You don’t have to cross a bridge, board a plane or even head into Manhattan to disappear for a luxurious weekend.
Some of Westchester County’s most impressive hotels are destinations in their own right, offering everything from marble bathrooms and rooftop pools to historic estates, fireplaces, spas, chef-driven restaurants and sweeping Hudson River views.
And what makes Westchester’s luxury hotel scene particularly interesting is that no two properties offer quite the same experience.
In White Plains, luxury means floor-to-ceiling windows, a spa and a rooftop pool. In Bedford, it’s an intimate country inn surrounded by 20 wooded acres. In Peekskill, guests can spend the night in a beautifully restored former convent overlooking the Hudson.
For a romantic weekend, anniversary, wedding stay, girls’ getaway—or simply an excuse to check into a beautiful hotel without traveling very far—these are some of Westchester’s most luxurious places to stay.
The Opus Westchester — White Plains
If your idea of luxury involves sleek interiors, enormous bathrooms and the energy of a sophisticated city hotel, The Opus Westchester may be Westchester’s closest answer to a Manhattan luxury escape.
Located at Renaissance Square in downtown White Plains, the Autograph Collection hotel has 146 guest rooms and suites—and the accommodations are unusually spacious. Premier rooms measure approximately 615 square feet, Executive Suites exceed 800 square feet and the one-bedroom suites offer approximately 1,000 square feet.
Even the guest rooms have decidedly upscale touches, including marble bathrooms, rainfall showers, separate soaking tubs, Italian Sferra linens and Le Labo bath amenities. Floor-to-ceiling windows add to the metropolitan feel.
But the experience extends well beyond the room.
There’s an indoor rooftop swimming pool, fitness center and full-service spa, making it particularly well suited to a weekend when the objective is simply to check in and relax.
Dining is another reason to stay. The property is home to Red Horse by David Burke, while Kanopi sits high above White Plains with panoramic views that stretch across the surrounding landscape.
It’s the hotel on this list that most convincingly creates the feeling that you’ve gone away for a sophisticated city weekend—even if you haven’t actually left Westchester.
Best for: A glamorous staycation, couples’ weekend, spa getaway or special celebration.
Bedford Post Inn — Bedford
At the opposite end of the luxury spectrum is Bedford Post Inn.
There are no high-rise views here.
Instead, there are 20 acres of woodland, fireplaces, exposed historic beams and just eight guest rooms.
That’s a big part of its appeal.
The historic property feels more like being invited to an exceptionally beautiful country estate than checking into a conventional hotel. The inn traces its history to the 18th century and today is part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection.
Inside, old-world Bedford meets modern luxury.
Depending upon the room, guests may find fireplaces, private furnished terraces, freestanding soaking tubs, marble walk-in showers and heated bathroom floors. One room even incorporates original beams dating to 1762.
The experience is intentionally intimate.
Rather than walking through a sprawling hotel lobby filled with hundreds of guests, you’re staying at a tiny country inn surrounded by trees and some of Bedford’s famously winding roads and stone walls.
There’s also a strong wellness component, with yoga offered at the property’s Yoga Loft.
This is the Westchester hotel for someone who wants to wake up and temporarily believe they’re spending the weekend at a country house somewhere much farther from New York.
Best for: Romantic weekends, quiet luxury, wellness escapes and anyone who loves the Bedford country aesthetic.
The Abbey Inn & Spa — Peekskill
There aren’t many hotels where simply arriving feels dramatic.
The Abbey Inn & Spa is one of them.
The hotel sits high atop historic Fort Hill in Peekskill, with views toward the Hudson River and surrounding Highlands.
The location has a fascinating history. Fort Hill served as a lookout during the Revolutionary War, and in 1902 the property became home to a convent and chapel established by the Episcopal Sisters of Saint Mary. After the sisters relocated in 2003, the historic complex was eventually restored and transformed into today’s hotel.
The Abbey now has 42 rooms and suites on more than 65 acres, giving guests something that’s becoming increasingly rare in the New York metropolitan area: a genuine resort-style escape without traveling very far.
Some of the most desirable rooms take advantage of the hotel’s location, with Hudson River views, balconies and larger suite configurations.
Then there’s the spa.
A massage or facial can turn an overnight stay into a full wellness weekend, while the hotel’s restaurant, Apropos, means there’s little reason to leave the property once you’ve arrived.
Have dinner. Book a treatment. Walk the grounds. Find a spot outside as the sun begins disappearing over the Hudson.
It feels much farther away than Peekskill.
Best for: Spa weekends, anniversaries, romantic escapes and Hudson River views.
Tarrytown House Estate — Tarrytown
For travelers drawn to grand estates rather than contemporary hotels, Tarrytown House Estate offers something completely different.
Set on 26 acres overlooking the Hudson Valley, the property incorporates historic mansions and buildings into a sprawling estate-like hotel.
Rather than feeling like a single hotel building, Tarrytown House feels almost like a private campus.
Among its architectural centerpieces are the historic King Mansion and Biddle Mansion, surrounded by lawns and grounds that have also made the property a popular setting for weddings and private celebrations.
Guests have access to both indoor and seasonal outdoor swimming pools, adding an old-fashioned resort element to the experience.
But location is one of the hotel’s greatest advantages.
Some of Westchester’s most famous historic attractions are nearby, including Lyndhurst Mansion and Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, while the villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow provide restaurants, shops and plenty of Hudson Valley atmosphere.
Come fall, when the trees surrounding the Hudson begin changing color and Sleepy Hollow enters its most famous season, the setting becomes especially appealing.
Best for: Historic atmosphere, weddings, couples exploring the Rivertowns and fall weekends in Tarrytown.
Which Westchester Luxury Hotel Is Right for You?
The interesting thing about these properties is that choosing between them isn’t really about deciding which one is “best.”
It’s about deciding what kind of weekend you want.
Want modern metropolitan luxury without going into Manhattan? Choose The Opus.
Want to disappear into Bedford horse country for a quiet romantic weekend? Bedford Post Inn is the natural choice.
Want spa treatments and Hudson River scenery? The Abbey Inn offers one of Westchester’s most distinctive escapes.
Want to surround yourself with historic-estate atmosphere while exploring Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow? Tarrytown House Estate fits beautifully.
Sometimes the Best Getaway Is Close to Home
There’s something wonderfully indulgent about a vacation that doesn’t require much traveling.
Imagine finishing work on Friday and, instead of fighting airport traffic, checking into a beautiful suite in White Plains.
Or driving through Bedford’s winding country roads before arriving at an eight-room inn where a fireplace and soaking tub are waiting upstairs.
Or heading north to Peekskill, booking a spa treatment and watching the sunset over the Hudson from the grounds of a historic hilltop retreat.
You might only be 20, 30 or 40 minutes from home.
But for a night or two, it doesn’t have to feel that way.
Westchester’s luxury hotels prove that sometimes a getaway isn’t about how far you travel.
It’s about finding somewhere close to home that makes you feel as though you’ve gone somewhere else entirely.