Raleigh Hotel (South Fallsburg, New York)

The Raleigh Hotel is a resort hotel in South Fallsburg, New York, within the Borscht Belt region of the Catskill Mountains.

The hotel was established in 1937 as a popular "Kosher style" destination catering to most traditional Jewish (observant and non-observant) travelers, as well as other religions welcomed.[1] Situated on 200 acres of land in Upstate New York's Borscht Belt, located roughly 90 miles from New York City and just outside the village of Monticello, the Raleigh has hosted several entertainers such as Sammy Davis Jr., Jackie Mason, Milton Berle, and Rodney Dangerfield.[2][3] For many decades, Barry Frank was the Master of Ceremonies at the resort.

The Raleigh's longtime owner Mannie Halbert died in 2004. The Raleigh closed in December 2005 and then reopened the following year under new ownership, as a retreat for mainly Orthodox Jews.[4]

Facilities and history

Nestled on 200 acres of land in the heart of the Catskills, the Raleigh has been known for its outdoor recreational activities including shuffleboard, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, outdoor and indoor pools, etc. Facilities include, but not limited to, the auditorium (also known as the Starlight Room), which hosts various performances; PrimeCut Steakhouse; 24 hour tea room; exercise center; playgrounds; day camp; cottage rentals. During its "heyday" (as in prior to the 2006 ownership and transition to an Orthodox Jewish retreat), the hotel lured in many vacationers from all over, especially those destined to get away from New York City and its metropolitan area. Many other Borscht Belt resort hotels have closed over the years, making the region a less popular place for vacationers. The Raleigh is one of the remaining hotels that still operates.

References

  1. ↑ New York, Volume 20, Issues 21-26
  2. ↑ Nathan Mayberg (June 4, 2004). "Raleigh Hotel Owner Passes Away". Sullivan County Democrat. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  3. ↑ Guests May Be Lacking, but Not Spirit - The New York Times
  4. ↑ Group looking to revive old Raleigh hotel - Business* - recordonline.com - Middletown, NY


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