Hotels near Stamford, New York

By Tom Nari

Fall in Stamford New York
There was a time when the Catskill Mountains of New York State were one of the premier East Coast tourist attractions. New Yorkers by the trainload would head to the mountains to escape city life. Stamford, known then and now as "Queen of the Catskills," has been a fixture in Delaware County, greeting urbanites looking for a peaceful small town that offers a look back at a bygone era. The early fall finds the town crowded with "leafers"--people whom come up from New York City and beyond to take in the annual display of colorful autumn foliage. From skiing in the winter at Scotch Valley to golfing in Summer at Stamford's own public course, the town has something to offer for everyone.

Heart Break Hotel and Restaurant

Elvis fans may be disappointed to learn this hotel was named after the song made famous by the king and was not the inspiration for that ditty. Still this quaint and attractive bed-and-breakfast-style accommodation with a roadhouse-style restaurant and pub attached is a unique hotel offering comfortable rooms and reasonable rates. Rooms are pleasant and simple offering a single-, double- and suite-style accommodations. This facility does have a shared bathroom. Located in Jefferson, just a short distance from Stamford, the Heartbreak has been in operation under different names for more than 100 years. Golfing can be found nearby at Meadows Golf Center in Margaretville, which offers nine holes of golf on a public course.

Heartbreak Hotel
149 Main St.
Jefferson, NY 12093
(607) 652-7344

Scudder Hill House

Built in 1886, the Scudder Hill House is an attractive bed and breakfast that sits on five acres of flowering fruit trees. Just outside of Stamford, this country manor offers cozy rooms with premium bedding. Each room has a private bathroom and all rooms have access to a common area with a mini refrigerator, microwave as well as coffee and hot coco. Some of the rooms offer a wood-burning fireplace, others have a wood-burning stove. Several room arrangements are available including queen rooms. The Kirkside Park room offers a fully-equipped kitchenette, mini refrigerator and a two-burner stove with a queen-size bed. The Railroad Depot room offers several beds and a full kitchen can be added on for a fee making this a perfect suite for families. The largest accommodation is the Kaatskill Quarters, a three-bedroom two-story cottage accommodation with a full kitchen. Golfers will find challenges at the Hanah Country Resort golf course, an 18-hole public course, which is located in nearby in Margaretville.

Scudder Hill House
24 Country Highway 8
Scudder Hill Road
Roxbury, NY 12474
(607) 326-7310
scudderhillhouse.com

Colonial Motel

The Colonial Motel is a classic Americana motel offering either private rooms where you can park at your door in its motel accommodation or private rooms in the main estate. Rooms in both facilities are attractive and uniquely decorated more like a bed and breakfast than a motel. Several of the motel rooms come with an mini kitchenette. The Colonial offers a large outdoor pool (opened seasonally) with a spacious sundeck. In your room or by the pool, you'll find that free Wi-Fi is available throughout the grounds. This is a pet-friendly accommodation. Golfers can hit the links at the nearby Shepherd Hills Golf Course, which offers a nine-hole golf course with a par-36.

Colonial Motel
37283 State Highway 23
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
(607) 588-6122
colonialmotel.biz

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Tom Nari teaches screenwriting and journalism in Southern California. With a degree in creative writing from Loyola University, Nari has worked as a consultant to the motion picture industry as well as several non-profit organizations dedicated to the betterment of children through aquatics. Nari has written extensively for GolfLink, Trails and eHow.

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