TL;DR

Fantasy charm: cozy boutique hotel and tavern with medieval-inspired allure.
Updated style: modernized interiors with chic glass, black metals, and light wood.
Three residences: includes Merchant House, William Farmer main building, and Annex Suites.
Guest areas: cozy wools, eclectic antiques, and contemporary furnishings.
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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 it must be tempting to go all-in with antique walnut bartops, velvet curtains, and heavy four-posters, but the owners have resisted admirably.

Instead, the barroom is full of chic glass, black metals and light wood that ooze New American smart-casual.

Guest areas at Wm. Farmer and Sons are a charming collection of cozy wools, eclectic antiques and modern furnishings.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 15, including Queens, Kings, and Suites.
Unique decor: each room completely different, historical charm, updated.
Building options: Merchant House, William Farmer main building, Annex Suites.
Room amenities: king/queen beds, mini fridges, Smart TVs, balconies, fireplaces, tubs.
Pet policy: dogs allowed in some lodgings, check before booking.
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Guest rooms and suites are each completely unique, vaguely categorized by building.

Despite the fresh decor and contemporary feeling, it is still a historical house and many rooms are on the smaller side.

You’ll stay in either the Merchant House, with the best garden access; the William Farmer, the main building connected to the tavern; or the Annex Suites, which are perfect for longer stays or bigger groups.

Most rooms at Wm. Farmer and Sons have a relaxing, modern country-estate style with clean white walls, well-curated original paintings and quirky antiques.

The Annex Rooms’ larger suites more modern, with a bit more of an Elle Decor vibe than Better Homes & Gardens.

Rooms have a variety of king and queen beds, mini fridges, and SmartTVs. Many offer extras like private balconies, Tivoli radios, lovely mountain views, fireplaces, and full bathtubs.

Dogs are allowed in some lodgings and not others, so be sure to check with the hotel before booking if you travel with a direwolf.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Dining: barroom open to locals with Oyster Happy Hour and updated country classics.
Café and rum room: Mercantile serves coffee by day, cocktails by night.
Event spaces: three facilities for 15-50 people, catered by hotel’s kitchen, some with private entrances.

Obviously, the easiest spot for food is the barroom. Because it is open to locals as well, you’re encouraged to make reservations when you want to eat there.

It’s a dinner spot, with a killer Oyster Happy Hour and a spot-on menu of updated country classics. It’s not the place to be on a diet, though they do have salad options.

The real standouts are hearty and flavorful, there to keep you warm in the Upstate weather.

The Mercantile serves as a daytime café, where you can wake up with a nice cup of joe. A

t night, it turns rum room, ready for you to sip on some cocktails and wait for the river pirates to show up.

There are three lovely facilities available for private events. They can host anywhere from 15 to 50 people, are catered by the hotel’s excellent kitchen.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Location: Hudson, riverside town on popular train route.
Access: minutes from river, train station, and nearby park with Catskills view.
Nature trips: ideal for exploring towns up and down the river or Catskills.
Main street: Warren Street restaurants, boutiques, historical buildings.
Ferry options: ferries to Athens with cafés and green spaces.

Hudson town sits along the river of the same name, one of the most popular stops on a gorgeous train ride up the Valley.

Wm. Farmer and Sons is literal minutes from both the river and the train station.

There’s a sweet park in walking distance that lets you gaze west towards the Catskills. The sunsets are incomparable.

It’s an ideal place for nature-focused day trips. Those with cars can enjoy the series of adorable towns found up and down both sides of the river, from NYC to Albany.

Hudson more or less revolves around Warren Street, the main street full of restaurants and boutiques. Here you’ll find NYC quality and tastes without the bustle or stress.

We highly recommend wandering around a bit; the town has a number of beautifully constructed historical buildings.

Those traveling by train or bike will have access to ferries that cross the river. In Athens, the town next door, you’ll find a few cute restaurants and spots to relax and all the green space a person needs.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“Cozy and fun. Oodles of charm – like a classic British Inn……”

“Lovely building restored to a high standard and design – contemporary but in keeping with the era. The location was excellent, being close to restaurants on the main street as well as very convenient for catching the train after we left……”

Some things guests didn’t like:

”The claw foot tub, while quaint was a tall order to climb into and out of and the tub controls for the rain shower was a battle to get to work….”

”They never answer the phone. Its a keyless hotel. no one to take your bags or help you. you are paying a lot and the service is inferior for a hotel at that price point….”

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