A grand and one-of-a-kind opportunity worthy of royalty.
River House at Odette’s, an indulgent and chic retreat overlooking the Delaware River in vibrant New Hope, Pa., proudly unveils an exclusive partnership with Fonthill Castle, providing guests private access to the treasured Bucks County chateau. Regally-inclined visitors and architectural history buffs enjoy a two-night stay at River House, round-trip transportation to the castle and a private tour of the National Historic Landmark, including special access and stories not typically included in public tours.
Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill Castle was the home of archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramist, scholar and antiquarian Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Mercer built Fonthill Castle as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. In the heart of Bucks County, the castle serves as an early example of reinforced concrete and features forty-four rooms, over two hundred windows, and eighteen fireplaces. Fonthill Castle’s interior features Mercer’s renowned, hand-crafted ceramic tiles designed at the height of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Tucked 40 miles outside of Philadelphia in the vibrant and inspiring New Hope community, River House at Odette’s calls guests to retreat to the quiet banks of the Delaware River. The 36-room boutique hotel (plus two adjacent elegant Guest Houses) stands where musician and actress Odette Myrtil once housed her boisterous cabaret. Peppered with chic mementos of Ms. Myrtil’s bygone era, Odette’s Restaurant, the lobby Piano Lounge and the exclusive Roof rooftop bar entice with culinary endeavours designed to feel like a love letter to the site’s colourful history.