Ramada by Wyndham Rock Hill at Sullivan Center

The Ramada Rock Hill at Sullivan Center is one of the few non-B&B-style properties in the area. It is larger than the average Catskills hotel, and features more contemporary decor than most -- at least in the lobby. The hotel is run by the owners of excellent Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant, located two doors down, who purchased the hotel in 2011 and renovated it top to bottom through mid-2012.

The lobby, with gray and red pops of color, round lamps hanging from the ceiling, a cozy area with a fireplace and couches, and a red lacquered bar serving drinks in the evening, is one of the most attractive spaces in the hotel. Rooms are spacious and comfortable if a little bland, with white bedspreads, dark brown carpeting, and varnished wood furniture, plus small abstract paintings or framed photographs on the walls.

The hotel’s extensive meeting space makes it a good pick for weddings and corporate retreats, but those looking to explore the local attractions will need a car to move around. There are many quaint little towns in the area, and the hotel’s location near several mountain ranges makes it a solid choice for the outdoors enthusiasts. The game room, expansive grounds around the hotel, and large rooms are all convenient features for families.

The Ramada Rock Hill at Sullivan Center is located right off State Route 17, in Sullivan County. Tiny, family-friendly Holiday Mountain ski resort is literally across the street, and there are many lakes in the area great for kayaking. Dining options are a little limited, but there are three or four solid places within walking distance, including the hotel’s restaurant, which is outstanding.

This is a mostly rural area, with a few houses dotting the sides of the road -- but there are some attractions nearby, including the Monticello Casino and Racetrack, a number of swimming holes, quaint Wurstboro, and a little farther, Bethel Woods (site of the Woodstock Festival).

• 6-minute drive to Holiday Mountain Ski and Fun Park
• 8-minute drive to Monticello
• 11-minute drive to Wurtsboro
• 12-minute drive to Monticello Casino and Racetrack
• 25-minute drive to Bethel Woods
• 36-minute drive to Sam’s Point Preserve and Lake Maratanza
• 40-minute drive to Woodbury Outlets
• 45-minute drive to Beacon

The hotel’s rooms are all quite spacious and offer solid amenities, including flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and nice Archive toiletries. Decor is a little bland, with dark brown carpets, all-white duvets, and few decorative accents -- but beds are plush, and huge windows let in tons of light. Also, some rooms offer a sleeper sofa, so guests traveling with kids or in a group might want to mention that in the reservation.

There are multiple room types: Standard, Deluxe, Pet-friendly, and Accessible Rooms, as well as Junior Suites and Suites. The main differences are the size and the location within the hotel, but most offer the same amenities and decor.

• Flat-screen TVs with HBO and other cable channels
• Plush beds with Egyptian cotton linens
• Coffeemakers
• Mini-fridges upon request
• Archive toiletries
• Suites have jetted tubs and iPod docks
• Free Wi-Fi
• Large windows overlooking the grounds
• Some rooms have sleeper sofas 

• Large rooms, some with pull-out couches and two double beds
• Mini-fridges in some rooms
• On-demand movies and games
• Game room with arcade games and a pool table
• Indoor pool

• Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant offers a great Asian-American fusion menu for lunch and dinner
• Crust is a casual Italian eatery open for lunch and dinner
• Free continental breakfast served daily in the lobby
• There are a couple of casual restaurants within a short diving distance

• Free Wi-Fi throughout
• Sports and adventure concierge
• Free parking
• Free continental breakfast
• Game room with a pool table and arcade games
• Extensive meeting and events space

The hotel is a solid pock for those planning a corporate retreat or business meeting. It offers several meeting rooms as well as business packages that include catering and accommodation.

• The event facilities can hold up to 1,050 guests.
• Catering service available
• Meeting rooms feature audiovisual equipment
• Free Wi-Fi throughout
• Work desks with several power outlets in every room

• Flexible events spaces, the largest of which can hold over 1,000 guests
• Catering services
• Wedding packages, some of which include accommodation for the couple and guests