The Amelia Hudson
Quiet luxury meets art-forward country house. Think freshly restored Victorian bones with contemporary art (including Andy Warhol originals), colorful throws, and a commitment to good feng shui. Not a full-service hotel — no restaurant, no 24/7 front desk, no spa. More like staying at a wealthy friend's impeccably tasteful upstate home.
The weekday 'Stay Three, Pay Two' deal makes the otherwise steep rates much more reasonable for a longer trip.
Why It Matters
One of Hudson's most design-forward stays, featured in Travel + Leisure, AFAR, and Time Out NY. The property sits on over an acre — rare in this small city — giving it room for a pool and gardens that most competitors can't match. The owner's arts programming (classical music concerts, book readings, wellness retreats) gives it genuine cultural cred beyond mere good taste.
A 19th-century Queen Anne house on a quiet residential block in the small upstate city of Hudson, opened as a boutique hotel in June 2021 after an extensive renovation by owner Shannon Wu. Eight rooms and two grand suites spread across three floors, with pop art on the walls, Matouk linens on the beds, and a surprisingly large 35-foot seasonal pool out back surrounded by an English garden of roses, hydrangeas, and bluebells. Warren Street — Hudson's main strip of restaurants, galleries, and boutiques — is a two-minute walk away.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Garden View Room 5
A second-floor room with oversized windows looking directly over the garden, pool, and out to a stand of forest and the Catskill Mountains on the horizon. The bathroom has double vanities and a rain shower — notably generous for a standard room.
QueenGarden View Room 6
Third-floor garden-facing room with a king bed, desk, and windowed bathroom with rain shower. The elevated position gives it some of the best pool and garden views in the house. Third-floor walk-up.
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Grand Suite Room 7
A full 1,000 sq ft on the third floor with a separate living room boasting 14-foot ceilings. The living room has a pull-out queen sofa bed — good for a third or fourth guest. The separate bedroom has a king, and the suite is stocked with a Nespresso machine and refrigerator. Distinctive artwork throughout. Third-floor walk-up.
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Grand Suite Room 8
The second grand suite at 1,000 sq ft on the third floor. This one features a living room with a study nook — handy for working guests. Separate bedroom with a king bed, pull-out queen sofa in the living room, Nespresso machine, and refrigerator. Third-floor walk-up.
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Hudson View Room 1
Front-of-house room on the second floor with a large bay window and two-side exposure, looking out over Allen Street's distinguished row of 19th-century homes. Windowed bathroom with rain shower. Second-floor walk-up.
QueenHudson View Room 2
Second-floor front-of-house room with a large bay window, two-side exposure, and a decorative fireplace. The large windowed bathroom comes with a rain shower. One of the more impressive standard rooms in the house.
KingHudson View Room 3
A corner room on the second floor with double exposure — one window looks out toward the garden. The standout feature is the large bathroom, which has both a soaking bathtub and a separate enclosed rain shower, unusual for this price point.
QueenHudson View Room 4
A large east-facing room on the second floor with a king bed and a bathroom with a separate enclosed toilet. Slightly simpler configuration than the other Hudson View rooms, but the room itself is spacious.
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On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Literary events and author readings held on the property, in keeping with the hotel's arts programming mission.
The Amelia hosts on-site classical and other musical performances throughout the year. Past events have included the Avila Ensemble, a Venezuelan quartet from Bard College Conservatory. Events announced via newsletter.
The entire hotel is available for buyout — weddings, birthday parties, company retreats, or extended family gatherings. Contact the hotel directly for pricing and availability.
Periodic wellness retreat programming hosted at the property. Sign up for the newsletter for dates and details.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A book-filled library room available to all guests throughout their stay.
The property displays notable artworks throughout common areas, including Andy Warhol originals, an oversized Gavin Evans portrait of David Bowie, and Warhol-esque soup-can skateboards. Local Hudson artists are also featured and promoted.
One of two shared living rooms in the house features a working gas fireplace. Common spaces also include a dining room and parlor.
High-speed wireless internet throughout the property, rated at 500+ Mbps — fast enough for 6 or more simultaneous users.
Self-serve continental breakfast including house-made granola, baked goods, fresh fruit, yogurt, and Nespresso coffee. Note: this is not a full cooked breakfast or restaurant service.
A shared kitchen stocked with Nespresso coffee, teas, hot chocolate, house-made granola, baked goods, yogurt, and fruit available around the clock to all guests.
All-natural bath products from Lockwood New York provided in all rooms.
All rooms outfitted with premium Matouk bed linens (Italian cotton) and Frette bath towels.
43-inch plasma Smart TVs with cable channels in all rooms.
Fire pit on the property's outdoor grounds, available for guest use.
Multiple outdoor sitting areas including a backyard deck overlooking the pool and garden, plus a front porch.
Professionally landscaped garden of roses, hydrangeas, and bluebells designed by Wagner Hodgson, surrounding the pool area. Over an acre of grounds — unusual for this urban location.
A 35-foot Hamptons-style pool set in the backyard, surrounded by rose and hydrangea gardens designed by landscape firm Wagner Hodgson. Furnished with lounge chairs, coffee tables, and umbrellas. Daytime use only. Operational late spring through early fall.
Individual lock codes delivered by email before arrival. Check-in 3 p.m., check-out 11 a.m. Staff reachable by text when needed.
Daily housekeeping available on request. Not forced on guests who prefer privacy.
Several parking spots on the property for guests, plus free street parking on Allen Street. Note that street parking alternates sides by date between midnight and 8 a.m.
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