Camptown Catskills

Not every modern-day Catskills escape begins with raw material as promising as the 1930s motel that now serves as Camptown’s main lodge — this building is full of character, and not in a euphemistic way. The nearly century-old bones of the place have been preserved, but it’s been refinished in a style that’s not excessively true to any one era — there’s a bit of modernism, a healthy dose of Shaker simplicity, and plenty of rustic rough edge.

The lodge and its 24 rooms make up only half the lodgings — they’re joined by 26 cabins, each one different but all of them variations on the central theme. Whether in a room or a cabin you’re treated to comforts that are unusually high-end for the Catskills, from Frette linens and handsome tiled bathrooms with heated floors to Bluetooth sound systems and a thoughtful selection of books.

A self-service pantry serves locally sourced beers, wines, and snacks, and there’s a communal firepit as well as grills for guest use. Self-service, however, is far from the only option — the hotel’s own Casa Susanna is a modern Mexican restaurant by chef Efrén Hernández, serving a remarkably authentic Jaliscan cuisine sourced from the Hudson Valley’s finest produce.