Hudson House A Country Inn, Cold Spring

I just returned home from a two day getaway with my boyfriend. It was our first time in Cold Spring. Living and working in NYC, this was the perfect place to relax and unwind. We stayed in the Riverview with balcony (Room #1) and found it furnished with elegance and attention. The most majestic views of the Hudson River, Storm King Mountain and West Point can be seen from our balcony. Dinner at the Hudson House was superb; we had the Cajun Sea Scallops and Jumbo Lump Crabmeat for appetizer, Porterhouse for two, and Crème Brule for dessert. Service was excellent, the views were spectacular, just a few steps to the River Room restaurant located downstairs at the Hudson House. We took the Metro-North Train (Hudson Line, Cold Spring Stop) which took a little over an hour from Grand Central and a short walk from the Cold Spring Station to the Hudson House. Since “slowing down and relaxing” was our mission for our two night stay, we ate, we took a leisurely hike to Little Stony Point, sat by the fireplace at Hudson House’s Half Moon Tavern and took naps for the first time in a very long time We are so very glad to found our very own respite on the River.

I thought I had planned the perfect romantic get-a-way weekend to share with my boyfriend. What could be more relaxing that a charming B&B in a historic village on the Hudson River? Our room was so small that the fullsize bed barely fit. The "balcony" was so small one person at a time could stand on it, forget sitting. The charming antiques I expected were garage sale rejects. Friday night trains ran through town every 10-15 minutes less than a block away and a large party celebrated at the restaurant below our bedroom window. After two nights, I needed an extra day off from work to grab some zzzzzs at home. If you go, don't book room #5. The only positive was an excellent breakfast downstairs although only one waitperson scrambled to meet the needs of all the guests. This is one place I won't go back to.

My Husband and I wanted to get away for the night and decided on The Hudson House, what a wonderful idea. We walked into a beautiful atmosphere with wide planked floors, flowers and were greeted by the most accomadating personel. That night we went downstairs to their dining room which has a georgous view of the Hudson river and enjoyed the most delicious dinner we've had in a long time. They have been written up in Zagat's and recieved a Wine Spectator award for their wine list. I would highly recommend this Inn for a romantic weekend getaway!!!