Two Upstate NY mountainside hotels named on list of best hotels in the world

Wylder Windham

Wylder Windham was recently voted the best hotel in New York as well as earning accolades as one of the best in the lower 48 states and the world. It is located near Windham Mountain in the Catskills. Wylder Windham | Provided photo

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Summer vacation season is almost here and two Upstate New York mountain inns have scaled new heights by being named among the world’s best hotels.

Travel + Leisure recently released their list of the 500 best hotels in the world, according to their readers. Readers were asked to rate hotels all over the world by their rooms and facilities, location, service, food and value.

Top scorer, Wylder Windham won the hearts of travelers and critics alike on the international list. The Catskill Mountain spot was also named the best hotel in New York state.

In the summer, this hotel, located along the Batavia Kill River, has activities for every season. During the summer months, guests can borrow bikes, go fly fishing, hike nearby peaks, swim in the heated pool or challenge friends in the pickleball courts.

Outdoor adventure in Windham doesn’t slow down in winter, with a vintage shuttle to the nearby ski slopes on Windham Mountain and relaxing with wood-fired saunas. It was also named the most romantic getaway in New York state.

Mirror Lake Inn

Mirror Lake Inn, located in the heart of Lake Placid, was recently named one of the world's best hotels by readers of Travel + Leisure. Mirror Lake Inn | Provided photoMirror Lake Inn | Provided photo

Mirror Lake Inn in the heart of Lake Placid also offers peak experiences to their guests, nestled in the Adirondack Mountains.

Frequently ranked on lists of best lakeside hotels, it also recently claimed the title of one of America’s most “Christmassy” towns.

Each room has a beautiful view of the Adirondack High Peaks region surrounding them. With the summer season edging closer by the day, visitors can enjoy a heated outdoor pool and a private beach with complimentary boats.

Their popular European spa features a salt therapy room, indoor lap pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, and a new and expanded fitness center.

Travel + Leisure’s full list is available in the May 2024 issue.

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