Welcome to the St. Elmo! This is the premier location at Chautauqua Institution, directly on the town square, Bestor Plaza, in an elevator, air-conditioned building that is new all-steel fireproof construction (1988), carefully designed and decorated to fit into Victorian Chautauqua. The lower level offers shops, spa, and a deli in season. Everything is at your fingertips. #317 is a quiet corner unit on the third floor at Ames & Wythe Avenues. Two flower-decked balconies, one double-size, offer outdoor dining and relaxation Just cross the Plaza are the Post Office, Chautauqua Bookstore, and Afterwords Cafe, and Library. In summer season the Brick Walk Cafe and Coffee Kiosk offer refreshments. A few more steps and you will enjoy all that the Amphitheater and the Hall of Philosophy have to offer. NOTE: During the Summer Assembly Season, June 26 - August 29, 2021 it is necessary to buy a gate pass from Chautauqua Institution www.chq.org .