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Glenmere Mansion is a 15-room Relais & Châteaux hotel on 150 acres in Chester, New York, approximately an hour from Manhattan. Built in 1911 as a Tuscan-style country villa with gardens designed by landscape architect Beatrix Farrand, the property features two restaurants, a Turkish spa, and facilities for groups and recreation. The hotel exclusively welcomes guests 17 years of age and older.
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Glenmere Mansion overlooks Glenmere Lake from its 150-acre estate in rolling farmlands near Chester, New York, approximately 50 miles northwest of Manhattan. The property commands views of the Catskill Mountains. Built in 1911 by real estate developer Robert Wilson Goelet, the main structure exemplifies Tuscan-style architecture with a central courtyard featuring an Italian marble fountain and ochre-colored stucco walls. The grounds were landscaped by Beatrix Farrand, America's first major female landscape architect, and ironwork throughout the property was created by Samuel Yellin.
An 18-hole golf course operates nearby, and a 3-mile lake walking trail runs through the estate. West Point Academy is located in the region. The location positions the hotel as a country retreat within reach of New York City.
The hotel comprises 15 rooms and suites. The Queen Room measures 19 square meters (205 square feet) with a queen bed. The King Room ranges from 24 to 26 square meters (258 to 280 square feet) and features a fireplace and king bed. The Junior Suite King spans 30 to 38 square meters (323 to 409 square feet) with a fireplace and king bed.
Larger suites include the Astor Suite (62 square meters / 672 square feet), Farrand Suite (46–50 square meters / 495–538 square feet), and Hastings Suite (52–62 square meters / 560–667 square feet), all with king beds and fireplaces. The Penthouse accommodates up to three guests across 175 square meters (1884 square feet) and includes a balcony or terrace with two king beds and one double bed.
Two restaurants on the property serve dishes prepared with local farm produce from the Hudson Valley region. The hotel offers group cooking classes led by the chef and oenology courses for guests interested in wine education.
The spa draws on Turkish hammam traditions. The signature treatment, 'Journey to Shambhala,' takes place on a heated marble belly stone, where guests are treated with Kese mitts and warm cascading water, followed by a full-body massage with essential oils. The spa includes a dry sauna, cool mist room, herbal steam room, and an aqua massage vitality pool.
A heated outdoor pool is available on the grounds alongside a fitness room. Tennis courts, championship croquet courts (the hotel is a member of the US Croquet Association), and bocce courts are present. On-site and nearby activities include an 18-hole golf course, yoga, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, and skiing. Helicopter flights over the Hudson Valley and New York City can be arranged.
The hotel exclusively welcomes guests 17 years of age and older. With 7 meeting rooms, the property accommodates groups and corporate events. The spa, gardens, and recreational facilities serve various traveler types seeking a country retreat near New York City.
Editorial verification: Glenmere Mansion is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Glenmere Mansion is located in Chester, New York, approximately 50 miles northwest of Manhattan and about one hour from New York City. The 150-acre estate sits in rolling farmlands overlooking Glenmere Lake and the Catskill Mountains.
The hotel has 15 rooms and suites, including Queen Rooms (19 square meters), King Rooms (24–26 square meters), Junior Suites (30–38 square meters), and larger suites such as the Astor Suite, Farrand Suite, and Hastings Suite. The Penthouse spans 175 square meters and accommodates up to three guests.
Yes. The hotel features a Turkish spa with the signature treatment 'Journey to Shambhala,' offered on a heated marble belly stone, plus a sauna, cool mist room, herbal steam room, and aqua massage vitality pool.
The property operates two restaurants featuring dishes made with local farm produce from the Hudson Valley region. Guests can also participate in group cooking classes with the hotel's chef and oenology courses.
Yes. The hotel exclusively welcomes guests 17 years of age and older.
On-site activities include championship croquet (the hotel is a member of the US Croquet Association), bocce, tennis, and a heated outdoor pool. Nearby and arranged activities include an 18-hole golf course, hiking, biking, yoga, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, and helicopter flights over the Hudson Valley. A 3-mile lake walking trail is available on the grounds.
Glenmere Mansion is a member of Relais & Châteaux, a collection of independent luxury hotels.
Glenmere Mansion is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Glenmere Mansion is in Town of Chester, United States. Address: Town of Chester, New York, United States.
| Location | Town of Chester, United States |
|---|---|
| Address | Town of Chester, New York, United States |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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