Skaneateles, New York
Skaneateles Fields Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
Wood-beamed pastoral estate
Skaneateles, New York
Opened
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort DesignOutside the door
The house
HiltonWood-beamed pastoral estate
The 100-acre estate runs on unhurried country rhythms, with days spent on meadow trails, putting greens, and fireside s'mores.
What it’s good at
Notable
Outdoor terrace cedar barrel saunas join an indoor Himalayan salt inhalation chamber.
Notable
Hundred-acre pastoral grounds hold walking trails and a dedicated nine-hole putting green.
Listed
Artistry in Wood millwork and exposed timber beams shape the rustic upstate interiors.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the resort, tucked in a quiet field, welcomed us into its wood-beamed estate with big smiles and a glass of champagne.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The village of Skaneateles sits five minutes south along the water, dotted with small boutiques and a lakeside gazebo.
The rooms
Leather armchairs and custom wooden vanities furnish the bedrooms, and larger family layouts add semi-private sleeping areas.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A figure-eight indoor swimming pool curves past stone wainscoting and broad windows looking out across the grounds.
The baths
Outdoor whirlpools steam under a timber pergola in the snow, flanked by cold plunge pools and saunas.
The spa and courts
Seven cedar-paneled treatment rooms offer botanical massages, and outdoor courts sit ready for pickleball.
Fields Restaurant
Dishes spotlight produce from nearby Tap Root Fields, served under a glowing canopy of glass globe pendants.
How it began
Owner Norman Swanson designed the estate to fix common hotel irritations, from reachable closet safes to leather-wrapped handrails.
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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.