Saratoga Springs, New York

The Union Avenue Thoroughbred Club

A historic Queen Anne mansion across from the Saratoga Race Course, designed by R. Newton Brezee.

Est. 1892
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The Club

Villa Beatrice,
A Gilded Age Legacy

Built in 1892 and designed by noted Saratoga architect R. Newton Brezee, the Union Avenue Thoroughbred Club has welcomed guests for well over a century. Brezee was one of Saratoga's most celebrated architects, responsible for many of the grand residences that defined the city's character during its Gilded Age heyday.

The home was commissioned by John McBride Davidson, a prominent businessman, horseman, and Gilded Age figure, who named it "Villa Beatrice" after his daughter. Its location directly across from the Saratoga Race Course made it an ideal gathering place for horsemen, owners, and visitors. Today it remains part of the nationally recognized Union Avenue Historic District, preserving the elegance and architectural character of Saratoga's finest era.

An ideal retreat for horse owners, trainers, racing enthusiasts, and visitors seeking the very best of Saratoga.

Amenities & Exclusive Benefits

Experience the Best of Saratoga

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Continental Breakfast

7:30 – 9:30 AM
Main Dining Room
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Cocktail Hour & Open Bar

6:00 PM
Front Porch & Main Parlor
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Complimentary Pick-Up Service

From the Track
& Points of Interest
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Oklahoma Training Track Access

Exclusive
Guest Privilege
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Backstretch Access

Exclusive
Guest Privilege
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Pet Friendly

Well-Behaved
Companions Welcome

The rhythm of a Saratoga summer, from the quiet of dawn workouts to the roar of the grandstand, all within reach of the front door.

A thoroughbred galloping past a great maple at the Oklahoma Training Track in Saratoga Springs
Morning Works at the Oklahoma Track
A horse and exercise rider silhouetted in golden morning mist on the Saratoga training track
Dawn on the Backstretch
The historic grandstand and crowd at the Saratoga Race Course on a summer race day
Race Day at the Course
Accommodations

Ways to Stay

Every guest room sleeps two and includes full access to the Club's amenities, exclusive benefits, and shared social spaces. Choose the arrangement that suits your visit.

A Deluxe King bedroom suite at the Union Avenue Thoroughbred Club
Option One

A Single Suite

One Suite  ·  Sleeps 2

Reserve one of our four individually bookable Deluxe King Bedroom Suites, each with its own private bathroom.

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A bedroom suite on the second floor of the Union Avenue Thoroughbred Club
Option Two

The Entire Second Floor

4 Rooms  ·  8 Guests

All four second floor suites, each with a private bathroom, reserved exclusively for your party. Well suited to families and small groups traveling together.

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

This property is a Gilded Age gem located in one of the most significant historic districts in Saratoga Springs. I loved having breakfast on the porch every morning. I loved being able to walk to the racetrack every afternoon. And I loved being able to sleep in a magnificent piece of history every night. Randy was a great host, an excellent tour guide and an affable breakfast companion. I thoroughly enjoyed my four night stay. It was a real treat.
Michael July 2026  ·  Deluxe Queen Bedroom Suite Two
Our stay as guests of Randy and Lauren was terrific. I can't begin to say how happy we were about our accommodations, everything was spot on even as they continue to work on this beautiful home. We were literally walking distance to the SPA and if you enjoy horse racing this is the place to be. It is also only a short drive or Uber to downtown shopping, restaurants and Casino. It's a stone's throw to the Horse Racing Museum and 15 minutes from beautiful Saratoga Lake if you want to spend a relaxing day fishing, which we did.
James July 2026  ·  Deluxe Queen Bedroom Suite Three

Verified five star reviews from guests who booked through Airbnb.

Inside the Club

The Common Spaces

However you choose to stay, the Club's social spaces are shared by all guests, from morning coffee to evening cocktails.

The wraparound porch at the Union Avenue Thoroughbred Club
The Wraparound Porch
The front parlor
The Front Parlor
The billiards room
The Billiards Room
The formal dining room
The Dining Room
The front hall staircase
The Front Hall Staircase
The breakfast sideboard set for morning service
Morning at the Sideboard
Napoleon's Landing reading nook
Napoleon's Landing, a Quiet Reading Nook
The enclosed sun porch sitting room with striped upholstered seating and views of the grounds
The Sun Porch
The Setting

At the Heart
of Racing Saratoga

The Club occupies one of the most coveted addresses in Saratoga Springs: directly across from the gates of the Saratoga Race Course, on the storied tree lined boulevard that has defined the city's summers for more than 150 years.

Steps from the front door you will find Fasig-Tipton, Siro's, Congress Park, and the full breadth of Broadway's restaurants and boutiques. Whether you have come for the races, the mineral springs, or simply the incomparable Saratoga summer, the location is unmatched.

Nearby

  • Across the Street Saratoga Race Course
  • Steps Away Fasig-Tipton Thoroughbred Sales
  • Steps Away Siro's Restaurant & Bar
  • Walking Distance Congress Park & Broadway
  • Walking Distance National Museum of Racing
  • Short Drive Saratoga Spa State Park & SPAC
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Meet Your Hosts

Randy & Lauren

Randy and Lauren, hosts of the Union Avenue Thoroughbred Club

We would be so grateful for the chance to welcome you to the Club.

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Directly Across From the Gate

The Club sits between two of Saratoga's most storied ovals, a short stroll to the Oklahoma Training Track and directly across Union Avenue from the Saratoga Race Course itself.

Aerial map showing the Union Avenue Thoroughbred Club directly across from the Saratoga Race Course and a short walk from the Oklahoma Training Track
203 Union Avenue, between the Oklahoma Training Track and the Saratoga Race Course
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