Chateau Room The fine furnishings and elegant décor of the CASTLE's Chateau guestrooms reflect the elegant designs of famous French chateaux, which were the inspiration for the beautiful architecture of OHEKA back in 1919.

Gatsby Suite The decadent design of OHEKA's two Gatsby Suites is inspired by the spirit of the glorious Roaring Twenties on Long Island, immortalized in the classic novel The Great Gatsby.

Olmsted Suite This exceptional suite pays tribute to the Olmsted Brothers, who designed the reflective and stately formal gardens at OHEKA CASTLE. Two glorious balconies overlook the great lawn, reflecting pools, walking paths, and spraying fountains of the formal gardens.

Fairbanks Suite These delightfully grand suites are affectionately named after the famous actor Douglas Fairbanks, who was a dear friend to Otto H. Kahn.

Library Otto Kahn’s fear of fire prompted him to use fireproof materials in OHEKA and to paint the plaster walls in the Grand Library using a technique developed in the middle-ages, called "faux bois" which gives the plaster walls the warmth and grain of fine wood paneling.

Al Fresco Dining Drink in the rich and vibrant history and glamour of OHEKA CASTLE over a glass of wine from one of the outdoor dining areas.

Chaplin's Room Host a private dinner with friends and family or a corporate cocktail party for colleagues and clients in Chaplin's Room, a private dining room inspired by one of OHEKA CASTLE's most famous former guests.

Outdoor Dining Area The casual elegance of the outdoor piazza at OHK Bar & Restaurant is perfect for al fresco wining and dining, whether for a corporate lunch, a romantic dinner for two, private dinner parties, or simply an evening cocktail.

OHK Bar & Restaurant At OHK Bar & Restaurant, the casual elegance of the dining rooms, bar, and outdoor Piazza, for al fresco wining and dining, are perfect for a corporate lunch, a romantic dinner for two, private dinner parties, or simply an evening cocktail.

OHK Bar Enjoy wine, beer, spirits, and specialty cocktails at the stately bar or on the Piazza, open daily from the afternoon through the evening. In lieu of a Happy Hour, OHK Bar hosts a Gatsby Hour on Monday to Thursday, with discounted drinks and a selection of bar bites.

Aerial Of OHEKA CASTLE Built by financier and philanthropist Otto Hermann Kahn in 1919, The New York Times declared the estate, “the finest country house in America.” The chateau remains the second-largest private residence ever built in the United States of America.

Exterior Front View Wander OHEKA CASTLE’s marvelous estate gardens at this historical testament to the Gilded Age. The facility's gardens have been viewed by many famous guests over the years, including Charlie Chaplin, Orson Wells, and Sandra Day O'Connor.

OHEKA CASTLE At Twilight “Châteauesque,” the unique brand of architecture featured at OHEKA CASTLE, blends elements of Revivalist and French Renaissance design aesthetics to achieve its distinctive appearance. Buildings constructed in such a way are also known to incorporate pitched roofs and elaborate towers that borrow heavily from Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture.

Exterior Side View Despite having a preference toward Beaux-Arts design principles, the architects who created OHEKA CASTLE chose to use an eclectic assortment of architectural styles popular in America at that time. The most prominent form they embraced was known as “Châteauesque.”

Historic Aerial View OHEKA CASTLE Hotel regally stands on a manicured estate in the heart of Long Island. During the Gilded Age of the 1920s, the estate entertained Hollywood luminaries, esteemed heads of state, and distinguished royalty.

Historic Image Of Addie Kahn Otto Hermann Kahn, his wife Addie, and four children used OHEKA as their summer home and weekend retreat.

Historic Image Of Cadets On Grand Staircase The Eastern Military Academy acquired OHEKA CASTLE, converting it into a permanent campus. Yet, the academy only purchased 23 acres of Kahn’s former estate, selling the rest to interested buyers.

Construction Of OHEKA CASTLE At the time of its construction, the French-style chateau was—and still is today—the second-largest private residence ever built in America, following only the Biltmore in North Carolina.

Historic Image Of Formal Gardens As the beautiful building was being constructed, landscape architect and gardener Beatrix Farrand was commissioned by the Olmsted Brothers to design aspects of the Formal Gardens. Her English-style walking gardens blossomed in the 1920s.

Historic Image Of Library The Library once had a secret passageway hidden in one of the bookcases which led into a small chamber referred to as the secretary’s office.

Historic Image Of The Front Courtyard The name “OHEKA CASTLE” was chosen because it stood as an acronym for Kahn’s full name: Otto HErmann KAhn.

Historic Image Of A Garden Path OHEKA CASTLE features French-inspired formal gardens with fountains, 10 reflecting pools, classic statuary, and tree-lined paths of London Planes, designed by the world-renowned Olmsted Brothers, the landscape architecture firm responsible for New York City's Central Park.

Historic Image Of Gardens A gorgeous sunken French formal garden proliferated in front of the OHEKA CASTLE’s main entrance as well, with tennis courts, greenhouses, and a luxurious 18-hole golf course located further out on the 443-acre complex.

Historic Image Of Gary Melius Eventually repurposed and abandoned, developer Gary Melius began a careful and painstaking restoration of the castle in 1984, bringing OHEKA CASTLE back to its original grandeur.

Historic Image Of Grand Staircase The Grand Staircase in the Entry Foyer was inspired by the famous exterior staircase from the Chateau de Fountainebleau in France.

Historic Image Of Library Restoration The Library at OHEKA CASTLE has undergone a painstaking restoration process, with Faux Bois specialists brought in to revitalize the walls and rubber castings made to rejuvenate its beautiful plaster moldings.

Historic Image Of Otto Hermann Kahn Built by financier and philanthropist Otto Hermann Kahn in 1919, The New York Times declared it, “the finest country house in America.”

Grand Ballroom The Castle uniquely offers hosts a vast amount of event space providing flexibility and creativity for every celebration, set in the grandeur of OHEKA. The 2,380-square-foot-Grand Ballroom is one such setting, boasting hardwood floors, magnificent artwork, stately architectural elements, and glittering chandeliers.

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