30 Best Hotels in The Catskills, New York

Originally constructed in the 1940s, this Adirondacks-style lodge has been thoroughly updated without losing any of its period charm. The decor calls to mind the arts and craft movement, so expect rich colors and simple, bold designs in the fabrics. Charming cabins, cottages, and luxury suites are available—preserving details like fireplaces while adding modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and updated bathrooms. Mornings start with a gourmet breakfast in the dining room. Top ski attractions are minutes away, as are most summer activities in the Hunter Mountain area. Pets are welcome with advance notification.

The spectacular Catskills vistas at this B&B—the former summer home of mayonnaise magnate Richard Hellman—will leave you breathless. A massive stone fireplace presides over the great room, a magnificent space with a soaring ceiling. Oriental rugs, scattered across wide-plank honey-color floors, cushion your every step, and Asian antiques and American pieces enjoy an elegant coexistence. Some rooms have fireplaces and hot tubs, and one has a window seat with dazzling valley views. Play billiards in the cavernous game room, or sweat it out in the sauna. The loveliest spot might be the 60-foot dining terrace, where you're treated to expansive views of the mountains.

Antiques are scattered throughout this handsome 1892 Queen Anne Victorian, which has stained-glass windows and other original features. You can warm up by the fireplace in the parlor—which is slightly formal but inviting—or help yourself to a snack in the kitchen. The guest rooms have down comforters and furnishings that evoke a time gone by without exaggeration. The master suite—with its king-size bed and feather bed, double whirlpool tub, and gas fireplace—is billed as honeymoon central. Behind the inn is a carriage house (formerly a horse stable) with five suites with cathedral ceilings, skylights, double whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces, and garden views. The inn also has two sister properties—the Mountain Streams Cottage, with two suites and one room, and the Farmhouse, with three apartments—in Windham. A bountiful breakfast is included.

Ecce is Latin for "behold," and the word fits: from a seemingly precarious perch on a ridge overlooking the Delaware, travelers get a true eagle's eye view of the river's majesty from every room. Sitting on the main deck imparts a feeling not unlike being suspended 300 feet over a valley. It's not unusual for resident raptors, eagles, ospreys, and hawks to float at eye level, riding thermals in search of prey far below. Trails lace the inn's 60 acres, and a hammock graces rock outcropping above the resort. Myriad outdoor activities are close by, including hiking, rafting, kayaking, and skiing. Innkeepers Alan and Kurtis have meticulously created a serene getaway that's removed, but not distant, from other Catskill attractions.

Inside this white-columned brick house, a fireplace warms a large living room where plush upholstery invites you to unwind, as do the seemingly endless decks leading to a heated pool, hot tub, and pond—all framed by eight acres of forest. Rooms are decorated with antiques and plenty of country charm. The suite has its own living room and fireplace, and some rooms have hot tubs. Spa treatments include a variety of massage and facial treatments. Health and wellness runs deep here: there are no chemicals in the pool and smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property.

Just a short stroll from the slopes at Hunter Mountain, you can see the mountains from your room at this Queen Anne Victorian, complete with gorgeous corner turret, wraparound porch, and lovely gardens. With original details like parquet floors, wood paneling, and stained-glass windows, the pristine rooms have wrought-iron, four-poster, carved-wood, or brass queen beds; some have fireplaces, clawfoot tubs, and antique dressing tables. Fellow guests mingle and chat about their days on the slopes in the house's many common areas.

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.

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.

This 1886 Queen Anne Victorian occupies 6 acres atop Margaretville Mountain, on the site of what was the region's first cauliflower farm. Bluestone steps lead to the 80-foot porch, where you can sit on wicker love seats and chairs while taking in sweeping views of the Catskill Mountains. Lace curtains veil the windows, and vintage photographs line the stairs leading to antiques-filled rooms. One room has a dramatic canopied brass bed. Breakfast is served on Royal Dalton china in a formal dining room. A hot tub occupies the old milk house.

Garden gnomes and the welcoming scent of freshly baked muffins greet you at the front porch of this Queen Anne Victorian 1887 house, which has antiques, original stained glass, and a pictorial history of the innkeeper's family. Most rooms have a traditional feel, but the Retro Suite is decorated with quirky midcentury furnishings and has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a private entrance. You can fly-fish for brown trout at the edge of the 1-acre yard, where the Bushkill Stream flows by old stone retaining walls, or wander through a stone labyrinth. A full vegetarian breakfast is served, and there is a refrigerator in the common area.

This charming 19th-century house has welcomed lodgers since 1926, and many guests return year after year to its hard to beat location, within strolling distance of shops, restaurants, and live-music venues. Patterned wallpaper provides a backdrop for period furnishings and original works by local artists. The gazebo in the pretty garden is a great place to relax. A continental breakfast is included, and there are plenty of other tempting dining options nearby.

Formerly a summer home for New York's high society, this 1890 inn retains many original architectural details—including lustrous dark-wood paneling, stained-glass windows, built-in bookcases, and carved fireplace mantels. Guest rooms contain some lovely antiques, patterned wallpaper, and beautifully refinished woodwork.Three have private balconies. If you're looking for more privacy, there are also two cottages shaded by maple trees. Breakfast and afternoon tea are included.

Sitting on 12 acres in the mountains, this family-oriented property offers a variety of accommodations, from standard rooms to suites with one or two bedrooms to spacious condos with room enough for six people. The condos, which account for the bulk of the units, are spacious and have either private patios or balconies. All accommodations are outfitted in a comfortable American decor with cherrywood furniture. There's a restaurant on-site as well as a movie theater and fitness room. There's a free shuttle to the ski area, and all the attractions in town are a short walk away.

Hidden in a meadow of wildflowers several hundred yards from the main road, this bed-and-breakfast offers peaceful seclusion and paintings by Woodstock artist Jo Cantine, who built the house and hand-painted many of the furnishings. Guest rooms keep frills to a minimum, instead offering simple luxuries such as 300-thread-count sheets, mountain views, a porch or deck, and a private entrance. Breakfast is lavish and consists of organic fare. There's a beautiful swimming pool that's open from May to October.

Tall pines stand sentinel at this lovely lodging, creating a private haven a short walk from the center of Woodstock. After splashing in the swimming hole you can stroll along the stream or relax on the landscaped lawn. The most basic rooms are in a motel-style complex dating from the 1940s. Hanging flower planters adorn front porches, handsome antiques add country charm, and quilts cover beds. Other rooms have fireplaces, galley kitchens, and hardwood floors. For more privacy, there are two stand-alone cottages with lots of windows and private outdoor seating areas. The continental breakfast spread is bountiful, and has plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans.