• The Catskill Mountains of New York are a popular vacation destination.mountains image by Witek Bomba from Fotolia.com
  
  The Catskill Mountains area is a popular resort destination located northwest of New York City. Its close proximity to Manhattan makes the Catskills an easy choice for those looking for a quick getaway from city life. Whether you are looking for a bed and breakfast or a luxury resort hotel, the area has many hotels and resorts to welcome visitors.
  
  

Catskill Lodge

• The Catskill Lodge is a small, boutique hotel located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, just an hour south of Albany. The eight-room hotel is housed in the historic Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast building, which has been in operation since 1893 and has been recently renovated to modern standards. The hotel offers a full country breakfast for guests as well as a common area equipped with a large, projector-style television and entertainment system. Rooms feature wireless Internet, queen-size beds, cable televisions, private baths and original antique architectural details. The hotel is located close to many activities and sites, such as wine tasting, horseback riding and the Irish American Heritage Museum.
  
  Catskill Lodge
  350 Route 296
  Windham, NY 12496
  518-261-7150
  catskilllodge.com
  
  

Glen Falls House

• Located on Kiskatom Brook in the northern Catskills, the Glen Falls House offers four distinct accommodation options for travelers, including guest rooms, cottages, a motel section and private guesthouses. The hotel guest rooms are located in the three-story main house, each with a different theme and a private bath. Cottages are ideal for families or couples who want more privacy and a spacious porch for relaxing. The motel is located in three places around the property, and all rooms have two double beds and a private bathroom. The private guesthouse overlooks the twin waterfalls at the edge of the property. The guesthouse can sleep four to six adults with children. Glen Falls House offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with an on-site tavern for drinks and socializing.
  
  Glen Falls House
  230 Winter Clove Road
  Round Top, NY 12473
  518-622-9363
  glenfallshouse-ny.com
  
  

Emerson Place Inn

• Located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains on the Hudson River, Emerson Place Inn is a 26-room, all-suite hotel for adults only. Suites at the inn feature oversized windows and private decks overlooking the lush, natural beauty of the mountains, as well as gas fireplaces, air-jet tubs and Swiss showers. Room features include a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a 24-bottle in-room wine selection, lounge area, canopy bed and an iPod dock. The hotel has an on-site spa and two fine-dining restaurants, spa cafe and coffee shop.
  
  Emerson Place Inn
  5340 Route 28
  Mount Tremper, NY 12457
  845-688-2828
  emersonplace.com