The 15 Best Catskills Hotels for an Upstate New York Vacation
The famed Catskills have long been a playground for nature lovers and urban escapists alike—and home to some of the finest resorts and hotels hiding just 100 miles (and a world apart) from New York City. Recent years have seen much revitalization at top Catskills hotels in this verdant, small town-studded "mountain region" (technically it's a dissected plateau) in southeastern New York—or "upstate," depending on your vantage point. While outdoor pursuits run the gamut here, from hiking and biking along rugged trails to fly-fishing in trout-filled streams and savoring quiet moments beside cascading waterfalls, every Catskills adventure begins right when—and, importantly, where—you're checking in.
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Whether you’re time-traveling back to one of those Mrs. Maisel-era mainstays of yore—from Kutsher's Hotel and Country Club to Grossinger's Catskill Resort and The Concord Resort Hotel—or opting for one of the latest boutique gems in this storied area, you’re in for a treat. Here are the best Catskills hotels and resorts that are equal parts tranquility and adrenaline, and your perfect late summer or fall getaway.
![<p>Lawrence Braun</p><p>The place to be at this rustic retreat overlooking its namesake lake is the <a href="https://www.kenozahall.com/bungalows" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Kenoza Bungalows;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Kenoza Bungalows</a>—idyllic cottages complete with their own porch swings, handsomely appointed interiors, fireplaces, and communal gardens with multiple terraces including bonfire pits, tea gardens and lounge areas. The Grand Lake Bungalow even has a pool table, a standalone tub, and two private decks.</p><p>Dating back to the turn of the 20th century, the Main Inn isn’t too shabby either. Some rooms boast views of Kenoza Lake, private balconies, and one even has original hardwood floors. From the Main Inn, you’re just a stairwell away from the property’s first-rate <a href="https://www.kenozahall.com/restaurant-bar" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:restaurant and bar;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">restaurant and bar</a>. On any given day, you can start your morning there with lakeside pancakes with blueberry compote and end it with trout almondine and chocolate mousse. Be sure to sit indoors for a meal, though, if you prefer to watch the Catskills wild weather systems (e.g. hail chased with sunshine) without getting pelted or soaked on the terrace. </p><p>Don’t leave the property without taking the signature “morgen lauf,” a guided Saturday morning walk through soul-restorative terrain with a pit stop at the <a href="https://www.kenozahall.com/hemlockspa" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Hemlock Spa;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Hemlock Spa</a> for a yoga class followed by a massage or herbal wrap. The guest rooms and bungalows all purposefully have no TV sets—the right move here. </p><p>[From $349, bungalows from $599; <a href="https://www.kenozahall.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:kenozahall.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">kenozahall.com</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/G8H7.mzkaiL_9tqIzgM6LA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/da1e6d05c22e5dc47edd9186bce745d9)
Lawrence Braun
The place to be at this rustic retreat overlooking its namesake lake is the Kenoza Bungalows—idyllic cottages complete with their own porch swings, handsomely appointed interiors, fireplaces, and communal gardens with multiple terraces including bonfire pits, tea gardens and lounge areas. The Grand Lake Bungalow even has a pool table, a standalone tub, and two private decks.
Dating back to the turn of the 20th century, the Main Inn isn’t too shabby either. Some rooms boast views of Kenoza Lake, private balconies, and one even has original hardwood floors. From the Main Inn, you’re just a stairwell away from the property’s first-rate restaurant and bar. On any given day, you can start your morning there with lakeside pancakes with blueberry compote and end it with trout almondine and chocolate mousse. Be sure to sit indoors for a meal, though, if you prefer to watch the Catskills wild weather systems (e.g. hail chased with sunshine) without getting pelted or soaked on the terrace.
Don’t leave the property without taking the signature “morgen lauf,” a guided Saturday morning walk through soul-restorative terrain with a pit stop at the Hemlock Spa for a yoga class followed by a massage or herbal wrap. The guest rooms and bungalows all purposefully have no TV sets—the right move here.
[From $349, bungalows from $599; kenozahall.com]
![<p>The Eldred Preserve</p><p>Another bucolic Sullivan County hideaway in the southern Catskills, this property marries minimalist modern architecture with impeccably maintained grounds and a heck of a pool scene. First, some trivia. Dan Silna, who owns The Eldred Preserve with his wife, Joan, is the former co-owner of the American Basketball Association's Spirits of St. Louis. To this day, the deal Dan and his brother, Ozzie, made with the NBA in the 1970s is still hailed as “the greatest North American sports agreement ever.” </p><p>When you’re done wandering around the walking trails for overnight guests or lazing by the pool, hot tub, or lakefront, reserve a table at the grand <a href="https://theeldredpreserve.com/dine/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Homestead Restaurant;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Homestead Restaurant</a>. It features higher than high ceilings, chandeliers that will make your heart melt, and indoor and outdoor seating. Stay a while over a bottle of vino as you feast on gazpacho, fresh catch, aged steaks, and more. Keep your eyes peeled for the new Eldred Spa set to debut in 2024.</p><p>[From $385; <a href="https://theeldredpreserve.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:theeldredpreserve.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">theeldredpreserve.com</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mAquQM1v_LrewwoGYgXZUQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/68ff5259c4da41cb5172de27a60d6921)
The Eldred Preserve
Another bucolic Sullivan County hideaway in the southern Catskills, this property marries minimalist modern architecture with impeccably maintained grounds and a heck of a pool scene. First, some trivia. Dan Silna, who owns The Eldred Preserve with his wife, Joan, is the former co-owner of the American Basketball Association's Spirits of St. Louis. To this day, the deal Dan and his brother, Ozzie, made with the NBA in the 1970s is still hailed as “the greatest North American sports agreement ever.”
When you’re done wandering around the walking trails for overnight guests or lazing by the pool, hot tub, or lakefront, reserve a table at the grand Homestead Restaurant. It features higher than high ceilings, chandeliers that will make your heart melt, and indoor and outdoor seating. Stay a while over a bottle of vino as you feast on gazpacho, fresh catch, aged steaks, and more. Keep your eyes peeled for the new Eldred Spa set to debut in 2024.
[From $385; theeldredpreserve.com]
![<p>Courtesy image</p><p>Don’t feel like hopping in a car to drive to your next great hike? The <a href="https://theroxburyexperience.com/trails-falls/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:trail system;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">trail system</a> at The Roxbury at Stratton Falls outpost takes guests to the base of a 50-foot waterfall. “The Roxbury Experience” also includes the nearby Roxbury location—where the lodging embodies the ethos that there’s no such thing as too much<strong>.</strong> Here, guests post up in whimsical-themed rooms and suites inspired by '60s and '70s shows and films like <em>Gilligan’s Island</em>, <em>The Flintstones</em>,<em> The Jetsons</em>, <em>Charlie’s Angels</em>, <em>and the Addams Family</em>, to name a few. </p><p>Before bedtime, visit a 600-square-foot “mini spa” called The Shimmer Spa South, bliss out in the hot tub, sauna, or shower inlaid with black river rock to massage your feet—or by the fireplace. Check out the schedule at <a href="https://playcatskills.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:PLaY Catskills;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">PLaY Catskills</a>, a special yoga studio that also hosts yogi-cycling events. After getting your flow on, you’ll have perhaps earned your stay in room 27 (aka “<a href="https://theroxburyexperience.com/room/maryanns-coconut-cream-pie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Maryann’s Coconut Cream Pie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Maryann’s Coconut Cream Pie</a>”)—a nod to <em>Gilligan’s Island,</em> with pie crust crown molding on the ceiling and a king-size circular bed. Another beauty, Room 21, “<a href="https://theroxburyexperience.com/room/the-wizards-emeralds/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Wizard’s Emeralds Suite;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Wizard’s Emeralds Suite</a>,” pays homage to <em>The Wizard of Oz </em>with a yellow brick road traversing the room.</p><p>[From $114; <a href="https://theroxburyexperience.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:theroxburyexperience.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">theroxburyexperience.com</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/BY6Up4Ixg8AvXYm_gcV.vQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/b21219c55845da2eda4658cca1c7e99f)
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Don’t feel like hopping in a car to drive to your next great hike? The trail system at The Roxbury at Stratton Falls outpost takes guests to the base of a 50-foot waterfall. “The Roxbury Experience” also includes the nearby Roxbury location—where the lodging embodies the ethos that there’s no such thing as too much. Here, guests post up in whimsical-themed rooms and suites inspired by '60s and '70s shows and films like Gilligan’s Island, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Charlie’s Angels, and the Addams Family, to name a few.
Before bedtime, visit a 600-square-foot “mini spa” called The Shimmer Spa South, bliss out in the hot tub, sauna, or shower inlaid with black river rock to massage your feet—or by the fireplace. Check out the schedule at PLaY Catskills, a special yoga studio that also hosts yogi-cycling events. After getting your flow on, you’ll have perhaps earned your stay in room 27 (aka “Maryann’s Coconut Cream Pie”)—a nod to Gilligan’s Island, with pie crust crown molding on the ceiling and a king-size circular bed. Another beauty, Room 21, “The Wizard’s Emeralds Suite,” pays homage to The Wizard of Oz with a yellow brick road traversing the room.
[From $114; theroxburyexperience.com]
![<p>The DeBruce</p><p>Renovated and opened in 2017 (the building was first erected in 1890), let’s start with the pièce de résistance: the <a href="https://www.thedebruce.com/ourfood" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dining room;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">dining room</a>, a 2023 James Beard Foundation semi-finalist, lures you in with verdant views from its glass-walled perch, and wins you with divine Empire State-centric fare. Order the tasting menu, where all courses are served to your table at the same time ($175 for non-hotel guests) or the updated daily, chef curated “carte blanche” tasting ($110 for non-hotel guests), where standouts have included scallop ceviche strawberry, onion petals with grilled cherry and caviar, and a spin on Borscht Belt staple chicken liver with homemade saltines. </p><p>Then, it’s outdoors you go for a lovely postprandial stroll along Willowemoc Creek, which snakes through the hotel’s backyard. Fly-fishing fans will love doing so on The DeBruce’s grounds, with angling lessons are available on the property. The nearby town of Livingston Manor is home to the ultra-contemporary <a href="https://www.catskillartspace.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Catskill Art Space;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Catskill Art Space</a> and <a href="https://www.mainstreetfarm.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Main Street Farm Market Cafe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Main Street Farm Market Cafe</a>, where you’ll want to order at the counter and bring grub out back for riverfront seating. </p><p>[From $709; <a href="https://www.thedebruce.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:thedebruce.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">thedebruce.com</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/xapc6Sg5HmRchNDVLELh2A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/4a5529ceec262597aaa43733dadb9f24)
The DeBruce
Renovated and opened in 2017 (the building was first erected in 1890), let’s start with the pièce de résistance: the dining room, a 2023 James Beard Foundation semi-finalist, lures you in with verdant views from its glass-walled perch, and wins you with divine Empire State-centric fare. Order the tasting menu, where all courses are served to your table at the same time ($175 for non-hotel guests) or the updated daily, chef curated “carte blanche” tasting ($110 for non-hotel guests), where standouts have included scallop ceviche strawberry, onion petals with grilled cherry and caviar, and a spin on Borscht Belt staple chicken liver with homemade saltines.
Then, it’s outdoors you go for a lovely postprandial stroll along Willowemoc Creek, which snakes through the hotel’s backyard. Fly-fishing fans will love doing so on The DeBruce’s grounds, with angling lessons are available on the property. The nearby town of Livingston Manor is home to the ultra-contemporary Catskill Art Space and Main Street Farm Market Cafe, where you’ll want to order at the counter and bring grub out back for riverfront seating.
[From $709; thedebruce.com]
![<p>Courtesy image</p><p>If you’re all about Americana, a motel in the Cats is the way to go. Originally opened in the 1960s, Starlite Motel has since undergone substantial renovations and manages to straddle the line between quirky and classic with ease. Pull in by the neon sign out front (Manhattanites, work on your parking skills) and venture off to your guest room or the 1960s pink summer camper with its own outdoor picnic area. </p><p>The Catskills are all about unplugging from the hecticness of everyday life, so take note that there are no TVs in these digs. There are, however, ample opportunities to stroll and cycle in this inviting hamlet, whether you’re chasing falls at <a href="https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Minnewaska State Park Preserve;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Minnewaska State Park Preserve</a> or making the four-mile trek to <a href="https://soyuzivka.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Soyuzivka Heritage Center;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Soyuzivka Heritage Center</a>, a Ukrainian cultural hub that also has a dry cedar sauna and open-air hydrotherapy whirlpool tub on the premises. </p><p>[From $200; <a href="https://www.thestarlitemotel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:thestarlitemotel.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">thestarlitemotel.com</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5Ien8BsSLrlKuCs1TuISvg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/0acd5cee4826974da97a28a03c8644bc)
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If you’re all about Americana, a motel in the Cats is the way to go. Originally opened in the 1960s, Starlite Motel has since undergone substantial renovations and manages to straddle the line between quirky and classic with ease. Pull in by the neon sign out front (Manhattanites, work on your parking skills) and venture off to your guest room or the 1960s pink summer camper with its own outdoor picnic area.
The Catskills are all about unplugging from the hecticness of everyday life, so take note that there are no TVs in these digs. There are, however, ample opportunities to stroll and cycle in this inviting hamlet, whether you’re chasing falls at Minnewaska State Park Preserve or making the four-mile trek to Soyuzivka Heritage Center, a Ukrainian cultural hub that also has a dry cedar sauna and open-air hydrotherapy whirlpool tub on the premises.
[From $200; thestarlitemotel.com]
![<p>Courtesy image</p><p>New for 2023, this retreat in the Great Northern Catskills of Greene County is housed in a historic building that once served as a shipping port and iron foundry. Laze an afternoon away at the hotel spa. Between treatments, grab a meal on-site at Patrick Henry’s (try the brick oven-fired pizza), the lobby café and outdoor patio, or Dayline, the top floor restaurant, where you’ve got prime terrace viewing of greenery galore and the Hudson River. </p><p>When you’re ready to leave the property, you’re within walking distance of downtown Coxsackie and the recently reimagined Riverside Park. Our downtown faves? <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shipwreckedcoxsackie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shipwrecked News, Books & Cafe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shipwrecked News, Books & Cafe</a> for bibliophiles, <a href="https://www.caskandrasher.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Cask and Rasher;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Cask and Rasher</a> for beer nuts, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CoxsackieFarmersMarket/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Coxsackie Farmers Market;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Coxsackie Farmers Market</a> at the aforementioned park. </p><p>[From $149; <a href="https://www.jamesnewburyhotel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:jamesnewburyhotel.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">jamesnewburyhotel.com</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Ztc4Hpwk.ciKodq.xRg.Jg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/baa0e80f387d7ac5ff9b35cc57b85b4f)
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New for 2023, this retreat in the Great Northern Catskills of Greene County is housed in a historic building that once served as a shipping port and iron foundry. Laze an afternoon away at the hotel spa. Between treatments, grab a meal on-site at Patrick Henry’s (try the brick oven-fired pizza), the lobby café and outdoor patio, or Dayline, the top floor restaurant, where you’ve got prime terrace viewing of greenery galore and the Hudson River.
When you’re ready to leave the property, you’re within walking distance of downtown Coxsackie and the recently reimagined Riverside Park. Our downtown faves? Shipwrecked News, Books & Cafe for bibliophiles, The Cask and Rasher for beer nuts, and Coxsackie Farmers Market at the aforementioned park.
[From $149; jamesnewburyhotel.com]
![<p>Courtesy image</p><p>In the darling hamlet of Callicoon lies Callicoon Hills, a cozy, revitalized lodge which was once known as the Wenzel boarding house in the early 1900s. Along with hotel rooms, the property recently unveiled A-frame glamping cabins. You can beat your inbox malaise here with sauna sessions, laps in the pool, a spin on the Peloton in the indoor-outdoor gym, or a class on the yoga deck. </p><p>Lace up your hiking boots or sneaks for a walk or run on the 23-acre grounds, where you’ll work up an appetite for a meal at <a href="https://callicoonhills.com/dining/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Conover Club;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Conover Club</a> (their bloody mary and shakshouka get two major thumbs up in brunch-ville). Whatever you do here, fuel up at the Rise & Shine Coffee Shop before embarking on wherever the Sullivan County’s hallowed hills take you. When it’s happy hour, get in an upstate state of mind with a drink and light snack from their retrofitted Citroen Van bar.</p><p>[From $219, A-Frame units from $125; <a href="https://callicoonhills.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:callicoonhills.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">callicoonhills.com</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/76GPh4DSY42Li5K2lDrewQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/4f2bf2114c20fd3dfd5f96c715caa0f6)
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In the darling hamlet of Callicoon lies Callicoon Hills, a cozy, revitalized lodge which was once known as the Wenzel boarding house in the early 1900s. Along with hotel rooms, the property recently unveiled A-frame glamping cabins. You can beat your inbox malaise here with sauna sessions, laps in the pool, a spin on the Peloton in the indoor-outdoor gym, or a class on the yoga deck.
Lace up your hiking boots or sneaks for a walk or run on the 23-acre grounds, where you’ll work up an appetite for a meal at The Conover Club (their bloody mary and shakshouka get two major thumbs up in brunch-ville). Whatever you do here, fuel up at the Rise & Shine Coffee Shop before embarking on wherever the Sullivan County’s hallowed hills take you. When it’s happy hour, get in an upstate state of mind with a drink and light snack from their retrofitted Citroen Van bar.
[From $219, A-Frame units from $125; callicoonhills.com]
![<p>Eastwind Hotels</p><p>This chic refuge opened its doors in January 2023, and it’s no surprise a steady stream of savvy visitors have since made their way to the latest Eastwind outpost in Ulster County. Behold the soothing Scandinavian design inspiration, along with a sauna, fire pit, complimentary bike rentals, and a soon-to-open spa. Here, you can stay in a variety of room types or those newly trendy wooden A-frame, freestanding cabins. </p><p>You’re a hop, skip, and a shoelace tie away from the McKenley Hollow Trailhead and the main pavilion’s restaurant <a href="https://www.eastwindhotels.com/dandelion" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Dandelion;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Dandelion</a>, which is at the ready when you need some R&R—or a stiff Taconic Negroni or heady Catskill Brewery IPA (Athletic Brewing NA beer is on offer, too, for those who prefer to unwind sans alcohol). If you’re craving some tasty ‘cue, be sure to come on Wednesdays for barbecue night. Otherwise, expect fare like honey butter cornbread, a dandelion greens salad, and more of that steelhead trout.</p><p>[From $279, Lushna cabins from $359; <a href="https://www.eastwindhotels.com/oliverea-valley" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:eastwindhotels.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">eastwindhotels.com</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SLJlODhMGCldLBdpxSySjw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/9c4f4ce66960df9e2c51c771828462d1)
Eastwind Hotels
This chic refuge opened its doors in January 2023, and it’s no surprise a steady stream of savvy visitors have since made their way to the latest Eastwind outpost in Ulster County. Behold the soothing Scandinavian design inspiration, along with a sauna, fire pit, complimentary bike rentals, and a soon-to-open spa. Here, you can stay in a variety of room types or those newly trendy wooden A-frame, freestanding cabins.
You’re a hop, skip, and a shoelace tie away from the McKenley Hollow Trailhead and the main pavilion’s restaurant Dandelion, which is at the ready when you need some R&R—or a stiff Taconic Negroni or heady Catskill Brewery IPA (Athletic Brewing NA beer is on offer, too, for those who prefer to unwind sans alcohol). If you’re craving some tasty ‘cue, be sure to come on Wednesdays for barbecue night. Otherwise, expect fare like honey butter cornbread, a dandelion greens salad, and more of that steelhead trout.
[From $279, Lushna cabins from $359; eastwindhotels.com]
![<p>Read McKendree</p><p>If you love skiing in the winter and sitting by the pool reading with a side of mountain views in the summer, set your sights on Scribner’s. Nearby <a href="https://www.huntermtn.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Hunter Mountain;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Hunter Mountain</a> is a regional go-to for powder enthusiasts, and in addition to the stellar natatorium, you can spend your free time roaming around the landscaped grounds and garden, browsing the library, or hopping in the barrel sauna or on the “Glice” rink for a spin on skates. The inn was first established in 1966, but reopened in 2016 under new ownership. </p><p>When hunger strikes, stumble from any of the 38 guest rooms and suites to <a href="https://www.scribnersprospect.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Prospect;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Prospect</a>, which doles out locally-focused fare indoors and outdoors with hits like the market fish with sweet corn coulis, basil oil, and purslane, and summer fruit crostata with strawberry, apricot, and brown sugar whipped cream. Want to bring Toto along for your upstate sojourn? Check out their “<a href="https://www.scribnerslodge.com/pupstater-policy/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pupstater;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Pupstater</a>” program. </p><p>[From $195; <a href="https://www.scribnerslodge.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:scribnerslodge.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">scribnerslodge.com</a>] </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/9NPbjHk0J9bqII_9PeAtEw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/9e306857765636a712931199699facef)
Read McKendree
If you love skiing in the winter and sitting by the pool reading with a side of mountain views in the summer, set your sights on Scribner’s. Nearby Hunter Mountain is a regional go-to for powder enthusiasts, and in addition to the stellar natatorium, you can spend your free time roaming around the landscaped grounds and garden, browsing the library, or hopping in the barrel sauna or on the “Glice” rink for a spin on skates. The inn was first established in 1966, but reopened in 2016 under new ownership.
When hunger strikes, stumble from any of the 38 guest rooms and suites to Prospect, which doles out locally-focused fare indoors and outdoors with hits like the market fish with sweet corn coulis, basil oil, and purslane, and summer fruit crostata with strawberry, apricot, and brown sugar whipped cream. Want to bring Toto along for your upstate sojourn? Check out their “Pupstater” program.
[From $195; scribnerslodge.com]
![<p>Delaware County Tourism</p><p>With roots dating back to 1844, the front yard sign that cheekily jokes “food/drinks/whatever” isn’t kidding. This newly renovated lodging comprises two separate units for hosting solo travelers, pairs, and group travelers. The adjacent Speakeasy Suite (sleeps up to six) and the Innkeeper’s Suite (up to four) share a side yard with picnic tables and a grill. Designed for long-term stays (read: work remotely for a few weeks and then decide to never return to city life), the lounge beneath the inn serves up winners like hot honey artichokes, watermelon and eggplant salad, and the Hamden cobb salad. </p><p>A quick drive to the quaint town of Andes lets you browse through gems like <a href="https://www.soundsgoodcatskills.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Sounds Good Music House;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Sounds Good Music House</a>, a recently opened vintage furniture, art, and record store, and <a href="https://diamondhollowbooks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Diamond Hollow Books;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Diamond Hollow Books</a>. Nearby Delhi and Bovina also have plenty of funky shops, hiking trails, eateries, fishing spots, and that fresh mountain air you crave.</p><p>[From $139; <a href="https://www.hamdeninnandlounge.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:hamdeninnandlounge.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">hamdeninnandlounge.com</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/w58LDLXRBZa7aYtVngdpjA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/114128a40002f1b6b897a787acfd1467)
Delaware County Tourism
With roots dating back to 1844, the front yard sign that cheekily jokes “food/drinks/whatever” isn’t kidding. This newly renovated lodging comprises two separate units for hosting solo travelers, pairs, and group travelers. The adjacent Speakeasy Suite (sleeps up to six) and the Innkeeper’s Suite (up to four) share a side yard with picnic tables and a grill. Designed for long-term stays (read: work remotely for a few weeks and then decide to never return to city life), the lounge beneath the inn serves up winners like hot honey artichokes, watermelon and eggplant salad, and the Hamden cobb salad.
A quick drive to the quaint town of Andes lets you browse through gems like Sounds Good Music House, a recently opened vintage furniture, art, and record store, and Diamond Hollow Books. Nearby Delhi and Bovina also have plenty of funky shops, hiking trails, eateries, fishing spots, and that fresh mountain air you crave.
[From $139; hamdeninnandlounge.com]
![<p>Courtesy image</p><p>Opened in 2022, with treehouses coming next year, this sprawling alpine refuge may be tough to find (even with GPS), but it’s worth the hunt. Near the quiet shores of White Lake, this lodge crafted with native stones and original branchwork takes upstate luxury up a major notch. We’re talking standalone cabins with hand-painted moose on the tubs, snazzy duckpin bowling, an indoor theater, and a restaurant that will make your taste buds swoon from local bounty, like Millbrook Farms venison tartare and Beaverkill river trout. </p><p>When you’re not stuffing your face, stretch out wherever you please on some 100 acres, grab a boat and cruise on the Toronto Reservoir, or send pictures to all your city friends so they can writhe in envy. Seclusion is the name of the game here, with only 11 guest rooms, suites, and cottages in the private Chapin Estate.</p><p>[From $1,450, inclusive of all meals, alcohol, and some activities; <a href="https://www.thechatwallodge.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:thechatwallodge.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">thechatwallodge.com</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/A70bU0CauiYH4GwnU8bwog--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/ad1c21cd00d1b456ae8f204a232ea1e6)
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Opened in 2022, with treehouses coming next year, this sprawling alpine refuge may be tough to find (even with GPS), but it’s worth the hunt. Near the quiet shores of White Lake, this lodge crafted with native stones and original branchwork takes upstate luxury up a major notch. We’re talking standalone cabins with hand-painted moose on the tubs, snazzy duckpin bowling, an indoor theater, and a restaurant that will make your taste buds swoon from local bounty, like Millbrook Farms venison tartare and Beaverkill river trout.
When you’re not stuffing your face, stretch out wherever you please on some 100 acres, grab a boat and cruise on the Toronto Reservoir, or send pictures to all your city friends so they can writhe in envy. Seclusion is the name of the game here, with only 11 guest rooms, suites, and cottages in the private Chapin Estate.
[From $1,450, inclusive of all meals, alcohol, and some activities; thechatwallodge.com]
![<p>Erik Almas</p><p>This ain’t your mama’s Monticello, but this (relative) skyscraper certainly does shine—literally, too, since it reflects the verdant peaks. The 18-story, all-suite hotel has nearly a dozen bars and restaurants, like <a href="https://www.cellaiosteak.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cellaio;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cellaio</a>, an Italian-inspired steakhouse by Scott Conant and upmarket Chinese den, <a href="https://rwcatskills.com/dining/lotus/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Lotus;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Lotus</a>. A handful of entertainment venues are here, too.</p><p>Of course, for many, gambling is the main attraction here, but the upcoming <a href="https://rwcatskills.com/monster-golf-club/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Monster Golf Club;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Monster Golf Club</a> is reason enough to visit—as is taking a racing lesson at the nearby <a href="https://www.monticellomotorclub.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Monticello Motor Club;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Monticello Motor Club</a> or finding your inner Buddha at the <a href="https://rwcatskills.com/hotel/crystal-life-spa/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Crystal Life Spa;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Crystal Life Spa</a> on the premises. Ready to count sheep? Rest up at on-site boutique hotel <a href="https://rwcatskills.com/hotel/the-alder/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Alder;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Alder</a> (from $179) or in Resorts World Catskills’ Main Tower (from $279). </p><p>[from $179; <a href="https://rwcatskills.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:rwcatskills.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">rwcatskills.com</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kb9Hop.LMElG7pvQeD6GEQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/3c1c5cb91c1e2b671bd624d766928a9b)
Erik Almas
This ain’t your mama’s Monticello, but this (relative) skyscraper certainly does shine—literally, too, since it reflects the verdant peaks. The 18-story, all-suite hotel has nearly a dozen bars and restaurants, like Cellaio, an Italian-inspired steakhouse by Scott Conant and upmarket Chinese den, Lotus. A handful of entertainment venues are here, too.
Of course, for many, gambling is the main attraction here, but the upcoming Monster Golf Club is reason enough to visit—as is taking a racing lesson at the nearby Monticello Motor Club or finding your inner Buddha at the Crystal Life Spa on the premises. Ready to count sheep? Rest up at on-site boutique hotel The Alder (from $179) or in Resorts World Catskills’ Main Tower (from $279).
[from $179; rwcatskills.com]
![<p>Daniel Schwartz</p><p>This 18-room boutique hotel is tucked inside an elegantly restored 1890s Victorian manor and is just a three-mile drive to Hunter Mountain for winter skiing or summer zip-lining excursions. The digs are also less than a 10-minute drive from the two-stage <a href="https://www.greatnortherncatskills.com/outdoors/kaaterskill-falls" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Kaaterskill Falls;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Kaaterskill Falls</a> waterfalls, along with some great hiking. </p><p>Back at base camp, enjoy <a href="https://www.hotellilien.com/eat-drink" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:fancy cocktails and cheese platters;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">fancy cocktails and cheese platters</a> to pair with your tipple. This experience is best savored after a dip in the boutique hotel’s full-size pool and drying off on a chaise lounge or enjoying some rocking chair and reading action on the wraparound deck. The library has an array of vintage and antique books and many tomes highlight the Catskills region and local floral or fauna. Insider tip: the hotel bartender and guest experience manager, Chris Barnes, is a former runway model who lived in solitude in a Panamanian jungle for many years before returning to the hotel industry—so between these two features there are no shortage of stories to go around here.</p><p>[from $180; <a href="https://www.hotellilien.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:hotellilien.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">hotellilien.com</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/NX3npI1Wmt21xMkwIBis6w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/113068b0fa9c298f0d3aa83da74ae9cb)
Daniel Schwartz
This 18-room boutique hotel is tucked inside an elegantly restored 1890s Victorian manor and is just a three-mile drive to Hunter Mountain for winter skiing or summer zip-lining excursions. The digs are also less than a 10-minute drive from the two-stage Kaaterskill Falls waterfalls, along with some great hiking.
Back at base camp, enjoy fancy cocktails and cheese platters to pair with your tipple. This experience is best savored after a dip in the boutique hotel’s full-size pool and drying off on a chaise lounge or enjoying some rocking chair and reading action on the wraparound deck. The library has an array of vintage and antique books and many tomes highlight the Catskills region and local floral or fauna. Insider tip: the hotel bartender and guest experience manager, Chris Barnes, is a former runway model who lived in solitude in a Panamanian jungle for many years before returning to the hotel industry—so between these two features there are no shortage of stories to go around here.
[from $180; hotellilien.com]
![<p>Courtesy image</p><p>If you’re heading to the Great Northern Catskills as your home away from home, this Greene County jewel which opened its doors in 2022 has a lot to offer. Perched on 20 acres, its prime location beside the Batavia Kill River and near Windham Mountain is great for both summer tubers and snow bunnies respectively. You can pass time in the heated outdoor pool, hop on an electric or mountain bike, work on your pickleball dink, or tire your dog out on the dog run. At night, the firepit is s’mores central and the indoor recreation room offers table pool and shuffleboard. Don’t close the curtain on your Catskills getaway without a leisurely walk on <a href="https://www.greatnortherncatskills.com/outdoors/windham-path" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Windham Path;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Windham Path</a> that’s plenty scenic while easy on your feet.</p><p>[from $215; <a href="https://wylderhotels.com/windham/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:wylderhotels.com/windham;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">wylderhotels.com/windham</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/f15UemBssvCVMYXUHNM8fg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/6fcaa40199f8ba83cb9ec63930bfa6bb)
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If you’re heading to the Great Northern Catskills as your home away from home, this Greene County jewel which opened its doors in 2022 has a lot to offer. Perched on 20 acres, its prime location beside the Batavia Kill River and near Windham Mountain is great for both summer tubers and snow bunnies respectively. You can pass time in the heated outdoor pool, hop on an electric or mountain bike, work on your pickleball dink, or tire your dog out on the dog run. At night, the firepit is s’mores central and the indoor recreation room offers table pool and shuffleboard. Don’t close the curtain on your Catskills getaway without a leisurely walk on The Windham Path that’s plenty scenic while easy on your feet.
[from $215; wylderhotels.com/windham]
![<p>Adrian Gaut</p><p>One of the latest Ulster County staples, this rural hotel and members club which opened in 2021 sits on 220 acres and consists of 40 hotel rooms (28 cabins and a 12-room farmhouse), a restaurant and lounge, a nine-hole golf course designed by King Collins, a sports outfitter, swimming pools, tennis courts, hiking trails, and a three-acre organic farm embedded into grounds imagined by landscape designer Miranda Brooks. Needless to say, you can easily spend a whole vacation without leaving the property. You definitely won’t want to leave once the spa, gym, and yoga studio open in spring 2024. Should you decide to journey out more into the Catskill and Shawangunk mountain ranges, make sure a bite and beer at Arrowood Farms’ <a href="https://arrowoodfarms.com/location/farm/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Apiary;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Apiary</a> is on your list, as well as <a href="https://keldersfarm.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Kelder’s Farm;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Kelder’s Farm</a> for the marketplace and u-pick fruits, vegetables, and flowers. </p><p>[From $285; <a href="https://inness.co/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:inness.co;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">inness.co</a>]</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/7dZ3e.gL4CCaPTGjwetiLA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgxOA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/men_s_journal_718/ef89ac39885b664be31490b75e8b25f7)
Adrian Gaut
One of the latest Ulster County staples, this rural hotel and members club which opened in 2021 sits on 220 acres and consists of 40 hotel rooms (28 cabins and a 12-room farmhouse), a restaurant and lounge, a nine-hole golf course designed by King Collins, a sports outfitter, swimming pools, tennis courts, hiking trails, and a three-acre organic farm embedded into grounds imagined by landscape designer Miranda Brooks. Needless to say, you can easily spend a whole vacation without leaving the property. You definitely won’t want to leave once the spa, gym, and yoga studio open in spring 2024. Should you decide to journey out more into the Catskill and Shawangunk mountain ranges, make sure a bite and beer at Arrowood Farms’ The Apiary is on your list, as well as Kelder’s Farm for the marketplace and u-pick fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
[From $285; inness.co]
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