Hancock House Hotel

It is our hope that the hotel is a comfortable lodging for travelers visiting family or friends, conducting business, vacationing or just passing through. We also would like to provide great food at the Maple Room and drink at Honest Eddies Tap Room!

THE MAPLE ROOM FALL 2012 HOURS:
SUNDAY 6 AM - 8 PM
MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 6 AM - 2 PM AND 5 PM - 8 PM
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 6 AM - 9 PM
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THE TAP ROOM FALL 2012 DINING HOURS:
SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY 11 AM - 9 PM
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 11 AM - 10 PM
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Bass' Hancock House is located in downtown Hancock, New York, just a short walk from the headwaters of The Delaware River and the best trout fishing in America. Your hosts are Lynn and Russell Bass, lifetime residents.
You will find 32 tastefully designed and maintained rooms and suites decorated in the Mission Style. The Hancock House strives to anticipate your every need from the overstuffed pillows you'll find on your bed to the exceptional service you'll receive throughout the hotel.
Honest Eddie's Tap Room and The Maple Room Restaurant are located on the main floor. You can enjoy breakfast lunch and dinner without leaving the hotel. You will find the prices more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, you'll receive a full complimentary breakfast at The Maple Room Restaurant each day you stay with us! Just ask the desk clerk when you check in. Feel free to visit the individual web pages of Honest Eddie's and The Maple Room and click on the menu button to view the sumptuous offerings.
There is ample parking for all guests and visitors in our private, well lighted parking lot. There is also municipal parking facilities directly across the street.
If you've forgotten to pack any toiletries just ask at the front desk. We can generally provide you with complimentary items.
The Maple Room is also available for large parties, meetings, weddings and other formal functions. The Maple Room seats up to 150 people and has modern A/V equipment & expert consultation available. Contact our banquet manager for more information.

THE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND OF HANCOCK
Hancock is "The Gateway to the Delaware River". The East and West branches of the Delaware River converge at Hancock from opposing directions at the base of Point Mountain to form the headwaters of the Delaware River which eventually flow to the Atlantic Ocean. Atop Point Mountain lies Dr. Frank Woolsey's abandoned mausoleum.
The Delaware River, along with the many streams, lakes and ponds that surround Hancock are teaming with brook, brown, and rainbow trout, perch, bass, bullhead and eel providing what many call, "the BEST fishing in the United States". The river also provides summer passage for canoers, kayakers, and rafters "running the rapids" to Equinunk, Skinner's Falls, Fishs Eddy and points as far south as Port Jervis and New Jersey. We will be happy to arrange a fishing guide for your stay at the Hancock House!
In the 60's, New York 17 was designated the most scenic highway in the nation and thousands of people ventured to the Hancock area each year to marvel at the autumn foliage which is usually at it's peak around the first week of October. Johnny Appleseed must have passed through here "way back when", because the apples in the area are quite scrumptous and the area produces some delicious apple cider! Autumn is closely followed by large game hunting in November. Hunters from as far away as 500 miles journey to Hancock to bag their trophy whitetail! Many black bear, pheasant, turkey, and other small game are also hunted here. Winter brings lots of snow and activities such as snowboarding, skiing, sledding and ice-fishing. Snowmobilers have claimed the old abandoned railroad beds, creating literally hundreds of miles of trails. In the spring, the area yields a generous maple syrup and maple butter producing season. Maple syrup from Hancock is shipped all over the world and rivals the famous Vermont Syrups.
Built in the early 1930's to link Port Jervis with the town of Hancock, Route 97, which begins its' journey at Hancock, has been designated "The Most Scenic Highway in the East". Hancock is "The Gateway to The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway". French Woods Golf and X-Ski Resort is located 8 miles from Hancock on this historic and beautiful Route 97, and golfers from all over the world converge to enjoy the seasons, better their game, and tee-off from the signature hole #7, carved out of the Catskill Mountains!
The main industries of Hancock are timber and stone. Hancock is home to many hardwood mills. Oak, maple, ash, cherry and other fine hardwoods are shipped all over the world to be fashioned into everything from book cases and chairs to baseball bats. World famous Louisville Slugger baseball bats were made from Hancock timber for over 85 years. The wood that made Babe Ruth's bat was carved from a tree that grew in Hancock. "Honest" Eddie Murphy, who played on the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox, and Pittsburgh Pirates, was born in Hancock on October 2nd, 1891. Honest Eddie Murphy's Tap Room in the Hancock House Hotel is named in honor of Eddie, who in 1919 did not participate in fixing the world series with the rest of the "8 men out" who played for the Chicago "Black Sox". In 1918 his batting average was only 3 percentage points behind Babe Ruth when THe Bambino broke in as a pitcher. Eddie Murphy appeared in 3 World Series.
The area is also known worldwide for its Bluestone quarries. Bluestone finds its way into everything from patios and fireplaces to sidewalk curbs in New York City. Hancock is "The Bluestone Capital of the World". Many New York City landmarks contain Hancock Bluestone such as The Empire State Building and the base of The Statue of Liberty.
Hancock iis located only 2.5 hours from New York City, New Jersey, and 3 hourse from Philadelphia, making it a perfect summer or winter vacation retreat!