The Rex

The Rex is a 10-unit boutique micro-hotel is located in at the highest elevation of the Pocono Mountains, steps away from the unspoiled wilderness of Promised Land State Park. Nature hike from right outside your door. The hotel combines modern luxury and eco-friendly design with the spirit of outdoor adventure (hello, personal fire pits!). It’s a little escape with a big backyard, with thousands of acres of pure wilderness.

“Head toward Promised Land State Park and you’ll find a micro-hotel oasis by the name of The Rex. This 10-room accommodation marries big city style—think bright wooden accents, subway tile throughout the bathrooms, and luxe linens—with the au naturel vibes of a hideaway in the woods.”⁠– Architectural Digest

The Rex has got keyless doors and TVs and fire pits and hiking trails, everything you need, right at the door to the trailhead of Promised Land State Park.

Hike, kayak, paddleboard, mountain bike, snowshoe, cross country ski, and more from right outside your door. Upscale luxury lets you rest and recharge your spirit and soul. Some of the suites are pet-friendly, too.

The Rex provides guests with premium accommodations. Amenities include private natural cedar hot tubs and kitchens with Italian appliances. Each room hosts furniture from Joybird, mattresses from Birch, and linens, towels, and robes from Brooklinen. Retro-inspired kitchen appliances are from Smeg and all rugs are from Ruggable.

The property shares a border with thousands of acres of wilderness. It’s a trailhead for 50 miles of trails in the beautiful Promised Land State Park. Nature hike from right outside your door.

Every unit at The Rex has a private front entrance and back door, so you can come and go as you please. You’ll receive emails prior to arrival with your entry code as well as text messages throughout your stay from a concierge who uncannily anticipates your next question. Not sure how to operate the outdoor hot tub? Just text, and they’ll send you a how-to right away. You won’t miss the personal interaction with a front-desk staff — in fact, the experience is so socially distanced, you can make it the entire weekend without seeing a soul.

Each room is unique in size, layout, and design. All rooms have access to their own outdoor space and Solo Stove to roast marshmallows for the mandatory s’mores.

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The Corner Store at the Rex offers light snacks and drinks. They’ve got farm fresh eggs, everything you need for s’mores, and sweet treats for all ages.

Want more of the luxury, campground style? Rex geniuses Brian and Joanna have opened Camp Ferncrest just down the road. Same luxury, but in tents!