Planning a Hudson Valley visit? You’re in for a treat. Our hospitality is second to none and has been ever since tired travelers disembarked from stagecoaches, steamboats, and trains and felt their spirits lift with the first breath of clean, fresh air. Extremely talented hosts with a passion for making visitors comfortable and happy maintain beautiful lodgings in some of the prettiest spots up here, and staying with them is an experience all its own. Much more than a bed to sleep in, many Hudson Valley lodgings are places to make memories and friends, enjoy yourself without having to get back in the car, and feel the bliss of enough room to just do you.
Here’s a list of fine local establishments to help you make your plans.
1850 house inn & tavern
The 1850 House Inn is an elegant brick Victorian on Rosendale’s Main Street that’s been lovingly restored as a boutique hotel, with luxurious rooms blending modern and vintage. There’s an expansive deck overlooking Rondout Creek. You can come here by bus, and they’ll help you organize whatever exploring you’d like to do. Hint: There’s always something playing steps away at the Rosendale Community Theater.
435 Main St, Rosendale, 845-658-7800,
the1850house.com
best western plus kingston
BW or Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center offers full-service lodging with complimentary hot breakfast, indoor heated pool, fitness center, and a cocktail lounge in their First Capitol Restaurant and Bar. It’s located within walking distance of plenty of Uptown Kingston goodies like great restaurants and shops.
503 Washington Ave, Kingston, 845-338-1299,
bestwestern.com
clove cottages
Clove Cottages offers cozy, furnished guest cottages (bathroom, kitchen, living area, WiFi, smart TV, porch, hammock, park grill, parking spot and king or queen bed) set on a scenic and quiet country road but just minutes from New Paltz, Rosendale, Kingston, and the mountains. Michelle & Noah are outdoorspeople, animal lovers (wait till you meet the llama), local area experts, and passionate environmentalists who get 70% of their power from solar panels.
200 Rock Hill Road, High Falls, 845-687-4170,
clovecottages.com
country inn
The Country Inn offers boutique lodging, off the beaten path but convenient to the Gunks and Catskills alike, with low-key elegance, modern comforts, and rustic charm. Rooms have ensuite baths and sitting areas; there’s a stand-alone cabin called the Love Shack where you can bring your dog; and Petaly’s Restaurant—on the premises—serves superb Italian, good wine, and a wide selection of beers.
County Road 2, Olivebridge, 845-657-8956; 845-303-6670,
krumville.com
emerson resort & spa
Emerson Resort and Spa in Mount Tremper, named for Ralph Waldo Emerson, honors his love of the environment in a style he could never have imagined. There’s a beautiful creekfront to explore, a dog park, and bikes and binoculars to borrow, as well as a full-service spa and shops to explore when you want to be indoors, and fine food at the Woodnotes Grill, handy to the Ashokan Reservoir, Phoenicia, and all the wonders of the Western Cats.
5340 Route 28, Mount Tremper, 845-688-2828,
emersonresort.com
the graham & co.
The Graham & Co. in Phoenicia is unpretentious and yet considered, offering their “modern take on the classic weekend getaway” with hammocks, loaner bikes, fire pits and badminton, along with myriad cozy spots to sip a cocktail. Rooms are well-appointed and there’s a spacious communal den with all-day coffee and tea. You can also reserve the Bungalow, which has a full kitchen, bunk beds for the kids, and private backyard.
80 State Route 214, Phoenicia, 845-688-7871,
thegrahamandco.com
hotel dylan
Hotel Dylan is created and decorated in homage to Woodstock Nation’s immortal musical greatness. The decor is elegantly Bohemian, and your room comes with a record player, records, and books along with the WiFi. Outside, you’ll find the Santa Fe Woodstock serving traditional and modern Mex, the Abandoned Cider Hard Cider Tasting Room, and fires in the firepits on weekend nights: the better to revel in peace, love, tunes, and tacos.
320 Maverick Rd, Woodstock, 845-684-5422,
thehoteldylan.com
inn at kettleboro
The Inn at Kettleboro is a meticulously renovated 1830 farmhouse set amid 12 acres of apples and peaches with loads of walking trails and mind-blowing mountain views. Enjoy a hearty farm-to-table breakfast, wander the adjacent 23-mile rail trail, nip into nearby downtown New Paltz for some shopping, and be back on the bluestone patio in time for a breathtaking sunset over the Shawangunk Ridge.
321 State Route 208, New Paltz, 914-213-2487,
kettleboro.com
jessie’s harvest house
Jessie’s Harvest House offers comfy rustic rooms above an exceptional restaurant. Chef Phil is a CIA graduate who honed his art at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Westchester County (Jessie was his grandma and first instructor.) His partner, Sarah, grew up learning how to run her family’s Hunter Mountain Resort. Walking into Jessie’s Harvest House is walking into a chapter in a true-life love story, with superb Hunter Mountain views for a backdrop.
5819 Main St, Tannersville, 518-589-5445,
jessiesharvesthouse.com
menla
Menla dwells in a glacial valley beneath Panther Mountain, offering boutique rooms amid a 325-acre private nature preserve to explore. Choose treatments a la carte from the menu of the Dewa Spa, which has magnetized a wide range of expert workers in Eastern and Western healing modalities. Menla has deep roots in Tibetan wisdom traditions, and most visitors find it unforgettably refreshing. Convenient to the glories of the High Peaks and Western Catskills.
375 Pantherkill Road, Phoenicia,
menla.org
mohonk mountain house
Mohonk Mountain House is an iconic Victorian castle set beside a pristine sky lake, welcoming guests since the 1860s with a warm, Quakerly savoir faire that can still be felt, even though you can now get signature handcrafted cocktails on the Sunset Porch. They’ve got an indoor heated pool with panoramic mountain views, a spa, a golf course, a riding stable, and too much more to list. Convenient to everything, but you may never want to leave.
1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, 855-883-3798,
mohonk.com
stewart house
The Stewart House welcomed its first guests to the lovely river town of Athens in 1883 and was recently purchased and lovingly restored to its full, gorgeous, and lively potential by the couple who ran the iconic Webster Hall in the East Village. Nowadays you’ll find “elevated authentic style, subtle yet attentive hospitality, locally sourced food and quality live music” there, steps away from local yoga and the ferry to Hudson.
2 North Water Street, Athens, 518-444-8317,
stewarthouse.com
the brigham group
The Brigham Group’s goal is that you will feel as though you’re sleeping in a five-star hotel, then unzip your door and be completely immersed in the outdoors. To that end, they build luxuriously appointed, design-forward waterfront “glampsites” with heated safari tents, everything you need to be super-comfy, and white-glove service. Sleep outdoors…on MemoryFoam.
Brigham Group: Nest@Woodstock,
Hudson Cove, 845-217-1027,
thebrighamgroup.com
the starlite motel
The Starlite Motel in Kerhonkson is an updated mid-century classic with retro tiled bathrooms and hardwood floors. There are no TVs, but there’s high-speed WiFi, natural bath amenities and lots of outdoor space to enjoy, with hammocks and fire pits. You’re nestled between the Catskills and the Shawangunks, minutes from loads of superb outdoorsiness, hang gliding, and the Shadowland Theater.
5938 US Route 209, Kerhonkson, 845-626-7350,
thestarlitemotel.com
whistlewood
Whistlewood is a unique, classic bed-and-breakfast on a working farm three miles outside of Rhinebeck where you’ll find eclectic antique furnishings, fireplaces, comfy sofas and chairs, cozy handmade quilts, and delicious breakfasts. They’ve also got miles of hiking trails, horses, chickens, a donkey named Tigger, and 30 years’ worth of insider tips on Rhinebeck to share.
52 Pells Road, Rhinebeck, 845-876-6838,
whistlewood.com
woodstock way hotel
Woodstock Way is an oasis with a babbling waterfall tucked into Woodstock’s very core; you’re literally a few steps from everything. The sustainably designed and consciously built Catskills contemporary architecture houses a range of rooms featuring curated art and great sound systems; many have private outdoor spaces and waterfall views. The Tannery, a multi-functional communal and lobby space, serves great coffee and offers artisan wares and vintage accessories.
10 Waterfall Way, Woodstock, 845-684-5911,
woodstockway.com
catskill concierge inc.
If you’re planning to settle in and stay a while, you should know about Catskill Concierge, specialists in making your local residency trouble-free by handling maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, house cleaning, and repairs so you’ll be free to relax or get work done while you’re here. Their home experts are trained to help solve problems before they get started.
Stone Ridge, Livingston Manor, 845-288-2650,
catskill-concierge.com
manage this home
And finally, if you are the proud owner of an exceptional place and have thought you’d like to AirBnB it some of the time, check out the comprehensive services offered by Manage This Home. They’ll help you become a five-star host without having to lift a finger, protect your home and furniture from abuse and you from logistical hassles, and maximize your income.
929-418-9519,
managethishome.com
