If your family likes affordable ski getaways, this is the place for you in the Catskills. Gracious hosts and good food are the calling cards for this historic, lodge-style hotel in the Catskills that originally opened in 1882. The common room has roaring fireplaces, and the bar and two restaurants know what to serve to keep you going before and after a day on the slopes. The property is 3 miles from Belleayre Mountain and 20 miles from Hunter Mountain. Belleayre, the oldest ski center in the Catskills, offers many events during all seasons for non-skiers.

The 25 rooms are modest, but cozy, with cheerful quilted bedspreads, private bathrooms and televisions. Most have two double or queen-sized beds. Your accommodations include a free continental breakfast. Packages are frequently offered that include lift tickets and there are lower rates for mid-week stays.

Amenities include a game room, and hotel guests can get complimentary passes to the local health club and indoor swimming pool.