Courtney Price

Hudson Valley’s Maker Hotel opening during the COVID crisis was understandably met with great enthusiasm. For those of us who weren’t close enough to hightail it over to see this magnificent bohemian chic boutique hotel in person, it certainly gave us something to look forward to when travel returns to normal.  Located a few hours outside of NYC in historic downtown Hudson, New York, this 11 room property is housed in three historical buildings: an 1800’s Carriage House, a Georgian mansion and a Greek Revival building.  Co-founders of global beauty sensation Fresh, Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg, and hospitality expert Damien Janowicz are the team behind this dream hospitality experience. Glazman  lead the interior design and creative direction, Roytberg lead the design behind the branding, color palettes and custom patterns, and Janowicz curated the unique guest experience.

 

The old world bohemian glamour fuses nineteenth-century Industrial, La Belle Epoque, Art Deco and Mid-Century periods. Over 70% of the property’s decor is vintage, including one of a kind antiques, restored relics, extensive art from Lev’s personal collection and new pieces built from various salvaged elements. Local craftsmen did the work.  Each guest’s experience is customized from the time of  reservation throughout the entirety of the stay.  Even the mini bars are gourmet with curated selections of offerings from local purveyors. Guests can order house-made snacks from the executive chef, like homemade salt and vinegar potato chips and fruit leathers.

 

The hotel offers a cafe, cocktail lounge, and a restaurant.

 

In the cafe you will find warm woods, luscious leathers, and cool marble. Also a serious breakfast, lunch and dessert menu full of choices that are as easy on the eyes as the tastebuds- contemporary American fare made with ingredients from locally sourced  farms and purveyors by Chef Michael Poiarkoff.