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"I was surprised when a weekend stay here made me think: I would go back there. Built in 1804 and originally used as a tannery and lodge, this white‑shingled boutique hotel has been an East Hampton institution for over 150 years on Main Street, and after Jenny Ljungberg’s 2008 Scandinavian makeover (complete with clogs in each guest room) it has been reimagined again by Irwin Simon and Mayank Dwivedi of ISMD with LDV Hospitality’s John Meadow, who aim to preserve its history while infusing la dolce vita. The idyllic property spans a main house with 16 guest rooms, grassy front and back lawns, three cottage suites, and a gift shop; Unionworks designer Poonam Khanna drew on the natural Hamptons landscape for earthy hues of sand, green, blue, and peach. Guest rooms feature plush beds made with Frette linens and clawfoot tubs, while the cottages add quaint living areas and private gardens, and the shop stocks Tata Harper skincare alongside Giulivia Heritage pieces. The overall feel is elevated but unfussy, with a bar and lounge and a Scarpetta‑inspired restaurant that make the place feel like a warm, connective dinner party." - Leah Faye Cooper