Kerhonkson Catskills, New York
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Mid-century roadside throwback
Pastel exteriors and an original glowing neon roof sign welcome road-trippers to this revitalized 1960s roadside retreat.
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century pastel exteriors, custom hardwood floors, retro pink-and-black tiled bathrooms, and an original neon rooftop sign.
Notable
A preserved 1960s Catskills roadside lodge retaining low-slung motor court architecture and restored mid-century guest quarters.
Listed
A seasonal saltwater pool deck, evening firepit, and casual drinks served daily at Starlite Canteen.
What they say
Also in 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.
Set along Route 209, the property puts guests minutes from Minnewaska State Park trails and Catskill swimming holes.
The rooms
Intentionally screen-free rooms pair polished hardwood floors with pour-over coffee setups and restored pink-and-black tiled bathrooms.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A seasonal saltwater swimming pool sits on a wooden deck surrounded by green lawns and sun loungers.
At the table
Starlite Canteen pours drinks daily at the bar, hosting Friday cocktail pop-ups alongside local weekend breakfasts.
How it began
Built in the 1960s, the roadside property once housed an ice cream shop that appeared in the 1985 cult film The Stuff.
Stay here
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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.