17 Hudson Valley Hotels That Are As Country-Chic as the Region Itself

Whether you're chasing fall foliage or easy bathhouse access, a trip to the Hudson Valley is always a good idea.Kate S JordanIt’s a question that circulates among New Yorkers, one almost as important as where to get the best slice: Where should I stay upstate? A trip to the Hudson Valley is the quintessential NYC weekend escape, and finding a hotel that’s equal parts cozy, elegant, and filled with character is no easy feat—but the editors at Condé Nast Traveler have done the legwork, visiting and parsing through the most popular, country-chic properties to bring you the very best. Whether you’ve got a winter reservation at Stissing House, or are looking to take a dip in that new swim crib at Sojourner Truth State Park, you could use a one-of-a-kind stay. From historic inns and refurbished warehouses to minimalist spa sanctuaries and folklectic cottages, these hotels have one thing in common: They’re distinctly cool in that Hudson Valley way.There’s never been a better time to visit the ever-booming region, with recent openings including the communal baths at Pocketbook Hudson and the newly restored 1859 Tioronda Estate, otherwise known as Mirbeau Beacon—plus Soho Farmhouse Hudson Valley and Black Creek Barns on the horizon. These hotels are bringing their A-game when it comes to unique programming, too, from miniatures workshops and archery classes to antiquing itineraries and tennis clinics. (If you’re looking for more ways to have fun outside the premises, read our town-by-town Hudson Valley guide here.) Below, the 16 best hotels in the Hudson Valley.How we choose the best Hudson Valley hotelsEvery hotel review on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.Maker HotelLocation: Hudson, New YorkThe Maker gives NYC design lovers another excuse to head up to Hudson for the weekend. Hugging a sunny corner of Warren Street, the town’s main artery lined with antique and home goods stores, the 11-room Maker is a jewel box channeling the creative spirit of its location. The place is filled with one-of-a-kind decor worthy of its name—a metal writing desk made by a French blacksmith, handwoven rugs picked up by co-owner Lev Glazman in Morocco. But unlike other design hotels, a large portion of its interiors are for sale, down to the vintage martini glasses. The four suites are odes to various “makers”—The Artist, The Writer, The Architect, The Gardener—and all rooms have soft Italian robes hanging in the closets, Fresh bath products (Glazman and co-owner Aline Roytberg are the brand’s founders), and cloud-like linen bedding. Downstairs, there’s a light-filled restaurant and a modest pool with a few loungers. The best part though is the low-lit, velvet-clad bar tucked inside the adjacent 19th-century carriage house, primed for partying. —Lale ArikogluRead Full ReviewWoodstock WayLocation: Woodstock, New YorkI had the pleasure of staying here for two nights during a recent cycling trip about which I intend to write an essay titled "Amelia Bedelia Rides a Bicycle." On the first day, I smacked so much sunscreen on my forehead that my brother exclaimed a too-late warning about it dripping into my eyes on account of sweat from severe heat—when the inevitable result saw me skipping the afternoon ride and heading to the hotel too early to check in, eyes bright red and dripping tears, it was the staff at the Woodstock Way that sat me in their chic, air-conditioned lobby and fed me water and coffee and gave me eye drops that they just happened to have. The next day, I wiped out a half-mile from the hotel and came back to lie prone on my room's ample sofa before moving to the bed. This is home-y living: a cluster of mod, two-story cabins with accommodations of various kinds, set on tranquil grounds that include a waterfall and an antique shop. Thankfully, they don't buy into Woodstock proper's phony hippie stylings (the festival wasn't held there, people!) and everything is clean and tasteful. —Charlie HobbsRead Full ReviewThe BendLocation: Phoenicia, New YorkSituated in Phoenicia, a small hamlet within the town of Shandaken, The Bend is an easy drive from the city—around two hours from Midtown–making it a great spot for weekend getaways and longer stays alike. It puts you right in the heart of the Catskills Mountains and replaces the loudness of the city with the quiet hum of nature (you might just spot a black bear while you're here). With only five rooms, all one- or two-bedrooms, even at its busiest, this adults-only micro-resort won’t feel overcrowded. Phoenicia Diner is just down the street, as is the town’s Main Street, and both Woodstock and Hunter Mountain are within a 20-minute drive. Come here for a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature and a touch of wellness—it's an ideal spot to recharge. —Madison FlagerRead Full ReviewMohonk Mountain HouseLocation: New Paltz, New YorkIf you're looking to escape, come here. It's the purest form of relaxation, and you can make as much of everything it offers as you like. A secluded sanctuary, the hotel itself resides on a spectacular mountain preserve and looks out onto a large lake. Rooms are homey and classic, with porches outfitted with rocking chairs. Mohonk provides a daily schedule with something to do at any and every hour. Best of all, there's something for everyone, from yoga to golf, archery to horseback riding, and even wine tasting. Food is included in your daily room rate, and there's daily afternoon tea and cookies, as well as a library (complete with reading glasses, just in case you've misplaced yours) where you can read the paper in front of a warm fire. —Sigrid DilleyRead Full ReviewPocketbook HudsonLocation: Hudson, New YorkTo call Pocketbook Hudson a design hotel would be an understatement. It’s an entire arts complex—complete with intentional rooms, multiple galleries, a subterranean dance club, and more—that carries the forward-thinking, industrial spirit of the 1885 pocketbook factory it once was. There are 46 guest rooms and suites, where original brick walls and soaring warehouse windows meet contemporary metal fixtures that just so happen to be trendy, but are not entirely devoid of the past. The open-fire restaurant, Ambos, is led by Argentine chef Norberto Piattoni, an alum of celebrity grillmaster Francis Mallmann. Menu standouts include the grilled maitake mushrooms, fluke with beets, picanha steak, and—best of all—the rejilla potatoes, which is a very fancy way of saying waffle fries (if you are to do things correctly, you will order them at every meal, including brunch). There are plenty of ways to keep busy, whether it’s a quick jaunt to sculpture park Art Omi (the hotel offers multiple shuttles a day) or a browse at one of the on-site designer boutiques selling Eckhaus Latta and Comme des Garçons. But the crème de la crème of the property is The Baths, a complimentary bathhouse for hotel guests (though $60 day passes are also an option) that features three thermal pools plus a steam room. —Jessica SulimaRead Full ReviewWm. Farmer and SonsLocation: Hudson, New YorkThis is all of the upstate charm of Hudson in a nutshell, far and away from the hokey and kitsch. Hudson is oft-cited as the, “downtown of upstate,” and if we're expanding on the analogy, then consider the inn the subtly cool address in town in-the-know regulars keep in their back pocket. With one of the best restaurants in Hudson just downstairs, walking distance from the Amtrak station, and easy access to the city's innumerable and impossibly cute coffee shops, bookstores, and boutique shops, the inn truly moves to the heartbeat of the city. No two rooms across the inn's three buildings—The Merchant House, Wm. Farmer, and the Annex Suites—are the same. Whether you're traveling on a weekend getaway for two, a retreat for a large crew, something in between, or beyond, the inn's combined portfolio of 15 rooms and suites has your needs covered. —Kat ChenRead Full ReviewSix Bells Countryside InnLocation: Rosendale, New YorkWalking through the doors of The Six Bells feels like you’ve stepped into a life-size dollhouse—one whose rooms, living areas, and bedrooms are so effortlessly charming without a single sense of trying too hard. Despite the multitude of hotels in upstate New York, no one has quite nailed down this aesthetic with as much accuracy and depth as founder Audrey Gelman. The inn brings a new vibrancy to Rosendale, an otherwise quiet Hudson Valley town with a handful of shops, boutiques, and a beloved one-screen movie theater along its Main Street. There are 11 rooms in total, each unique in its design, with changing elements like color and wallpaper. The bed was one of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in. The hotel is also home to The Feathers Tavern, a cozy restaurant rooted in early American and traditional country cooking, where you can find a blend of simple, hearty dishes inspired by regional history. The vibe at the inn is immaculate, unique, and simply put, warm. —Emily AdlerRead Full ReviewInnessLocation: Accord, New YorkWithin minutes of arriving at this rustic but refined compound, you realize what a welcome shift it heralds for hospitality in the Catskills. With its 28 cabins and 12-room farmhouse and social hub, it marries Scandinavian-style minimalism and throwback Americana, with echoes of the Borscht Belt summer resorts that used to be ubiquitous in this part of the state. There is an excellent restaurant, naturally, with a menu of comfort food with shades of Italian and Middle Eastern cooking. The surrounding area is paradise for hikers and cyclists from spring through fall; in winter, the cabins, with their simple Shaker-style furniture and wood-burning stoves, are cozy refuges for relaxing under a throw and gazing out at the frost-kissed landscape. —Jesse AshlockRead Full ReviewWildflower Farms, Auberge CollectionLocation: Gardiner, New YorkStep onto this picturesque Auberge Collection campus, in a meadow in the shadow of New York’s iconic Shawangunk Mountains, and you feel almost as if you’ve entered the world of a Hudson River School painting. It’s that pretty. And for all its comforts, which are considerable—the instant it opened its doors last fall, it became the premier luxury escape in the Catskills—the hotel rightly recognizes that nature is its greatest amenity. Located on a 140-acre site that was once a tree nursery and a dairy farm, Wildflower leans into the region’s agricultural heritage with a working farm that supplies ingredients for cooking classes, the menu of the hotel’s progressive New American restaurant, Clay, and many of the treatments at the excellent spa, Thistle. Guests can swing by to tour the crops, feed the animals, and collect eggs from the chicken coop (to take home or pass along to the kitchen staff at Clay to prepare for breakfast). Just 4 percent of the property has been developed, leaving an extensive network of forest trails for visitors to explore on their own or to visit with a guide for ramp planting or forest-bathing experiences. And it’s easy to continue drinking in the beauty of the place from the 65 rooms, all freestanding cabins, cottages, and suites. In addition to offering fireplaces, well-­curated minibars, and a stylishly warm, natural design aesthetic, they have extensive private terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows framing a view of woods, meadows, or mountains. —J.A.Read Full ReviewMirbeau Inn & Spa BeaconLocation: Beacon, New YorkBuilding on its four-property presence in New York and Massachusetts, the latest Mirbeau deviates from the family-run brand’s roster of new-construction hotels. The Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon transforms an 1859 Gothic Revival mansion—with roots as a home, school, and, later, sanitarium for the famous—into a Hudson Valley wellness haven. Paired with a brand-new, 25,000-square-foot spa, the luxurious retreat solidifies wellness as the hotel’s central theme, which is echoed throughout the guest experience. Get dressed for the day in your fluffy white bathrobe before heading to the sauna, steam room, and Aqua Terrace overlooking the property's Monet-inspired garden. Then—without changing—unwind in the swanky library, historic Hunt Music Room, or French-themed bistro and wine bar. If you’re looking for a more active getaway, the Mirbeau Beacon exists on some 64 acres of land, offering access to a slew of outdoor trails, and counts both Mount Beacon and Beacon Main Street among its neighbors. —Anna StaropoliRead Full ReviewBedford Post InnLocation: Bedford, New YorkDating back to the 18th century, the Bedford Post Inn boasts a Revolutionary history, serving as a pivotal shelter for American soldiers, and eventually became a place for travelers and postal workers to rest their heads. In 2007, the property was purchased by Richard Gere, and has since been patronized by other famous names, like Bedford resident Martha Stewart. The eight-room inn carries a timeless elegance, with amenities like private terraces where you can watch smoke rise from the hotel’s chimney, and freestanding soaking tubs (complete with Sangre de Fruta toiletries) to luxuriate in after a day spent walking through the woods. Each stay comes with unlimited complimentary yoga classes, taught from the light-filled Loft, as well as breakfast via an à la carte menu from The Barn, the hotel’s more casual restaurant. For a burger and martini combo done to perfection, make sure you snag a reservation at The Tavern, which culminates in the best turndown feature I’ve ever seen: a plate of warm chocolate chip cookies, waiting for you in bed. —J.S.Read Full ReviewHutton BrickyardsLocation: Kingston, New YorkThe perfect romantic getaway from New York City, these pint-sized cabins along the Hudson River offer a just-right environment to slow down. Set on 73 acres of former brickyards along the Hudson River, the Hutton Brickyards masterfully mixes new with old. Drive up to the front desk—located in the original owner's Edgewood Mansion up on the hill and built in 1873—to check in and grab your room keys, then hop down to the riverfront to get to your private, modern cabin. The king cabins that face the river feature stunning views of the Hudson River from their floor-to-ceiling windows, oversized bathrooms, cozy decks, and record players to set the mood. There’s Malin and Goetz bathroom amenities no matter what type of cabin you stay in, as well as comfy Kassatex robes and mini-fridges. Plus, all rooms have tablets where you can see the day’s activities, order the usual hotel mini-bar fare from the Larder, schedule breakfast deliveries, and even buy books, like The White Album by Joan Didion. As of 2023, the hotel completed renovations on the mansion, where you can choose from 12 additional rooms. —Meredith CareyRead Full ReviewThe AmeliaLocation: Hudson, New YorkThe Amelia is a boutique hotel in Hudson, NY, that feels like an Airbnb but with housekeeping—albeit one in a historic home renovated with a keen eye for modern art and design. The property is walkable from the vibrant main street of the small, eclectic city and combines the privacy of being mostly left to your own devices with the perks of thoughtful touches like homemade granola and baked goods, and yes, daily housekeeping (but only if you want!). Anyone who wants to experience the upstate New York town of Hudson to the fullest will enjoy the property thanks to the boutique hotel’s central location; but readers and art lovers will find it particularly appealing, with an entire library in one of the shared spaces, stacks of books in every corner (including in the rooms), and a veritable pop art gallery on the walls. There’s also an elegant, heated rectangular pool in the backyard, which makes the hotel the perfect summer escape–especially from NYC, as it’s walkable from the Hudson Amtrak station, a two-hour ride from Penn Station. —Alex EganRead Full ReviewOld Dutch InnLocation: Kinderhook, New YorkOld Dutch Inn is a historic inn in a historic town. Located in the very center of Kinderhook, NY, it sits within walking distance of the quaint town’s restaurants, shops, and historical sites, and half of its rooms look right out onto the square. After lying dormant for over twenty years, the property has been completely renovated to make the space feel tasteful, modern, and comfortable while continuing to pay tribute to its deep roots. From the paint color of the exterior to the wallpaper prints to the stacks of books tucked throughout the inn, every detail is a nod to the area’s history, while luxe linens, comfortable furnishings, and a modern color and design palette make the boutique property feel both elevated and current. When you’re not bathing in your cast-iron tub or wrapped up in the extra-soft sheets of your bed, curl up with a book from one of the inn’s bookshelves to brush up on your Hudson Valley history, or play board games, cards, or pool in the game room. —A.E.Read Full ReviewThis article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.Jessica Chapel is a Commerce Writer at Condé Nast Traveler, where she covers travel booking and retail content. Previous to this role, she was Traveler's Editorial Assistant and has been working with the brand for over three years. Her passions inspire her published works, where she writes of indulgent travel ... Read MoreJessica Sulima is a Commerce Writer at Condé Nast Traveler, where she covers hotel and booking content, as well as travel deals. Originally from New Jersey, she attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she holds a Bachelor’s degree in English with minors in Spanish and Art History. Previously at Thrillist, ... Read MoreMore hotels nearby$$ | United States, Hudson, 339 Allen St.A historic home restored and renovated into a design-forward boutique hotel in the heart of Hudson, with an elegant backyard pool and a veritable pop art gallery on the walls.$$ | United States, Hudson, 549 Washington StreetFar more than a design hotel, Pocketbook Hudson is a gathering space for creatives to get inspired, eat exceptionally well, and have a soak.$$ | United States, Hudson, 10 S. 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