Diamond Mills Hotel
Saugerties
Hypnotizing Esopus Creek waterfall, seen and heard from the private balconies of each of Diamond Mills’s 30 rooms, is reason enough to book a scenic getaway. Another is the opportunity to sleep in the midst of a riveting history lesson, on the grounds of what was once a prosperous paper mill built in 1888. Yet contemporary touches, like oversized showers and a minibar stocked with locally made goods, also abound. After tackling Pilsner-battered fish and chips in the hotel’s Tavern, peeling back an overstuffed duvet to sink into luxe Egyptian cotton sheets makes for a soothing lullaby. 845-247-0700; www.diamondmillshotel.com