Pocono Mountains, PennsylvaniaSwiftwater
The Swiftwater
Timber-framed woodland chalet
Swiftwater Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
Timber-framed woodland chalet
Timber beams and tall glass look out over mountain forest, where wild deer descend from the hills at dusk.
“Stay at the Swiftwater, which opened in 2024 and features an indoor-outdoor pool, a firepit, and a cocktail bar serving espresso martini flights.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Timber-and-stone chalet architecture meets floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking mountain woodland.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
soaring wood-and-stone architecture, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a setting that feels lifted from a dream.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Dense woodland lines Route 611 outside the hotel, with hiking trails and ski slopes at Camelback Mountain twenty minutes away.
1 of 6
The rooms
Six suites have private ninety-degree plunge pools with indoor waterfalls that look out into the woods.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated saltwater pool extends from indoors out onto an open deck bordered by arched fountain jets.
Restaurant
The Olivet
The dining room serves local rainbow trout under ribbon chandeliers, and glass doors open onto a patio with fire pits.
How it began
The local Trapasso family built the hotel in 2024, swapping traditional Pocono honeymoon resorts for a high-touch woodland lodge.
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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.