Eco-forward riverside outpost
Along the Wallkill River, glowing fire pits, easy trail access, and a curated lobby vinyl library set an unhurried upstate pace.
What it’s good at
Notable
Eco-conscious architecture crowned with a living green roof, private river-view balconies, and custom in-room vinyl turntables.
Notable
A self-guided thermal decompression circuit pairs a sauna, steam room, and frost room with a mineral pool.
Notable
Complimentary river kayaks and bikes offer direct exploration along the Wallkill River and adjacent Rail Trail.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The 29 rooms have private balconies over the water, radiant heated bathroom floors, and a record player in every room fed by a lobby vinyl library.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail runs directly past the grounds, with Water Street Market shops and restaurants next door.
The rooms
Private balconies look out over the river, paired with turntables for records borrowed downstairs and radiant heated bathroom floors.
The mineral pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Speckled terrazzo slab walls surround the indoor mineral pool, where ambient downlighting reflects across the water.
The spa and gym
The self-guided thermal circuit features a glass-walled cedar sauna, steam room, and frost room. A bright fitness room sits nearby.
At the table
Fresh coffee and tea are poured in the lobby, and evenings gather around the riverside fire pits.
How it began
Way Hospitality created this riverside retreat as their third Ulster County outpost, designing an eco-conscious building crowned with living green roofs.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.