Mohonk Mountain House

I'm giving this place three stars due to a reasonably friendly staff and an amazing outdoor setting; however, the accommodations leave little to be desired. First, the walls of the rooms are paper thin. Inadequate insulation between rooms allows for all the privacy you would expect to receive at a hostel in post-soviet Eastern Europe. There are no secrets between guest in adjacent rooms. Even whispers are audible to everyone within your room's earshot. Second, the prices are unreasonable even if you have the means to afford such an excursion. While I did not personally experience a haunting during my stay, the money that was sacrificed to this establishment still lingers in the halls of the gift shop, which was the highlight of the experience. Provided you're at peace with consuming more sugar than your body can safely process in order to feel like you're still alive. Third, the game room looks haphazardly thrown together. They essentially buried the games within an unreasonably plain room. The games should be in a parlor like setting. As my wife and I are Millennials, we're naturally avid air hockey enthusiasts, as it gives us a chance to compete against each other in a merciless winner take all sport. Fourth, they hotel has clear signs that it does not allow kids to run in the halls, though during my visit, there were a couple of morons who brought a tricycle for their ill behaved stupid toddler to ride through the halls. So, running is banned, though a creepy kid riding a tricycle through the halls like in the shining and could hurt someone when he inevitably will crash into them is all within good taste apparently. They also allow fools bring their pets that are loosely guised as therapy pets. The only ones that will need therapy are all the other guests subjected to this pet-crazed lunacy. Finally, the rooms have uncomfortable linens and comforters with the texture of a fine-grit sandpaper, to which I aptly titled them "uncomfortablers" This place has all the charm of Beast's mansion prior to the arrival of Belle. While the building is interesting to tour, and the grounds exquisitely kept, sleeping over in a room without proper accommodations or television will slowly rob you of your sanity and your iphone of its battery life: all while it transforms you into merely a shell of your former self. I would suggest packing a 24 inch smart tv into your luggage if you're planning a stay, in order to keep your minds from descending even deeper into madness. I'd also advise you to stick to the day pass and save your money.

We have stayed here numerous times and it never disappoints. Once you check in at the Mountain top your time away begins. So much to do or do nothing and read a book by the fireplace. We were celebrating our anniversary and we booked a suite on the 6th floor that provided a balcony view of the lake and a balcony view of the mountainside. Dinners were wonderful but our last nights dinner waiter Matt from the Czech Republic was so professional and attentive. We were also so happy to see the Maitre D that always smiles and has been working there for years. Additionally, the spa never disappoints and Katie was a great massage therapist. Thank you Mohonk for a wonderful, relaxing time.

This was my first visit to Mohonk Mountain House, and my Wife and I were very pleased with our stay. The grounds are stunning. The hikes were sometimes challenging depending on the hike that you chose (many skill level hikes to choose from). And the meals were fine. The dinners were gourmet level, while the breakfasts and lunches were buffet style with plenty of food options to choose from. The Staff were all very professional and friendly. The rooms were spotless. And there are plenty of activities planned for each day. We will definitely be back,

The Mohonk experience was simply amazing. From the moment we checked in until our last day we were taken away with breathtaking scenic views, courteous accommodating staff, plentiful amenities, a delicious variety of foods and very lovely comfortable rooms. Some may find the experience slightly overpriced and dated but we appreciated the nostalgia and history of the building. The miles and miles of natural trails was too good to enjoy alone so we had to invite our adult children for the day.

A unique hotel/resort in a spectacular natural setting. Everything was top-notch--food, spa, staff, activities. We have been going here on and off for years. It never gets old.