Travel & Lodging
Travel Note
GETTING THERE
There are a few different ways to get to the town of Hudson, NY: 1 - You could fly into JFK Airport, La Guardia Airport, or Newark Airport in the NYC Metro Area, and from there rent a car and drive 2.5 hours upstate to Hudson. 2 - You can take the Amtrak train from Penn Station in Manhattan to the town of Hudson. Our venue, Basilica Hudson, is conveniently located just catty-corner from the Hudson Amtrak Station. The town is also very walkable from the station, with several hotels (especially The Wick and William Farmer & Sons) as well as many AirBNBs close by. 3 - You could also fly into Albany International Airport (50 minute drive north) or Stewart International Airport in Newburgh (1 hour drive south) and rent a car to drive to Hudson. Or you can connect to the Hudson Amtrak / Metro North Train Lines from either of these nearby cities. 4 - Okay, so you're an adventurer; why take the easy route? You can hike or bike the Empire State Trail all the way from NYC to Hudson. Google Maps says that the bike trip is 13.5 hours. Godspeed! *Please note that the town of Hudson doesn't have any car rental locations. Rideshare app service is somewhat limited, but there are some local taxi companies which you can use to supplement.
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The Wick - A Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Wick is conveniently located just down the street from our wedding venue, and it's one of the few hotels in the actual town that has a large dedicated parking area. A former candle factory, the renovated building is now very stylish and clean with industrial accents. Skip the hotel breakfast and walk down the street to Kitty's. There are limited rooms set aside for the Kluiters/Fetterman Wedding for check in on October 31st at 3pm - Sunday, November 2nd at noon. In order to book in this block, you can use the link below.
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William Farmer and Sons
William Farmer and Sons is a stylish compound with three buildings on the edge of town closest to the venue. It has a beautiful bar/restaurant, and the rooms are all curated to have a unique personality. Reservations open up 3 months before.
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Rivertown Lodge
Rivertown Lodge is a fun, functional, and relatively affordable stay at the opposite end of town from the venue, charmingly situated inside of a former movie theater. The rooms are small but cozy, there's a great bar/restaurant on premises, and they have a parking lot. Highly recommended for our Millennial guests. Reservations open up 3 months before.
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The Maker Hotel
Swanky, vibey, but expensive stay in the center of town. Excellent bar/restaurant.
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St. Charles Hotel
Generally the most affordable hotel option in the town of Hudson, located at the far end of town from the venue. Has a parking lot. We haven't checked it out ourselves and have heard mixed things, but you do you. Will book one night stays.
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The Amelia Hudson
A cute boutique hotel in the center of town.
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Hudson Whaler
Warning: EXTREMELY NAUTICAL. The town of Hudson was historically a processing hub for the whaling industry, and this hotel is heavily steeped in that history. Do not stay here if you aren't a fan of the color blue, or if you're susceptible to seasickness.
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Hudson Mariner
A small, modern boutique hotel operated by the Hudson Whaler team.
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The Howard Hotel
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The Hudson Milliner
A small boutique hotel in the center of town.
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Nest Hudson
A small boutique hotel in the center of town.
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Hudson City B&B
A small B&B in the town of Hudson.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Coxsackie
The closest Holiday Inn to Hudson, located across the river to the north, about a 25 minute drive.
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Best Western, Coxsackie
The closest Best Western to Hudson, located across the river to the north, about a 25 minute drive.
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Hampton Inn, Catskill
This hotel is still being constructed but will open well before our wedding date. It's located across the river in the town of Catskill, about a 15 minute drive. Please check back later for details.
House Or Rental
Local Airbnbs and VRBOs
There are a lot of great AirBNBs and VRBOs in the town of Hudson and the surrounding area. Here's a curated list:
Travel Note
CAMPING and GLAMPING
There are a plethora of camping and glamping sites located just across the river from the town of Hudson, in the gorgeous foothills of the Catskill Mountains. We'll work on adding a more comprehensive list here, but for starters you can check out Camptown Catskills, Piaule Catskill, Glen Falls House, Winter Clove Inn, A Tiny House Resort, and Postcard Cabins.