The unspoiled beauty and serenity of the Catskill region offers the meeting planner a logical alternative to the traditional urban conference hotel and city convention center. With its convenient proximity to both Metropolitan New York City and the State Capital District, the resort boasts 500 beautifully appointed guest rooms; unique conference rooms accommodating both small and large groups, state-of-the-art multimedia support capabilities, 52,000 square feet of exhibit space for trade shows; and banquet facilities for 10 to 2,000 attendees. Our magnificent Catskill Hotel boasts unparalleled sports and leisure amenities to include a new European-style Spa and Salon, fitness center with steam and sauna, 3 outdoor swimming pools plus indoor pool featuring a huge indoor Jacuzzi, tennis, basketball, handball, shuffleboard, volleyball, bocce, kids playground, discounted greens fees on two nearby golf courses, gift shop, video arcade and game room. Check in starts at 3pm, or call for early check in. Check out is 12 Noon. Please call 1-800-832-7600 for after hours check in procedures, at least 24 hours prior to arrival. This beautiful Hudson Valley Resort is nestled in the picturesque Catskill Mountains. Surrounded by the timeless majesty of the mountains, the Friar Tuck Resort, Spa and Convention Center is one of the Northeast premier conference resorts and vacation destinations.