The Amelia Hudson

The most successful boutique hotels make the most of the raw material they’re given — in the case of the Amelia Hotel, in the small upstate city of Hudson, that’s a 19th-century Queen Anne–style house on a quiet residential street a short walk from Warren Street, the town’s main drag. It’s undergone a thorough but very sensitive renovation, and has been updated with modern furniture and quietly chic design pieces, as well as pieces by some big names in modern and contemporary art. The result is an experience that’s luxurious but unpretentiously so — details like Matouk linens, Frette towels, and Nespresso machines are welcome comforts but far from ostentatious.

Breakfast is a relatively simple affair, featuring housemade granola and pastries; a restaurant is beyond the Amelia’s aspirations, but the town center is amply blessed in that department. There is, however, a lovely 35-foot swimming pool, fringed with greenery and blooming flowers, as well as an outdoor fire pit and a deck for al fresco socializing and small events. It’s a fine introduction to the virtues of the Hudson Valley, and seems likely to become a favorite among guests who are charmed by the town and the region.

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