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The Fox 'n' Hound Bed and Breakfast is a historic Victorian
mansion in the heart of Saratoga Springs the famous horse
racing and hot springs mecca in upstate New York.
Built in 1904 by renowned architect Newton Breeze, the
mansion is graced by an array of triple rounded windows with
elaborately carved tops between the gables and a porch that
embraces the entire front of the house. Here you will find
comfortable elegance with a cosmopolitan flair, European
hospitality with the warmth of home, the attention to detail
found in the finest hotels and resorts, and the convenience of
an in-town location.
After you enter the foyer paneled with bird's-eye maple and
a large stained glass window, a spiral staircase leads you to
five spacious rooms individually decorated with antiques and
period furnishings. Each room offers a queen- or king-sized
bed with fine linens, and private bathrooms with Italian tiled
floors (some with whirlpool tubs). Additional amenities
include phones with data ports, cable television, and fax
access for the business traveler.
Complimentary refreshments are always available upon arrival
and throughout the day. Take a seat on the patio garden, relax
in the living room, or retire to the game/music room to read a
book, play a game, or listen to music. In the evening, savor
cordials and fine chocolates.
Morning is never an occasion to be missed at the Inn, when a
full gourmet breakfast is prepared to order by your hostess,
Marlena, a former chef instructor at the Culinary Institute of
America. Served in the formal dining room, guests enjoy
American classics, Rumanian specialties, and Mexican, Middle
Eastern, and Mediterranean egg dishes and breads. Main courses
are accompanied by different ethnic salsas and herbal mixes.
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Only a few blocks away from Broadway, The Fox 'n' Hound Bed
and Breakfast is within walking distance of a wealth of
attractions offered by the city of Saratoga Springs. Stroll to
the famous mineral springs and the Saratoga Race Track as well
as to the fine shops and restaurants that dot the area. Local
museums include the Saratoga Racing Museum, Saratoga
Automobile Museum, and the Tang Museum. History buffs won't
want to miss the Saratoga Battlefield. Skidmore College offers
a variety of events for lovers of the arts, while sports
enthusiasts will enjoy the Polo Field and the nearby golf
courses, as well as the several parks that offer miles of
hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. |