12 Abandoned Hotels Where the Past Still Checks In

3. Grossinger's Catskill Resort Hotel, New York

Once the crown jewel of the Catskills, Grossinger’s was the epitome of mid-century vacation glamour. With its own airstrip, ice rink, golf course, and even a post office, it played host to celebrities, socialites, and honeymooners during its heyday. Known as a cornerstone of the “Borscht Belt,” it was immortalized in pop culture and served as inspiration for the setting of Dirty Dancing. But time was not kind to Grossinger’s. As travel trends shifted, attendance dwindled, and the resort closed its doors in 1986. Today, the once-lively complex lies in haunting disrepair—its dance halls silent, swimming pools overtaken by weeds, and guest rooms reclaimed by nature. Vandals and vegetation have had their way with the ruins, yet echoes of laughter and music seem to linger in the stillness. Grossinger’s is not just an abandoned hotel—it’s a faded symbol of a golden age long gone.