Eastwind - Hotel & Bar

With outdoor recreation more popular than ever, we knew the Catskills, just a two-hour drive from New York City, couldn’t stay unfashionable forever. But it’s a bit surprising just how quickly a place that hasn’t been hip since our grandparents were kids has managed to reinvent itself. Eastwind Hotel & Bar, in the town of Windham, is a case in point. It’s co-owned by a German/Lithuanian couple who saw a bit of his own childhood in the landscapes and lodges of upstate New York, and who redesigned this 1920s-era lodge (and its outlying A-frame cabins) with an eye toward Scandinavian modernist style.

The result is a sort of high-design summer-camp vibe, with more than a touch of luxury — vintage furniture and Frette linens happily cohabitate here. It’s a refreshingly unique vision, one that avoids the off-the-rack details of some superficially similar hotels. The rooms, suites, and studios are joined by seven pod-like cabins, which sacrifice some square footage for a more complete sense of immersion in nature. As stylish as Eastwind is, the atmosphere remains decidedly casual. And thanks to its modest size, the hotel’s public spaces never feel crowded, though they’re busy enough to feel appealingly social.

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