tiful bathroom, very large, a spec-
tacular facilities, very large shower
heads, lots of water, beautiful facili-
ties. Everything is heated. The floor is
heated and has its own separate ther-
mostat, the towel bar is heated, the
toilet seat is heated."
When the hotel was closed for reno-
vation all of the contents were moved
to a warehouse. Some of the items
were sold at auction, but others that
were appropriate and in good condi-
tion have been returned to the hotel
in Coben's blend of ancient furnish-
ings and new-age technology.
"There are some spectacular pieces,
some couches and settees, some very
large six- and eight-foot wide and 10-
foot tall mirrors that weigh hundreds
of pounds with this massive carved
scroll work around it," Ducamp said.
"Those are all being restored and
being put in all the common areas.
There are two or three antique orig-
inal 1877 fireplace mantels being put
back in the suites."
In 1880, Saratoga Illustrated called
the Adelphi "a model modern hotel
in every particular," writing, "Upon
opening, the Adelphi at once took
rank about the best of the Saratoga
hotels and has maintained a first-
class reputation…"
If Ducamp and Adelphi Hospitality
Group have anything to say, it's about
to take its rank again.
Said Roth, "I know we will be not
only be the best small luxury hotel
