The Best Hotels in the Hudson Valley, New York
From its rolling hills lined with roadside farms and orchards to its waterfront villages that kiss the border of the river, Hudson Valley is truly an idyllic destination. It sits just over two hours away from New York City (via car, Amtrak, or Metro North). Here, you'll find quaint old towns filled with pops of colorful buildings—reimagined into cool new art galleries and cozy cafés. Take a break in one of the old-school diners, or grab a drink in a top-notch craft cocktail bar. Picturesque in every season, the region has emerged into a beloved getaway for NYC locals seeking space to run and play (and return to, again and again).
Its vastness is part of the region’s allure—the Valley spans across 10 counties—all lining the Hudson River. From nature trails and swimming holes to boutique shopping and art hopping—there's much to do and discover. And while it may be steeped in history with its many 18th-century properties and estates, it’s also ever-evolving—offering a hub of new openings every year, from restaurants to hotels. After a long day of sightseeing, there are so many charming bed-and-breakfasts to choose from, that it can be difficult to pick. Luckily, we've done the legwork to find some of the best hotels in the area perfect for your next trip. Whether you're an urbanite seeking refuge, or just looking for a little change in scenery, these are the best hotels in the Hudson Valley.
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Getty/Courtesy Mohonk Mountain HousehotelMohonk Mountain House
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Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023If 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 complementary reading glasses, just in case you've misplaced yours) where you can read the paper in front of a warm fire. —Sigrid Dilley
Courtesy The MakerhotelMaker Hotel
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Hot List 2021With New Yorkers largely confined to exploring their home state a few years ago in 2020, the arrival of The Maker felt like a welcome splash of newness—and gave design lovers another excuse to head up to Hudson for the weekend. Hugging a sunny corner of Warren Street, the town’s main artery and 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 the post-pandemic partying ahead. —Lale Arikoglu
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Woodstock Way
I 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 Hobbs
Jane BeileshotelHutton Brickyards
$$Set on 73 acres of former brickyards along the Hudson River, the Hutton Brickyards masterfully mixes new with old. Drive up to the front desk—located in the original owner's mansion up on the hill and built in 1873—to check in and grab your room keys, then hop down to the riverfront to get to your private, modern cabin. The Hutton is booking guests into its cabins and the 12 rooms of the recently restored mansion. —Meredith Carey
Courtesy TroutbeckhotelTroutbeck
$$ | Hot List 2018 Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023You'll find this property near the southern Berkshire range and the eastern edge of the Hudson Valley, nestled between the running water of the Webatuck River and Dunham Creek. It’s charming here, where ancient sycamores (planted in 1835 along with the Manor House) canopy overhead, private hammocks swing in the shade, and firepits sit along the riverside. The reimagined historic estate has been an established country inn (and tavern) since the 1700’s, but has since (thankfully) re-opened its doors with an extensive renovation. It can now accommodate 86 guests, with 37 uniquely designed guest rooms within the three “houses:” the Manor, the Benton, and the Garden.
Nicole FranzenhotelHotel Kinsley
It's clear from the outset that Kinsley is a beautiful hotel, fit for guests who expect more than unblemished greige carpeting from their stays. Backed by developers CBSK Ironstate, its fresh decor (the hotel is housed in a former State of New York bank building from the 1860s, and needed a high-touch reno) is the masterful work of the New York-based Studio Robert McKinley, a design firm known for its sophisticated, if slightly bubbly, spaces; think: solid-wood midcentury credenzas; ivory-and-maroon checkered hallway carpeting; deep red oriental rugs; white-as-the-driven-snow Frette linens; a bar that just *looks* like it makes a delicious, complex cocktail (and boy, does it); and a top-tier selection of art, dispersed all around the space. In short: good looks are a cornerstone of the project. This 10-room outfit is the first of four planned buildings that will eventually make up the hotel in its entirety; once complete, the whole thing will total 43 rooms. Don't miss the Restaurant at the Kinsley, where the seasonal, New American menu comes courtesy of famed Freemans restaurateur (and possible pickling genius) Taavo Somer, and the bar, where unfussy, albeit complex cocktails in an intimate, well-lit space delight. —Betsy Blumenthal
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Sargent Photography/Glenmere MansionhotelGlenmere Mansion
$$$On a 200-acre estate in Chester, New York, you’ll find Glenmere Mansion, a 15-room hotel built in 1911, fashioned as a Tuscan villa. The property is perched on a hilltop surrounded by peaceful farmlands. As a nod to its Italian inspiration, its 8,000-square-foot spa facility features Carrara marble, rich hardwoods, and custom-made tiles. The Spa at Glenmere Mansion includes treatment suites, a relaxation library, a marble bathhouse, a hammam, and a meditation garden. —Caitlin Gunther
