Westhampton Beach The Hamptons, New York
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Restored Victorian inn
The 1880s inn runs like an unhurried Gilded Age summer house, trading typical Hamptons fuss for quiet poolside ease.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored Victorian millwork connects via glass corridor to sunlit pool-facing contemporary rooms.
Notable
The preserved 1880s Victorian shell of the former Grassmere Inn anchors the property.
Listed
Custom beach cruisers and farm-fresh Long Island dishes set against quiet village streets.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
This boutique hotel looks just like a Dune Road mansion home on the outside with timeless wood-paneled facades … and high-end touches on the inside to match.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Red-brick sidewalks lead to village bakeries and ice cream shops, while Rogers Beach is a short bike ride away.
The rooms
Rooms in the historic house feature dark walnut millwork, while newer pool-facing rooms open directly onto garden patios.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Rows of wooden loungers and white umbrellas line the heated saltwater pool, set beside the modern guest wing.
Sauna and cold plunge
A stone-clad cold plunge and a black sauna cube sit outdoors on the garden wellness patio.
Restaurant
Dining Bar and Lounge
Tufted leather banquettes line the green-paneled dining room, where cocktails accompany Peconic Gold oysters and local Long Island seafood.
How it began
The building housed the Grassmere Inn since the 1880s, surviving decades of neglect before a full 2024 restoration.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.