This New Catskills Hotel Is Affordable and Chic — With a Cocktail Bar and Panoramic Mountain Views

Set on eight acres in a 19th-century mansion, Hotel Lilien is the latest addition to the Catskills' ever-growing hospitality scene.

A historic Victorian mansion is reborn as the latest Catskills boutique hotel, offering travelers a tranquil respite from the hustle and bustle of city life in a chic, vintage-inspired setting. Hotel Lilien officially opened its doors on Dec. 1 in the village of Tannersville, New York, with 18 rooms starting at $200 a night.

Sitting on eight forested acres along the legendary Rip Van Wrinkle Trail on Route 23A, the boutique hotel, formerly Washington Irving Inn, has 18 rooms and a forthcoming adjacent restaurant. The team behind it — the Lost Boys Hospitality Group with décor by San Francisco's Field Theory — renovated the property, collaborating with local artisans to infuse it with quirky yet elegant touches.

Hand-picked vintage and Victorian furnishings and décor fill the hotel, which has original features such as 1890s wood paneling, stained-glass windows, and a cozy sitting area with a wood-burning stove. Old and new coexist harmoniously throughout the property. In the guest rooms, lounge chairs by midcentury furniture designers Marcel Breuer, Mies van der Rohe, and Franco Albini complement Victorian sofas, antique Persian Rugs, crisp Brooklinen bedding, and Wright mattresses. One of the most eclectic parts of the hotel is the third floor, which is home to a suite with a private entrance.

"We designed the third floor and suite to transport guests to another world," Leah Harmatz, interior designer and principal of Field Theory, told Travel + Leisure. "Each of these rooms has unique features such as sloped ceilings, original floor-to-ceiling wood paneling, or sweeping mountain views. We played with paint and lighting to give each room its own mood and narrative while including the same balance of antique, vintage, and modernist furniture and art that's layered throughout the hotel." Harmatz and her team transformed the end of a hallway into a serene reading nook with an antique telescope and a leather chaise lounge flanked by plants.

Art also plays a central role at Hotel Lilien. Aside from its impressive collection, which includes Japanese woodblock prints and Calder posters, the property has teamed up with local artists for an artist-in-residence program, making it possible for guests not only to peruse but also purchase their work.

In the spring and summer, guests can cool off in the hotel's swimming pool, while a resident guide is available for year-round nature walks. The adjacent Nat's Mountain House will open its doors in spring 2023 as Manhattan restaurateur Natalie Freihon's first Catskills outpost. Until then, guests can enjoy cocktails and light bites in the full-service cocktail bar and lounge or hang out by the outdoor fire pit surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.

Hotel Lilien's nightly rates start at $200, and you can book your stay here.

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