Castle Hotel & Spa  

Perched on a wooded hilltop in Tarrytown, this medieval-style luxury hotel overlooks the Hudson River. Minutes from Tarrytown Music Hall, Lyndhurst Mansion, Kykuit and the Old Croton Aqueduct State Park, it’s about 25 miles north of Manhattan and within walking distance of the town center and nearby trailheads.

Housed in a converted castle and set on the highest point in Westchester County, the property blends historic architecture with modern comforts. The 31 air-conditioned rooms feature iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, bathrobes and designer toiletries, with daily housekeeping and options for private dining or a weekend private-chef dinner.

Relax at a full-service spa offering massages and body treatments, sweat it out in the health club/fitness center, or take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool (closed seasonally from September to May) and sip at the poolside bar. The hotel also offers concierge services, laundry and dry cleaning, safe-deposit boxes, elevator access and multilingual staff; The General’s Bar operates Fridays and Saturdays from 7–11 pm.

Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet, in-room safes and desks, plus free on-site parking with valet available.

An on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with room service during limited hours, and in-house guests receive a complimentary grab-and-go continental breakfast in the mornings. Private dining and Friday–Saturday private-chef dinners are also offered.