Pocantico Hills, New York, is home to Kykuit, the Rockefeller mansion, and is located northeast of Washington Irving's town of Sleepy Hollow. Many visit Pocantico Hills to tour the main house of the Rockefeller Estate. The Rockefeller State Park is nearby for hiking trails, nature walks, picnicking and communing with nature. Within a couple of short miles of Pocantico Hills, guests can find lodging with modern amenities for business trips or visits for leisure.
Tarrytown House is only 25 miles from Manhattan. The historic Hudson Valley hotel boasts 11 separate buildings on 26 acres near the Hudson River. Some of the buildings date back as early as 1840. The hotel has 212 guest rooms and 10 period bedrooms. Restored landings and staircases overlook the river and gardens. The hotel offers catering services for events such as weddings, meetings, Bar Mitzvahs or holiday parties. Cellar 49 is an on-site American tavern, serving appetizers, steaks, burgers and desserts, with an extensive wine selection. Various hotel packages are available, such as the Bed and Breakfast Package, the Cellar 49 Dinner Tasting Menu Package and the Horseman's Hollow Package. The hotel also offers dates with less expensive room fees. Guests can check the website for these specials.
Guests of the Castle on the Hudson experience suites with views of the Hudson Valley, fireplaces, marble bathrooms and four-poster beds. This medieval-style smoke-free property offers private bath robes and minibars. Dining is available in the five-star rated Equus, where guests can dine from A La Carte or Prix Fixe menus. For parties of 10 to 50 guests, the Library or Tapestry Room can accommodate the occasion.The Great Hall is the setting for wedding ceremonies, and receptions; its 40-foot vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows offer excellent photography opportunities.The Caramai Ballroom is also available for large groups, suitably equipped and prepared for corporate events.
The Westchester Marriott is a prime location near valued attractions, including the Rockefeller Estate. The Westchester Marriott is accessible to the White Plains, LaGuardia and JFK Airports and offers an indoor pool, spa and dining facilities at the Harvest Grille. The hotel presents 439 rooms and a recently remodeled lobby. This hotel offers an evening turndown service, limousine service and a barber and beauty shop on-site. The Westchester is 10 miles from Rye Playland, which is a National Historic Landmark offering a classic Dragon Coaster, Double Shot rockets and over 50 rides for children. Rye Playland also offers a free beach, park and picnic area, and indoor ice skating and other family recreational activities. The Westchester Broadway Theater is nearby for guests to enjoy dinner theater year-round. The Westchester Marriott uses 300-count linens and signature Marriott Revive beds.
