The childhood treehouse bought a serious glow-up at a tony resort in upstate New York — and you’ll earn World of Hyatt factors by staying there.
The Chatwal Lodge, a part of the Unbound Assortment by Hyatt, opened three new “treehouses” — which are literally luxe cabins nestled 15 ft off the bottom and among the many timber — this week on the 100-acre resort a 2.5-hour drive north of New York Metropolis. The trio of elevated luxurious lodging options trendy design and comfy furnishings to lounge with a great e book and soak within the views of the encircling historic Chapin Property.
The Chatwal Lodge’s treehouses are a great distance from what a few of us might bear in mind tenting out in throughout childhood: Every 1,300-square-foot treehouse can sleep as much as 4 visitors and comes with a king-size mattress on the primary stage, a loft with a queen-size Murphy mattress, a lounge with a moist bar and a lined balcony and exterior deck with a gas-powered hearth pit. Loos characteristic heated flooring and Malin & Goetz merchandise.
“The growth of our lodging at The Chatwal Lodge to incorporate the newly constructed Treehouses delivers on our dedication to at all times placing the visitor expertise first,” mentioned Aaron Alexandar, common supervisor at The Chatwal Lodge, in a ready assertion. “These distinctive, secluded lodging convey a brand new commonplace of immersive luxurious to visitors, marking a brand new starting for our property whereas nonetheless honoring the fascinating historical past of The Chapin Property.”
Nightly charges begin at $2,300, and when you can earn World of Hyatt factors from a keep, award nights aren’t presently accessible as a result of treehouses being categorized as a “premium lodging,” a lodge spokesperson informed TPG. This might change sooner or later, although.
The Chatwal Lodge stays an intimate, unique getaway: Together with the three new treehouses, the resort options solely 11 suites and cottages. The resort leans into farm-to-table eating at Rustic Grill, which sources components from Catskills farmers. Backyard Bar & Lounge provides to the country, camp vibe of all of it with a bar space round a crackling hearth.
In fact, these staying in a treehouse might need to bask of their heightened fabulosity by simply having room service delivered straight to their lofty perch.
The general expertise provides to Hyatt’s ongoing push into luxurious and life-style inns with distinctive experiences. The Chatwal Lodge entered the Hyatt community as a part of the Chicago-based lodge large’s acquisition of Dream Resort Group, which included the Dream Inns, Time Inns, Uncharted Inns and The Chatwal manufacturers, final yr.
The acquisition delivered a serious step up for Hyatt in its presence in New York, nevertheless it additionally introduced a problem in that a number of the inns are displaying indicators of age. It is clear the addition of the treehouses at The Chatwal Lodge is a step ahead in enhancing the properties.
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A pool and spa idea on the resort is slated to additionally open later this yr.
“The inspiration behind The Chatwal Lodge’s Treehouses stemmed from taking the common-or-garden concept of a treehouse, which successfully is a ‘room perched in tree cover,’ however elevating to the realm of luxurious,” mentioned Robert Mallia, head of structure and building for Dream Inns at Hyatt, in a press release. “In step with the remainder of the distinctive lodging on the property, the calming design of those Treehouses cultivates a simple escape that’s enveloped by nature.”
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