Summer in the Hamptons means the beach, rosé, and easy luxury. This year, The Maidstone is taking those vibes to the max with a new summer program that simply can’t be beat.
If you’re one of the very few who doesn’t know, The Maidstone — a boutique hotel unlike any other — is located on Main Street in East Hampton. The establishment was popular in the 1920s, but in 2008, hotelier Jenny Ljungdberg Baker and her husband, Jonathan Baker, a writer and movie director, redesigned it to look like a Scandinavian oasis where guests can enjoy the chic Hamptons scene.
Whether guests choose a queen room or private cottage — there are 19 rooms total — their stay will be tranquil and relaxing, as there are plenty of amenities to enjoy: from luxury linens, to Jonathan Baker aromatherapy products, and Hästens beds. “What stands us apart from other hotels is that we are a photo and art haven — our walls are decorated with vibrant colors,” Jonathan, who is the owner alongside his wife, exclusively tells the GRAZIA GAZETTE: Hamptons.
To make the most of your time during your luxe getaway, make sure to stop by the intimate lounge or the refreshing garden, filled with plants, flowers, statues and tables — a perfect spot to take in the gorgeous scenery. You hardly have to leave the grounds, but if you do, the hotel has new offerings to make your stay even sweeter.
First, there’s the Beach Butler Program, where a chauffeur takes guests to the beach with towels, umbrellas, and picnic baskets in tow. Salt water and a cold drink have never sounded better. Oh, and did we mention there’s a Cadillac involved?
“Our Beach Butler Program is like none other in the world, where we take you in our Cadillac to the beach to lay out. We bring branded beach towels, chairs, champagne, food, and we are in contact with you if you need anything for the rest of the day,” Jonathan says. “Nobody does a Beach Butler program like us.”
Additionally, The Maidstone Hotel will be partnering with FlexIt, an interconnected health platform, allowing each guest to receive the gift of wellness through a one-on-one live virtual personal training session. In each room, guests can find a scannable QR code that brings them to a free 30-minute session. From there, visitors can create an account and pick a trainer.
If you’re worried about leaving your pet all by themselves while you enjoy all of these offerings, no sweat: Pups are welcome to make themselves at home, too. “We love dogs! We have a menu for dogs, we have a dog bowl out front, and we have a babysitting service for both kids and dogs,” Jonathan enthuses.
If you’re looking for a summer rest, just walking into the tranquil setting at The Maidstone will transport you away from reality. As Jonathan notes, the 2022 season “is the summer everyone stays local, and what better place to be local than The Maidstone Hotel?”
Beach, wellness, and dogs? Your perfect summer starts now, at The Maidstone.
Visit the hotel at 207 Main St, East Hampton, New York, NY 11937.
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