Urban Cowboy Lodge
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Review
Character and identity
Set on 68 acres of high Catskills hillside, one turn off Route 28, Urban Cowboy Lodge is a 28-room retreat that channels rootsy Americana through a Brooklyn lens. The aesthetic runs to stamped wallpapers by Clint Van Gemert, antique skis and vintage maps, Pendleton blankets and copper-lined clawfoot tubs. Common spaces include the Parlor, built around a tree at the bar and anchored by a stone fireplace, and the Den, a basement hangout with pool and backgammon. The drinks programme is the star: local brews like West Kill's Kaaterskill IPA, a France and Italy-leaning wine list, and cocktails-for-two delivered to your tub. Service is sharp but unstilted, run by a small crew of relaxed transplants.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and small groups of close friends in their thirties to fifties who want to disconnect properly (cell signal is patchy), drink well, play board games, and hang out in a design-forward lodge that feels more weekend house than hotel. Creative-industry types who find traditional luxury too stiff will feel at home.
Should look elsewhere:
Families with kids: the rooms, common spaces and vibe are squarely adult. Travellers who want a full spa, reliable connectivity, dense walkable surroundings, or a polished fine-dining restaurant should pick elsewhere. The Estonian sauna out front remains closed.
Bottom line
What you're really booking is a mood: an unhurried, phone-down weekend with strong cocktails, a deeply considered interior, and staff who put you at ease without performing. Come as a couple or a tight pair of friends, spring for a room with the copper clawfoot tub, and aim for autumn or a snowy weekend when the Parlor fireplace earns its keep.