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THE VIBE:

Laid-back boutique hotel with camp energy, communal spaces, and walkability to Phoenicia’s Main Street
LOCATION:
115 miles from NYC in Phoenicia, NY
ROOMS:

Twenty rooms accommodate one to four guests per room
AMENITIES:

Seasonal outdoor pool, fire pits, communal lawn, complimentary breakfast (weekends), bikes for guest use, pet friendly (select rooms), walkable to town, near hiking and swimming

A modern take on the classic Catskills motel, The Graham & Co. is a 20-room boutique hotel tucked at the base of Hunter Mountain in the heart of Phoenicia. Inspired by the relaxed spirit of 1960s Catskills lodges, the property blends vintage character with contemporary comfort, offering an easygoing alternative to larger resorts or more formal hotels.

The atmosphere is casual and outdoorsy, with rooms opening onto a shared campus designed for lingering. Guests can borrow bikes for cruising into town, gather around the fire pits in the evening, or spend warm afternoons by the seasonal pool. Each room is individually styled with a minimalist aesthetic and thoughtful details — think Tivoli radios, local bath products, air conditioning, and cozy beds suited for both short stays and long weekends.

With its walkable location, communal energy, and proximity to hiking, swimming, and skiing, The Graham & Co. works equally well as a social basecamp or a low-key reset in the mountains — just about 2.5 hours from NYC.

While You’re Visiting, Put These Gems on Your List:

  • Grab a meal or bourbon milkshake at the Phoenicia Diner, a Catskills institution known for reimagined diner classics like trout toast, hashes, and stacks of pancakes;

  • Hike the Tanbark Trail, which begins right in town behind the post office and climbs steeply to sweeping views over Phoenicia and the surrounding mountains. Alternately, it’s not a far drive to Giant Ledge, a local favorite offering dramatic rock outcroppings and panoramic Catskill views on a moderate, just-over-three-mile round-trip hike (if using AllTrails map above, just turn around after you reach the ledges instead of continuing);

  • Cool off with a swim or riverside hang along the Esopus Creek, which winds directly through town and anchors much of Phoenicia’s summer energy;

  • Explore nearby towns via Route 28 — head east toward Woodstock or Kingston, or west deeper into the mountains — and use our Escape Brooklyn Guide to Phoenicia, NY to plan meals, hikes, and day trips.