For those who have never heard of Tarrytown, it’s an all American town in Westchester County New York, which is a stone’s throw from the legendary Sleepy Hollow and roughly 25 miles from New York City. I discovered the Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center in July and had an opportunity to stay in one of their 212 luxurious guest rooms this fall.
The hotel is a wonderful blend of historical charm with modern conveniences, making it a great stay for families as well as business people who are tired of the chain hotel but need reliable wifi and a gym.
The property sits on 26-acres overlooking the Hudson River Valley and if the hotel itself isn’t enough to boast about, there are two impressive 19th-century mansions on site as well: King Mansion and Biddle Mansion as well: a carriage house and a cottage. For business execs and planners, there’s also a contemporary atrium-style building that houses conference facilities and guest rooms. It also seems like it would be an ideal place for a wedding party, especially in the early fall. Three different views below…
The grounds are well manicured and naturally beautiful, so providing the weather is warm enough, I’d recommend having breakfast at one of the outside tables at Biddle Mansion, where you’ll be presented with great views of the entire grounds, including the swimming pool and tennis courts.
Why I think it’s a great choice for families? The entire property is contained and inside the grounds, there are plenty of leisure and recreational facilities both inside and out, so regardless of what time of year it is, the kids won’t be bored. There’s an incredible fitness club (we played racket ball — they also have a sizable gym for a hotel), indoor and outdoor swimming pools and tennis courts. They even provide rackets and balls for those who didn’t bring them along.
Next to the gym, there’s a hot tub, which we graciously used (my only regret is that we got there late so didn’t have enough time to fully use the facilities as we had hoped), and a sauna. Note that the gym faces the beautiful grounds and has lots of windows, so it’s light and airy, so often not the case with many hotel gyms as frequent travelers know.
The rooms themselves are fairly standard and not the #1 reason to stay here — it’s the facilities, the access to the mansions, the incredible Cellar 49 restaurant and fun adjoining bar, the hospitality, the service and the recreational features.
That said, the rooms are lovely! Each room, including the suites, are well appointed and have all the features you’d hope for and need at a four star property — the service is fabulous btw! The other great thing about the rooms is that they’re spacious, making it useful for family stays. Some rooms have spectacular views as well so when you book, be sure to ask for one that is facing the natural beauty.
The other reason to stay here is its location. I can’t think of another hotel that can touch its historical charm in the area as well as its features and facilities. It’s so close to to the activities that Westchester County has to offer, such as antiquing, boating, hiking and sightseeing. Famous sites in the area include Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, Philipsburg Manor and the spectacular Rockefeller estate, Kykuit.
Other nearby attractions include Hudson Park, Neuberger Museum of Art, Grand Prix New York Racing, and the Cortlandt Heritage Museum. The hotel is also located only 5 miles away from Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture where guests can enjoy various dishes made from locally grown produce and ingredients at the center’s restaurant, Blue Hill at Stone Barns.
It is also near the United States Military Academy at West Point and, again, only 25 miles from New York City. If you don’t want to deal with the traffic, there’s a train nearby that can take you in and out of Manhattan easily and there are countless options throughout the day.
Two thumbs up! Be sure to check out our Cellar 49 review, the restaurant on-site in the Biddle Mansion. We LOVED IT!!
Details:
Tarrytown House Estate
49 East Sunnyside Lane |
Tarrytown, NY 10591 |
800-553-8118
Note: I was hosted but all opinions expressed are entirely my own.
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