News from The Roundtree, Amagansett

There is hardly a more popular summer spot for New Yorkers than the Hamptons. That said, quite a few of the charming beach towns—namely, Amagansett—actually make a decent case for winter retreats at typical summer destinations. And for anyone who doesn’t spend their weekdays in a high-rise office, check into one of The Roundtree, Amagansett’s five standalone cottages for a stylish package the hoteliers are calling Workcation. And yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. 

I wanted to create a hotel that captures the essence of luxury travel. To me, that's understated luxury and bespoke service...I place full trust in the team on site that gives our guests the experience I'd always envisioned.

Situated on two acres between the Atlantic and a historic farmstead, The Roundtree, Amagansett, which opened in June 2020, is making up for lost time this summer. The charming boutique hotel features 15 guest rooms and suites that celebrate minimalism and organic materials, plus five private cottages, one of which is more than 250 years old...

The Roundtree! The 15-room boutique hotel in Amangansett just opened this past summer and it’s ideal for a family-friendly getaway. There are cozy cottages and spacious suites with in-room cell phone sanitizing stations, an expansive lawn fit for bocce and s’mores by the bonfire, plus complimentary fresh-baked cookies in the afternoon. It’s also within walking distance to tons of cute shops and restaurants in town and they offer free Uber shuttles to and from the beach—five minutes away...

Opening a hotel in the summer of 2020 may not have been ideal timing, but if ever a property was made for social distancing, it's the Roundtree. On two idyllic acres stand a series of shingled buildings—a classic style that has become synonymous with the East End of Long Island. Rolling lawns are dotted with Ping-Pong tables, firepits, and lounge chairs, and interiors have a soothing palette of natural wood and slate...

At the Roundtree, in Amagansett, find 10 guest rooms and five standalone cottages, as well as beach cruisers, evening s’mores, and morning yoga classes....

The Roundtree may be a newish addition to the Hamptons’ hotel scene, but the building itself dates back to the 17th century. Every detail at this meticulously restored property is a nostalgic nod to what we all imagine the Hamptons was like way back when. Traditional clapboard, working fireplaces, brown shingled barns, and a proper s’mores station come nightfall all contribute to a laidback, comfortable vibe...

If you’re a hotel-goer, consider pampering your pooch at The Roundtree Amagansett. Special amenities include dog beds, water bowls, a welcome doggy treat, and a doggy towel to clean their paws after a day exploring the property’s two acres of land, and beyond....

Happily, there’s no shortage of options that fit the bill for safer travel, from the recently opened Roundtree in Amagansett, boasting exterior entrances and accommodations fanned out over two acres...

This 15-room boutique hotel features 5 stand-alone private cottages perfect for a secluded Hamptons getaway...The property just rolled out the Work Remotely at The Roundtree package to make a serene office space away from home with unlimited coffee, snacks and office supplies.

Guests staying at the Roundtree can also stay put and roast s’mores or enjoy an afternoon tea session. Canine guests also get top treatment, with dog beds, water bowls and a treat upon arrival

Amangansett’s newest residence is beyond dreamy—and ideal for getting away in style. The 15-room boutique hotel just opened a few months ago, so you know it’s a) clean b) COVID compliant. There’s even cell phone sanitizing stations in your personal quarters. Whether you’re looking for a new backdrop for working remotely (P.S. They offer complimentary standing desks and printers!) or homeschooling, The Roundtree is our #1 fall pick for couples and families alike.

The two-acre property, located only a one-mile bike ride away from the beach (the hotel has a set of very Instagrammable bike cruisers you can take out), is absolutely ideal for social distancing, where guests are given their own cottages ranging from studios to three bedrooms with private entries. 

As part of my due diligence, one night I asked several guests what they thought of the property. “It’s my favorite place I’ve ever stayed out here,” one said, summing up the general consensus.

"My question going into the weekend was: How much different would my stay be compared with the hundreds of times I have stayed at hotels all over the world before? Not so much, as it turned out...it was like a stay at an upscale boutique hotel with excellent service and an ambiance of being at a treasured friend's home who goes out of her way to be hospitable and has fantastic taste."

As hotels cautiously reopen for the summer travel season, health and safety concerns are top of mind. Gifted with acres upon acres of land, sprawling luxury resorts — from wilderness retreats to private islands — provide plenty of space to feel comfortable without being crowded. And it’s these properties that are in an optimal position to lead the way.

The Hamptons has long been the summer playground of the rich and famous, and today it’s also the home away from home to an eclectic melting pot of tastemakers, artists, writers, designers, artisanal chefs, surfers, and Manhattan’s cool crowd.

Sylvia Wong’s background may be in law firms and multinational IT companies, but she had long searched for the perfect place to open a hotel. Never in those years had she imagined the doors flying open for the first time in the middle of a pandemic.

With many U.S. states and countries around the world relaxing lockdown restrictions, people are wondering when—and how—it will be safe to travel again. And though many want to get back out into the world, social distancing will be the norm for months—if not years—to come. Experts like Misty Belles, managing director of global communications for the luxury travel advisor network Virtuoso, believe that in the post-coronavirus world privacy will be one of the most sought-after amenities. 

The first time the gal headed by train east of New York’s Grand Central Station to Amagansett, the penultimate stop before Montauk, the furthest tip of Long Island, it seemed to take all day (or at least four hours) – but it is such a pleasant ride, with great views along the way as you progress along area known as The Hamptons. Amagansett, what a marvellous name, culled by its first settlers, in the 1680s, from the Montaukett name for ‘place of good water’, apparently for a water source near what today is Indian Wells beach.

Most of us are feeling pent up, trapped and twitchy right about now, which is why many are searching online for destinations that offer safe (and sanitized) luxury with a focus on ample space to be socially distant.

Many hotels and inns across the Hamptons are preparing to open after being shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Governor Andrew Cuomo, the statewide shutdown will end on Friday, May 15th. 

To some, it was known at Gansett Green Manor, a stalwart from an era gone by that maintained a robust business as a popular wedding venue. Come last July, it found new ownership in Sylvia Wong and the WTI Inc. real estate group, who acquired the property for $6.175 million. Now, after six months of updating, the property plans to opens its doors on June 1 as The Roundtree.

Lately travelers have been lengthening their trips, whether to accommodate an in-destination quarantine or simply to savor some time away from home. And creative properties are going the extra mile to help guests settle in safely. The Roundtree, Amagansett, a revamped and rebranded hotel with 10 rooms and five private cottages in the Hamptons, will pick up groceries — and grab local takeout for guests, too.