7 Best Hotels in The Catskills, New York

Name: The Graham and Co.
Address: 80 Rte. 214, Phoenicia, New York, 12464, US
Telephone: 845-688–7871
Price range: $$

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The Graham and Co.

$$ | 80 Rte. 214, Phoenicia, NY, 12464, USA Fodor's Choice

Recalling the summer camp atmosphere of the '50s and '60s and the heyday of the Catskills, the Graham and Co. has weekend bonfires, hammocks hanging under the trees, a volleyball net (often transformed into an outdoor movie screen), and simple but cool guest rooms decorated with vintage maps and fans, rough hewn wood, and industrial light fixtures. Float in an inner tube in the oval pool or grab one of the free bikes and head to the bustling main drag of the charming town of Phoenicia. There are no TVs in the rooms, just Tivoli radios and free Hi-Fi. Other listed amenities include "togetherness" and "camraderie." Explain that to the kids!

The Arnold House

$$ | 839 Shandelee Rd., Livingston Manor, NY, 12758, USA

With a history that dates back more than a century, The Arnold House helped make this part of the Catskills a must-go destination for hip city dwellers looking for a weekend in the country. The 10 guest rooms blend old and new seamlessly, with antique writing desks and quilts that preserve the country aesthetic alongside industrial touches like metal chairs and swing-out reading lamps. There's also a two-bedroom lake house that makes this property perfect for family reunions and weekend escapes. A spiral staircase takes you down to a rustic tavern, where locally caught trout (lightly breaded and pan-fried) is among the favorites. In warm weather you can sit on the deck and count the stars. On summer weekends there's often live music in the barn out back. For relaxation, you can book a treatment at the spa or just wander down to the pretty little pond.

Hotel Dylan

$$$ | 320 Maverick Rd., Woodstock, NY, 12498, USA

While the peace sign logo at this fun and funky lodging nods to its 1960s inspiration, the 11 generously proportioned rooms, decorated by HGTV design duo Courtney and Robert Novogratz, eschew tie-dye fabrics and hemp wall hangings for a more sophisticated take on the era. There are bright pops of yellow and blue here and there, but the prevailing color is a relaxing creamy white. It's no surprise that the place is a music-lover's paradise—not only are there Crosley turntables and a supply of vinyl records in each room, there are also underwater speakers in the pool. The excellent restaurant, Santa Fe Woodstock, serves modern Mexican fare and calls to mind another community with a bohemian atmosphere.

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Hunter Inn

$$ | 7433 Main St., Hunter, NY, 12442, USA

This chalet-style hotel has a great location less than a mile from Hunter Mountain and some rooms have patios or balconies with views of the surrounding forest and the ski slopes. If you're here with family, you'll want to upgrade to a suite with cathedral ceilings, a loft sleeping area, and a living area where everyone can relax. There's an outdoor hot tub, an arcade for the kids, and coffee is always brewing in the lobby. A buffet breakfast is included in the rates.

Ask for an even-numbered room, as they face the gorgeous scenery.

Kaatskill Mountain Club

$$ | 7740 Main St., Hunter, NY, 12442, USA

You can't get much closer to the slopes than at handsome Kaatskill Mountain Club, which overlooks two of Hunter Mountain's ski lifts. All the accommodations here are suites, with their own sitting areas. The amenities pile up fast once you upgrade, with even the smaller rooms offering pullout sofas for extra guests, full kitchens, and gas fireplaces. The larger rooms have extras like whirlpool tubs and views onto the downhill runs. There's also an outdoor heated pool, two hot tubs, a game room, and a fitness room. Van Winkles, the on-site restaurant, serves dinner daily and breakfast and lunch on the weekends. If you overdo things while skiing or snowboarding, head to the spa for a rejuvenating massage.

Kate's Lazy Meadow Motel

$$$ | 5191 Rte. 28, Mount Tremper, NY, 12457, USA

The exterior of this single-story 1950s motel reveals little of what's inside the meticulously appointed suites, owned by Kate Pierson of the B-52s. The funky decor includes vintage pieces—Eames furniture, Russel Wright kitchenware—as well as custom wallpaper and handcrafted bathroom tiles and shower curtains. Most of the suites have a mint '50s kitchen and a sitting area with a gas fireplace; some suites have sleeping lofts and private decks. Lush gardens designed by Dean Riddle (a nationally known garden writer and green thumb) surround the red motel. A bonfire pit overlooks Esopus Creek, where you can fish for trout.

Thompson House

$$ | 19 Rte. 296, Windham, NY, 12496, USA

Built around a farmhouse dating from the 1880s, Thompson House has become an expansive family resort with plenty of activities to keep families happily occupied and comfortable. There's a large heated pool, tennis court, miniature golf, bocce, shuffleboard, basketball, a playground—and that's just for starters. Grown-ups can take advantages of all this, of course, as well as the putting green and fitness center. Guest rooms are spread among six buildings; the standard rooms are not as charming as the suites, so it's worth paying a little extra if you care about four-poster beds and other nice details. Rates include breakfast and dinner.

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