Mohonk Mountain House is the ideal place to celebrate any special occasion.  We were fortunate enough to be given the opportunity of spending a night here thanks to an invitation to celebrate a couple of Birthdays.

Address

1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, New York USA

Date stayed

Wednesday 24 April 2019 for one night

Price

Prices are charged per person rather than per room.  In off-season periods on a week day you can expect to pay around $250 per adult for a traditional room, $165 for children aged 12 and over and $94 for children 5 to 12.  Children under five stay for free. This price includes afternoon tea, dinner, breakfast and lunch  plus complimentary activities. Brunch is offered on weekends.

Room Type

We stayed in a Traditional room that featured timeless furnishings inspired by the area’s rich history at the turn of the century.  A range of other room types including suites and cottages are also available.

Location

Founded in 1869 and located on Mohonk Lake, this Victorian Castle resort is located in the Hudson Valley 145 kilometres (90 miles) north of New York City. Surrounded by 40 000 acres of pristine forest, the property is set on private property.

Check-in/Check-out

• Check-in 4pm
• Check-out 1pm and 12pm from 1 April 2020
• Express check in and check out available
• A valid Government issued photo ID are required upon check-in
• Reception open 24 hours

Parking

Complimentary valet parking is available for guests at Mohonk Mountain House whilst anyone is able to use the carpark at the gatehouse to the resort on the weekend for a fee.

Wi-Fi

Complimentary high speed internet (Wi-Fi) is available in rooms throughout the Mountain House.

Room Features

• Balcony (although not guaranteed in every Traditional room)
• Antique style furnishings
• Queen bed (other configurations available)
• Desk and chair with phone
• Armchairs and table
• Dresser with lamp
• Complimentary bottled water
• Bath in shower recess
• Complimentary bathroom amenities by Glichrist & Soames
• Nightly turndown service with handmade Hudson Valley chocolates
• Plush bathrobes
• 100% ELS cotton bed linen by Garnier Thiebaut

Grounds

Built around Lake Mohonk, the extensive grounds provide for some stunning views as well as a wide assortment of activities such as water activities, hikes on 85 miles of trails, rock climbing and a walk up to the base of the Mohonk Skytop memorial tower where a climb of a further 100 steps will take you to the top.  There is a private beach where children can play with sand toys.  In the winter the lake freezes over and ice skating becomes an optional activity.  There is also a stable and museum on site.  You can spend hours or even days exploring all the grounds have to offer.

Resort Facilities

• Archery/Tomahawk throwing
• Basketball
• Billiard room with pool table
• Board games in the Lake Lounge
• Family activities and crafts
• Fishing on Lake Mohonk
• Golf with complimentary green fees during the week
• Putting green
• Tennis
• Complimentary disc golf course
• Lawn games
• Games room
• Private beach
• Guided hikes 10am and 2pm daily
• Guided walks with resident naturalist
• Swimming in Lake Mohonk (summer only)
• Kayaking, canoeing and row boats (summer only)
• Stand up paddle boarding (summer only)
• Yoga, meditation and pilates
• Indoor heated pool
• Spa and steam room
• Fitness centre offering various training sessions including Tai Chi
• Complimentary Kids Club
• Nightly entertainment including movies, presentations and performances
• Outdoor summer activities such as campfires & smores, festivals and movies
• Guided house history tours 11:15 daily
• Blacksmith demonstrations
• Barn museum
• Victorian show garden
• Greenhouse
• Guided garden tours
• Winter activities such as ice skating in the open air pavilion
• Meeting rooms and conference facilities
• Restaurant and Banquet room
• Gift shop and convenience store
• ATM
• Dry cleaning

Breakfast

Meals including breakfast are served in the historic Main Dining room with its cathedral ceilings and original woodwork from 1893.  Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains from the windows whilst serving themselves to the extensive buffet created from the award winning culinary team.  Breakfast is from 8:00am to 9:30am during the week and bookings are essential.  Attire is casual.  There is a wide range of food to choose from including pastries and muffins, cereals, fresh fruits and smoothies, deli selections, typical western food and a crepe station.  I had the crepes and an assortment of hot dishes and they were all delicious.

Pros

• A beautiful historical place to stay whilst you step back in time to a bygone era
• A wide range of facilities and activities to keep you occupied
• Complimentary WiFi
• Delicious food with a wide choice of artistically created cuisine
• The complimentary handmade chocolates left in our room were a nice touch

Cons

• A lot of the activities didn’t appear to be running when we were there
• Expensive
• Small rooms with not much water pressure in the showers

Summary

We really enjoyed our experience at Mohonk Mountain House and were quite blown away with its beauty.  I would recommend going in Summer time when more of the activities are on or in Winter for the same reason.  As it is so expensive, save it for a special occasion and you will not forget the experience.  The fresh mountain air, hikes and fun activities will make up for all that delicious food you will want to eat and which is included in your stay.