Stately suburban salon
A storied suburban hub where hotel guests and local society mingle over cocktails, weekend tea, and lively celebrations.
What it’s good at
Notable
Keyed club-level access, evening turndown service, Frette bathrobes, and a dedicated pillow menu.
Notable
Saturday afternoon tea and signature Sunday brunch traditions anchor four decades of family milestones and gatherings.
Listed
Murano chandeliers and mahogany floors meet custom Italian leather furnishings, Carrera tile, and curated local art.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Interior designer Marcello Pozzi reimagined the originally formal and traditional backdrop into a striking, contemporary classic.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The hotel sits across from the Long Island Rail Road station, steps from Seventh Street boutiques and village dining.
The rooms
Decorated in soft gray and white wainscoting, guest rooms feature custom millwork, pillow-top mattresses, and Carrera tile bathrooms.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits beneath a painted sky ceiling, bordered by curved wood walls and lounge seating.
Spa and gym
Red Hots Spa provides bodywork and salon rituals, and the 24-hour fitness center looks out over the pool.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Red Salt Room by David Burke
Chef David Burke's steakhouse centers on an illuminated pink Himalayan salt brick wall used for dry-aging prime cuts.
At the table
Gathering spots range from the underground Rose Room whisky lounge to the seasonal Patio Bar and Crave45 cafe.
How it began
Founded in 1874 by retail magnate Alexander Turney Stewart, the property has anchored Long Island hospitality for nearly 150 years.
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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.