I grew up spending summers and weekends in the Catskills and have probably driven/ridden past the Phoenicia Lodge in its pre-makeover state at least a thousand times. It was fun to see the refurbished interior! We spent two nights in one of the motel-style rooms, and it poured the first day. The breakfast/lounge room in the main lodge was warm and inviting, however, and I love that there are DVDs and board games and recommendations for things to do even in inclement weather. And Sandra was lovely! Our room was rustic in the most charming and authentic way, and all the things that really matter had been updated: the bed was super comfortable, the tiny shower was spotless, and the mini fridge came in handy. I confess to experiencing sticker shock when I first saw the rates since I recall the motel prices of my childhood, but this incarnation of the Phoenicia Lodge offers a thoughtful, boutique experience, and the pricing makes sense compared to everything else in the area. The sun came out on our last morning, but before then, I had one of the best nights of sleep I've had in years!
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