First visit to Saratoga

saratogadew · #1 07-07-2018, 02:07 AM

I also will say, Prices on opening weekend are crazy. If you want to stay in town, expect 400+ per night. I dont know what your plans are. Staying Friday and Saturday? Let me know what nights you are staying and I will steer you in proper direction

jnunan4759 · #2 07-07-2018, 10:49 AM

I'd give customer service a call at NYRA a call before Belmont closes. Tell you what is available, make your visit better.

jnunan4759 · #3 07-07-2018, 11:03 AM

Actually they call it Guest Services

songbird · #4 07-07-2018, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by saratogadew

I also will say, Prices on opening weekend are crazy. If you want to stay in town, expect 400+ per night. I dont know what your plans are. Staying Friday and Saturday? Let me know what nights you are staying and I will steer you in proper direction

It has been a few years since i was in Saratoga, but when my husband and i went there for the Travers we stayed in Albany, which is 33 miles from Saratoga. The hotel rates are much more reasonable. It was only a half hour or so ride to Saratoga.

72BowersSt · #5 07-08-2018, 07:06 AM

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It has been a few years since i was in Saratoga, but when my husband and i went there for the Travers we stayed in Albany, which is 33 miles from Saratoga. The hotel rates are much more reasonable. It was only a half hour or so ride to Saratoga.

We actually have a cousin in Ballston but really want to immerse in Saratoga for our first visit. TY for the tip tho!

songbird · #6 07-08-2018, 11:16 AM

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We actually have a cousin in Ballston but really want to immerse in Saratoga for our first visit. TY for the tip tho!

I don't blame you: Saratoga is awesome!!

richard burch · #7 07-09-2018, 10:51 PM

You will love it!

dress light...not too much AC there.

jnunan4759 · #8 07-10-2018, 12:35 PM

Make sure you call them Wed or Thur. They will be able to tell you everything you need to know. Ask about parking, drop off, entrance, seating, areas, restaurants, walkways, etc. They can help you a lot.

72BowersSt · #9 07-10-2018, 02:31 PM

Don't hesitate to send any "must-see" "must do" and "must eats" as well

Is it worth it/possible to go early am and watch horses training? Where do we go to do that? Will it be too crowded to see anything in the paddock? We have the two days to poke around for ourselves but any advice is appreciated!

72BowersSt · #10 07-08-2018, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by saratogadew

I also will say, Prices on opening weekend are crazy. If you want to stay in town, expect 400+ per night. I dont know what your plans are. Staying Friday and Saturday? Let me know what nights you are staying and I will steer you in proper direction

Thanks so much!! We are thinking of heading up from CT Fri afternoon and staying thru Sunday and yes prices are steep for us. Found the S.BroadwayInn/Spa with availability for $208...may jump on that but like the airbnb idea and need to check that out. TY for the WC offer, she's in a custom Zippy but we also thought it might be better to go in a manual chair - that way we can get up a couple of steps if needed. Is the barn tour doable for a chair?
Thanks again - Sue