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The Roxbury is the only property in the world to be listed twice on Travel & Leisure’s “20 Most Beautiful Hotel Bathrooms in the World!”

The Roxbury was listed as one of 23 “hidden gem” must-sees for 2023 by Only In Your State. “A Remarkable Riverside Resort With Quirky Themed Rooms”

Husbands Henderson and Massa are the masterminds behind two of the most-talked-about, internationally celebrated and Instagrammable properties in the world, The Roxbury Motel and The Roxbury at Stratton Falls.

For the second year in a row, The Roxbury has won the Best of the Best award, Tripadvisor’s highest recognition. Thanks to reviews left by our guests, The Roxbury is ranked among the top 1% of hotels in the world.

There are dozens of incredibly ingenious, immaculately detailed themed rooms at The Roxbury at Stratton Falls and its sister property two miles away, The Roxbury Motel.

Bask in the sheer opulence of high vaulted ceilings, crystal chandeliers galore, red velvet furnishings, a soaking tub with crimson walls, and a throne–of course!

Nestled in the Catskill Mountains, the Roxbury’s creative design elements should catch the eye of even jaded teens. Each room is individually decorated in a thematic way, blending imagination with sophistication.

Whichever room you choose, you can rest assured that it will be opulent, decadent, and a wholly unique experience. This property is ideal for anyone looking for an escape from reality that can’t be replicated anywhere else.

An Upstate New York hotel with themed cottages and motel rooms worthy of a movie set has been rated among the best hotels in the United States.

Here, the Crooked Cabana spa facilities look like something out of a Dr. Seuss book with its whimsical architecture.

From its fantastical décor to the lush surroundings, complete with a massive waterfall, The Roxbury “inspires wonder and delight in a way that very few other properties do.”

“The property is intrinsic to the ultimate Halloween fan as costumes and this fantasy-world is at the heart of The Roxbury experience,” owner Gregory Henderson told Travel + Leisure. “Guests wear costumes on a daily basis — even when it’s not Halloween!”

The Roxbury featured on Univision’s Morning Show: Despierta America.

Sometimes you need a gorgeous getaway and an exotic escape that is unlike any other hotel.

In this particularly challenging year, The Roxbury stood out to travelers by providing incredible service and experiences despite unprecedented circumstances. The Roxbury is one of the top 25 hotels in the United States.

“This year we’re facing the opposite problem,” said Greg Henderson, a co-owner. “Demand is so high that by mid-April there will be no weekend availability all the way through October.”

The Roxbury at Stratton Falls, you’ll find an entirely different kind of escape—one steeped in fantasy and whimsy. A magical waterfall on-site inspired the owners (former NYC theatre set designers) to create eight bespoke fairytale-like towers…

“Last year our reservations were dismal for the summer at this time,” said co-owner Greg Henderson. “This year we’re facing the opposite problem …. demand is so high that by mid-April there will be no weekend availability left all the way into October.”

The resort’s storybook white cottages, which are individually decorated in themes that range from Greek gods to mythical fairy forests, were more than just a physical change of scenery. “I was looking at something really beautiful — something that allowed me to escape.”

The Roxbury was honored to be a recipient of the 2020 Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, the longest running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry. We were named one of the top ten hotels in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region…

We woke up that morning feeling like the sun decided to shine extra bright for us that day. The Roxbury pulled out all the stops for us and did everything in their power to make our day extra special.

The Roxbury at Stratton Falls offers mansion rooms and tower cottages, each offering its own unique, whimsical touches.

Rarely does a hotel also present an alternate reality but that’s what happens in New York’s Catskills region, three hours north of New York City, at The Roxbury at Stratton Falls, a hotel designed with a strong sense of whimsy and fantasy particularly in its eight tower cottages.

Three hours outside of New York City, The Faerie Forest is the stuff dreams are made of.

Featuring floor-to-ceiling trees, rock ledges ascending up the walls, a calm deep blue morning sky and generous sparkling of pixie dust, it is the eighth whimsical tower cottage in the collection of unique accommodations.

Guests can walk through the property’s snow-covered private trails in between unwrapping gifts and sipping on steamy mugs of the hotel’s special white chocolate hot cocoa. Cap off a jolly evening by admiring the property’s technicolor Christmas lights.

And when I say thematic, I also mean dramatic. These are rooms that pack a big wow factor with tons of visual stimulation.

Nestled in the heart of the Catskills, The Roxbury at Stratton Falls offers bespoke, thematic accommodations, ranging from the astronomy-focused Galileo’s Gate, with its own glass-ceilinged observation deck, to the cavernous Crown of the Pendragons, with a secret shower.

The Roxbury at Stratton Brook Falls has a whimsical contemporary exterior design that makes it feel like you’re staying at a pop-art museum rather than a motel.

With many 2020 vacations canceled, travelers are looking for any way to feel a sense of escape. Well, one Catskills hotel is taking that idea to a whole new level.

The Wizard of Emeralds room at The Roxbury in New York is inspired by the classic 1939 film, and the designers have put out all the stops to transport guests to the wonderful world of Oz.

There’s no place like home, and then there’s no place like the “Wizard of Oz”-themed room at The Roxbury Motel.

In an effort to adapt to the new normal, Greg Henderson, owner of The Roxbury at Stratton Falls has created a new pool season extension that will see the outdoor space open into October, allowing guests to get extra time to enjoy the heated swimming pool and hot tub.

Like something conjured up by the Fairy Godmother herself, “Cinderella’s Gown” is adorned with glistening chandeliers, gold accents, … and cozy finishes that make the two-bedroom suite feel like a 17th-century fairy tale cottage.

The Roxbury at Stratton Falls is located less than two hours away [from Saratoga National Historical Park] and allows travelers the opportunity to become completely immersed in its whimsical, thematic accommodations…

“By skipping the crowded hot spots and visiting destinations that offer activities that can be done while social distancing, travelers [can get] the opportunity to reconnect with nature by way of hiking, swimming, fishing, and more…”

Don’t throw away your shot at a truly unique stay in New York’s Catskill Mountains.

A recent stay proved that the management has everything under control. World famous for its magnificent theme rooms, owners Greg and Joe architecturally designed each one down to the smallest detail.

You can visit Winterfell, just three hours from New York City. If you were one of the many fans lamenting the end of Game of Thrones, you might want to take your first post-quarantine trip to New York’s Catskill Mountains.

Gregory Henderson is the co-owner of the Roxbury Motel in Roxbury, New York. He and his husband/business partner, Joseph Massa, are “ex-theater people” who left New York City after 9/11. The Roxbury Motel is known for its outrageously themed suites…

Whimsical and elegant, The Roxbury Motel in New York’s the Catskills is one of the top 100 hotels in North America, according to NatGeo Traveler. The second location of the two hotels has seven new, individual tower cottages.

The Roxbury at Stratton Falls is a great place for those seeking to commune with nature, thanks to opportunities for hiking and picnics, especially with its private waterfall trail.

When it’s possible to travel again, chances are you might be a bit nervous about navigating your way through JFK and flying, especially internationally. For sure, road trips have new appeal. Fortunately, there are a plethora of places three hours or less from NYC.

Condé Nast Traveler said it best, “If ever there was a time to celebrate the joys of travel, it’s right now.” We’re honored to be included in their Reader’s Choice Awards and are dreaming of the time we can welcome you back to The Roxbury. If are too, consider voting for us.

With this month marking the 70th anniversary of the animated film Cinderella, fans might be looking for a way to celebrate. And one hotel in the Catskills wants to help in the grandest of ways.

The Roxbury at Stratton Falls was voted the “Most Instagrammable Hotel in North America” by the readers of Luxury Travel Advisor. What an honor!

On @theroxburyexperience, owner Gregory Henderson is taking followers on tours of The Roxbury at Stratton Falls, celebrating its grand opening this year with eight new, fantasy-themed  Tower Cottages and a  recently renovated 1848 mansion with seven equally whimsical rooms.

“Imagine if Alice in Wonderland married Willy Wonka and set up residence in Oz,” is one description of the Roxbury experience.

In the heart of the Catskill mountains lies an utterly unique private cottage at The Roxbury Hotel. Inspired by the famed astrologer and physicist Galileo, the suite sends guests on a trip to the stars.

This month marks 70 years since princess Cinderella waltzed on screen and into our hearts via Disney’s animated film. What better way to celebrate—especially on Apartment Therapy—than booking this cottage decked out in Cinderella-inspired decor.

Where to stay: Check in to the whimsical Roxbury Motel, which will officially welcome a significant expansion at Stratton Falls this summer. (Book either a room at a reimagined 19th-century estate, the Mansion, or stay in one of eight new cottages.)

The “Crown of the Pendragons” Roxbury at Stratton Falls brings the fantasy of Game of Thrones and King Arthur together to experience the best of both worlds.

The Roxbury at Stratton Falls is a new collection of wonky cottages and themed guest rooms situated on private grounds with the property’s namesake waterfalls. …You’ll be rewarded with antiquing galore in the tiny villages of Delaware County.

Wonder Woman, Dracula, Cinderella… “I love The Roxbury Motel in the Catskills, upstate NY, where every theme is taken to extremes. … I find The Roxbury at Stratton Falls incredible. I adore it, and the original motel too. It is beyond taste.”

I do not have nearly enough space to convey the profusion of meticulous detail, the opulence of the appointments, the crazy creativity that goes into every room of every cottage.

It’s hard to describe the brilliance, color, and magic that is the Roxbury Experience.

…The Mayors of Magic (owners Greg Henderson & Joe Massa) stood on a balcony and thanked the gathered townspeople, contractors and friends for supporting their dream of two and a half years: The Roxbury at Stratton Falls – a sequel to the world-renowned motel, The Roxbury.

The Roxbury in the Catskills has had enough traffic to warrant an expansion that will feature a 50-foot waterfall and gorge system that traverses the property.

HGTV’s “Americas Best Kept Secrets” features The Roxbury on a new special where they call The Roxbury one of the most amazing hotels in the entire country.

At this whimsical New York motel, no two rooms are the same—and you’ll have a hard time choosing which one you want.

This video is produced by Delaware County Economic Development and showcases successful businesses in Delaware County, New York. This one featured The Roxbury Motel, one of the most exceptional and unique lodging options anywhere in the world.

TLC’s “Insane Bathrooms” scours the porcelain globe and finds 10 of the most insane bathrooms in the world – The Roxbury was one of their selections.

Interview with Stephen Fries (who writes for the New Haven Register and Connecticut Magazine, and has had articles appear in the Wall Street Journal and many others) about the Genie’s Bottle bathroom and other tidbits of info about The Roxbury.

Award for 2012 Tourism Executive of the Year for New York State.

The Roxbury Motel in the Catskill Mountains is unlike any hotel you’ve seen before. With a key focus on design, many of its guest rooms are designed as odes to movies and TV shows from the ’60s and ’70s.

LGBTQ Business Owners & LGBTQ Business Leaders have positive impacts on tourism, society, and the local economies they help to support.

You may recognize this quirky Catskills motel from HGTV where it was highlighted as one of the country’s most amazing hotels (hence the perfect 5-star rating on TripAdvisor) or TLC where it was featured on the series “Insane Bathrooms.”

An ode to the midcentury heyday of the Catskills’, this boutique motel-resort is a retro-lovers dream. Each room has its own thematic decor inspired by 1960s and ‘70’s TV shows like George’s Spacepad, Genie’s Bottle and the Shagadelic…

At the Roxbury, the theme is themes, paying tribute to all manner of pop-cultural inspirations — from the Wizard of Oz to the Flintstones, from Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Piet Mondrian’s primary-colored modernism.

The Roxbury Motel is one of the most talked-about hotels in the Catskills, and for good reason. It takes eccentric to a whole new level by offering themed rooms, like The Wizard of Oz’s Emerald City, and… Coconut Cream Pie. Really. Don’t lick any walls…

For those whose love is best served with a side order of kitsch, unique lodging in the Catskills lightens the honeymoon mood.

Travel Editor for the Times of London – one of the U.K.’s most prestigious newspapers – writes about The Roxbury in his popular blog.

This unique accolade is granted only to those businesses that have won the Certificate of Excellence for five years in a row.

Take a detour to The Roxbury Motel, in New York State’s Catskill Mountains, which honors midcentury roadside motels via bright, bizarre decor.

Want to deep dive back into your favorite TV shows and movies of the 1960s and 1970s? Check into the… Roxbury Motel in the Catskills, where innkeepers and spouses Gregory Henderson and Joseph Massa’s love of whimsy and elegance will make your vacation experience one of a kind.

Situated in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, The Roxbury Motel is anything but an ordinary inn. Creativity has been unleashed in the most decadent and witty style as grand themed rooms transport guests to a new world.

Without question, the most unique hotel in the Catskills (if not in all of New York State) is the Roxbury Motel in Delaware County.

New Yorkers are still coming in droves – and it’s easy to see why. Greg and Joseph came to the Catskills chasing a dream and created a fantasy.

The Roxbury Hotel and Spa: For an unusual corporate retreat venue, the Roxbury Hotel and Spa in the Catskill Mountains in New York offers a unique setting.

Ten years ago, proprieters and former theater professionals Greg Henderson and Joseph Massa bought the rundown motel in the rural Delaware County village of Roxbury, and have since created an output of fantasy…that pushes past fabulous into extraordinary.

In the Lonely Planet’s guidebook to “amazing road trips,” The Roxbury featured on the main page for all of New York State as one of 5 “don’t miss” items in New York.

Animal Planet’s “Tanked” features The Roxbury’s most opulent suite, The Archaeologist’s Digs, as the backdrop for an episode of Animal Planet’s hit show. A 400 gallon saltwater aquarium becomes the focal point of both the living room and bathroom of the suite.

High camp prevails at this Catskills boutique motel: all the rooms have brilliantly executed themes based on 1960s TV shows. The Jetsons in the case of this one, which won me over with its illuminated red bathtub.

At the Roxbury boutique motel in New York’s Catskills region, there’s a new end-of-the-world room opening this month…so you can relive the exciting apocalyptic suspense anytime you visit.

The Roxbury is among the most theatrical places I’ve ever stayed—the owners worked and performed on Broadway before becoming hoteliers—and this is their tour de force.

Better Homes & Gardens chose The Roxbury and the Catskill Mountains as one of their top “fall destinations” for 2012.

Gay New Yorkers who can brag about having been around long enough to see it all (and we’re talking the Stonewall riots) will remember the town of Roxbury (population: 700) as the gay destination in the 80s.

A renowned Italian Travel writer contacted us about staying at The Roxbury while writing a story about visiting New York City and then traveling outside the city for a few days. If we could translate Italian, we would copy and paste the entire story here. Alas, we cannot, but her

Over-the-top exuberance takes center stage at The Roxbury, a boutique-styled hotel in the Catskill Mountains. Book a fancifully named room—Tony’s Dancefloor, the Wizard’s Emeralds or perhaps Maryann’s Coconut Cream Pie (where you’ll be assured a tale of a fateful trip).

Even from a distance, it’s easy to see that The Roxbury is not your average Catskill Mountain motel. The vivid green detailing on the white wooden walls, the elaborate mosaics and murals, the scintillating LED displays that light up as the evening crickets begin to chirp…

Greg Henderson and Joe Massa run not only the region’s most fun hotel, but also one of its tightest ships. New Yorkers of many years and fully versed in what exactly the art of providing hospitality entails here you get what you pay for, and then some.

My husband Reed and I spent a night in the “Amadeus’ Bride” suite, inspired by the film Amadeus, a biopic about Mozart. Upon opening the door, we were left speechless.

The converted motor lodge added two spas and nine rooms with interiors inspired by 1960’s TV classics like I Dream of Jeannie and Bewitched.

Since its grand opening in 2004, the Roxbury has become a well-known upstate getaway, attracting national media attention from the likes of New York magazine, National Geographic Traveler and the Today show.

The buildings’ whimsically elegant suites, tranquil spas and groovy-licious rooms are a fusion of glamor and fantasy in the heart of the bucolic Catskills.

“We have been accepted here from day one,” Henderson said upon acceptance of the award. “Not only accepted, but encouraged.”

A mid-century-modern interpretation of the Catskills’ heyday. Rooms inspired by 1960s and ’70s TV shows: Fred’s Lair, George’s Spacepad; Genie’s Bottle features illuminated chromatherapy bathtub.

The Roxbury (from $125, including breakfast) has pop-culture-inspired suites called the Shagadellic and George’s Spacepad, among other theme rooms. Borrow a DVD from the hotel’s 500-title collection or ask the office midweek for $24 lift tickets to nearby Belleayre Ski Resort.

You no longer have to spend big bucks to stay in fancy hotels because now motels are actually making a comeback and they are just as swanky. These are very stylish places that have been taken over by young “moteliers” and designers who have added great hotel-like amenities.

The Roxbury Motel appeared on the Fox News segment: “What to do with your government rebate check.”

You’re back at work, you’re broke, and summer seems light years away—time to plan an escape. Benji Lanyado offer 50 hotels for under £50. The Roxbury was one of only 2 hotels that were selected for the United States

From Palm Springs to the Florida Keys, a new generation of design-savvy entrepreneurs are reinventing an American icon. Two NYC showbiz vets transformed a dilapidated motor lodge into a funky mountain retreat…

In the short two years since it opened its chartreuse-lime doors, The Roxbury has been anything but cookie cutter. The Roxbury’s whimsical turn on retro motor lodge has become a trip in and of itself, attracting visitors from around the world to its playful, contemporary digs.

Public’s country-meets-cool vibe pairs well with its year-old neighbor, the Roxbury, a fun, bright, funky ­boutique-motel.

Greg Henderson, one of the two proprietors of The Roxbury, the hip and savvy motel-cum-cultural oasis had some of the most riveting tales to tell. The Roxbury garnered this year’s tourism award and has earned its one-of-a-kind reputation…

Gregory Henderson doesn’t sit still. He’s bounced from Broadway to Wall Street to … Roxbury—a little town northwest of Woodstock—where this month Henderson opens the Roxbury, a very groovy, very retro “boutique motel.”