| suites add sitting rooms, soaking tubs and minifridges. elegant rooms are set in contemporary wings of the historic manor and are equipped with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, ipod docks and coffeemakers. there's an upscale dining room and a casual pub, as well as a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a sauna and steam rooms. conference facilities include 25,000 sq ft of meeting space and a 24-hour business center. built on a 55-acre estate dating from 1910, this grand georgian mansion turned hotel is 8 miles from i-495 and 29 miles from new york city. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a 5-mile walking trail, plus tennis, racquetball and basketball courts are also available
John F Kennedy International Airport 42 min
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