The Best Boutique Hotels in Upstate New York in 2026

Brought to us by our hip friends at Lark Hotels, the Bluebird hotel line comprises modern North Eastern properties nicely situated in many of the region’s most charming small towns. Frequently found within the top boutique offerings in Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts, they offer modern luxury with a lot of style. This one, Bluebird Lake Placid, is on the newer side, and still finding its legs. Private-entrance rooms and suites stretch around a central parking area, with an angular, light wood lobby building on the far side. In this case,… > Read Our Full Review

This Lake Placid property is an excellent new addition to the Adirondacks’, and Upstate NY’s, boutique hotel collection. It’s a chic, nature-forward accommodation from a trio of visionary friends that formed Eastwind Hotels. The owners are frequently there to greet guests on arrival, either in Lake Placid or at one of their gorgeous Catskills hotels. All locations share the same dark blue clapboard siding and simple roadside signage. It’s a cute touch that solidifies the branding while making the group feel like a collection of homes rather than a hotel… > Read Our Full Review

It is universally acknowledged that a North Eastern hotelier in possession of investment capital must be in want of an 18th-19th century building requiring extensive renovation. This 4-building Kingston NY boutique hotel is further proof. The factory-lined Hudson River is, of course, an absolute playground for renovation-happy hospitality experts, but Hotel Kinsley is special in that its buildings are not exclusively red-brick factory types. The residence comprises four different buildings offering a lively collection of comfortable and charming spaces. The main house was originally a bank, now a stately tan… > Read Our Full Review

The architecture, the art, the nature- there’s a lot to like about this Beacon, NY boutique hotel. The Roundhouse is a modern hotel built in the exoskeleton of an old fabric mill. It’s the perfect representation of Beacon’s factory-town history and present renaissance as a cute, artsy, Hudson Valley stopover. After years of neglect, a lot of the structure had to be gutted and replaced, but guests can find preserved elements like wood beams, original windows, and reclaimed wood floors throughout. Its current state is a tribute to the owner’s… > Read Our Full Review

Just blocks from Hudson’s main drag, the Wick is a contemporary boutique hotel and one more example of the Northeast’s unswerving devotion to converting old factories. You’ll likely do a double take, as the building doesn’t have the antique fixtures or lush reclaimed wood of many others. What it does have, however, is worth that second glance. The brick has been retained and whitewashed. Inside and out, you’ll find black window frames and shiny new wooden furniture. The exterior is a sleek set of wide windows that let sunlight pour… > Read Our Full Review

The Amelia is a masterfully restored New World Queen Anne revival building in the heart of Hudson, NY. It’s a lesson in attention to detail – a clean, upscale space with subtle touches that make every stay a real pleasure. Leaf peeping, Hudson Valley/Upstate escape weekend, intimate wedding, whatever your mission, this spot will make it effortlessly comfortable. Bookish types will love the library, creatives can wander through the common areas and daydream about which art pieces they’d like to take home with them.   What are the rooms like?… > Read Our Full Review

A community like Lake Placid NY, with a small town and long history, remembers its own. The Grand Adirondack Hotel occupies a near century-old hotel building that has long been part of the community. The stately brick stands tall in the center of town, overlooking Mirror Lake, at the pulse of Lake Placid’s comings and goings for generations. Now part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, the current iteration of the hotel benefits greatly from the guaranteed luxuries the brand provides, though it has lost a bit of the local charm. Still,… > Read Our Full Review

Tucked off of Route 9 next to the gorgeous Schroon Lake, this boutique hotel and lodge is the perfect place for some serious nature time. A small collection of buildings, headed by a Main Lodge, welcome you to a large property with a long history of hospitality. The original property, the Brown Swan Lodge, has undergone a series of additions, renovations and reinventions over the years. One small, sweet 1919 clapboard building has grown tremendously into the welcoming encampment you find today. The original focus of the resort has also… > Read Our Full Review

Though Amenia, Upstate NY, sits on the outskirts of the Hudson River Valley, this comfort-driven boutique hotel is a defining addition to the area’s accommodation offerings. Amenia the town has a long history of literary excellence. The Troutbeck property in particular has been active since the 18th century, hosting esteemed authors, nature-lovers and philosophers like Thoreau, Teddy Roosevelt, and Mark Twain (to name a few). Today’s stone Manor House is the 1919 rebuild after the original burnt down. The current owners opened to guests in 2017 after extensive renovations that… > Read Our Full Review

Anyone with a penchant for medieval fantasy will understand the allure of a cozy boutique hotel and tavern, but will be rightfully wary at the thought of medieval facilities. Luckily, this Hudson, NY inn has nailed the updated version. Equal parts Prancing Pony and ROOST apart hotel, Wm. Farmer and Sons comprises three sweet side-by-side residences. Guest rooms and suites are available for long and short-term rental. The main building is connected to the Tavern, a lovely spot for locals and guests alike to congregate. In a situation like this… > Read Our Full Review

This multi-century boutique guesthouse in Athens, NY is the perfect spot for anyone with an appreciation of the area’s history and nature. Athens, Hudson’s across-the-river sister, isn’t nearly as developed, and as such offers a calm alternative for those exploring the Hudson Valley. The centuries-old tavern is a must-see even for those Hudson-based visitors, a piece of history that undermines that new-ness of the town across the river, which really took off as an NYC escape during and post-pandemic. Stewart House Hotel has the space for a party or two,… > Read Our Full Review

With over one hundred acres of land and sweeping Hudson Valley views, Wildflower Farms is a boutique retreat with a tremendous location. Accommodation is modern and down-to-earth, and with many natural touches that make it feel warm and inviting. Beautiful wood beams, one-of-a-kind textiles and handmade soaps make everything feel like your well-traveled aunt’s drawing room, if your well-traveled aunt employed a full staff of servers and concierge services. It’s designed as an immersive experience with nature, where you bask in the beauty around you and then return to your… > Read Our Full Review

A true appreciation of this lodge style Lake Placid boutique hotel depends almost entirely on your feelings about taxidermy. If you’re dead against, you might not enjoy the space as much as it deserves. If you’re anywhere else on the spectrum, it’s worth getting used to. And anyone who shares decor sensibilities with Beauty and the Beast’s Gaston should book The Whiteface Lodge immediately. The architecture is the real star, a stunning rustic structure of sturdy wood beams supporting high ceilings and that worn silkiness of wood that’s been treated… > Read Our Full Review

This Windham, Hudson Valley boutique hotel has hosted guests for more than a century. The experience, and years of consistent upkeep, show. Wylder Windham Hotel is not the most central, but not everyone is traveling in order to check out a cool new town. Sometimes you want to find the perfect place and stay there. This is what the Wylder Windham might just offer. It’s relatively luxurious for a rural hotel, and has an abundance of activities that let you enjoy the great outdoors even if you almost never leave… > Read Our Full Review