Mohonk Mountain House

This is our “happy place.” We’ve gone at least 10 times in the last 35 years and it never disappoints. The rooms, the meals, the spa, the grounds, and the staff are all first rate.

There are few pieces as magical as the Mohonk Mountain House. My husband and I have gone for years in December and this was the first time we took my daughter, son-in-law, and 7-year-old granddaughter. They were as entranced as we have always been by the beauty and history of the Mountain House, the lake, the trails, and the surrounding mountains. The evening activities were wonderful, one for each of our three night stay - a magician, big band, and a performance of the Nutcracker. The meals were delicious and offered a wide range so anyone with dietary constraints - gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerance - could enjoy plenty of options. And the staff! The wonderful staff is such a key part of the experience...friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. We so looked forward to seeing our various servers at every meal - Rudy, Malcolm, Antonios, and Andjela, as well as Kidane at the desk. Our thanks to them! I recommend a visit to the barn museum for all visitors as well as a hike with naturalist. Michsel Ridolfo.

Beautiful area and fun outdoor activities in a family friendly atmosphere. However, you will be nickel and dimed to death! Not sure why this is the case, they see to be plenty busy all year round. The only down side is being charged for every little thing unless you are an overnight guest but overall a fun time. Not budget friendly

Service: First off, there was an hour long wait in the car for valet/baggage drop off. Then room wasn’t ready at promised time for us (and many other disgruntled families in the lobby). There was no record of the dinner reservations I made in advance so they had to scramble to give us a table. Room: Second, the walls are paper thin in the rooms. You can hear every cough, sneeze, conversation, footstep of your neighbors above and below. No blackouts curtains. So good luck getting a good nights sleep with noise and light. Food: barely a step above a sodexho dining hall. It’s the quality of a cafeteria. For 2k a night, you can stay at the ritz in the Caribbean. Mohonk is not even a step above a holiday inn. The guest services could care less. It’s a factory here. Not an apology for hour long wait to get to the front door, no apology for room not being ready. The manager said “check in starts at 4 but we don’t guarantee 4pm.” Bizarre. Especially since I called in advance and they told me check in was at 4. Also, pool is quite chilly. All of the families with little kids were complaining about it.

There is no better place for a magical winter getaway! We arrived the day after a snow storm and took full advantage of the perfectly groomed cross-country trails. The views from Sky Top are breathtaking. Afterwards, we enjoyed the beautiful pool and spa. Our room was clean and quiet, the staff warm and welcoming. Our meals in the main dining room and Carriage lounge were delicious. Added bonus: coffee is served from 7 am on - perfect for early risers like us. We can’t wait to return…