Mohonk Mountain House
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Why Go
Located in the picturesque Hudson Valley only 90 minutes from New York City, Mohonk Mountain House is a historic resort surrounded by 26,000 acres of woodlands and the scenic Lake Mohonk. Guest accommodations are in a beautiful castle-like building with a Victorian character and sweeping views.
Mohonk Mountain House is a year-round getaway offering an array of vacation activities for all ages. Popular with families, the resort offers a complimentary Kid's Club and a choice of family activities designed for specific age groups.
Things to Do
Mohonk Mountain House has a tennis center, stables, a 107-year-old 9-hole Scottish golf course, spectacular gardens, 18,000-square-foot Skating Pavilion and 85 miles of hiking trails.
The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House, opening in the summer of 2005, will have an indoor pool, 16 treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, a solarium with a fireplace, an outdoor heated mineral pool and a fitness center. The spa will measure 30,000 square feet in size and connect to the main building by an enclosed walkway.
Rooms & Suites
The hotel has 251 guest rooms and suites decorated in Victorian style with carved
woodwork, period furnishings, and fireplaces. If you are planning a romantic
getaway, book one of the luxurious Tower Rooms which feature antique furnishings, balconies
and working fireplaces.
Where to Eat
Three meals daily and Afternoon Tea, included in the room rate, are served in a turn-of-the-century ambience. The resort chefs serve modern American cuisine with seasonal, local ingredients. Healthy and vegetarian options are also on the menu.
Plan this Vacation
Doubles start at $389 per night, including three meals daily, Afternoon Tea and many resort activities. There is a two-night minimum stay on most weekends.
Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, New York, United States, 800-772-6646, 845-255-1000, www.mohonk.com
