| Set in the Catskills at the foot of Hunter Mountain, this offbeat boutique hotel on a 3 acre property is 2 blocks from Phoenicia's main street and a 14 minute walk from the Empire State Railway Museum. Freebies include breakfast, parking and bike loans. Featuring trendy decor with rustic wood accents, the relaxed rooms offer complimentary Wi Fi and iPod docks, plus en suite or shared bathrooms. Check in time: 4:00 PMCheck out time: 11:00 AM. There's also a bar, an outdoor pool and a fire pit, as well as a badminton court and a picnic area. Some rooms add bunk beds and/or kitchenettes.
Albany International Airport 1 hr 29
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