Windham
Rustic-elegant Catskills compound with genuine mountain resort energy. Not precious or over-designed. White clapboard exteriors, custom furniture, antiques alongside modern comforts. The kind of place families have genuinely escaped to for generations.
The Baller Suite has double balconies overlooking both the pool and the mountain — worth the splurge if it's available
Why It Matters
Travel + Leisure named it the #1 Resort in New York State in 2023. It became the first and only Small Luxury Hotels of the World member in the Catskills in 2024, making it bookable with Hilton Honors points. The 140-year-old compound — seven lodges, 110 rooms — is rare at this scale for the region, and the activity programming (Land Rover shuttle to the ski mountain, wood-fired saunas, e-bikes) puts it firmly in mountain resort territory.
Established in 1880 as the Thompson House Resort, this white clapboard compound on 20 acres alongside the Batavia Kill River sat quietly in the Great Northern Catskills for over a century before Wylder Hotels took it over in 2021 and did a thorough gut renovation. The result is seven lovingly restored historic lodges — each handled by local craftsmen — that feel like a proper mountain resort rather than just another boutique hotel with a firepit. Think oak floors, Carrara marble bathrooms, sourced antiques, and a designer touch from Post Company throughout, all less than three hours from Manhattan.
Where You'll Stay
20 room types available
Charming Double Queen
Two queen beds in a well-designed room. A practical choice for families who don't need a suite.
Two Queens
Cozy Room
The entry-level room category. Smaller footprint with the same design ethos. Good for solo travelers or couples who plan to spend most of their time outside.
Evergreen Suite
Spacious suite with king and queen sleeping options, separate seating area, and Carrara marble bathroom with Bamford amenities.
Streamside Double Queen
Two queen beds with streamside views and balcony access. A practical pick for families or friend groups.
Two QueensStreamside King
Overlooks the Batavia Kill River with a private balcony. Oak floors, custom furniture, and a proper bathroom. One of the most requested categories for the creek sounds alone.
KingStreamside View Queen
Queen room with Batavia Kill River views and a private balcony. Same streamside setting as the King at a slightly lower price point.
QueenSuper Charming King
A step up from the Charming King with more square footage. Same design language — oak floors, custom furnishings — just more room to move.
KingThe Baller Suite
The flagship suite of the property. Double balconies overlook the pool and Windham Mountain simultaneously — arguably the best views on the compound. Carrara marble bathroom, separate seating area, and Bamford amenities throughout.
KingThe Big Suite
Generous suite with balcony access, separate seating area, and Carrara marble bathroom. Good mid-tier upgrade option within the suite category.
The Charming King
Cozy king room with property views and the full suite of Wylder's design touches — platform bed, armchair, and a well-appointed bathroom.
King
The Farmhouse
A 2,500 sq ft standalone farmhouse that rents as a single unit — four king bedrooms, two and a half baths, full kitchen, two dining rooms, two sitting rooms, indoor and outdoor fireplace, gas grill, private garage, and washer/dryer. Sleeps up to 10. You get concierge service, housekeeping, priority restaurant reservations at Babblers, and priority access to amenities. The best option on the property for groups and family gatherings.
Four KingsThe Manor Double Queen
Two queen beds in the Manor House. Communal balcony access and the distinctive character of the oldest building on the compound.
Two QueensThe Manor King
Located in the Victorian-style Manor House with access to a communal balcony. Some rooms in this category have soaking tubs. The main building has the most heritage character on the property.
KingThe Manor Queen
Queen room in the Victorian Manor House with communal balcony access. Good entry-level pick in the main historic building.
QueenThe Spruce Loft
Loft-style room with a soaking tub as a standout feature. The elevated layout gives it a distinct feel from the standard room categories — worth it for those who want a little drama in the bathroom.
KingThe Super Big Suite
Step up from The Big Suite with a larger footprint and a private balcony. Ideal for guests wanting more square footage without going all the way to the Baller.
The Tamarack King Suite
Suite in the Tamarack lodge with king bed, separate seating area, and a Carrara marble bathroom. Rollaway beds available on request for an additional fee.
KingThe Tamarack Queen Suite
Two-queen suite in the Tamarack lodge — a good fit for friends traveling together or families. Separate seating area and marble bathroom.
Two QueensWindham Mountain Double Queen
Two queens facing Windham Mountain with balcony access. A solid family room with the mountain panorama.
Two QueensWindham Mountain King
Faces Windham Mountain with a private balcony — the view here gets its best during ski season when the mountain is lit up with runs. Oak floors and custom furniture throughout.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Dedicated dog run on the property. The hotel is dog-friendly for up to two dogs at $60/night per dog.
Complimentary e-bikes and mountain bikes for exploring the Windham Path and surrounding roads. A genuinely popular amenity — guests rave about the Windham Path ride.
Multiple firepits across the property. Friday nights feature s'mores for guests staying over.
Fly fishing available in the surrounding area, including the Batavia Kill.
Multiple trailheads within a 5-minute drive of the property in the Great Northern Catskills.
Spread across the property near the stream and mountain views. Low-key and well-positioned.
The social hub of the property on warm days. Plush lounge chairs, poolside service, and unobstructed views of Windham Mountain. The Baller Suite balconies look directly over it.
Vintage arcade games, shuffleboard, pool table, and foosball. A genuine rainy-day fallback and evening hang for families.
Outdoor lawn game area on the property grounds.
Curated seating areas positioned along the Batavia Kill and with mountain sightlines throughout the 20-acre grounds.
On-site pickleball courts available to guests.
The Batavia Kill runs alongside the 20-acre property, and tubing on it is a summer staple for guests.
Windham Mountain Resort is roughly 2 miles from the property. The hotel offers its vintage Land Rover Defender shuttle service during ski season.
The hotel shuttles guests to and from Windham Mountain (roughly 2 miles away) in a classic emerald-green Land Rover Defender 110. Iconic and practical.
Multiple barrel saunas on property, wood-fired and genuinely excellent after a day on the mountain or trail. Private sessions available via the Romantic Getaway add-on. Book in advance on weekends.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Suites feature Bamford bath products.
Available on request in select room types for $150/night. Available in: Windham King Room, Streamside View King, Manor King, Tamarack Big Suite, Big Suite, Super Big Suite, Baller Suite, Farmhouse.
As an SLH partner property, Hilton Honors members can book with points, access member rates, room upgrades, and other benefits.
Up to two dogs allowed per room. $60 per dog per night. No weight or size restriction.
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