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Castle Hotel & Spa
400 Benedict Avenue
Tarrytown, NY 10591

Castle Hotel & Spa
914-631-1980
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http://castlehotelandspa.com
https://www.facebook.com/Castlehotelandspa
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Property Description
 
Only thirty minutes north of Manhattan, Castle Hotel & Spa sits majestically atop one of the highest points in Westchester County overlooking the Hudson River amid sprawling acres of manicured gardens and grounds. With over 100 years of history, the Castle is undoubtedly a sumptuous escape to the enchanted era of America’s Gilded Age. The Castle’s luxurious guestrooms, suites with wood-burning fireplaces and lavish amenities, continue to be a favorite among dignitaries and celebrities.
 
The Castle’s award-winning restaurant, Equus, continues to earn a worldwide reputation for culinary excellence. Known throughout Asia as an oasis of peace and tranquility, our new THANN Sanctuary Spa offers a wide variety of luxurious spa treatments based on the art of natural therapy, where all the senses are awakened by the unique holistic spa concept and ambience.
 
The medieval-style structure boasts intricately carved stairways of dark burnished wood, glowing sconces, mammoth hand-hewn oak beams and leaded-glass windows. The Castle is a timeless landmark similar to Castle Lismore in Ireland and fortifications on the Scottish border. Perhaps the most spectacular feature of the property is the ‘Great Hall,’ with its forty-foot vaulted ceiling and original Gothic windows with heraldic motifs. The Castle has the rich ambience of Old-World style and elegance, yet with all contemporary amenities.
 
We invite you to experience the unparalleled service, comfort and amenities that continue to be the hallmark of hospitality at the Castle. 
 
Architectural History
 
Long before the Castle Hotel & Spa gained its sterling reputation as a world-class destination for relaxing and romantic getaways with superb cuisine it held a prominent place in Westchester County and New York City society at the turn of the century.

The story of the Castle begins shortly before the turn of the 20th century, when General Howard Carroll, a well-respected newspaperman, playwright and businessman, purchased the land as a home for his growing family.  “Carrollcliffe” was built in two stages between 1897 and 1910.  Working with noted New York architect Henry Kilburn, Carroll actively assisted in planning the Castle in a style reminiscent of Norman fortification in Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The finished castle boasted 45 rooms.

Born in Albany, N.Y. in 1854, Howard Carroll was educated in Albany, New York City, Hanover and Gottingen in Germany, and Geneva, Switzerland. His first and longest position was with The New York Times, where he served as the Washington D.C. correspondent, befriending such leaders as Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and James Garfield.  After refusing several official appointments in the Chester Arthur administration, Carroll wrote several plays, including The American Countess, which ran for 200 nights on Broadway. He also authored two books.

General and Mrs. Carroll were notable social figures in Westchester County and New York City society. They entertained frequently and on a grand scale resplendent in the tasteful luxuries of the era.  During the Hudson-Fulton Tercentennial Celebration of 1909 (commemorating of the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s discovery of the Hudson River and the 100th anniversary of Robert Fulton’s first successful commercial application of the paddle steamer) Carroll, considered a gourmet and connoisseur of rare wines, hosted every officer from the German fleet stationed in the Hudson River region. Included among the invited guests were J.P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, foreign dignitaries and ambassadors who viewed the great river regattas from the Castle terrace.

In early 2013, the Castle Hotel & Spa underwent a thorough renovation and refurbishment adding a renewed aura of bygone elegance and refinement to historic property. The renovation also included the introduction of the luxurious THANN Sanctuary Spa, known throughout Asia as an oasis of peace and tranquility.  Throughout the meticulous restoration, every attempt was made to maintain the feeling of being in a cherished family home with a great deal of history and a storied past. The unique architectural elements of the main building of the Castle were carefully preserved to showcase the cherished collectibles gathered from around the globe.

Built in: 1897
Property Type: Hotel/Resort
Architectural Style: Gothic Revival
Location Type: Rural

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