8 cheap weekend escapes near New York City

As the mercury begins to rise, now’s the time to emerge from hibernation and head out of town.

But rather than journey hundreds or thousands of miles from home, stay close by and check in to one of these lovely new hotels and B&Bs, all within driving distance from New York City.

Nyack, N.Y.

The Rockland County village of Nyack will get its first luxury boutique hotel when The Time Nyack — a sibling of the Time New York in Midtown — opens this month. The 133-room property occupies a former plastics and metal manufacturing warehouse within walking distance of the Hudson River. It will also house a 150-seat BV’s Grill, an offshoot of Bobby Van’s Steakhouse. The hotel’s industrial roots are apparent throughout the property, with 13- and 18-foot ceilings, large loft windows, exposed ducts and a polished concrete lobby (from $219).

Asbury Park, N.J.

The Asbury, a 110-room Jersey Shore hotel with chic decor overseen by former Ian Schrager design director Anda Andrei, opens in May. Set in a former Salvation Army building, The Asbury’s rooms pay homage to the town’s rock-and-roll past with walls covered in vintage music posters. The hotel will also house Salvation, a moody rooftop bar lit by candles and lanterns (from $125).

Water Mill, N.Y.

A five-room property that opened late last summer in this Hamptons hamlet, White Fences Inn combines the intimacy of a B&B with the amenities of a luxury hotel. The 276-year-old former home’s rooms feature beds covered in Frette & Matouk linens, gas fireplaces, heated bathroom floors, and Malin & Goetz toiletries. Plus, there’s a drool-inducing breakfast prepared by innkeeper Liz Brodar (from $250).

Hudson, N.Y.

Housed in a former 1920s movie house, 27-room Rivertown Lodge opened last fall with decor paying tribute to early 20th-century craftsmanship. This design sensibility kicks off in the lobby — with its handwoven garnet jute rugs and bronze light fixtures — and continues throughout the hotel. Rooms feature a mix of reworked vintage pieces, such as Danish furniture reupholstered in abstract prints from Zak + Fox, and custom-built furniture by Brooklyn design studio Workstead (from $199).

Skaneateles, N.Y.

A two-suite bed and breakfast in the Finger Lakes region, 34 State opened in October and occupies the glorious former home of 1800s landscape artist John Barrow. Each suite is about 700 square feet, and features soaring 9-foot ceilings, original poplar wood floors, custom silk window treatments and works by local artists. Rooms are also stocked with freshly cut flowers and Aveda toiletries (from $125).

Troy, N.Y.

Gardner Farm Inn, a five-room bed and breakfast that opened last summer, exudes personality. Its rooms are named after cultural icons admired by owner John Hughes. There’s the Lucy and Desi Suite, the John Waters Suite, the Josephine Baker Suite, the Oscar Wilde Suite and the Jean Harlow Suite. Each is designed according to its namesake’s personality. For example, a glamorous chandelier anchors the Jean Harlow Suite. Don’t miss the locally sourced breakfast Hughes cooks each morning (from $125).

Potsdam, N.Y.

After operating the 1844 House American Bistro for nine years in this upstate New York town, owners Brian and Jenny Walker opened a four-room bed and breakfast last September next door. The charming rooms at The Guest House at 1844 feature Parisian-style and floral touches, and amenities include Keurig coffeemakers, refrigerators and room service from 1844 House. Luxe add-ons available include champagne, and fruit and cheese plates (from $89).

Riverton, Conn.

Located in a historic Connecticut village, Hand and Heart B&B opened in September in an 1834 transitional Federal and Greek Revival house. The name of the three-room bed and breakfast is taken from a Shaker saying: “Hands to Work, Hearts to God.” Rooms are cozy — think patchwork quilts and fireplaces — and the grounds feature lounge-ready hammocks, a croquet lawn and easy access to endless area hiking trails (from $120; ).