TL;DR
- Kingston, NY location: with four historic buildings along the Hudson River.
- Unique architecture: including former bank, 1600s limestone building, 1870s mercantile, and Queen Anne cottage.
- Charming, comfortable rooms: Turkish carpets, Frette linens, Smeg mini-fridges, Bluetooth radios, Carrara-tiled bathrooms.
- Dining & wellness: Restaurant Kinsley for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch; spa with massages and infrared sauna; natural-wood gym.
- Check prices here at Expedia
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 stone affair with weird acoustics and a gorgeous front desk area situated inside the former vault.
Other lodgings are situated in a limestone delight originally built in the 1600s, on the top floors of an 1870s mercantile building now housing a chic women’s clothing boutique, and a Queen Anne-style ‘cottage’ built around an early 18th-century stone frame.
The entire collection is a delightful tribute to the extensive history of the area, with the added benefits of upscale furnishings, charming decor and a cute town to explore.
What are the rooms like?
- Number of rooms: 43 across four buildings.
- Style & amenities: Turkish carpets, natural wood, Frette linens, linen quilts, Smeg mini-fridges, Bluetooth radios, smart TVs, Carrara-tiled bathrooms.
- Room types: King, Queen Double, two-bedroom suites; John Street houses the most luxurious suite with private patio and fireplace.
- See all rooms in detail here.
‘Each room is unique,’ can be a tired refrain, but it’s more relevant here than anywhere.
With Hotel Kinsley there’s variation between buildings, rooms and common areas.
We can say, however, that there’s a through line of well-thought-out luxuries.
Turkish carpets cover most of the floors, there’s plenty of natural wood in the flooring and the furniture, and the owners have done their best to incorporate original elements of each building into every room.
Most bathrooms feature gleaming Carrara tile and chic metal fixtures.
Hotel Kinsley’s main building, on Wall Street, offers King Rooms, Queen Doubles and a roomy suite with dreamy green paneling and a soaking tub.
The historical exterior of Pearl Street encases brand-new King and Queen rooms with extensive seating, and a two-bedroom suite.
Fair Street is a bit more contemporary, with sweet patterns filling King, Queen and Double Queen rooms.
John Street features the property’s most luxurious suite, three rooms with a private patio and a fireplace. Smaller Queen Rooms fill out the space.
What are prices like?
And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?
- Complimentary coffee, tea, pastries: throughout the day.
- Restaurant Kinsley: modern classics and grain bowls; lunch, dinner, weekend brunch.
- Wellness: Spa with hour or 90-min massages, infrared sauna; natural-wood gym.
Coffee, tea and pastries are complimentary throughout the day.
Restaurant Kinsley sits on the corner of John and Wall Street, ready with a menu featuring modern trends like a grain bowl and classics like an anchovies-laden puttanesca.
They serve lunch, dinner, and a straightforward weekend brunch that would benefit from a Bloody Mary, but offers nice, simple toast options in addition to the typical lunch selections.
Wellness facilities live up to Hudson Valley’s reputation as a getaway for stressed city-dwellers.
Hotel Kinsley’s gym features relaxing natural wood, with none of the step-dad’s cellar gym atmosphere many hotel gyms try to sneak in.
The spa is a lovely spot for an hour-long or hour and a half-long massage, also featuring an infrared sauna available by reservation.
How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?
- Kingston town: requires a car, but complimentary parking available.
- Local attractions: Hudson River, Stockade District, lighthouse, trolley museum, and regional historical sites.
- Nearby destinations: Wilderstein Historic Site, Rhinebeck Village.
Situated on the opposite side of New York’s most picturesque train lines, Kingston is best with a car.
This is made easy by the hotel’s complimentary parking, though there are train options if your heart is set on it.
Many will probably want to set out and explore the extensive wilderness to the west, but if small-town revelry is more your style, you’re in luck.
Kingston is one of the more developed towns along the Hudson, home to a wide variety of chic boutiques, excellent dining and even a few event spaces.
There’s a lighthouse to visit, a trolley museum, and other historical spaces that anyone interested in regional cultural heritage will enjoy.
Across the river you’ll find even more, like the Wilderstein Historic Site and Rhinebeck Village.
And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?
Some things guests liked:
“LOVED our stay at Hotel Kinsley!! Came up for an easy LDW getaway and would love to come back to stay at the property again….”
“What a wonderful hotel experience. Very nice room with an excellent mattress, pillows and bed linens. The hotel bar and restaurant were also excellent and the service was superb. Will absolutely stay here again when in Kingston….”
Some things guests didn’t like:
”It was an exceptional property. Clean, comfortable and modern. What was untenable was the parking. I was told it was a block away when, in fact it was a three block walk…..”
”Nothing was open nearby of any value. Location is in the heart of the stockade district but not much to see. Hotel had a weird entrance and no coffee or breakfast. Elevator did not work and we were on the third floor. Room was clean and a/c worked fine…..”
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