I am searching for a romantic lodge, inn or hotel in the Adirondacks or Catskills for a short getaway this winter. My budget would be 350-400/night or less. Can anyone suggest such a place and why do you recommend it? Thanks.

Investigate Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid, NY. I have not stayed there myself (it was booked the time I was in town), but know people who have, including for honeymoons. I did have breakfast there once, & it was elegant and decadent - not run-of-the-mill breakfast food.

Plus, you are in Lake Placid, so a cute town with lots of options for things to do in the winter.

www.mirrorlakeinn.com

I thought Mirror Lake was alright - not amazing. I would recommend Big Moose Inn near Old Forge - we love it there. Also Friends Lake Inn is nice - both have websites and at both the meals are amazing. If I had to pick between the two, I would pick Big Moose.

Mirror Lake Inn is wonderfully romantic. Check out The Point in Saranac Lake

Just realized you wrote no more than 400 per night. The Point is more like 1000-1200. Forget it.

The emmerson is very nice.It is located
in Mt.Tremper which is close to woodstck,Bellayre Mt,very romantic,excellent food,spa etc.rates start at 350.
Also Blantyre in the Bershires,very romantic.

Check out the Sagamore at Lake George, New York.