Mohonk Mountain House Rooms
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... can answer these questions!! 1) Is it better to have dinner at the Main Dining Room or Founders? 2) On the day of check in and check out, what is the earlier and latest...
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Dec 2023
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Amazing gem in the middle of the Catskills. You will not be disappointed. We went for Mother’s Day weekend and a few days extra. The views and Tulips were amazing. The food was delicious and the staff was friendly. Our room was the 6th floor of the tower and we felt like royalty for a modest price.
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To begin with, the hotel is a beautiful old set of structures in a very scenic setting. The staff in every service area is friendly and helpful. Since the hotel is quite remote the reservation includes three meals each day in the grand dining room and the food is quite good. One would suspect “institutional food” because of the number of people served but this is not the case. Our meals were top-notch.
On a not-so-good note, you better love solitude if you book a stay. The rooms are very Spartan. There are no televisions – not even a clock or radio in the room – unless you want to rent one – we elected not to do so. Further the internet service is spotty and overloaded during much of the time. We thought that odd but made the mistake of thinking that we could see some college and NFL football with a visit to the main bar – not to be. There are no TVs. We then asked and were told that some of the meeting rooms were equipped with TVs only to find “first come first served” couples sitting by themselves watching their choice of entertainment or news.
To further complicate matters the hotel books many weddings and conferences which tie up some of their more pleasant sitting rooms and views. When we arrived on Saturday afternoon there wasn’t a single large “living room” open to guests and we ended up on the porch on rocking chairs and blankets to have our before dinner drink. Not very pleasant
We have had the pleasure of staying at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC and the Homestead in Virginia. Both retain the classic feeling and elegance of times pasted but recognize were no longer in the 1800s and that not everyone wants to pack a lunch and go hiking all day. These two resorts are truly head and shoulders above Mohonk Mountain House whose time has come and gone. If you want to reside in a no-frills setting then Mohonk is for you. It wasn’t for us.
On a not-so-good note, you better love solitude if you book a stay. The rooms are very Spartan. There are no televisions – not even a clock or radio in the room – unless you want to rent one – we elected not to do so. Further the internet service is spotty and overloaded during much of the time. We thought that odd but made the mistake of thinking that we could see some college and NFL football with a visit to the main bar – not to be. There are no TVs. We then asked and were told that some of the meeting rooms were equipped with TVs only to find “first come first served” couples sitting by themselves watching their choice of entertainment or news.
To further complicate matters the hotel books many weddings and conferences which tie up some of their more pleasant sitting rooms and views. When we arrived on Saturday afternoon there wasn’t a single large “living room” open to guests and we ended up on the porch on rocking chairs and blankets to have our before dinner drink. Not very pleasant
We have had the pleasure of staying at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC and the Homestead in Virginia. Both retain the classic feeling and elegance of times pasted but recognize were no longer in the 1800s and that not everyone wants to pack a lunch and go hiking all day. These two resorts are truly head and shoulders above Mohonk Mountain House whose time has come and gone. If you want to reside in a no-frills setting then Mohonk is for you. It wasn’t for us.
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We've stayed at Mohonk many times over the years, and having traveled to other places, I eventually yearn for Mohonk, with it's slower pace, beautiful gardens in summer, cozy fires in winter and a victorian hotel straight from a story book. Even crowded, patrons all seem to enjoy the absence of TV
and the like, favoring lemonde, family strolls and adventures in the maze each summer. BBQ by the lake is not to be missed (but save room for dessert, as ice cream is wonderful and unlimited!) The indoor pool and spa are spectacular (my fav was Canyon Ranch in AZ untill Mohonk added the spa), and the kids love the camp almost as much as they enjoy the freedome of running and exploring - both inside and out.
and the like, favoring lemonde, family strolls and adventures in the maze each summer. BBQ by the lake is not to be missed (but save room for dessert, as ice cream is wonderful and unlimited!) The indoor pool and spa are spectacular (my fav was Canyon Ranch in AZ untill Mohonk added the spa), and the kids love the camp almost as much as they enjoy the freedome of running and exploring - both inside and out.
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Beautiful place, truly beautiful. And because it is so beautiful everyone wants to go there. The Mountain House has 300 guest rooms, and on weekends expect man of them to be full. On top this, anyone can pay a small fee to get on the property for a day pass to use the grounds, and for a little more money day passes are available to the House itself and the Spa. So if you plan to go at premium times, expect it to be quite crowded.
If you are planning to be overnight guests, know that rooms are crazy expensive - at the low end $450/night. We stayed in a standard room in the main building which was small and not particulary fancy, but nice and rustic - room had fireplace and we had a small wood balcony overlooking the lake, and the price was $700 ($850 with tax + fees)
Included with the room rate are all meals ( supposedly top resort gourmet quality), but if you think that this makes it a good deal... well, it is not, because the food is terrrible. Truly, truly terrible. You will have higher quality tastier fare at a local diner. And this goes for all meals, not just dinner. If you are an adult couple looking for ambience while eating please be advised that the main dining areas are buffet style and many guests are up there with kids so it is very rowdy. There is a quieter dining room for adults but to eat there gentlemen must have a suit jacket, no exceptions. But the food is still the same. New Paltz ( 10 minute drive away) is a cool town with nice places to eat if you feel hungry after purging your lunch for medical safety reasons - as I did.
As far as the place - Historic property. Stunning grounds. Lots of outdoor stuff to do... nature walks, boating, fishing, golf, frisbee golf, tennis, horses. The Spa is top quality. Spa services are expensive but no obnoxiously so - rates are consistent with what you would expect to pay at a top of the line place. The hotel staff are generally very friendly and helpful - and you pay for this too, 12% added automatically to your room bill covers all tips. At the Spa it is 18%. If you are a serious hiker, most trails on the hotel grounds are unchallenging nature walks to pretty vistas. There are a couple trails involving challenging boulders, but they are short - maybe 2 miles. Not worth paying to get on the property just to hike if you are looking for something serious - go to the State Park at Lake Minnewaska or the Trapps ( 15 min drive). 8 bucks or so to park the car and all the awesome hiking you could want.
So - will we go back? Most definitely, 100% yes. But..... off peak and as a Spa day guest. To stay again overnight it would have to be midweek, on a deal with a Spa Package included and no meals included (I learned it is possible to work out this kind of thing on occasion)
If you are planning to be overnight guests, know that rooms are crazy expensive - at the low end $450/night. We stayed in a standard room in the main building which was small and not particulary fancy, but nice and rustic - room had fireplace and we had a small wood balcony overlooking the lake, and the price was $700 ($850 with tax + fees)
Included with the room rate are all meals ( supposedly top resort gourmet quality), but if you think that this makes it a good deal... well, it is not, because the food is terrrible. Truly, truly terrible. You will have higher quality tastier fare at a local diner. And this goes for all meals, not just dinner. If you are an adult couple looking for ambience while eating please be advised that the main dining areas are buffet style and many guests are up there with kids so it is very rowdy. There is a quieter dining room for adults but to eat there gentlemen must have a suit jacket, no exceptions. But the food is still the same. New Paltz ( 10 minute drive away) is a cool town with nice places to eat if you feel hungry after purging your lunch for medical safety reasons - as I did.
As far as the place - Historic property. Stunning grounds. Lots of outdoor stuff to do... nature walks, boating, fishing, golf, frisbee golf, tennis, horses. The Spa is top quality. Spa services are expensive but no obnoxiously so - rates are consistent with what you would expect to pay at a top of the line place. The hotel staff are generally very friendly and helpful - and you pay for this too, 12% added automatically to your room bill covers all tips. At the Spa it is 18%. If you are a serious hiker, most trails on the hotel grounds are unchallenging nature walks to pretty vistas. There are a couple trails involving challenging boulders, but they are short - maybe 2 miles. Not worth paying to get on the property just to hike if you are looking for something serious - go to the State Park at Lake Minnewaska or the Trapps ( 15 min drive). 8 bucks or so to park the car and all the awesome hiking you could want.
So - will we go back? Most definitely, 100% yes. But..... off peak and as a Spa day guest. To stay again overnight it would have to be midweek, on a deal with a Spa Package included and no meals included (I learned it is possible to work out this kind of thing on occasion)
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Mohonk Mountain House is exactly what most reviewers say here: a beautiful location, a historical property, run-down rooms, expensive due to fees tacked on to room rates. As another reviewer pointed out, it's like a cruise ship in the mountains. Depending on your orientation, that can be good or bad!
Although the prices per night generally rival higher-end properties, Mohonk is special and is worth a (short) visit and the overlooking of generally shabby guest rooms and public spaces. As a New Yorker, I love any place that gets me from city to mountain in 90 minutes. Mohonk is not perfect, but it serves a necessary niche.
In any event, I have a few tips on rooms and saving money.
First, the service is generally great and in our conversation with staff they are paid livable wages. You pay for this, with huge 'gratuity' fees tacked on to the room rate each night. But a committed staff does make for a pleasant stay, and we found that even though waiters, housekeepers, etc still gave their all without being tipped directly.
Second, as people who enjoy great food and wine, we were worried about our all inclusive meals being terrible. They weren't. It's not brilliant food but it's much, much better than we imagined. The dinner entree choices were mostly beef and meats. Vegetarian option was meh. Breakfast buffet was fine; go for the cooked-to-order eggs. Wine selection is excellent and I applaud their choices of high-end half bottles of reds and whites.
To save money ... We subscribed to the newsletter and followed the deals. When something popped up that fit our schedule, we took it. I would not go on popular days and weekends. It's a complete zoo and not in a good way. We visited in early December and it was lovely, warm, cozy, and with just enough people to not feel creeped out. (Stephen King DID set a novel here!!!) Crowds during an earlier stay in July had us running (literally) for the surrounding hills.
Room suggestion: you gotta splurge for the lake view. Ask for a room on a high floor in the 'stone' building in the 'old wing' with a direct 100 percent lake view. Balcony required. There is nothing better than sitting there overlooking the lake. You can also do this by hanging out on the patio, but there is something very special about having a fireplace in your room while staring at Lake Mohonk.
We most recently paid $400 on a special, not including the fees + taxes + gratuities.
Mountain view rooms are also nice if you're willing to forgo the lakefront and are generally less expensive (and you can view the lake and rock on the patio).
To make the most of your time, arrive early on the day of check in. You are allowed to use the grounds (pool, ice skating rink, etc. etc.) anytime on the day of arrival. On the day of checkout you can stay and use the grounds until dusk. We made a two-day stay feel like three.
Family friendly. But we were there during a school week with our toddler and many older adults seemed annoyed to see children there. During the summer, families rule the roost.
Although the prices per night generally rival higher-end properties, Mohonk is special and is worth a (short) visit and the overlooking of generally shabby guest rooms and public spaces. As a New Yorker, I love any place that gets me from city to mountain in 90 minutes. Mohonk is not perfect, but it serves a necessary niche.
In any event, I have a few tips on rooms and saving money.
First, the service is generally great and in our conversation with staff they are paid livable wages. You pay for this, with huge 'gratuity' fees tacked on to the room rate each night. But a committed staff does make for a pleasant stay, and we found that even though waiters, housekeepers, etc still gave their all without being tipped directly.
Second, as people who enjoy great food and wine, we were worried about our all inclusive meals being terrible. They weren't. It's not brilliant food but it's much, much better than we imagined. The dinner entree choices were mostly beef and meats. Vegetarian option was meh. Breakfast buffet was fine; go for the cooked-to-order eggs. Wine selection is excellent and I applaud their choices of high-end half bottles of reds and whites.
To save money ... We subscribed to the newsletter and followed the deals. When something popped up that fit our schedule, we took it. I would not go on popular days and weekends. It's a complete zoo and not in a good way. We visited in early December and it was lovely, warm, cozy, and with just enough people to not feel creeped out. (Stephen King DID set a novel here!!!) Crowds during an earlier stay in July had us running (literally) for the surrounding hills.
Room suggestion: you gotta splurge for the lake view. Ask for a room on a high floor in the 'stone' building in the 'old wing' with a direct 100 percent lake view. Balcony required. There is nothing better than sitting there overlooking the lake. You can also do this by hanging out on the patio, but there is something very special about having a fireplace in your room while staring at Lake Mohonk.
We most recently paid $400 on a special, not including the fees + taxes + gratuities.
Mountain view rooms are also nice if you're willing to forgo the lakefront and are generally less expensive (and you can view the lake and rock on the patio).
To make the most of your time, arrive early on the day of check in. You are allowed to use the grounds (pool, ice skating rink, etc. etc.) anytime on the day of arrival. On the day of checkout you can stay and use the grounds until dusk. We made a two-day stay feel like three.
Family friendly. But we were there during a school week with our toddler and many older adults seemed annoyed to see children there. During the summer, families rule the roost.
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1. Main dining room much better
2. We had lunch first day and breakfast last.
3. I think around 7:00 or so
4. I think you need to call.
5. You need to ask.
While tips are included for most services, the bartenders may not be. You can tip. Your call
My answer was cut off before I finished… I did see tray tables in our closet but the rooms are a bit cramped for in room dining in my opinion during the cold season. I suppose you could eat outside on the balcony when it is warmer. I think that the management is highly cognizant of precautions during Covid from my perspective working in a healthcare setting.
No, definitely not. You will see the full range of causal vs dressed up.
Thanks so much for reaching out! We actually have many different room types within the family suites category that may be of interest to you. Please give our Reservations Team a call at 888-965-7058 – we'd be happy to find the perfect fit for your family!