The Poconos are known for natural beauty, vibrant seasons, and escapes that breathe fresh air into your soul. At the heart of this mountain magic is Skytop Lodge, a place where luxury meets nature, where every amenity is crafted with care, and where both families and couples discover comfort, adventure and romance. If you’re wondering what makes our resort stand out, here’s why Skytop Lodge offers some of the best hotel amenities in the Poconos.
Historic Charm, Modern Comforts
Since opening in 1928, Skytop Lodge has stood as a celebrated historic hotel in the Poconos. The Main Lodge reflects that storied past, beautifully blending rustic elegance with modern conveniences.
There are multiple lodging options to suit different moods and styles:
- The Lodge, with its signature rooms and suites, is where design is inspired by the natural surroundings.
- The Inn: more secluded, with rooms featuring fireplaces and balconies. Perfect for romantic hotel getaways or small corporate retreats.
- The Cottages and Streamside Cottages: comfortable, family-friendly, spacious retreats set within peaceful, natural landscapes.
Every room is fitted with essential amenities: complimentary in-room WiFi and USB ports, a flat-screen smart TV, a refrigerator, an in-room safe, a hair dryer, signature bathroom toiletries and non-smoking accommodations. It’s the kind of thoughtful comfort you look for in a top resort.
Indoor & Outdoor Recreation: Activity for All Seasons
What truly helps Skytop Lodge stand apart is its breadth of indoor and outdoor activities. Whether you want to relax, stay active, or explore, there’s something to match.
- Treetop Adventure Course: Take your chance at ultimate adventure with more than 3,000 feet in its entirety, the elevated course boasts bridgeways, cargo nets, ladders, tight ropes, and more exciting features.
- Hiking & Nature Trails: Over 5,500 acres of resort grounds include miles of trails, glacial landscapes, streams, and woods to explore.
- Golf: An 18-hole championship golf course on site appeals to both enthusiasts and casual players.
- Boating & Outdoor Adventures: The property includes a 75-acre lake with boating, plus lawn games, archery, adventure courses, playgrounds, and more, so everyone in the family is engaged.
Dining & Relaxation On-Site
Great amenities aren’t just about what you do; they’re about how you eat, unwind and share moments.
- On-site Dining & Drinks: Skytop offers multiple dining options with amazing drinks. The elegant Windsor Dining Room, the fresh Lakeview Restaurant, The Taproom, Corner Roast, The Market, plus the cozy Library Lounge. Each provides its own atmosphere, from refined dinners to casual bites and sips.
- Romantic Settings: Fireplaces in many rooms, balconies and vintage touches in the architecture and design help create an atmosphere perfect for couples.
Family-Friendly & Romantic Appeal
Skytop Lodge strikes a rare, perfect balance: it’s ideal for a family getaway and for romantic or couples’ escapes.
- Families will appreciate the cottages, playgrounds, lawn games, spacious multi-room lodging, kid-friendly amenities, and abundant nature-based adventures.
- Couples benefit from the serenity of The Inn, fireplaces and balconies, private or quieter lodging options, romantic dining spots, and the peaceful natural backdrop.
Weddings, Events & Special Occasions
If you’re considering Skytop for a wedding, retreat, or special event, you’re in luck. As one of the most coveted wedding destinations in the Northeast, the property offers an exquisite backdrop and atmosphere to start your happily ever after.
- Take your pick as the resort offers event and wedding venues throughout its grounds, historic interiors, and outdoor settings.
- Meeting and conference facilities are available, with full service, designed to accommodate both business gatherings and celebration events.
Why These Amenities Matter
- Having thoughtful indoor amenities like a fitness center and year-round activities means you’re never at the mercy of the weather, whether it’s summer sun, autumn chill, or winter snow.
- On-site dining saves time, lets you linger, connect, and relax without traveling off property.
- Activities for all ages (from kids to grandparents) make it easy for multi-generational family trips or romantic getaways to both feel fulfilling.
- The natural setting of trails, lake, vistas offers restorative peace, hiking, and outdoor recreation, which many guests tell us is exactly what they’re seeking when they come to the Poconos.
Conclusion
If you’re assessing hotel amenities in the Poconos, look no further than Skytop Lodge for a comprehensive, elevated experience. Historic charm meets modern comfort; family-friendly meets romantic; indoor meets outdoor; adventure meets relaxation. Every amenity is chosen to help you unwind, reconnect, explore, and build memories, whether you’re here for laughter with the kids, a quiet romantic escape, or a grand celebration.
At Skytop Lodge, it’s not just about what we offer it’s about how you feel when you stay. Nature, comfort, connection: all wrapped up in one destination. We hope your next trip here is one where every moment becomes part of your story.