5 Best Hotels in Poconos, Pennsylvania

The best thing about this place is that, unlike many of the historic inns and luxury hotels in the Poconos region, the rooms are cheap and clean. It’s not the kind of place you’d go for a honeymoon or even on a relaxing weekend away, but if you need a simple base for exploring the area, the Hotel M should do the trick. It’s located about 10 miles from the Pocono Lake Preserve, east of Interstate 380.

Most locals say this is essentially a wedding venue, but it’s also a great place to stay even if getting hitched isn’t part of your weekend plans. The rooms in this gorgeous countryside inn have faux-antique furniture (some with four-poster and canopy beds); the suites have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. The inn is set on a 300-acre expanse of countryside that overlooks a verdant valley.

Forget the heart-shape bathtubs and other honeymoon hokeyness this area is known for—the French Manor is the most romantic spot in the Poconos. The chateau-style mansion, secluded on the top of a mountain, has panoramic views, luxurious amenities, a large spa menu, and excellent French cuisine. The rooms and suites are decorated with elegant, classical furnishings and each has its own distinct look. Suites come with Jacuzzis and fireplaces. Various packages (spa, golf) and theme weekends (wine lovers; murder mystery) are available.

Hitchcock fans and Clue lovers rejoice—the Harry Packer Mansion takes the murder-mystery dinner experience to a whole new level. Every weekend, this Victorian mansion-turned-bed-and-breakfast hosts interactive murder-mystery weekends based on real historical events. Guests are assigned characters Friday night, and the mystery takes place over three sessions Saturday. And while these innovative weekends are certainly the mansion’s main draw, its wallpapered rooms featuring period furniture are certainly an added bonus.

An opulent spa retreat high up in the Poconos, the Lodge is a popular getaway for New Yorkers looking for a weekend escape from the city. The lodge's main feature is its luxury spa, which has an extensive menu of treatments and massages. All the rooms have marble bathrooms with walk-in rain showers. Children under the age of 16 aren’t accommodated.