Yay to ‘best of’ lists! Who doesn’t love having everything wrapped up in an easy-to-follow guide? But, what does ‘best hotel’ mean? To one person, it’s the sleekest property closest to the action. To another, it’s a boutique hotel oozing charm. To someone else, it’s wacky accommodation unlike any other. Well, guess what? New York State has every kind of best hotel!
To cater to the whims of every traveller heading across the Pacific, we’ve selected 13 of the best weird, wonderful, wild, and wacky hotels across New York State.
So sit yourself down and get ready to discover your ‘best hotel’.
Oh, and there’s also a chance to win if you soak up all the New York State goodness and scroll to the bottom.
The Best Oceanfront Boho Luxury: MARRAM, Montauk
The only ocean-front boutique resort on this gorgeous stretch of Hamptons beach, MARRAM is part boho chic, part luxe crash pad, and part wellness retreat. With ‘barefoot luxury’ as its catchall, the 96 rooms at MARRAM offer the perfect mid-vacay switch-off for any jam-packed New York state itinerary.
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The Best Historic Home-Away-From-Home: The Wick, Hudson Valley
This gorgeous boutique property is in the thick of all the cool activities, restaurants, and boutique shops of downtown Hudson. Formerly a mid-19th-century candle factory, a stay here affords a sense of the historical, without sacrificing any home-away-from-home comforts.
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The Best Place to Stay Like Royalty: Oheka Castle, Long Island
Long Island’s most prized historic hotel, Oheka Castle, is a century-old French-style chateau set on 443-acres. It’s grand, gorgeous, and its central Long Island location makes it a must-stay property for any kind of special occasion. Weddings? You bet! Honeymoons? Yeah! Just survived Hump Day? Any excuse will do.
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The Best of NYC Cool: The Ludlow, NYC
Want to experience New York City like a New Yorker? The Ludlow is where it’s at! Located in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, a stay at the Ludlow is an opportunity to embody everything cool about the ultra-cool LES. Oh, and it has spectacular skyscraper and NYC bridge views, too!
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The Best Butler-Serviced Hotel: Mansion on Delaware, Buffalo
Keen to experience Buffalo at its best? Then book a night or two at the Mansion on Delaware. It’s in the heart of Buffalo and only a 25- minute drive to Niagara Falls. It’s also exquisitely renovated: its 18ft ceilings and tall windows reflect the Second Empire architecture from its build in 1869. Plus, it’s Buffalo’s only butler-serviced hotel.
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The Best Glamping Experience: Firelight Camps, Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes is one of New York States’ most exciting up-and-coming destinations thanks to its glorious waterfalls and fabulous vineyards. Complement your visit with the Firelight Camps glamping accommodation. Think stylish safari tents with hardwood floors, private balconies, and s’mores around the fire with your new camp besties. Superb!
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The Best Hipster Hotel: Ace Hotel, Brooklyn, NYC
Staying at the Ace Hotel gives you the best of both worlds: downtown Brooklyn hipster vibes and views of the iconic Manhattan skyline! This 287-room property is filled with designer and vintage décor, top-notch in-room amenities, and ample workspaces, It’s perfect for those who need to work on the road.
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The Best Out-of-Signal Stay: The Point, Adirondacks
Experience the Adirondacks – home to New York state’s highest peaks – in style at The Point. Eleven rustic-chic log-cabin rooms ensure you are surrounded not only by the best of the Adirondacks, but also the best fine dining, service, and in-room amenities. The sporadic cell service is part of the drawcard: this is a place to disconnect from life and reconnect with self.
The Best Artsy Accommodation: Paper Factory, Queens, NYC
If you like to be away from the hustle-and-bustle of Manhattan but still accessible to all New York City’s major sights, consider Queens’ Paper Factory. This boutique property – formerly a paper factory – has 123 loft-style rooms with décor that suits the trendy Kaufman Art District in which it’s found.
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The Best Beacon’s Building: Roundhouse, Hudson Valley
Set across a former textile mill and factory, Roundhouse is a unique circular chic boutique hotel nestled next to the gushing Beacon Falls. Rooms at Roundhouse are light, airy, upscale, and minimalist. The farm-to-table restaurant is a drawcard, too.
The Best Bespoke Bedrooms: The Roxbury, Catskills
When ‘fun’ and a ‘one-of-a-kind experience’ are the two main criteria for a property, you know you’re far away from cookie-cutter bland hotel rooms. Choose from bespoke theme rooms, suites, and cottages across two properties – the Roxbury Motel and The Roxbury at Stratton Falls – nestled into the lush Catskills Mountains. Fuel up on nature outside; fuel up on outlandish fun inside!
The Best Swoony-Worthy Stay: Belhurst Castle, Finger Lakes
You may not make it to Belhurst Castle for this coming Valentine’s Day, but save this page in your ‘romance’ file for later so you don’t forget this swoon-worthy accommodation in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Towering spires, historic castle rooms, deluxe spa treatments, and a winery await!
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The Best Yeehhharr: Urban Cowboy Lodge, Catskills
This remarkable upstate oasis has the right blend of everything for a sublime boutique stay. Set on 68-acres in Big Indian Wilderness, the lush mountain views and trendy room décor are impressive enough, and the in-room copper bathtubs add to the wow factor.
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Along with discovering all these high-vibing New York State hotels, you also have a chance to win a coffee machine for your office (even your home one)!
Simply make New York State bookings via Expedia’s TAAP site to enter. The more you book, the higher your odds of winning!
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