Hartsdale is a hamlet in the Westchester County town of Greenburgh, New York. Although no accommodation is available in Hartsdale itself, a range of venues are on offer within five miles, catering for both low- and high-budget travel. Travelers staying in the hamlet can reach downtown Manhattan in under an hour using the nearby New York Thruway or catch a train from Dobbs Ferry. Guests staying in Hartsdale can travel three miles to the vibrant shopping centers of White Plains, while a great number of golf courses are dotted around Westchester County.
Located just under three miles from Hartsdale, the Ritz-Carlton is a luxury hotel based in downtown White Plains. Guest rooms come equipped with oversized bathrooms, a fully-stocked honor system bar, spacious closet with a safe and gourmet coffee and tea presentations. On-site, visitors can also access a spa with 11 treatment rooms and a suite, a rooftop fitness center and indoor swimming pool, two restaurants and a lounge bar. Guests wishing to dine away from the hotel can enjoy a wide selection of alternate eateries in downtown White Plains, with Karamba Tropical, Peniche Tapas and Asian Temptation Chinese restaurants each within five minutes. Hotel guests are situated within a five-minute walk from three of the city's main shopping areas: White Plains Mall, the Galleria and Westchester Mall.
The Esplanade in White Plains is three miles from Hartsdale. Situated within two minutes of the Cross Westchester Expressway (I-287), the hotel is adjacent to the Westchester Mall. Both short- and long-term accommodation is on offer at the Esplanade, with all guest rooms including kitchenettes, safe-deposit boxes and high-speed Internet access. Guests at the Esplanade also receive a complimentary continental breakfast each morning, served in the Italian restaurant Graziella's, while a fitness center and spa are also hosted on-site. Local eateries include The Brazen Fox, serving American cuisine, Mulino's of Westchester for Italian and a Morton's steak house. Those interested in golf can reach a string of courses within 10 minutes drive, including the Ridgeway, Metropolis, Sunningdale, Fenway, Westchester Hills, Century and Old Oaks country clubs.
Based in the village of Ardsley, the Apple Motor Inn is four miles drive from Hartsdale. Free wireless Internet access and parking are on offer at this somewhat basic motel, which does not have any food or drink options. Guests will have to visit Sazan for Asian cuisine and Sushi, Ardsley Luncheonette, serving American food, Fiesta Mexicano or China Pavilion, each within five minutes walk. For an alternative, travelers can put together a picnic and eat a meal on the edge of the nearby Woodlands Lake, 10 minutes walk north of the hotel. Dobbs Ferry train station, two miles from the hotel, transports visitors to Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal in three quarters of an hour, where travelers can enjoy the shops, museums and entertainment.
The Ardsley Acres Hotel is situated in Ardsley village, 10 minutes drive away from Hartsdale, on the edge of the New York State Thruway (I-87). Using this road, travelers can reach uptown Manhattan in 20 minutes -- journey times can take up to an hour, depending on traffic. Hotel guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast, while further meals can be prepared using in-room kitchenettes. Nearby eateries include the Thai House, Scaramella's Italian and Ardsley's Pizza in the Square. For a day out, travelers can reach the New York Botanical Gardens and Bronx Zoo in within 20 minutes, while Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees Major League Baseball franchise is also found in the Bronx.
