16 Best Catskills Hotels 2026: Editor Picks in the Hudson Valley

The Best Catskills Hotels and Homes Embody Upstate CozinessNorth of the Big Apple lights, retreat to the peace and quiet of an airy A-frame or mountain lodgeCourtesy of Eastwind HotelWhile people might flock to New York City year-round for a glimpse of its dramatic skylines and cultural landmarks, locals know there are tens of thousands of miles to be explored beyond Manhattan. The best Catskills hotels and Hudson Valley retreats offer a quiet respite from the flashing lights of the city and a place to check in with your thoughts after a busy work season.Head north of the five boroughs for a day (or weekend), and you’ll find yourself immersed in its state parks, acres of countryside, and lush history—evidenced by the wealth of antique shops that dot the surrounding cities. Boutique hotels and chic cabins are just part of the territory among upstate New York hot spots like Kingston, Woodstock, and Hudson, and these 15 below are some of our editors’ favorite places to stay in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills regions all year-round. Read on for family-friendly getaways, cozy spots that are flush with amenities and views, romantic retreats, along with several spots to get your hygge on in the wilderness.Hudson Valley & Catskills HotelsPrivate Homes and CabinsCourtesy of The HensonPerks: On-site farm-to-table restaurant, close proximity to hiking trails, mountain viewsMoody, modern, and mid-century all in one, The Henson made a big splash with its arrival in 2024, which we celebrated as one of the best hotels around the world. “I felt I saw something new and beautiful everywhere I turned at the Henson,” says commerce director Rachel Fletcher when she visited. “The backyard features gardens where herbs are grown for the restaurant and a walking trail borders the property. Meanwhile, the roof deck makes for a beautiful view of the rolling mountains and a chance to sip your morning coffee.” 16 ensuite guest rooms are nestled in a wooded part of the Hudson Valley, with close proximity to hiking trails, ample outdoor space, and—in the right season—unparalleled foliage tours. “It’s a beautiful landing pad for everything the Catskills has to offer,” Fletcher added. From $275 per night.Courtesy of Eastwind HotelPerks: Outdoor yoga, glamping cabins, proximity to skiing, saunaYou’ll find plenty to do any season of the year at the Eastwind Hotel and Bar. The 1920s-era lodge, located in the so-called “gem of the Catskills,” offers guests a smorgasbord of experiences: Stay in one of the Lushna glamping cabins on the property or book a more traditional guest room that comes decked out with high end linens and Scandinavian-style vintage furniture. When Mother Nature blesses the area with heavy snow, tee up for a day of skiing at nearby Windham and Hunter mountains, post up with s’mores in front of the fire pits on the property, or unwind in its Finnish-style sauna. Weather permitting, the nearby hiking trails have your name written on them, as do the yoga mats that you can use to get your flow on with some brisk outdoor yoga. From $221 per night.Photo: Kate S. JordanPerks: On-site tavern, riverside restaurant, adjoining shop, design award winnerWhen The Wing founder Audrey Gelman opened the Brooklyn homeware shop Six Bells, she channeled her penchant for worldbuilding into the fictional English village called Barrow’s Green, which forms the inspiration for the store’s country-inspired wares. Last year, she brought Barrow Green to life via an 1850s farmhouse upstate New York retreat in Rosendale she called The Six Bells Inn. The hotel’s Tyrolean style—featuring custom wall treatments, Swedish antiques, and cottagecore prints—make this inn feel steeped in another era without sacrificing any modern amenities. “The core of The Six Bells ethos isn’t prissy provenance, it’s nostalgia—and optimism,” as global features director Sam Cochran puts it. Any of its 11 charming rooms and suites would form a dreamy backdrop for a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. From $486 per night.Courtesy of Hotel LilienPerks: Mountain views, proximity to hiking trails, waterfalls, and forests, dog-friendlyThe Hotel Lilien is situated in “quite possibly one of the best vantage points for fall foliage in the Catskills,” says Fletcher. Smack dab in the middle of several forests and mountain ranges (Kaaterskill, Catskill Park, Indian Head Wilderness, Hunter Mountain) you’re within a short drive of gorgeous hikes, waterfalls, and nature walks—when you’re not too busy admiring the property's exquisitely curated vintage decor and restored interiors. Take Fletcher’s advice: Stay in one of the dog-friendly deck rooms or any accommodation on the back of the property for uninterrupted forest views. From $282 per night.Courtesy of Hutton BrickyardsPerks: Metro-North accessible from NYC, riverside, isolated cabin stays, proximity to hiking trailsLocated just a few Metro North train stops from New York City, Kingston is full of industrial charm—and the Hutton Brickyards offers up a healthy heaping of it for those who want a change of scenery. Located on 100 acres of prime real estate along Hudson’s riverfront, this series of 31 cabins are a welcome sight if you’ve gotten used to checking into average hotel rooms, which ensures you never have to lift a finger (or leave the room entirely) by delivering breakfast straight to your door each morning. Of course, the surrounding trails are too good to pass up while you're here. Spend your days exploring the great outdoors on nature walks, blissed out at the spa on the property, or sampling entrees and desserts at the on-site restaurant—all within plain view of the Hudson river. From $249 per night.Courtesy of Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts CollectionPerks: Farm stay, isolated cabin stays, on-site dining room and bar, spa, pool, hot tubDespite being a five-star resort, shopping writer Julia Harrison described Wildflower as feeling surprisingly reminiscent of summer camp: “My quarters were one of 65 freestanding wood cabins (albeit with heated floors and rain showers). The interiors drew on local textiles, the cabin libraries were chock-full of books on local flora and fauna. Outside flowed the Shawangunk Kill, and dirt foot paths ran throughout the property. Sure, they led you to caviar bumps, but you’d have to whack through a bit of grass to get there,” she says. The property has AD PRO Directory firm Ward + Gray to thank for its warm and cozy aesthetic. A small scale farm on the grounds that includes sheep, donkeys, and chickens give you a sampling of country living, while the onsite dining room and bar serving American fare keep you well-fed and buzzing. If you want a low-key spa day, check into the resort’s soothing wellness center, or contemplate the great beyond from the outdoor pool and hot tub. From $999 per night.The cedar-clad restaurant building and a suite of Adirondack chairs look out over the expansive grounds.Photo: Adrian GautPerks: Tennis courts, pool, golf course, on-site restaurantIn the charming Ulster County town of Accord, Inness is a sprawling compound of cabins that feels like its own village, complete with a shop, restaurant, swimming pool, golf course, and a few tennis courts to keep you occupied—so much so that you might never have to leave the property. “The 28 roomy Scandinavian-chic cabins are designed in black monochrome and neutral interiors whilst at the base of the hill, a cozy Dutch Colonial-inspired farmhouse combines ease and levity with more traditional Upstate codes of Americana,” describes contributor Patrick Gray. “In the farmhouse, a further 12 guestrooms sit above communal spaces, games room and kitchen, ideal for sheltering from the sun in the summer and to keep you warm in the snowy winter.”Just as impressive as the amenities are the design accolades it's racked up. AD senior design editor Hannah Martin also admired Inness’ interiors on a trip during the hotel’s inaugural season: “Gnarled wood stools, Shaker-esque dining chairs, and rustic ceramics mix with fresh designs, like a lighting collection made in partnership with Brooklyn-based Roll & Hill or seriously covetable kitchens by Plain English.” Most recently, Gray called the property’s expanded spa and wellness center, “a continuation of the clean lines and floor-to-ceiling windows that connect you to the landscape,” citing the robust health offerings as an enticing draw to the hospitality hotspot. “The facilities were humming with activity, which included yoga classes open to the local community, regular members and visitors alike,” says Gray. “I spotted visitors and staff sporting recognizable Inness baseball caps, for sale along with tennis and golfwear and other curated items in the farm shop.” From $629 per night.Courtesy of PiaulePerks: Japandi-style, large spa menu, forest immersionArguably one of the buzziest new hotels that has opened in the Catskills within the last few years, celebs and design lovers flock to Japandi-influenced Piaule–with great reason. The breathtaking spa alone, where massages and healing sessions alike are on the menu, allow visitors to submerge themselves in hot pools or enjoy a mineral soak while taking in a panoramic view of the woods below. From $534 per night.Photo: Moriah WolfePerks: Skiing proximity, isolated cabin stays, soaking tubs, oculus, ice rink, family-friendlyThis design-minded mountain lodge and luxury hotel is located within three minutes of a ski lift, so you know exactly what you’re booking in for. Still, it ensures that when you’re not playing snow bunny, base camp is as cozy as possible. It houses 38 rooms in the black A-frame lodge that makes up its main quarters, with 11 new cabins offside (complete with soaking tubs and an oculus for stargazing) if you want even more privacy. Roaring fireplaces and lush furnishings in the communal areas are a definite perk, but there’s even an ice rink where you can attempt some spins or perfect your double axel. For parents: There’s a play zone designated for children, so at least one of you can enjoy the sauna completely unbothered. From $225 per night.Courtesy of Callicoon HillsPerks: Cabins, pool, on-site pond, proximity to hiking trailsIf you’re pining for an upscale A-frame experience, book into Callicoon Hills, a loose assortment of guest rooms that take shape as the aforementioned cabins or a boarding house and deck house that fall somewhere closer to a traditional hotel experience. Choose your own adventure between the king-size pool or on-site pond located on the property’s 23 acres or breathe in some fresh mountain air along the tangle of trails that are situated just a stone’s throw away. Its rooms resemble stylish Alpine getaways, where tasteful vintage furniture mingles with modern amenities like built-in heating and AC units. From $182 per night.Photo: Francine ZaslowPerks: Design-lover stay, historic, gym, juice bar, proximity to HudsonFormer AD editor Nora Taylor described Hudson’s The Maker hotel as ”the perfect escape for design lovers” and delighted in the property’s collection of over 1,000 lights and lamps. Most of the furniture in the revamped historical structures–there are three total–is reclaimed or restored vintage and stocked with luxe accoutrements such as a high end gym and juice bar. When you’re ready to venture out, you’ll find yourself in the heart of all that downtown Hudson has to offer, including great food and more antique shops than you likely have time to browse. From $546 per night.A suite room at Camptown. Photo: Lawrence BraunThe room’s feature items found throughout the Hudson Valley. Photo: Chris MottaliniCamptownPerks: Pool, sauna, fire pits, free tea and coffee, pet-friendlyHarrison told us her stay at Camptown, a community of upscale cabins based in Leeds, felt evocative of “Pendleton blankets artfully draped and perfectly staged s’mores campfire photo shoots where no one actually knows how to build a fire”—in the best way possible. Setting the scene, a seasonal pool is a short walk away, along with modern Mexican restaurant Casa Susanna (named for a bygone refuge for transgender people in the Catskills), and a 24/7 pantry stocked with local goods. There’s a wood-burning stove in each unit that Ray Pirkle, who co-owns the property with Kim Bucci, describes as “an activity, a focal point, a piece of functional sculpture.” The compound invokes the Hudson Valley’s Borscht Belt directly as inspiration: “The original colonies understood something profound—that leisure is fundamentally social, but privacy remains essential. They solved this through architecture: individual bungalows clustered around shared amenities,” says Pirkle. From $229 per night.A large guest suite at Eastwind’s Oliverea Valley location. Photo: Lawrence BraunEastwind HotelPerks: Signature restaurant, wood barrel sauna, pool, fire pits, bikes, pet-friendlyThe Lushna cabins at Eastwind Oliverea Valley in Big Indian are scattered across the property, so the walk to Dandelion (the property’s signature restaurant), communal bathrooms (for the more affordable stays), or pool becomes part of the experience. The cabins lean Scandinavian with white wood and minimalist decor, a few vintage pieces, and a lot of local snacks—though the sweeping Catskill views are what stood out to Harrison. “My cabin was lofted, and canvas slats took the place of curtains. The property was nearly silent—in the peaceful way: the soundscape was never louder than the rushing of the nearby stream, or a few guests chatting outside the restaurant after dusk, finishing their drinks before turning in. After a meal at Dandelion, my boyfriend and I took our bottle of wine back to our cabin, opened the canvas curtains, and watched the scenery closely for rumored bear activity in the private isolation of our bungalow.” From $229 per night.Private Homes and CabinsPerks: Cedar barrel hot tub, stargazing, wood-burning fireplace, separate structure for guest roomEverything about this 1800s cabin, tastefully decorated with midcentury furnishings, is picture perfect, but the cedar barrel hot tub is what makes it really worth the visit. When you’re not indulging in a soak under the stars, enjoy the hillside views, curl up by the wood burning fireplace, or catch up on your beauty rest in the detached guest studio. From $300 per night.Courtesy of AirbnbPerks: Panoramic mountain views, wood-burning fireplace, secluded stayThis ultramodern property just 15 minutes away from Woodstock is one of our favorite treehouse Airbnbs, offering a luxe off-the-grid experience for seasoned (or beginner) glampers. Sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows that frame panoramic views of the forest and overlook a peaceful pond and hot tub with breathtaking mountain views. Indoors, you’ll find all clean lines and pine, along with a wood burning fireplace, to set the scene for a cozy, relaxating stay. From $375 per night.Courtesy of AirbnbPerks: Panoramic mountain views, family-friendly, fire pitThis A-frame outside Tannersville is the exact sort of mountain retreat that design-minded vacationers will fall for, with its 10-foot windows, clean wood-paneled interiors, and airy open floor plan. It overlooks broad views of the Catskills Mountains to meet your nature quotient and even offers a sauna for travelers who prefer the more restorative aspects of vacation. This place also sleeps six so it’s even better shared with friends. From $309 per night.The AD Travel EditCraving an escape? From colorful carry-ons to cleverly designed packing cubes (how did we ever travel without them?), shop everything you need to make the journey in style—and as streamlined and stress-free as possible.Lori Keong is AD’s shopping director overseeing online travel and furniture stories, along with shopping features. She edits the “Interior Monologue” newsletter and her writing on design, beauty, wellness, culture, and style has appeared elsewhere in publications like Dwell, The Financial Times, GQ, New York Magazine’s The Cut, and ELLE ... Read More