Fall has arrived and it’s time to explore all of the fun Long Island has to offer. For those looking for a quick weekend getaway, spend the night at the Garden City Hotel and enjoy a meal in the Red Salt Room or catch a show at the Stephen Talkhouse and stay at The Roundtree in Amagansett. From the East End to Fire Island and in between, here are five local hotels and inns with this season deals and area activities.
EAST END
The round tree, Amagansett
The exterior of the Roundtree boutique hotel in Amagansett. Credit: The Rundbaum
This 15 room boutique hotel is among the many dining and shopping options along Main Street in Amagansett. Music lovers can stop by Stephen Talkhouse (161 Hauptstr., 631-267-3117, stephentalkhouse.com), a live music venue nearby. The talkhouse stage is adjacent to the dance floor, so guests are only a few centimeters away from the action when they see a show here. Performances planned for autumn include Jackie Greene (Oct. 16) and Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams (November 12th). Atlantic Avenue beach (at the south end of Atlantic Avenue) and Indian Wells Beach (on the south end of Indian Wells Highway) are no more than a mile or a mile and a half from this boutique hotel, and guests can rent beach cruiser bikes and cycle to the shore, where parking permits are required.
AUTUMN SPECIAL The hotel offers an “Autumn Wellness Package” (until October 31): Book two nights in a deluxe room (or higher) and receive a free one-hour massage in the room and a free 90-minute, individually customizable guided tour Hike on one of the many scenic hiking trails in the vicinity. Call to book and discuss prices; except Columbus Day Weekend.
THE INFORMATION 273 Hauptstrasse; 631-267-3133, theroundtreehotels.com
East sole
A view of the pool scene at the Sole East Resort in Montauk, taken from the Backyard Restaurant. Photo credit: Sole East
Notable for its wide, fenced lawn with fire pits and space for walking, the heated outdoor pool at this resort will be open through October, and the backyard restaurant is open Wednesdays through Sundays during the months. All city beaches require parking permits, but state parks like that Hither Hills (164 Old Montauk Hwy .; 631-668-2554, parks.ny.gov) is free in autumn, and Camp hero (1898 Montauk Highway .; 631-668-3781, parks.ny.gov) costs just $ 8 a day to park until Columbus Day, then only on the weekend until November 14th – as does that Montauk lighthouse (2000 Montauk Highway; 631-668-3781, montauklighthouse.com). The tower is still locked due to COVID restrictions, but the museum, grounds, and gift shop are open daily.
AUTUMN SPECIAL Sole East is open until October 31st and offers three nights with a fourth night free (mid-week from Sunday to Thursday). Nightly rates start at $ 249.
THE INFORMATION 90 Second House Street; 631-668-2105, soleeast.com
CENTRAL LONG ISLAND
Garden City Hotel
A view of the Red Salt Room restaurant, located in the Garden City Hotel. Photo credit: Marcelo Barrera
A luxury hotel known as a place where celebrities and celebrities stay, and it’s also within walking distance of a huge shopping and dining district that starts the block along Seventh Street and continues down Franklin Avenue. it’s also only a few miles by car from Roosevelt Field Shopping mall. (630 Old Country Road, Garden City; 516-742-8000, simon.com). The hotel also features the King Bar and Red Salt Room indoor restaurants serving meals prepared by renowned chef David Burke. You can also dine al fresco in the Patio Bar. Located in central Nassau County, a trip to the coast requires a drive, however Jones Beach State Park Parking is free on weekends, then $ 8 on weekends through November 7th; It has 2 miles of boardwalk, acres of beach and is home to WildPlay Zipline Park (wildplay.com; open Thursday to Sunday until October 31st).
AUTUMN SPECIAL The Fall Celebration Package includes a $ 50 credit for dinner in the Red Salt Room or a continental breakfast for two in the King Bar: prices are $ 399 on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and $ 499 on Fridays and Saturdays (September 22nd through September 21st) . December). .
THE INFORMATION 45 Seventh Street, Garden City; 877-549-0400, gardencityhotel.com
Danfords
The lobby at Danfords Hotel, Marina and Spa in Port Jefferson. Photo credit: Randee Daddona
Found along the harbor with a public square – appropriately named Harbor park (100-104 E. Broadway, portjeff.com) – Just steps east and within walking distance of all of Port Jefferson Village, guests at this boutique hotel and spa can shop and dine day and night. Guests can watch a show at Theater three (412 Hauptstr .; 631-928-9100, theaterthree.com), a non-profit theater group that hosts a performance of the classic stage show “Grease”, mainly on weekends until October 30th (plus Thursday evening shows from October 21st to 28th). Danfords also has its own Wave restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
AUTUMN SPECIAL The hotel offers a “Fall in your Relaxation Chair” offer, which gives a 20% discount on the current price for the day you have chosen; Call to book and ask about the “fall rate”. Prices start at $ 167.
THE INFORMATION 25 E. Broadway., Port Jefferson; 631-928-5200, danfords.com
FIRE ISLAND
Margarita villas
The exterior of the Taj Mahal rental home, part of the Margarita Villas vacation rentals in Kismet on Fire Island. Photo credit: Ian J. Stark
Located in the westernmost community on Fire Island, two and three bedroom villas will be available through October 18th. The ferries continue to run several times a day (fireislandferries.com), but Kismet is also just a 2.7 km walk from the Field Five of. removed Robert Moses State Park (600 Robert Moses State Pkwy., Babylon; 631-669-0449, parks.ny.gov) and about a mile from that Fire Island lighthouse (1 Burma Rd., Fire Island National Seashore; 631-583-5901, fireislandlighthouse.com). Use of the Kismet beach is free.
AUTUMN SPECIAL Fall prices have been lowered to $ 1,095 (including taxes and cleaning) for two-bedroom villas.
THE INFORMATION 177 Kiefernstrasse; 516-220-1764, margaritavillasllc.com
By Ian J. Stark
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