Doray Motel

Doray doesn't have all the amenities but it's location is close to everything. Neat and clean with friendly owners. Rooms are small and dated but if your planning to enjoy Lake George during the day and just looking for a place to sleep, Doray Motel is for you. Will definitely stay again!

I’m not the type of person to give anyone a hard time or a bad review. I usually look for inexpensive hotels when traveling and understand these rooms will have issues. I didn’t mind the stained carpet, beat up futon mattress, few creepy crawlers that found their way in, or dirty and moldy curtains in the bathroom. Considering the climate and use this place gets, all were to be expected. I was even ok with the electric wall heater not working well enough to heat the room when the temperature dipped to 38 degrees. The owners quickly provided a brand new portable heater which worked fine. What did bother me and why I would tell people to avoid this place is the attitude of the owner after I told his wife that the hot water in the SHOWER was barely warm. The sink was very hot. She supposedly did not give him the Correct message. When I returned to my room on Saturday expecting a nice hot shower, nothing was corrected. I spoke to the owner who told me, long story short, that the water was hot when he checked the sink but didn’t know the issue was the shower and that nothing could be done at this point. HERE IS WHERE I GOT ANNOYED. Since I wasn’t going to have hot water, I asked him what he could do for me regarding my stay. He replied, “would you like to check out?” with a polite smile fully knowing that the area was packed for the weekend. I mentioned perhaps another room and he said they were full and again asked if I would like to check out. To me, this was the biggest F-you. He didn’t offer a late check out, a partial refund, or some sort of gesture to make me feel appreciated as a customer. So, just know the type of person you’re dealing with if you decide to stay at this place. The bed was comfy, the cabin was cozy, but the attitude sucked!

The price was right for the Doray. It is an older motel with the knotty pine walls, but it was clean. Some reviews said it was musty smelling but I did not find that. There was no carpet on the floor and that's usually what smells. The owners are super friendly. Within walking distance of downtown Lake George and the beach area. Will absolutely consider staying here again.