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10 Design-led Hotels for a Cozy Upstate New York Getaway

10 Design-led Hotels for a Cozy Upstate New York Getaway

Grab your best plaid shacket, it's time to breathe some fresh country air.

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Oct 01, 2024
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Living on an island in the middle of the Pacific has its perks, but fall foliage isn’t one of them. My husband likes to say that my favorite word is cozy, and I fear he might be right. In my defense, there’s nothing like putting on some comfy jammies and curling up by a crackling fire. Throw in a board game and some snacks — that’s my happy place. The grass is always greener, right? Speaking of — let’s get to these verdant New York escapes, shall we?

From a five-star stunner with a cooking school to a Shaker-inspired stay on a working cidery, these 10 character-filled hotels will make you want to head upstate stat.

Photo by Christian Harder | Courtesy of Inness

Inness - Accord, NY

Framed by 220 pastoral acres, 40-room luxury hotel and members club Inness offers a sophisticated refuge from frenetic city life. Interiors by Post Company focus on natural materials, allowing the scenery (with the help of landscape designer Miranda Brooks) to take center stage. The result is a serene gathering place where you’re encouraged to make yourself at home (we see you, honor bar). And of course the farm-to-table restaurant, saltwater pools, fitness studio and golf course don’t hurt either.

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