Opened in 2005, Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid offers a luxurious escape a few miles from town. The 94 suites all have kitchens with stainless steel appliances, laundry, and free Wi-Fi. Activities for every season and every age include ice skating, snow shoeing, tennis, canoeing/kayaking, motorized boating, a movie theater, and bowling alley, to name a few (all are free). KANU restaurant and lounge, with fireplaces roaring, serves three meals — breakfast is another freebie — and adults can hit the spa while the kids participate in the free "Kamp Kanu" children's program. An underground tunnel connects to the indoor/outdoor pool and hot tubs during cold weather, otherwise it's a short walk across the beautiful grounds. Other extras include coffee, tea, and refreshments in the afternoon, and s’mores around the bonfire in the evening.
Opened in 2005, Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid offers a luxurious escape a few miles from town. The 94 suites all have kitchens with stainless steel appliances, laundry, and free Wi-Fi. Activities for every season and every age include ice skating, snow shoeing, tennis, canoeing/kayaking, motorized boating, a movie theater, and bowling alley, to name a few (all are free). KANU restaurant and lounge, with fireplaces roaring, serves three meals — breakfast is another freebie — and adults can hit the spa while the kids participate in the free "Kamp Kanu" children's program. An underground tunnel connects to the indoor/outdoor pool and hot tubs during cold weather, otherwise it's a short walk across the beautiful grounds. Other extras include coffee, tea, and refreshments in the afternoon, and s’mores around the bonfire in the evening.
This sprawling resort tucked away on scenic Old Montauk Highway takes the word "panoramic" seriously: Every room comes with a direct ocean view and private patio or balcony. The 10-acre site is situated on a hillside and includes pretty walkways, an outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and private beach access. Rooms are large and lovely, and amenities are plentiful -- but you’ll need a car to get to restaurants and nightlife.
This sprawling resort tucked away on scenic Old Montauk Highway takes the word "panoramic" seriously: Every room comes with a direct ocean view and private patio or balcony. The 10-acre site is situated on a hillside and includes pretty walkways, an outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and private beach access. Rooms are large and lovely, and amenities are plentiful -- but you’ll need a car to get to restaurants and nightlife.
Renovated in 2014, the Montauk Blue Hotel is a modest budget property with clean, modern rooms and a great location right on the beach. Although the hotel has few on-site amenities, it's close to a number of shops and some rooms lead right out onto the sand. In addition to free parking and free Wi-Fi, the property also offers a clean and spacious indoor pool and whirlpool, as well as a large oceanfront deck for sunbathing. There is no on-site restaurant or gift shop, but vending machines are available and there are a number of restaurants nearby.
Renovated in 2014, the Montauk Blue Hotel is a modest budget property with clean, modern rooms and a great location right on the beach. Although the hotel has few on-site amenities, it's close to a number of shops and some rooms lead right out onto the sand. In addition to free parking and free Wi-Fi, the property also offers a clean and spacious indoor pool and whirlpool, as well as a large oceanfront deck for sunbathing. There is no on-site restaurant or gift shop, but vending machines are available and there are a number of restaurants nearby.
The Nesva Hotel is a modern value hotel located in a quiet area of Long Island City in Queens. Less than a five-minute walk from 39th Avenues Subway station, it's only a 20-minute subway ride into Times Square, but the cooler parts of artsy Long Island City are quite a trek from here. The 32 rooms are large for New York, and feature bright colors plus flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges. Common areas include an outdoor terrace and sun patio, but without a restaurant or bar, the social scene at the hotel is pretty minimal. The Sleep Inn, also in Long Island City, does offer a fitness center plus similar rates and modern rooms, but the neighborhood there is a bit dicier.
The Nesva Hotel is a modern value hotel located in a quiet area of Long Island City in Queens. Less than a five-minute walk from 39th Avenues Subway station, it's only a 20-minute subway ride into Times Square, but the cooler parts of artsy Long Island City are quite a trek from here. The 32 rooms are large for New York, and feature bright colors plus flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges. Common areas include an outdoor terrace and sun patio, but without a restaurant or bar, the social scene at the hotel is pretty minimal. The Sleep Inn, also in Long Island City, does offer a fitness center plus similar rates and modern rooms, but the neighborhood there is a bit dicier.
This lovely, 27-room boutique hotel is located just minutes from the ferry landing in the Ocean Beach section of the island, and is best described as a collection of lodgings versus a hotel, since there are rooms in the main hotel as well as separate cottages, bungalows, suites, and efficiencies. In other words, your stay will largely be predicated on the type of room you book. No matter what size space you end up in, however, you can rest assured that it will be clean and comfortable (though perhaps somewhat small) with comfy bedding as well as modern amenities. Some rooms have full kitchens and patios as well. There’s also an interior courtyard with loungers and barbecue grills, and a private "beach" near the bay. The affiliated CJ’s restaurant serves up a varied menu and strong cocktails. Bicycles and wagons -- the latter used to cart luggage from the ferry or umbrellas and towels to the beach -- are free for guest use.
This lovely, 27-room boutique hotel is located just minutes from the ferry landing in the Ocean Beach section of the island, and is best described as a collection of lodgings versus a hotel, since there are rooms in the main hotel as well as separate cottages, bungalows, suites, and efficiencies. In other words, your stay will largely be predicated on the type of room you book. No matter what size space you end up in, however, you can rest assured that it will be clean and comfortable (though perhaps somewhat small) with comfy bedding as well as modern amenities. Some rooms have full kitchens and patios as well. There’s also an interior courtyard with loungers and barbecue grills, and a private "beach" near the bay. The affiliated CJ’s restaurant serves up a varied menu and strong cocktails. Bicycles and wagons -- the latter used to cart luggage from the ferry or umbrellas and towels to the beach -- are free for guest use.
The West Neck Guesthouse is located on Shelter Island, across the street from a nine-hole golf course and a short drive from the beach or the north ferry pier. It's a simple bed-and-breakfast with six rooms decorated in bright coastal decor, with iPod docks, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Half the rooms have private porches, and there's a suite with a small full kitchen. The property has charming grounds, including a backyard with a giant chess board and a petanque court, but the free breakfast and most amenities are at the West Neck's sister hotel a short walk down the road. Travelers may want to compare with the quaint rooms at the nearby House on Chase Creek, which often has considerably cheaper rates.
The West Neck Guesthouse is located on Shelter Island, across the street from a nine-hole golf course and a short drive from the beach or the north ferry pier. It's a simple bed-and-breakfast with six rooms decorated in bright coastal decor, with iPod docks, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Half the rooms have private porches, and there's a suite with a small full kitchen. The property has charming grounds, including a backyard with a giant chess board and a petanque court, but the free breakfast and most amenities are at the West Neck's sister hotel a short walk down the road. Travelers may want to compare with the quaint rooms at the nearby House on Chase Creek, which often has considerably cheaper rates.