New York City has many five-star hotels, but most are downtown.
There's nothing like a five-star hotel--unless it's a five-star hotel on the water. Despite being a top tourist destination, the state of New York has surprisingly few five-star hotels on the water. There are many waterfront hotels scattered across the state touted as "luxury" that aspire to the coveted five-star, but only officially have four. Some might not notice the quality difference, but to others they seem galaxies apart.
Lake George, Bolton Landing
Lake George in New York is a popular area for holiday homes and resorts. Only the historical Sagamore Resort on Green Island gets five-star status, however. For 100 years this hotel has been offering family-friendly accommodations and activities. Included in its many amenities are golf, spa, fitness and fine dining. This truly stunning hotel has recently renovated many parts of the hotel and facilities.
The Sagamore
110 Sagamore Road
P.O. Box 450
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
800-358-3585
518-644-9400
thesagamore.com
Old Forge, NY
A popular destination for weddings and other grand events, the North Woods Inn and Resort is on the fourth lake of the Adirondacks. Open year-round the hotel offers fine or casual dining, golf, horseback riding and even hockey in the winter months. With 17 boat slips to moor your boat, you can bring your boat or rent one locally. If you don't fancy a dip in the lake, it also offers a heated pool and Jacuzzi.
The North Woods Inn and Resort
4920 NYS CRT 28, Fourth Lake
Old Forge, NY 13420
315-369-6777
northwoodsinnresort.com
New York City
Just over 500 meters from the waterfront is the always-luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Whether you are traveling to Macau or NYC, the Mandarin is a hotel you will remember. The food is exquisite and to demonstrate the hotel's opulence, the spa takes up the entire 35th floor, totaling over 14,000 square feet. The fitness area is nothing to sneeze at either, comprising 600 square feet and complimentary access. This NY five-star hotel on the water is even pet friendly.
Mandarin Oriental, New York
80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street
New York, NY 10023
212-805-8800
866-801-8880
mandarinoriental.com
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