Catskills roadside hangout
Guests unwind across a wooded backyard with a communal fire pit, dedicated picnic tables, and a screened porch outfitted for board games.
Where it shines
Listed
A 1960 motor lodge layout on wooded acreage, complemented by an 1851 farmhouse half a mile away.
Listed
Operating along Route 28 since 1960, welcoming Catskills motorists and Belleayre skiers across continuous decades.
Listed
Direct access to Catskills hiking trails and Belleayre Mountain slopes along the historic Route 28 corridor.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The interiors, however, take things in a more contemporary direction — the Starlite’s proprietors are veterans of New York’s art, fashion, and design worlds.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Catskill Park trailheads lie just down the road, with Belleayre Mountain ski slopes and Esopus Creek fishing spots minutes away.
The rooms
Single-story motel cabins feature private kitchens and individual barbecue grills, while historic standalone farmhouses half a mile away host larger groups.
Dogs stay too.
How it began
Serving Catskills motorists along Route 28 since 1960, this vintage motor lodge has welcomed travelers under the same independent ownership since 1999.
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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.