Top Hotels in New York Resorts
- 1. Margaritaville Resort- Times Square
- 2. The Whiteface Lodge
- 3. Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area, an IHG Hotel
- 4. Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
- 5. Sound View Greenport
- 6. La Tourelle Hotel, Bistro, Spa
- 7. Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa
- 8. Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
- 9. The Lodges at Cresthaven
- 10. The Otesaga Resort Hotel
Top Things to do in New York
The best available Resorts to stay near New York
New York State has it all – booming metropolises, majestic waterfalls, mountains, wine country, chicken wings. Yes, NYC is a magnet for tourists, but an exploration of the rest of the state can be equally thrilling. The Finger Lakes Wine Region is a vision of serene waters, quaint B&Bs, and pretty vineyards. Movie buffs will love Rochester, home of the George Eastman House and one of the world’s most comprehensive film archives. On your way to Niagara Falls, stop in Buffalo to fuel up on spicy wings.
Things to do in New York
1. Margaritaville Resort- Times Square
Overall Ratings
5 based on 275 reviews
A tropical oasis in the heart of New York City, Margaritaville Resort Times Square invites you to get on island time — in world-famous Times Square. Whether you’re kicking back in your breezy room or suite, lounging poolside on the rooftop deck with a frozen concoction, or taking a culinary tour through the Caribbean at our restaurants, this relaxing retreat is your passport to paradise. And when you’re ready for adventure, you’ll find many of the city’s most famous attractions within walking distance, including the theaters of Broadway, Central Park, and the iconic Empire State Building.
Great hotel
Reviewed By Matt RThe hotel was very clean, location was perfectly central, and the staff were great (especially JC and Miguel). Only downsides were the wait for elevators and the early closure of the pool for a private party, but we would definitely stay again!
2. The Whiteface Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1792 reviews
Nestled in the woodlands surrounding Lake Placid, New York, Whiteface Lodge is located in the heart of the Adirondacks. The resort is just a few blocks from the town's namesake lake and a short drive from the celebrated ski slopes of Whiteface Mountain. Featuring a rustic timber design worthy of the majestic Adirondack landscape, the Lodge offers the idyllic setting and abundant amenities you would expect to find at "the Northeast's Best Mountain Resort"
Very relaxing and enjoyable. Always love our time there.
Reviewed By ute2015Brought friends. They loved it and are looking forward to returning with us or on their own. They enjoyed the amenities, the restaurant, the music at Peak 47 with Ginnie. He was so talented and accommodating. Great time.
3. Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area, an IHG Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1329 reviews
A Family Friendly Lake George Resort, Walking Distance to the Beach Enjoy our newly renovated Lake George resort, offering breathtaking views of Lake George and the Adirondack mountains, making it an ideal vacation destination. The Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area resort is located within walking distance of Million Dollar Beach, Lake George Battlefield Park, Fort William Henry, and the House of Frankenstein Wax Museum. Our family-friendly Lake George hotel will keep everyone entertained, no matter the season. In the summer, a Children's Activity Director conjures up terrific activities while you spend time relaxing on the sundeck. In the winter, discover the magic of Lake George with easy access to snowmobile and ski trails. With indoor, kiddie and outdoor pools, bowling, sports courts, playground and outdoor big screen movies there's fun at every turn.
Great amenities, cleaning & food drowned it out.
Reviewed By 427kaitlyndFirst glance the hotel seems beautiful, clean. Staying a few nights though I noticed the dirt, mold between the window and screen, the bathtub wasn’t fully cleaned beforehand. The bed was beautiful but taking off the comforter the housekeeps didn’t even put the sheets on all the way, as in the sheets came off middle of the night which was just lazy on their part. I was so excited for the food. But pasta and an appetizer was $50. The pasta was severely over cooked. Breakfast the eggs seemed almost rubbery, and you got more pieces of toast then the actual main part of the meal. Ordering a frozen margarita over half my glass was foam, and not frozen to the slightest, $12 for the drink was ridiculous when I couldn’t even enjoy it. The thin walls were surprising as this is a family hotel, placing us in a room with a window to the sidewalks near the indoor pool you could hear everyone and everything, with 2 little kids it wasn’t ideal. The staff seemed friendly except one who just wanted to be on her phone and ignored my daughter trying to hand her the housekeeping request form at the front desk. The pool was great, as were all the outdoor Amenities. Might have been better just sleeping outside under the stars just to use the kid activities. The childcare center had broken toys when we walked by, the play kitchen door was broken off just placed back in front of it. We’d love to stay again if we could see changes in the care of the building.
4. Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2729 reviews
Newly renovated hotel located in the heart of the theatre & financial districts, offering 396 guestrooms & suites. Heated indoor pool, new onsite, full service Spa and new StayFit health club. Newest addition is Morton's Steakhouse that is located right off the lobby. Just steps away from the Chippewa Entertainment district, Elmwood Village, variety of restaurants and shops. Connected to the Buffalo Convention Center. Walden Galleria is 15 minutes from the hotel. First Niagara Center is five minutes away; free Metro directly outside the hotel. Museum district is ten minutes away. Niagara Falls is 20 minutes from the hotel. Complimentary Business Center and WiFi and Wired Internet access is available.
SCAM ARTISTS
Reviewed By glaugh617The Hyatt tried to scam me and my boyfriend out of almost $400. When I booked our stay I used my visa card. The room and taxes should’ve come out to about $340. When my boyfriend checked us in, the receptionist asked for his mastercard for incidentals. Reasonable enough. I was then charged at check in the $340, everything running how it should be. Then tell me WHY my boyfriend was then charged $380. Because I am yet to figure it out. When I called to get this taken care of, I was met with this answer “I really don’t know what to tell you, I don’t have an answer for you”. Someone else told me that the reason my boyfriend was charged is because I didn’t have sufficient funds in my account. But i was already charged the $340. He was charged the day after I was. Very poor experience, would not recommend to anyone. 1 star is too much to give to this company.
5. Sound View Greenport
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1094 reviews
Located less than 100 miles from New York City on the North Fork of Long Island, this idyllic property evokes the timeless spirit of a classic seaside resort. Its Norman Rockwell charm will conjure memories of blissful childhood summers in the sun, while its recently renovated spaces offer the comforts of modern life. Our guest rooms and suites offer the intimacy of a seafront cottage, with all the perks of a full-service hotel and every room opens directly onto a waterfront deck, with access to our private beach. The property is a short bike ride or drive from a variety of authentic North Fork experiences, including the village shops of historic Greenport, several award-winning vineyards, local farms offering freshly picked delights, and so much more.
North Fork Getaway
Reviewed By BeachyKeen909The Soundview has gone through some changes and it's lovely. I booked the week of Memorial Day and so glad I did. A junior sweet with a kign size bed sitting area wet bar and private deck. The unit itself was very clean closet space ample and the sitting and eating area ok. A couple of caveats, we had ants in the room and there were no dressers to store any of your clothes so be prepared to live out of your suitcase. Breakfast was complementary (continental) and we took in dinner at the on premises restaurant The Halyard, reservations needed. Grilled octopus, seasonal salad and New England clam chowder was to die for. There is a pool on the property (not heated) that could have been a bit a lot cleaner and could have been skimmed. The beachfront more than made up for that as there were ample lounge chairs and that view was picture perfect. The staff were friendly and accommodating. There is also free valet parking offered as well. I would defineitely reccommend The Soundview and would probably come back for a return visit.
6. La Tourelle Hotel, Bistro, Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 730 reviews
If you're looking for a getaway that offers deluxe accommodations; fabulous food; great wine; a destination spa and adventure experiences all nestled in the gorgeous New York Finger Lakes wine region, you've found it! La Tourelle's 54 deluxe rooms have dreamy pillow-top mattresses to ensure a restful night's sleep. You'll need that sleep if you plan on touring the wine trails; visiting the museums; taking a hike in any of the five state parks, or participating in the numerous adventure excursions available in "gorges" Ithaca. After experiencing all that Finger Lakes wine country has to offer, you'll really appreciate getting pampered at August Moon Spa. We offer all the services you expect from a destination spa, plus we have two Tranquility Rooms where you can relax and enjoy cuisine from our "farm-to-table" menu at The Bistro.
Very nice older Boutique Style hotel
Reviewed By MaryAnn BA very nice older hotel with a boutique feel. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our room was very large and nicely appointed. They are repairing the roof so there was some heavy equipment around, but it did not detract from a lovely experience. They offer a free glass of wine during a happy hour. The hotel has a very pretty setting and we would definitely stay there again,
7. Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1606 reviews
The distinguishing feature of this inn, which has been in business since 1924, is that all 131 rooms have a view of Mirror Lake and the Adirondack Mountains.
Will definitely return.
Reviewed By deannem530A Fantastic stay made even better by the hospitality team at the Mirror Lake Inn. We met a gentleman by happenstance named Jamey while exiting the elevator and struck up a great conversation. After helping us with a great red wine choice, I continued to run into him over the course of the afternoon and evening. He was the epitome of friendliness and hospitality every time and a big part of the reason we will return. The spa was wonderful. The food amazing. I mean, how do you make pancakes crunchy like that? Magic. Also I slept like a baby. The beds were perfect for me. I think it’s safe to say that the visit was 5 stars.
8. Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 895 reviews
Situated on Montauk's most pristine stretch of oceanfront real estate, Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa is a Hampton's icon and the only four-season resort in Montauk. Providing guests with direct access to a 2,000 ft. private sand beach, Gurney's features 146 rooms, suites and beachfront cottages, each with dramatic ocean views. With five unique dining and cocktail venues, guests can enjoy a wide range of dining options, from elegant seasonal cuisine to casual fare to grab-and-go cafe favorites. All of Gurney's venues feature spectacular ocean views, none more so than The Beach Club, which provides the only on-beach dining experience in the Hamptons. No trip to Gurney's is complete without visiting The Seawater Spa, featuring Roman baths, Finnish rock saunas, a fitness center, and our world-famous indoor/outdoor sand-filtered, ocean-fed, heated seawater pool. The Seawater Spa is the only authentic Thalasso Center in the continental United States and offers customized thalasso therapies, harnessing the healing and restorative properties of the sea. The spa also offers a wide range of innovative spa services including uniquely tailored massages, facials and body treatments.
Paid $2600, Waited a Year for the Spa...& Guess what? No Spa
Reviewed By U7731ZDadamsIt's hard for me to know where to start...or to even justify sharing this when I factor in how wonderful the weather was and how much fun my wife and I had in so much of our Montalk weekend. But there were so many perplexing issues with our stay at Gurney's...not quite upsetting, more head-scratching...but certainly beneath the expectations of a $1200 per night resort. I also factor in covid (i understand there was an outbreak in the resort the week before our arrival) and what was clearly a weekend OVERRUN with more than 1 demanding wedding...so all said, I do understand - however, I can't let it pass without comment. First off, the good! Room 402 was amazing. The view, the layout, nespresso machine...exactly what we had hoped for. Was it $2600 worth of amazing? No, but still my compliments to the designers for creating a lovely space. Now onto the truly odd among the weekend's activities. THE SPA My wife and I booked this for our 25th anniversary exactly a year ago. At the last minute, we noticed that tiny print on the home page stated "SPA UNDER RENOVATION". Now, this is Gurney's...the Spa is epic even in the old days and frankly, not to be missed. We asked for a credit (not a refund) and prepared to wait the 6 months to try again. After a year of cancelations, re-booking, emails, countless calls awaiting the spa renovation, and even a rude manager who said we needed to "USE OR LOSE" our credit, we finally got "THE CALL" that the spa was opening and ready to book sessions. Of course, we were also told that during our newly chosen weekend, ALL SESSIONS WERE BOOKED defeated purpose or what? A facial? not my thing. 3 days and 2 nights...massages were booked solid. Not terribly surprising given the hundreds of people attending the 19 weddings and a funeral underway - or the incomprehensible 10-6pm operating time. Really? OK, we were upset but i know how this works. People book...then cancel when the time approaches. The waitlist would be fine in the alternative. Also, we would be happy to enjoy the other spa services so while upsetting not a deal killer. Until we took a swim and were told that the only way to get into the thermal rooms is "with a 90-minute spa service package"...umm, we can't get a spa package they're all booked. Again, facials aren't my thing...and God help the kind associate who felt so bad that she promised to check the waitlist for me. After multiple calls and requests to the spa manager, (who's never even sent an apology for all this, FYI) I was told that my name hadn't even been added...so it's not really surprising that no call ever came with an available massage slot for us. So after all that... we were "allowed" to swim in your new pool. That was the extent of this full-year odyssey. 1 swim in the pool. When we tried to sit outside on the deck, we were made to feel uncomfortable because wedding pictures were being taken...not wanting to photobomb- we just left. Onto ... THE RESTAURANT On Saturday- we awoke early to crashing waves and a foggy but improving day. Much better than the next morning when a dog ( I assume she didn't pay $1200) from the next unit made the 5th of her trips thru our open door right onto our bed. Nice touch! But I digress. BREAKFAST... When we arrived the weather was brightening; passing the outside deck, we saw multiple open tables and decided to have a lite meal overlooking the ocean. We immediately noticed a sullen host who made just enough eye contact to tell us there were no available tables on the deck...that we'd need to eat inside or wait 25 minutes. Clearly, we were not happy with this choice because again, we saw so many open tables. Just didn't make sense - but we agreed and took our place alongside the 12 groomsmen inside awaiting their meal. No one took our order for about 20 minutes...made worse by the staff's failure to actually look at the people they serve. A very nice server came over and said "don't tell me...you haven't ordered yet?" Clearly, she knew what we were in for. We ordered 2 coffees- Avocado toast and a yogurt parfait. 15 minutes later, I asked to have the coffee brought over and when the server brought it, 10 minutes later, forgot to include milk or cream. She dropped the cups and walked away. I waited for the server to make eye contact to ask...but no such luck. I commandeered another server who while looking stressed, promised to help. He forgot. So I walked up, gave a quick EXCUSE ME and 10 minutes later we got our milk...some 35-40 minutes after sitting down. When it appeared none of the 12 groomsmen would be getting their food any time soon... and other people were complaining of the same we decided 50 minutes was enough to wait for a cup of black coffee...I left a $5 bill for the server and informed the host that we could no longer wait and cancel our meal. She nodded with some amount of recognition...but at no time offered to help us and certainly couldn't care less. Oh, and please note that the host continued to seat people on the outside deck during the entirety of our wait. It was a nice touch that she passed our table each time. Oh and guess what- we were billed $46 for the meal and an additional $100 for an ATM withdrawal from "GURNEY'S" that we never made. So, let's break that down hourly. Let's say you invest 44 hours for a weekend stay at FABULOUS GURNEY'S - Arrive at 3, Friday- check out at 11 on Sunday. So it's $2600 for the 44 hours...I factor that thee roughly 1 hour to sit and wait for food cost me about $105. Thanks, Gurney's for the time I'll never get back! At least the chairs were soft. Finally...fast forward to Sunday around 8am when we woke to more crashing waves a beautiful sun rise ... and a wet dog from the neighbor's room. Another nice touch...I thought to call and follow up on my initial request for a late checkout - only to receive the words we'd grown accustomed to all weekend..."SORRY, SIR, BUT NO". We decided NOT to attempt the restaurant and another $100 fleecing for toast and yogurt...NOT to attempt the get a spa treatment that we wouldn't get...and decided to just check out. Thank goodness for LOBSTER ROLL on the way out of dodge...making the 6-hour traffic-filled ride home all but bearable. Again, thanks to the local bakeries and restaurants for actually serving us food during our stay in Montauk. Folks...this may seem easy for me- it isn't! Like everyone here...I NEVER GIVE BAD REVIEWS. But this one stands out because of the incredible effort to make it happen. The fact that this entire process was so poorly handled for over a year is impossible to question. The fact that no effort was made to compensate us in the least. A bottle of wine, a comped drink, a place on the waiting list- a pass to the thermal spa or even an option to pay for one...anything to make us feel our wait was worthwhile. But nothing was offered...sadly emblematic of a "resort" whose best days are in a long-forgotten past. The MOST troubling part for me, however...was the staff's comfort with the answer NO...I was charged over $2600 for a room and 3 nespresso pods. That's it! Should anyone pay that much for a 25th anniversary, wait for a year...and get so little? My guess is... NO. If anything comes of this useless effort to explain myself...I hope that it helps to spark a culture of YES, once again at Gurney's! Maybe then my wife and I will come back to experience it.
9. The Lodges at Cresthaven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 388 reviews
The Lodges at Cresthaven is located on Lake George. Each unit has two bedrooms, two baths, a fully equipped kitchen, central heat and air, three televisions, gas fireplace, washer and dryer. Property highlights include a 300-foot sandy beach and protected swimming area, heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool and kiddie pool, video game room, fitness center, volleyball/badminton courts, and restaurant and bar. Picnic tables and a grill are also available. The resort is just a few minutes' drive from a golf course and tennis courts
Could use some improvement but one of the nicest places on Lake George.
Reviewed By letsg0islandersI’ve stayed at a lot of hotels on Lake George. This is probably the nicest/most modern one. Our Full Oak Tree lodge was spacious, clean and modern. Having the laundry in our room was a big plus. That said a little more attention could be payed to details. •Broken glass on the bottom of our dishwasher •Shower handle was not attached. When we told maintenance they said the part was on order and showed us how to get it to work. For what they charge just order the part and have it overnighted. •Kitchen faucet was loose. For some reason the wide plate was installed under a single hole faucet. That’s probably why. •Dishwasher not level or attached to cabinets. It would rock forward when the rack was pulled out. •Have to jam down toilet handle to make it flush. •Cleaned out the Jacuzzi with bleach like I usually do at a hotel. There was mold in it as usual. This is almost all Jacuzzi tubs at hotels. I always fill the tub with hot water and run it for 20 minutes with a couple cups of bleach before draining it and actually using it. You’ll see all the black specs of mold in the water coming out when you do this. •Cockware was lacking. I understand from the hotels standpoint you can’t have nice things as they will be abused or stolen. However if you’re providing 15 dollar frying pans replace the thing when it’s literally smashed. •I know it’s hard to prevent but the duck poop on the beach needs to be addressed. It wasn’t one or two pieces. It was dozens mostly right at the water line. •I don’t know if the skimmers wernt working or what the story was but there were tons of bugs floating in the pool especially inside. The pool was heated and a nice temperature though. Maybe have someone go down there with a net on bug duty in the mornings? •Kids pool had no heat one day.
10. The Otesaga Resort Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 939 reviews
The Otesaga Resort Hotel is the historic grand resort of Cooperstown, NY, overlooking majestic Lake Otsego and providing exceptional accommodations, excellence service, and an elegant atmosphere since 1909. The resort is located just a short walk from Cooperstown's main attractions, including the Baseball Hall Of Fame, The Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers' Museum, and provides exclusive packages for everyone in the family.
Terrible hotel all around
Reviewed By turtlerozThe service at the Otesaga hotel is terrible. We waited in a long line to check in, the staff didn’t know anything about dining options in the area, their own restaurant wasn’t offering outdoor dining despite advertising that as an option. They have luggage carts for use which are a liability. They roll and crashed down 3 stairs hitting our car. The hotel handled this incident terribly. They have no staff helping with bags or even opening the heavy front door for guests wheeling the luggage carts. We requested a refrigerator when we reserved the room which they neglected to provide. After harassing the front desk staff finally they rolled one in reeking of salad dressing. The worst was that we were woken up at 1am by other guests. The walls are paper thin - do not expect to get a good night sleep. This hotel is overpriced and not worth it. We regret staying there.
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