaga in years to come!
Sent on 07/20/2019
Elizabeth
· Married on 03/30/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
One of the best decisions we made.
Megan and the team at the Otesaga are amazing. First class service and an amazing venue. Our guests loved the hotel too. We can’t wait to go back for years to come.
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
No
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$ 500.00
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$ 500.00
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Server(s)
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$ 24.00
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
200
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
20
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
3
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Cake
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
1 Wedding Deal & Discount
Winter Wonderland Wedding
The Otesaga Resort is a seasonal hotel, closing after Thanksgiving each year and re-opening in the springtime. This affords us a tremendous opportunity in the winter months to host the most spectacular Wedding Events.
Many areas of The Hotel, which are typically unavailable to our social function guests, may be used during this time. For example, cocktails might be served in the graciously appointed Main Lobby, dinner held in the Hotel's Main Dining Room and the wedding ceremony itself may take place in our Ballroom.
The options are considerable as is the thrill of having the entire property to yourselves!
We are able to accommodate out of town guests at our Cooper Inn property, as well as at several of the year-round Bed and Breakfast operations in the Village.
For the ultimate Destination Wedding - we will even re-open the sleeping accommodation portion of our hotel exclusively for your guests, provided we realize more than sixty occupied rooms.
One of our favorite venues in Upstate NY - the property is gorgeous, the people are great, and our couples always rave about The Otesaga after their wedding.
A great venue. I know many brides that loved getting married there. It is hard work for the florist (lots of long trips back and forth - but that is not a couple's concern) ...but well worth it for the setting and the staff were a pleasure to work with.
The Otesaga Resort Hotel frequently asked questions
At The Otesaga Resort Hotel, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
The Otesaga Resort Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Server(s)
At The Otesaga Resort Hotel, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at The Otesaga Resort Hotel includes:
Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
What are the most important characteristics of The Otesaga Resort Hotel in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by The Otesaga Resort Hotel for wedding events is known for:
Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at The Otesaga Resort Hotel for wedding events?
The Otesaga Resort Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
What kind of wedding events does The Otesaga Resort Hotel offer?
The Otesaga Resort Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
Bridal Shower
Ceremony
Engagement Party
Reception
What services does The Otesaga Resort Hotel offer for wedding events?
The Otesaga Resort Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
Accommodations
Cake
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
What percentage of users recommend The Otesaga Resort Hotel and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
The Otesaga Resort Hotel is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in professionalism.
What kind of wedding service promotions does The Otesaga Resort Hotel offer?
The Otesaga Resort Hotel currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
