I played a fall round of golf at this well maintained course. It's a long play from the white tees and tests even the low handicapper. The signature hole is the 18th, with a blind downhill tee shot followed by an extreme uphill approach shot to the green that sits in front of the clubhouse. A truly great and well designed finishing hole. I look forward to going back and playing it again. read more

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Relaxing, quiet getaway in this old-world lodge atmosphere. Get a seat near the fireplace, order 2-fingers of your favorite spirit and read your book in peace. If you find yourself in need of a chillout you'll be happy here for a night or two (three would be too many). Nicer hiking trails if your energy allows. read more

I've stayed in a lot of places, and this one is absolutely top drawer. Spacious, rustic and restful, at least as Winter is ending. The staff are uber professional and friendly. No one asks to be tipped for anything, and that made me feel all the more inclined to do so. My only complaint: there is little obvious ecological or climate consciousness. No recycling, vehicles left running with no one in them, lights left on all the time, etc. read more

I understand the history and structure of this old lodge. It can be appealing to the eye at first and even online. But, If you are someone who travels a lot and use to clean sheets, no bugs and good service you may want to consider a different destination. Probably the biggest deal breaker for me not to come back was that they had no bottle waters in the room to even buy. I called the front desk to ask if I could pay or if they have any water to bring to my room and they said no. I said what about from room service? She said we don't have room service.... WHAT??? Everything is closed she said. (It was 10:15pm) I asked if anything was open near by and she said the closest place is 10 miles away that MAY be open. Good thing I'm only here for 1 night for a work meeting and not on my own dime which is why I gave two stars instead of one. read more

My husband and I recently stayed at Skytop Lodge for our mini-moon after finding them through a Google search, and I am 1000% satisfied with every aspect of our stay. I highly recommend this resort to anyone looking to stay in the area. From the amazing staff, to the delicious food at the Windsor, the Taproom, the Market & the Roast, to the beautiful resort grounds, we were blown away by our whole stay. We will definitely be back in the future, and we will recommend Skytop to our friends and family too. read more

Overall, okay but it needs some work. We stayed for an overnight and I'm glad we had the weather we did because it could have made the experience miserable. There is no way on earth to control the temp in your room. There is even a sign next to the thermostat saying "If you are too cold, just turn off the AC." Problem was it was August and on the third floor. It was HOT! You couldn't turn the AC up at all! It never budged a digit. Thank goodness it cooled off at night or sleep would have been miserable. The lobby had to be 90 something degrees. Not a single window open. There is no way the AC was even on. We wanted to get a drink at the bar and hang out but were sweating like crazy. I hate to think what the heat situation would be like in the winter. Had dinner in the Tap Room. Standard hotel bar food. Good though. The pools are nice and the game room was fun. Breakfast buffet was pretty good. read more

We loved Skytop Lodge when my folks had a house here. There's lots to do. Fun activities for the family, hiking, swimming, ice skating, hayrides, etc. We are now back with our college age kids for a long weekend; we are staying at the Lodge. Rooms are spacious. Our bathroom is small, but every room seems to have a different bathroom layout. We were upgraded to a junior suite. It's very nice. Brunch this morning was great! Lots of choices. Good food. Definitely worth the $15/person. My only complaint: Last night we had dinner in the Tap Room. Nice atmosphere. (It's changed since the last time we were here. No more booths where we could carve our initials.) But the food and service were subpar. Part of the problem was our waiter. I asked for an unsweetened iced tea, no lemon. It came with lemon. The mac n cheese with kielbasa had no flavor...except for the kielbasa. My nachos were cold. Lots of chips and pico, but I had a hard time finding the meat and cheese. What cheese I did have had hardened because the nachos got cold. I flagged down the waiter and told him to take it away. He offered to have another order of nachos made, but I declined. He made no other offer of food/entree. My son is allergic to raw carrots. Therefore, he asked not to have them on his salad. The salad came with carrots. When we told the waiter he said he'd get another salad for my son. Then he offered me my son's salad with the carrots. I declined, but then realized it was going to be thrown away, so I took it. No offer of a dressing. I ate it dry. It was at this time that I asked for a cup of mushroom soup. I ate half of it. I didn't like the thyme in it. (My son, who has a bachelors degree in culinary, tasted the soup. He said it was good. I guess it just depends on if you like thyme in your soup. Never had it in mushroom soup. Oh well.) Our waiter was friendly, but didn't seem to really care about us or our needs. He didn't ask if we liked our food, or needed refills. He seemed phony. (Sorry, Christian. That's how you came off.) We had to flag him down about the food and refills. My breaking point was when I asked for a refill on my "unsweetened iced tea, no lemon." Christian asked if I wanted it to go. Yes! Great! What did I get? A to-go cup with unsweetened iced tea AND LEMON. I know I surprised him when I pushed the cup away and said something like, "Unbelievable. I asked for unsweetened iced tea, NO LEMON." He apologized and went to get me another. When he brought it back, I left it on the table. For all I know, he opened the lid and fished out the lemon with his finger. I know, sounds terrible that I am saying that, but it's the truth. I had no confidence in this waiter by this point. Approximately $100 later (including tip) my family of 4 left the Tap Room. (We were not charged for the nachos.) What a waste... Tonight is dinner in the Lodge dining room. Hope it's as good as the brunch this morning. UPDATE: Dinner in the Lodge dining room was better than the night before. It was not crowded at all. The food was good. However, we were told we'd have two waitresses. We only had one. We saw the 2nd one only when she presented the bill. Service was ok, not great. My husband asked for a refill on his drink 2-3 times; he never got it. And our drink orders weren't taken until we placed our order - about 15 minutes after we were seated. Then the drinks weren't brought to the table until our first course was brought out. We found the waiter from the night before and the waitress this night to be indifferent to our needs. Very sad for all the money we spent. Our breakfasts were great. Service those two morning was wonderful. Both waiters, Sergei and (I believe his name was ) Craig (thin, glasses), were attentive and friendly. Back to our Tap Room waiter...I saw him a few times after our Tap Room experience. I tried to make brief conversation with him the first time and he just looked at me and walked by. (And yes, he saw me. Looked right at me.) The 2nd time we both looked at each other and didn't say a word. But then we checked out and needed a bell boy to take our luggage down. He was the bell boy. Talkative, friendly, wanting to know if we had excellent service...and clearly looking for a large tip. I had his number down and gave him the cold shoulder. To the manager who told my husband that this particular young man had worked over 100 hours since Christmas...I don't care. It does not excuse his behavior or the service we received. Overall, we love Skytop. The accommodations in the Lodge were wonderful. (And the Christmas decorations were gorgeous!) Gift shop, flower shop and tea room employees were friendly and nice. So were the front desk employees. I recommend the breakfasts. But next time we'll eat out for dinner; those meals at the Lodge were not worth the money we spent. read more

I attended a wedding at Skytop Lodge this past weekend and was absolutely blown away by the accommodations. Our room in the cabin was exceptional, two Queen beds and a roomy bathroom that allowed for four people to easily get ready. We arrived a bit earlier than check-in allowed and we were quickly accommodated so that we could check-in and start getting dressed for the wedding promptly. From the wedding venue aspect, this place is top notch. Beautiful views all around, amazing food, endless appetizers and flowing drinks. The arcade downstairs was a fun after hours surprise as well! Although we weren't able to stay to enjoy the hiking trails or skeet shooting, we decided we will be making an extended weekend trip back to do so. Skytop Lodge is an amazing choice for a weekend away or a destination wedding. read more

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Not sure where are the low ratings coming from, but I simply love this place! I stayed for 3 nights at main Lodge. The room is super clean and spacious, the bed is super comfy ! Even it is a historic building, everything is really clean and well-maintained. The staffs are really friendly and greeting you with smile. I enjoyed my time staying here and I definitely will come back again! read more

World class charm... old world tradition... subtle niceties... tucked away in a hideaway... so many places to explore... come on a weekday and you'll feel like you are halfway around the world.... read more

Skytop Lodge - The gardens off the main porch.... - Hotels Near Me - Skytop, Pennsylvania

Me and my wife we celebrating our wedding anniversary. We were greeted by a very polite and very cheery woman at the front desk. I booked a Garden view room. Upon check in we where informed that our room was upgraded which was a nice surprise until we got to our room. We didn't have a garden view but the view of the kitchen roof with all the vents. Our room was clean and bed was comfortable but the bathroom was very small. I did mention our displeasure of the room to the front desk but was informed that the lodge was completely booked and couldn't accommodate us with a new room and no compensation was offer. But while checking out I was asked about paying for two rooms which I questioned. Apparently there was a room available was places on my bill and was never informed about. Besides the front desk The rest of the staff was attentive and courteous. The lodge and grounds were unbelievable.There are plenty of activities to keep your time occupied! The Taproom was ok. No taps were working and limited bottled beers. Food always seemed to take awhile to come to the table. The buffet breakfast was great plenty of options. With a little better customer service from the front desk the weekend could have been a star stay. read more

I hate to be the dissenting opinion on this place but I must admit my visit was really mixed. I guess the best way to sum up Skytop is that it is sort of like that proverbial restaurant located right on the water (or, maybe, revolving on the top of a skyscraper) that has great physical beauty but offers a menu with overpriced food of only average quality because they can get away with that due to the view. That's Skytop! Cost: Including tax and mandatory 15% gratuity, a room (including American Plan dining) goes for around $450 per person. Expensive, but could be good value if the product was great. It isn't. Read on. Rooms: This is an old resort and while the rooms are kept clean and appear reasonably freshly painted, they are dated with old linens and old television set, dated bathroom fixtures, electrical wires running across the floor, etc. Worse, the beds were incredibly hard and uncomfortable. A stay at any other "historic" hotel in a major US city and you will get modern pillow top mattresses, flatscreen TVs and modernized bathrooms with decent water pressure. Food: Dining consists basically of three basic meals. Breakfast and lunch are primarily buffet-oriented (although there is a lunch menu to order from if needed). Dinner is strictly ordered off a menu. Unfortunately, across-the-board, food quality is no better than average. For example, steaks were chewier and fattier than what you would typically find a supermarket - my guess is they are ordering "Select" grade meat, which is below Choice and Prime. Other foods were not much better and more in line with what you would expect at a mid-tier hotel such as Ramada, Holiday Inn, etc. Hotel Services: Nice but inefficient. About one third of the guests in our party were required to change rooms at least once during our one-week stay due to their archaic reservation-management system. We were unable to have questions about the property answered accurately on a consistent basis. And so on ... Activities: Activities at Sky top bar, as advertised, great. Unfortunately, if you are expecting these to be included in your day-rate, think again. Virtually everything, from rock climbing to bicycling, carries an extra charge. Even a daily newspaper cost extra. This isn't a big deal in the absolute, but was a little shocking given the resort already took $450 per day out of our wallets. So, while I really don't think anybody will have a bad time at Skytop, the real issue is one of value. This is basically a resort with $125 per night rooms and $75 per day in dining, at a rack rate over two times that. By the way, The Plaza Hotel in New York City had rooms around the same time for $250 per night, which would leave $200 per day for meals. Seems to me that would have been the better deal ... read more

I have to give one star, but I would anyway because the grounds are very beautiful. I am giving an additional star out of respect for the original proprietors of the lodge who obviously had a beautiful vision. Sadly, that vision has passed into hands of neglectful laziness. The lodge was obviously built to be beautiful, comfortable, and grand. Some of this has been maintained. The grounds are also well kept. Why the one star review then? It's all about the (lack of) service and professionalism. And that is absolutely the responsibility of the management, which in my ten minute encounter was blissfully ignorant. To her credit, Maryann, whose business card says "Hotel Manager," was polite. However, she was not focused or efficient in the way a hotel manager should be. I will explain my issue so you can make your own judgment. Because of the method by which my room was booked, checkout was the first time I had seen a $25 + tax nightly "service charge" on my bill. I inquired about it and the front desk staff told me that this was a "gratuity" for the waitstaff, housekeepers, bellhops and valets. I explained that I already paid the 18% INCLUDED gratuity each of the times I ate at the hotel because I had no choice and that I did this without complaint even though the service was terrible. The front desk staff then changed the explanation to exclude the waitstaff. I then explained that while I had not used the valet or bellhop, I noticed that everyone tips them at the time they use them. I also pointed out that my room was filthy to the point that I had taken photos of the glasses and toilet (enjoy!), and that I refused to tip the housekeepers. The front desk staff looked dazed and confused, so I asked for a manager. Five awkward minutes later, Maryann appears. Maryann, who confirmed she is the manager, said she was powerless to remove the charges, she would have to ask the account department, and that I should have brought these concerns to her more quickly. I explained I could not do that since I was unaware of them literally until the moment I was checking out. Even the early warning of a bill slipped under my door in the night had eluded the staff at Skytop. Back and forth we went, with THE HOTEL MANAGER telling me she didn't have the authority to remove a charge. She also changed the story to the item listed as a "service fee" that was explained to me as a "gratuity" is really a "resort fee" and that she was just shocked I didn't see that coming. Well, I don't play golf and the beach was closed. Every activity you can sign up for incurs an additional fee added to your bill. So what part of the resort is my fee for? No real answer ever came. In the end, I managed to get Maryann to magically find the authority in her title as manager to remove one of the charges. She then gave us a free brunch buffet. Here's the reality: the removal of one of the fees and the brunches totaled 150% of what I originally wanted removed. Hooray! So, while I left "ahead" in a sense, and even though that free buffet had a delicious bread pudding, the horrible service and hassle left a bad taste in my mouth that lasted right down the mountain. Additionally, my room was missing a coffee pot. I mention this because at one point I was told the "service charge" covered the tea and cookies put out for a short period each afternoon. I said that I had missed that each day and when I previously asked where to get a coffee I was told I would have to go to the Tap Room to buy a cup. Maryann asked why I didn't use the coffee maker in my room. I had to inform her there wasn't one. Another failure. I had also not been informed that the hotel had construction going on. However, even during the weekend, I was awakened by hammering and construction noise in the building. Another failure. Skytop wants to boast itself as a full service luxury resort, yet they don't even offer room service. Most chain hotels at least have hot tea and coffee 24 hours in the lobby. I am very disappointed because Skytop has the potential to be an amazing resort. However, I do not see any chance of that without a change in management and a complete staff re-training. May I suggest a brainstorming session with guests who don't want to come back? Some little things would have made a huge difference in my stay. Letting me get a cup of coffee? Letting me choose whether my server deserves a tip? Maybe take a look at your beginnings...look at the old photos on the walls...think of the standard of service guests used to expect and hold yourselves to that standard even when it is not expected. Start having historical tours to get guests excited about where they are, and don't charge for them! read more

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this place is a complete waste of money...do not come here. the rooms are old and dated...we went in the winter and were expecting a relaxing vacation with some indoor activities. The pool is old and dingy- mold on the walls and maintenance tools everywhere. the restaurants are subpar- we ate at the taproom twice where the food was below average and service non existent...food was cold. the highlights the trip were eating off the resort. the staff basically don't care and no one is concerned about maintenance here. For the prices, this place is a complete waste of money. it is labeled as a luxury resort but it's old, dirty and completely outdated with subpar service. If you are thinking of coming here i would definitely reconsider. It is simply way too overpriced for the lack of quality. This place should either be shut down or completely renovated! read more

After purchasing a Zipline deal from LivingSocial, I tried to make a reservation by calling the phone number that was provided. There was no answer, but I left a message for them to call be back. I called twice, and never received a call back. Since I was not able to make a reservation, I filed a complaint with LivingSocial. Shortly there after, I received a message with a malicious link to my Twitter account from whomever administers SkyTop Lodge's Twitter account. The following is the malicious link: hey this user is making up offensive things that are about you bit.ly/UoWbic I emailed the following people from SkyTop Lodge's contacts page, for an explanation. No reply from the following: Director of Public Relations Nina Zapala Phone: 407-629-0757 Email: zapala@fzkllc.com President & General Manager Edward Mayotte Phone: 570-595-7401 Email: emayotte@skytop.com Director of Lodge Operations Daniel Harris Phone: 570-595-8901 Email: dharris@skytop.com read more

My husband and I attended a wedding this past weekend at Skytop. The outside of the hotel (the main lodge building, the golf course, gardens and grounds) is just beautiful. Truly picturesque for a fall wedding. The inside was another story. The carpets, furniture, rooms and amenities are all very shabby and run-down. The hotel is so beautiful, but it needs a fresh coat of paint (ditch that awful wallpaper), some new carpets and definitely updated furniture. Our hotel room was just a joke. I've stayed in hotels in NYC, Paris and some of the most cramped quarters around the world, but this was THE WORST in terms of space. There was barely room for our 3 suitcases. If one person was standing, the other had to be sitting on the bed. The bathroom sink was the size of a lunchbox and was impossible to brush one's teeth in...and for what they're charging!!! Like $250 a night to be crammed like sardines!!! The rehearsal dinner was held at the Robin Hood Cove. The area is beautiful and perfect for a fall gathering like this. The dinner was scheduled to start at 5pm. Nothing was ready until at least 5:30-5:45ish. Worse still, the bar forgot to deliver the keg and wine to the rehearsal dinner. This is a huge mistake for an event like this; especially when you're paying by the hour for drinks. After about an hour and fifteen minutes, they brought a mix of beer bottles and wine and the party got going. The food was good and the staff was very nice and as accommodating as possible given the circumstances. We had a bonfire when it got dark out and it was really a lovely time. Note to the management: you need lights behind the shed building for people using the restrooms when it's dark out. Two weeks before our trip, I scheduled an hour-and-a-half massage with the Skytop Spa. I gave all my info including my credit card number. When I arrived for my massage on Saturday morning, I was told that they had no reservation for me. The person at the desk worked to squeeze me in, but could only do an hour (#firstworldproblems...I know). It was one of the best massages I've ever had...I just wish it was 30 minutes longer! That same morning, upon arriving at the club house for his 8am tee time, my husband was told that his golf clubs were lost. He was given a loaner set and around the 6th hole, someone delivered his own clubs to him. Thank God they found them, but really....get it together! At brunch both days, the service was lackluster (at best) and it took way too long to get water and coffee refills. When it's a buffet and you're not even responsible for taking orders and delivering food, the very least you could do would be keep the drinks full. The food was very good, especially during Sunday's brunch. These are just a couple of examples of where the ball was being dropped, but it was seriously one thing after another, to the point that we were joking about it by the end of the weekend. The wedding was beautiful and the staff at the cocktail hour and reception did a great job. In another review, someone mentioned the bartenders and I have to agree--they had little-to-no sense of humor and didn't smile at all. How strange...when you make money based on tips and all. The prime rib at the wedding was really delicious (and HUGE!), but I didn't hear much about the chicken or fish, so I can't speak to that. I would love to visit Skytop again, but I would definitely not stay there. Instead, we would rent one of the updated cabins. With the right management and updates, this place could really be something else, but I think they're kidding themselves at $250 a night right now. read more

We had taken a break in our daily routine for a drive to the Poconos to see the fall foliage and wound up near the Skytop Lodge around lunchtime. As I always vacationed in the nearby area as a child, the Skytop Lodge was always referred to as a spectacular place, a fancy upscale lodge. The entrance drive is lovely, over a little bridged then the view of a lake and to the right, with the imposing structure of the lodge to the left. Beautiful grounds and entrance. The lobby was probably top notch back in the day with the dark woods, massive fireplace, veranda overlooking the grounds, etc. now, not so much. It could use an extensive cleaning, restoration of the wood and just general deep cleaning of the entire area. They are really missing the mark. It seemed to me they are trying to be more upscale than they realistically are. The Tap Room, the only restaurant option available in the afternoon was lackluster as well. No ambience and a 6 seat bar jammed in the back of the room that looked like it was from 1978. The food was underwhelming. My husbands burger looked like a pre-formed McDonalds pattie. I got some sort of pear/harvarti/turkey panini which was quite forgettable. The Bloody Mary I received had to have been the worst one I have ever got. It was literally vodka with some sort of thick tomato juice poured on top. It didn't even seem like it was mixed, no horseradish, Tabasco, or any of the usual ingredients... After lunch we went to the observation tower and on the elevator ride up a women riding with us said the last time she went up there (a year ago) the stairs were filthy. Oh boy.... The elevator let's you out at the entrance to the Spa (again, lobby to the Spa looks like it was last done in 1978) and we proceeded to walk down a scary, poorly lit hallway with absolutely no decor on the walls and crummy baseboards and again, a rug that needed a thorough cleaning. Well, we climbed the stairs, and they were not filthy, but again, could have used an extensive cleaning and the view was lovely. We then left the illustrious Skytop Lodge. My thoughts on this place were if the public area is crummy, the rooms are probably questionable too. At $375 a night, I'd rather spend my $$ elsewhere. An infusion of about $10 million to bring this old girl back up to elite standards, and some extensive marketing might help the situation at Skytop. We've been to other old hotels and have not seen these issues. A facility is only as good as its maintenance, whether you are at the top of a mountain or on a city block. read more

The hotel is pretty with a huge main room/lobby, nice bar, pools, and pretty grounds. Yet the staff is so inconsistent that I would absolutely NEVER RETURN! For Example (oh so many of them): 1) Arrival: The valet parking young man and first person one meets kind of asked me to settle up with him at that moment. Seeing as parking is free, it was an uncomfortable way to make clear that he expects a tip and he expects it now. I gave him $5 but it felt beneath a hotel charging about $375/night (after tax and service fee). 2) Bellman: He brought our bags to the room and dumped them as close to the door as possible without showing us anything about the room. He got his tip also yet for $375/night I expect much better service based on every other bellman experience (which could includ opening the luggage stand or at least showing me where it is, showing me where light switches are or how the thermostat works... In 50 years, I've actually never had a bellman dump my bags, get his tip, and quickly leave the room like he did. 3) Dining Room: Gee, if you ask me what I want to drink, don't take my order for a water refill and a coke and then serve drinks to nearly everyone else, serve food, and even bus the table several times while leaving me dry for my entire meal. Even if you forgot my coke, can't you please take notice that my water's empty for the entire meal? I finally went to my room and brought down my own bottle of water. During dinner the previous night, when we asked if service was included she said that 18% is included but she only gets 15%. We are good tippers but that made it so uncomfortable as we paid our $600+ bill because every restaurant server shares tips with staff- hostess, bus boys, kitchen... and NOBODY SAYS THAT TO THE CUSTOMER. It's not my business how much cash you end up with. I would NEVER say anything like that to my customers. Do good work and it will work out but don't ask for extra money. I would give extra to bump it to at least 20% as a matter of principle (which I did) but don't basically ask me to do it. 4) Front Desk: The woman I worked with several times at the front desk was unfortunately the worst front desk representative I've EVER dealt with, and I travel too much. We noticed the dining room at dinner doesn't fill up so during the day I asked if she could move our reservation from 8p to 7:30p. She said the computer was super slow so I patiently and politely waited. After about 5 minutes of just standing there she said she absolutely couldn't move the reservation because they were full. I was stunned. My sister then called instead, spoke to someone else, and was told- absolutely no problem to move it to 7:30p. Upon checkout (from our 4 total rooms) the same person billed my brother for TWO ROOMS! She said that I was in the other room yet insisted on billing him. I explained that my room was not even on that floor and I had my own reservation & bill. She then said yes I reserved AND STAYED in two rooms. My sister came over and explained that she traded dozens of emails over the past 4 months confirming that we had 4 rooms total reserved. Yet this person dug in and said this was my fault for reserving two rooms- which NEVER HAPPENED! She then said I took the keys for the other room- WHICH NEVER HAPPENED! She continued to dig in and not reverse the charges. She actually sent a manager to the room to see if I somehow used two different rooms. During the wait she REPRIMANDED US because we reserved and used 5 rooms instead of 4 (WHICH NEVER HAPPENED) and they could have sold that room if we didn't (basically) screw the hotel- digging in that this was ALL MY FAULT! The manager returned and immediately agreed with us. Nearly $400/night x4 rooms for multiple nights and this is how the front desk treats customers? It's a disgrace! There were other good and bad points equally. NO, NO, NO, I WOULD NEVER STAY HERE AGAIN. read more

I will say I was disappointed before I even made it to the resort. I booked online but when I attempted to book activities (it was near change of season; spring break), I was told wait until 2 weeks before my arrival. I waited and when it was time to finally book literally 1 activity was available. Everyone was extremely disappointed, especially with ALL that is advertised. Activity details should be provided at the time of booking and should not be limited to weekends. I called and was informed some activities only happen on Saturday. My trip was Sunday - Wednesday. No activities on Monday or Tuesday at all. I guess I will have to cancel, but with 2 weeks until spring break, I can say I am more than frustrated!! read more

my grandfather has had a house up at skytop since the 60s. as such, we've seen the place evolve. For better and for worse. things that have remained wonderful: the woods... hiking... biking... golf (just the playing part, not the "experience" - more on that later)... naturalist john serrao... backwoods trails that lodge guests don't know about... it truly is a place that i've loved as i've grown up from infant to teenager to 20-something. but like all things you love, change is inevitable. dinner/bar prices crept up over the years... and the room rates - woof... the old golf house was torn down and replaced by a stupid "inn" that really doesn't have much "golf house" about it... i guess skytop's just lost a little of what it was. but i reckon that's ok... i mean, at least skytop hasn't gone the way of buck hill. read more

I wish i could give no stars. Since i can't, i will have to go with one. When my boyfriend and I were planning a weekend getaway, we discovered this place online and were kind of suspicious as to why this hotel was much much cheaper than nearby ones. Here's why: 1. False advertising: the website shows many activities under each season. Truth: only 2-3 OVERPRICED activities - $15 for a bike rental for ONE hour??? Even in NYC you can rent a bike for $7. 2. Limited food choices. There's only 3 options-i wouldnt count the tea room- that's where the kids hang out. If you want a proper meal you can only get it in the tap room with very very poor options , make reservations at the windsor- overpriced and make you wear a blazer to go in when there's absolutely no indication on the website. Packing a fancy dress or suit would never cross my mind when i go on a mountain getaway. 3. Very depressing atmosphere. We arrived on a friday night when you'd think it would be decently lively. We were the only ones dining that night. It got busy only on saturday and it gets back to being empty by sunday morning. 4. Lots of mistakes on the charges. I booked the rooms through priceline prior to my arrival and our second day there i was charged by the hotel as well. When i asked the manager (Maryann) she said that that was a deposit. We were never told that the hotel will actually make the charge. That same day i was charged about $40 from windsor (the restaurant) when we never dined there. I had to bring it up several times before they removed the charge. After i got back i see a new charge from the hotel for $300. I called their accounting dept and a very unprofessional lady on the phone said that she couldnt find the charge under my reservation, but it is probably a security charge. A security charge after i had left???! Absolutely terrible. I was not warned about any of these charges and i am glad i had enough funds on my account. Overall that was one of the worst experiences that my boyfriend and i have had in a hotel. We booked two nights but tried leaving after the first one, but maryann said that is not possible because the charges were non-refundable. If you plan on going there, be prepared to bring a LOT of cash to cover extra charges, overpriced food, overpriced activities and whatever else the hotel decides to charge you on. You're much better off paying more for the room on other hotels in the area than having a miserable time here. As a matter of fact, we were trying to pay 3 times the amount for another hotel nearby for our second night just to get out of there. That says a lot. read more

My husband and I stayed there for a weekend while attending a conference. It was our first time at Skytop and we were there in the spring, the grounds are beautiful. The restaurants get very crowded. The food is very good. read more

The potential is huge the execution was severely lacking. It started 3 days prior to the start of our stay. The cabin we booked was not finished as it was under construction. They put us in the Inn which sounded promising but we were grossly misled. The Inn was under construction as well. The biggest issue was security. The Inn had no night staff, was unlocked 24/7 and workers were coming and going at all hours of the day and night. These workers had full access with no oversight. From a security perspective this is a major problem. The list of service issues was very large. We tried to have an ATV experience however because of the awful maintenance 2 broke down during our trip and 4 others prior from what our guide told us. The guide stated they have more golf cart maintenance people than ATV....one. The food options were severely lacking. The restaurant we were told was open in our building was not because of a health code violation. The other options were excessively overpriced, extremely slow and lacked any flavor. The golf course was what I describe as manicured weeds. There were some bright spots. Rick the reptile and hike tour guide was amazing. He is great with kids and adults and is and wealth of knowledge. He is a true survivalist. Chris was also as accommodating as he could be given the hand he was dealt. The issues of the Skytop come down to one simple problem; management it was non existent. read more

Be careful. You can end up getting a LOT LESS than you pay for. Last December I treated my wife to a weekend at Skytop. Her birthday. It sounded like a good deal. We showed up to find ONE OF THE WORST, CRAPPIEST ROOMS that we had ever seen. Old. Lots of broken things---VERY, VERY TINY. Small old TV with a VCR---a tape VCR. Crappy, step-up bathrom. My wife was upset, and me---I was too. I'd rate this room ONE STAR OR LESS. and it wasn't cheap. It had a value of maybe $35 a night. I went down to the desk, and told them how this was for her birthday and that we had been coming there for 25 years. I had purchased an European Plan room, and to upgrade to meals was a FORTUNE. We ate our first meal at the Pub. Decent, but not cozy. We didn't eat at the main lodge, but that is always nice---but very pricey. We ate out, and ate a great meal at the Frogtown Tavern---nearby. The room was switched to a room at the remote lodge--- (Rating four stars) very quiet, and requiring a shuttle bus to get back and forth. Nice room, but the building seemed abandoned. Gas fireplace. Coffee service at breakfast time, with some coffee cakes and bagels. Next year, we have a wedding next year at Skytop, and I am concerned with what we will do. EXPENSIVE RATES, and a TWO-NIGHT MINIMUM (October 2017 wedding). An old but generally nice place----just watch out for those TINY, EXTRA CRAPPY ROOMS. TRULY ONE STAR RATING! WATCH THE PRICES. Not much included. In the past visits, we had full American plan. Nice but very expensive. MY opinion is that the ownership doesn't care about the pricing. A Modified American plan would be good, and a one night minimum would be great, on slow weekends (especially if you are attending a wedding). I really do NOT want to SPEND $$$$$ for a two-night stay---after a wedding. The Hampton Inn is looking better all the time. I wish that there was an easy solution. A pretty place---old, but generally pretty---and it can be VERY expensive. read more

I am Absolutely Positively in LOVE with this place! Front Desk: Firstly upon arrival i encountered a lovely young man by the name of Shay! Pleasant, informative, helpful and an overall welcoming experience at the front desk I hope he doesn't leave because they need him! Grounds: Beautiful, well kept and superbly clean. There's a River that runs by, a Trail you can walk or run, gorgeous Golf course and private beach to tan. Our room overlooked the golf course. We played 5 holes as it was getting dark. Just wonderful! Restaurant/Food/Staff: The manager placed us in a nice and quiet area for private dining, how nice of him! The staff were exchange students from all over Europe etc. I love that Skyptop gives them working opportunities every summer! I was really shocked by how AMAZING dinner was. I had the lamb 3 ways and chocolate melt for dessert! Lovely. OVERALL: Must visit! One of my favorite places ever!!! read more

The grounds are gorgeous and the activities offered are good. The main lodge is a bit outdated. The service is the best example of "hit or miss" I've ever seen. On Saturday in the main dining room, our waiter put our menus down and immediately asked if we were ready to order. We weren't and he walked three feet away and stared until I told him we needed a minute or two. After that he took our order but had no understanding of anything on the menu. He wasn't able to tell us how anything was prepared. Every question was answered with a "yeah it's good." After we ordered, we heard the table next to ours being told the specials...we were not informed of any specials. The next day, no one could tell us how to get a certain walking trail. It was painfully obviously that the resort has a new influx of seasonal employees every summer that are each given a specific job and they make no effort to learn about the resort or anything outside of their cone of responsibility. read more

We just returned from our 3rd visit to Skytop. The lodge is beautiful and looks much like you would expect an old fashioned mountain lodge to look like. Its rustic and old fashioned with an enormous great room with a grand fireplace and lots of oriental rugs and comfy furniture. Its surrounded by forest, lake, and mountains and is probably beautiful in the Summer, although we have only visited in the Winter so far. The décor is a little dated, but that only adds to its old fashioned charm. The biggest draw of this lodge for us is that its very family friendly. There are lots of activities geared toward kids. Among the things we did on this last trip were: snow tubing, ice skating, swimming, snow shoeing, and crafts. There are many more options in the Summer including hiking and lake swimming. The cost of the stay includes meals and they have a large formal dining room. The food is good, but not great and it does have a bit of an institutional feeling. The dining room has a dated drop ceiling, clearly used to hide the retro fitted sprinkler system. It does take away from the ambiance of this place. The lodge is sold out Summer months but has very limited occupancy in the Winter months. During weekdays in the Winter its a bit like the Shining, but does pick up Friday through Sunday. The low occupancy rates in the off season provides an opportunity for great travel values. Last weekend we booked a sale price of $249 per night which included 3 meals for a family of 5. You can expect prices to double or triple in the peak season. Keep in mind also, that many activities are at an additional charge. On the down side, this resort does not have the finesse or refinement one might hope to find at a destination resort. The spa is small, dated, and has a stale feeling. While some spas make you feel like you're in heaven, this spa had old worn carpeting with a smell to match. On our first night there I ordered lamb shank, while this is normally my favorite dish, the entrée came out tough, chewy, and dry. This was clearly from a prior night's service. All the other meals were very good. The heated indoor pool was uncomfortably cold. There is a hot tub, but kids are not allowed. The murder mystery activities for the weekend were abruptly cancelled with no explanation. Overall, this resort is definitely worth a visit. While it doesn't compare to a place like Mohonk, it is charming, reasonable, close, and fun. The wait staff have all been there for years and recognize us as old friends. My daughters loved our waiter, Fernando and the service at dining went above and beyond our expectations. read more

We had a 3 day/ 2 night retreat at Skytop and it was an amazing stay. Our rooms were comfortable and there was plenty to do. We did zip lining( highly recommend Thomas!) , kayaking and boating, swimming in the pool and participated in corn hole tournament and other gaming activities. There is something for everyone which makes this place unique. We highly recommend and are already planning to return again! read more

We stayed at Skytop about 4 years ago and were happy to return. This time we stayed at the streamside cottages which we had eyed up last time. Our room was large, clean, attractive and functional. The bed was great, which often tends to be my most important requirement. The easy gas fireplace suited us faux-outdoorsy guests perfectly. The spacious patio with a nice view of the golf course and privacy was A+. With COVID, having a private entrance was the only reason we felt comfortable booking. We were able to get privacy walking around and we also saw others around the lodge area enough to alleviate our social needs :). We even played a round of bean bags on the promenade in the back of the lodge! We visited Oct 21-23 and the trees' leaves were turning brilliant colors and made the entrance to the resort majestic. The hikes were the highlight of our stay. Skytop keeps the trails perfectly marked and easy to achieve. Their designating the level of hike: easy, moderate or difficult made us confident in picking the right level. On our (easy :)) hike we saw a triple waterfall. Fantastic! Walking around the lake was such a peaceful and stunning experience. The grounds are beautiful-gorgeous landscaping and well maintained. It felt heavenly walking around and just appreciating all the work done to ensure that we enjoy our time here. There are markers telling you about trees, nature etc and there are benches well positioned so you can just sit and enjoy the moment. Thank you management and employees! ps. Please don't get me wrong-I am not a pollyanna reviewer-there are certainly a few areas that could be spruced up or improved, but in today's world, we are very grateful that we could get away and enjoy the beauty and tranquility at Skytop. I find it better to focus on gratitude than pick at small things now more than ever. read more

Went here for a wedding this weekend. Stayed in a "cottage", which really was just 4 rooms under the same roof (no common room or anything). The rooms were spacious, had big beds and nice little patios. Bathrooms weren't luxury (oddly low toilet paper that was too close to the shower, causing it to get wet), but the shampoo and conditioner were nice. The staff seemed to be a little less luxury trained than I might have expected at a place like this, but that didn't really affect me. The place reminded me of Dirty Dancing. Lots of cool outdoor activities and all meals included in the dining room. Seemed like a really nice place for a family vacation. We especially enjoyed the post wedding bonfire and s'mores. read more

Wow, this place is really a mixed bag. Pros: Wonderful staff. Incredible surroundings. Great outdoor activities. Good food. Cons: Teeny, tiny rooms. (the "suite" is like a modern hotel's smallest rooms) The lower levels of the hotel stink of mothballs and fryer grease. Lackluster indoor activities. Mediocre food. You'll notice that I mentioned the food as both a pro and a con. I had breakfast/brunch there a few times, and I was very pleased with it. Solid selection of good food, except... they have a habit of reusing food from previous days. How do I know? A member of our [very large] party brought in some home-made pastries for a private evening event at the lodge. The staff were asked to pack up and return whatever wasn't consumed. What did they do? They packed them up--and then put them out at breakfast the next day. That's right. They were serving ALL of their guests pastries made by one of their guests for a private event. Considering all of the above, they charge about 30% more than they should for a night. read more

Limited food options here. So far two meals in The Tap Room. This is their "pub" but nothing really like a pub. Short menu, few choices. Tasted like food you get on the golf course not in the golf club. They auto tip you here which I really don't like on many levels. But it's convenient, open late and not horrible. read more

Very nice, elegant, vintage feel and well-kept facility. Staff was friendly. Only problem--NO HOT WATER--yep, nothing that could ruin a room, a stay and a vacation more than that--I mean, for $1,000 a night--you should EXPECT that--DON'T STAY IN TH E MAIN OLD LODGE-- NO HOT WATER! And the pipes busted all over the lobby when we were there--and we had no showers or hot water (not sure about the other buildings--I would ask if I were you--but don't stay in the main lodge--just don't--old everywhere)--I'm back 4 days later to alter the review--no hot water for 3 days and they charged us $1,600 for our stay AFTER the hot water main broke under our room and deluged the entire lobby. Yeah. Sort of a slap in the face. read more

I took advantage of a Living Social deal for a quick getaway from the city! The room was small but cozy, clean and cute! The staff was helpful, warm and friendly. They even had preprinted maps and directions to the local outlets! We enjoyed the zip line tour at the Adventure Center and our host was nice, patient and helpful. I have a fear of heights and this was my first step to getting over it. The grounds are beautiful and well kept and reminded me of The Shining Hotel from the movies. It was dark, charming and mysterious. They also have a gym, indoor pool and I relaxed in their toasty jacuzzi after my light work out. The bed and breakfast deal was a steal. The dinner, not so much. I ordered chicken masala, but that is not what I received. I was served a grilled chicken breast which was a little over cooked and dry with no sauce? The sauce is the best part of the dish. My husband ordered a steak medium, but it was well done. Overall. I had a great time! Had to deduct one star for the dinner. read more

I booked the reservation 1 month in advance . I purchased it via Living Social ( 2 night with breakfast $230 total ) for my anniversary . It was me , my hubby & another couple. So we booked 2 rooms. 1. Property is amazing 5500 acres , lots of activities so you wont be sitting ideal. Beautiful , nice people, family friendly just not enough words to describe. 2. Taking half star away because they have 2 buildings far from each other so me & another couple got rooms in different building which we were not aware off neither while make reservation they informed us. They do provide shuttle without hesitation. 3. First night we book Dinner at Lake View it was Fancy ( Food was horrible ) and crazy Expensive and its not worth it. So I am taking half star for that. Thats why we didn't had Dinner in Windsor because I figured it will be the same. 4. Free Breakfast is amazing Suggestion: * If you don't have a deal this place is very expensive for per night .. * If you want to save money on food stick with Tea Room & Tap room they have available for decent food for good price or else go outside the property couple of miles away there are lots of good Diner Overall it was a wonderful experience . It made our anniversary memorable. read more

Hotel is a historic hotel built in 1925! For an older hotel it's charming and has character. I didn't expect a lot but it's s nice getaway. Indoor pool, outdoor pool, beach, lawn games, activities center for zip lining, shooting, and about ten hiking trails. A great family place. The food in tap room isn't so bad--pub food. The trails are labelled nicely but the entrance wasn't so obvious so I passed by a few. 5500 acres of land. There's a Cvs 10 min away if you forgot stuff. Also the tea room has some stuff if you forgot stuff. read more

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My boyfriend and I went for a romantic weekend getaway in Dec. They had a groupon special. It was beautiful. Everything about it. Holiday time is magical here. They offer so much. I don't have anything bad to say. We enjoyed ourselves immensely and will be going back asap. read more

I've been to Skytop twice. Once on business and once with my wife and 2 youngest kids for our 25th Anniversary. For business, the place is great. Plenty of conference space. Beautiful ballroom. Lots of team building activities. And the location allows for some peace and quiet once the mandatory works stuff is over. The grounds are really stunning and very well maintained. For a personal/pleasure visit, the resort is also top notch. It has all the amenities required for a great family vacation or a romantic getaway (we kind of mixed both). There's an indoor and outdoor pool. Several places to grab a meal from very fancy to very casual. There are also a slew of outdoor and indoor activities including horseback riding, golf, boating in the summer and sledding, skiing, ice skating int he winter. You can read about all of the activities on their website. The main restaurant in the lobby is the white table cloth option. Them menu was limited, but the choices were excellent. I had the southwest skirt steak and my wife chose the lamb chops. Both were terrific. My only small complaint was the appetizer, soup and salad portions were small. The entrees, though, were a decent size. The service was excellent. Here's the rub: The place ain't cheap. They offer several different plans including full American in which all meals and many activities are included to European where you pay for everything separately. So, expect to pay a lot more than you thought you'd be paying if you plan to go European. The one thing that really impressed me was the service. Everyone was very accommodating and helpful. On the other hand, I was disappointed to see many, many mandatory "gratuities" automatically added to my bill. I'll decide when to tip and how much thank you. All in all, it's a real winner for corporate, but pricey for personal. read more

We got a call a few days before our reservation to say the lake was under construction and that all the usual activities on the lake would not be possible. We were given the option to cancel our booking but we decided we still wanted to go. I emailed golf reservations about an early tee time on Sunday morning to keep me busy but got no reply. I would normally call but I had been busy and email was suggested online to confirm golf reservations. I was very impressed with the hotel when we pulled up outside. It's a beautiful looking building, both inside and out. Staff were very friendly at reception and check in was very easy and pleasant. We had dinner reservations in the main restaurant. My wife was under the impression I had to wear a jacket and no jeans were allowed. She said she had read this online. So as a result I was surprised to see the gentleman in front of me wearing a track suit and a lot of people very underdressed. Anyway it's possible the dress code has changed. Dinner was very average. My wife sent her meal back but that wasn't a problem at all. She had a vegetarian cauliflower dish. It was very sweet and both of us found it fairly unpleasant. We had to take knives and forks from the table next to us twice as they were never replaced. I had the scallops. $30 for 5 scallops and some sweet corn. It's was so so! After dinner we headed up to bed early (11 pm) as my wife is pregnant and was exhausted. We didn't get much sleep until after midnight as we were right above the dance off competition held on he main floor. We called down and they said they would ask the duty manager to keep it down. I would assume this is a complaint they hear on a weekly basis. It was very noisy. The walls are wafer thin. You can hear everything going on in the surrounding rooms. I was awoken again at 3 am with sound of a climaxing lady in the room next door. Good for her but I would have preferred to sleep through it. Breakfast was nice enough. The waitress was very attentive and was incredibly helpful. I think her name was Ann. She chit chatted away with all her tables and went out of her way to find out information she didn't know the answer too. We found the staff generally very nice over our stay. The highlight of the stay was hiking in the grounds. This was truly breathtaking and worth the price of the room by itself. We spent 4 hours on Sunday hiking to the lovely waterfall about 2 miles away. I'm not sure if we will be back. We had a very average stay with a fabulous walk the morning we left. Feel we've gotten all we can from this place. Back to crystal springs in NJ from now on. read more

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Five stars for the facade of the facilities and the grounds are stunning. Here in the fall and the trees are changing. Always a great and relaxing sight. And the drive through the woods an immediate blood pressure reduction. One star for accommodations. Upon arrival at 3:45 p was told my room was not yet clean. Was able to decompress on the porch and with a short walk to the golf pro shop and enjoy the 72 degree weather. Room ready at 5:30 p. Room 218 the size of a small closet which is disappointing as the website portrayed a much different expectation but not a one star issue. Bigger issue is location of the room over the downstairs bar. Every bar conversation can be heard in the room. The music is as loud in the room as the bar. The one star and biggest issue goes to the manager who tried to convince me that the combination of a closet size room and unwanted downstairs noise until 12a is part of the experience is staying at the Skytop Lodge. I do not agree. Have stayed in many historic facilities that deserve 5 stars. Being an old facility is not an excuse for a poor experience. read more