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Mohonk Mountain House Awards & Accolades

Since its founding in 1869, Mohonk Mountain House has been a prestigious resort receiving outstanding international recognition.

The Smiley Family and entire Mohonk team continues to focus on enhancing the guest experience by offering new activities and creating new events while maintaining our celebrated traditions.

New and Noteworthy

Condé Nast Traveler

2023: #1 Resort in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Region by Condé Nast Traveler

Good Housekeeping

2024: Family Travel Awards – Castle in the Catskills

 “Calling the food “top-notch,” our reviewer praised the variety for kids and adults, the dietary accommodations and the local ingredients — right down to the butter from Ronnybrook Farms. She appreciated thoughtful touches, like having a water bottle refill station on each floor. The sheer number of activities on her summertime visit impressed her most of all: “We really loved relaxing by the lake but also trying new things, like canoeing, pedal boats, hiking and tomahawk throwing. It was the perfect balance for us.”

– Good Housekeeping Tester

Historic Hotels of America

2023: Sustainability Champion

USA Today

2023: #2 Best All-Inclusive Resort in the United States
2023: #2 Best Hotel Restaurant in the United States
2023: #8 Best Destination Resort in the United States
2023: #6 Best Family Resort in the United States
2023: #4 Best Eco-Friendly Hotel in the United States
2017: 10Best: One of the 10 Best Historic Hotel in the United States 

2023

Good Housekeeping

2023: Family Travel Awards – Captivating Catskills Castle

 “The staff was incredibly accommodating, knowledgeable, and kind,” said our tester. “Even with kids running a bit amok, I never felt like I had to be apologetic for it.” She also raved about the food. “We did a few lunches by the lake, which was just such a beautiful backdrop,” she said. “Plus, my husband is gluten-free and we’re both dairy-free, and they were always able to accommodate us.”

– Good Housekeeping

Hudson Valley Magazine

2023: Best Resort

Cvent

2023: The Group Game Changer Award

Women’s Health

2023: Best Eco-Friendly Spa in the world

Chronogram Magazine

2023: Chronogrammies 1st Place: Best Resort
2023:
Chronogrammies 1st Place: Best Resort Spa
2023:
Chronogrammies 2nd Place: Best Hotel Restaurant

Times Union

2023: Best Catskills Inn

2022

Travel + Leisure Magazine

2022: World’s Best, Top 1o Resort Hotels in the New York State

Hudson Valley Magazine

2022: Best Resort

TimeOut

2022: #1 Best Upstate New York Resort

 

Times Union

2022: Best Excursion with the Family 
2022:
Best Catskills Inn

Smart Meetings

2022: Platinum Choice Awards: Reader’s Choice

2021

Condé Nast Traveler Magazine

2021: Reader’s Choice “One of the Best Resorts in the Northeast”

Hudson Valley Magazine

2021: Best Resort for Hikers
2021: Best Hotel Restaurant
2021: Best Hotel Gift Shop

Travel + Leisure Magazine

2021: World’s Best, Top 1o Resort Hotels in the New York State

Chronogram Magazine

2021: Chronogrammies 1st Place: Best Hotel
2021:
Chronogrammies 1st Place: Best Resort
2021:
Chronogrammies 1st Place: Best Resort/Hotel Spa

Tripadvisor

2021: Travelers’ Choice Award Winner

Smart Meetings

2021: Platinum Choice Awards: Reader’s Choice
2021: Smart Star Award for Best Historic Hotel

2020

Hudson Valley Magazine

2020: Best Special Occasion Brunch
2020: Best Restaurant with a View
2020: Best Gift Shop (at a Venue)

Travel + Leisure Magazine

2020: World’s Best, Top 15 Resort Hotels in the Northeast

Condé Nast Traveler Magazine

2020: Reader’s Choice “One of the Best Resorts in the Northeast”

Meetings East Magazine

2020: Best of Meetings East Award

2019

Hudson Valley Magazine

2019: Best Restaurant with a View
2019: Best Special Occasion Restaurant
2019: Best Day Spa (Resort or Hotel)
2019: Best Gift Shop (at a Venue)

Family Traveller

2019: One of the World’s Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Families

 

HSMAI – Adrian Awards

2019: Gold Winner: Integrated Marketing Campaign, Celebrating 150 Years of Mohonk

American Spa

2019: Women in Wellness: Owner & Operator of the Year – Nina Smiley, Ph.D.

Condé Nast Traveler Magazine

2019: Reader’s Choice “One of the Top 10 Resorts in NY State & the Mid-Atlantic”

Wine Spectator Magazine

2019: Award of Excellence

Historic Hotels of America & Historic Hotels Worldwide

2019: Best Historic Resort 

2018

Hudson Valley Magazine

2018: Best Staycation
2018: Best Restaurant with a View
2018: Best Romantic Restaurant
2018: Best Hotel or Resort (Not a Chain)
2018: Best Gift Shop (at a Venue)

Condé Nast Traveler Magazine

2018: Reader’s Choice “One of the Top Resorts in NY State & the Mid-Atlantic”

HSMAI – Adrian Awards

2018: Gold Winner: Digital Marketing, Facebook Mobile Video 

Wine Spectator Magazine

2018: Award of Excellence

Meetings East Magazine

2018: Best of Meetings East Award

2017

Hudson Valley Magazine

2017: Best Restaurant with a View
2017: Best Romantic/Special Occasion
2017: Best Brunch
2017: Best Scenic Hike
2017: Best Inn or Hotel (Not a Chain)
2017: Best Massage Therapist – Jennifer Zoccoli

Condé Nast Traveler Magazine

2017: Reader’s Choice “One of the Top 10 Resorts in NY State & the Mid-Atlantic”

HSMAI – Adrian Awards

2017: Gold Winner: Advertising, Complete Campaign
2017: Gold Winner: Public Relations, Feature Placement Print

Family Vacation Critic

2017: Family Vacation Critic Favorite Hotel

Wine Spectator Magazine

2017: Award of Excellence

Meetings East Magazine

2017: Best of Meetings East Award

Green Spa Network

2017: Sustainable Spa Award, Sustainable Building Winner

Historic Hotels of America & Historic Hotels Worldwide

2017: Legendary Family Historic Hoteliers of the Year: The Smiley Family

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