Hudson Merchant House

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Hudson Merchant House for a few days to get away from the hustle of the the city. We were looking for a charming and quaint place to stay and so happy we found HMH. This isn’t your typical B&B. The décor was impeccable and modern but charming and quaint. It definitely felt like ‘home’ to us.
HMH had a very open and inviting feeling upon entering the doors, you can tell there is a lot of love. Roy, the owner was extremely warm and inviting and helped us navigate the town of Hudson, an eccentric town, with wonderful restaurants and shops.
HMH was exceptionally clean (big plus for someone who is OCD with cleanliness!). I must say that I did not want to leave. It is a great place to decompress and relax for sure. I highly recommend Hudson Merchant House for anyone looking for an amazing place to stay in Hudson NY.

did not get a good vibe
felt like the host did the minimum, small but sigificant point, at least to me, ive stayed in many hotels, inns, and b and bs, this is the first one not to offer milk for coffee, several other inconveniences, no screens ledg to bugs in room, awakened in middle of night due to flying insect in my face, noisy outside window, breakfast served at nine, late in my opinion, also no choice, never asked what we like or prefer, would not return

Great place to stay. We had a great time. Was originally going to stay at the Union Street Guest House but the management there were arrogant. The manager and staff here were outstanding!

We recently stayed at the Hudson Merchant House in the Newport room and overall it was fantastic. The house itself is beautiful and simply immaculate in how clean it is. Roy and Alex were extremely accommodating, and the two pups were super cute and friendly. We really couldn’t have asked for anything better, and it will definitely be our first choice for any future trips up to Hudson.

Based on reviews here and their lovely website, I called the Hudson Merchant House about a reservation for a special weekend a month in advance. The terse, unfriendly exchange on the phone was not the hospitality I was expecting. After asking about availability for a certain room, the response was just «no.» And a pause. I had to ask, «Are there other rooms that might be available for those dates?» There weren’t– and if there were, I’m not sure that I’d book it after that first impression.

My Family and I visited the Hudson Merchant house for the Christmas holiday this year and there was nothing but top notch service the entire evening. The owner was very nice and accommodating. The food was excellent, the house was beautifully decorated and the rooms were absolutely breath taking. I highly recommend staying here!

Hudson Merchant House is the best place to go! It is now on my top ten places to stay anywhere worldwide.
I loved everything about it, proximity to the train station, amazing AMAZING décor and of course the wonderful and warm innkeepers Roy and his chocolate lab Shelby. There is nothing more you can ask for from a home away from home. The B and B is clean beyond belief, has beautiful inspired furnishings and wonderful personal touches everywhere you walk.
I am truly inspired. I stayed for 2 days and used my time as a creative/​relaxation retreat from my fast paced life in NYC. HMH provided all of the comforts I needed in a peaceful and calm way. The amazing full soaking tub in my room and the porch off the room really added even more charm to an already wonderful space. Thank you Roy for your amazing hospitality and beyond yummy breakfast food (homemade Pumpkin Bread!!!) … I can not wait to return… If you are looking for a modern, beautifully decorated space with warmth, comfort, personality and style then this is the place for you. Just remember to show respect to the house as it it not only a B and B but also the innkeepers work of art. Show love to the place and the innkeeper! :)
Oh and Hudson the town is just a great getaway as everyone knows. Great shops and food (DABA and Food Studio were my favorites)… and for those needing a further escape head to all points north, east, south and west. there is something to see in every direction., there is just so much to see in this great hudson valley.
Forever thankful for my time at HMH and can’t wait to return!

We stayed at Hudson Merchant House for the weekend on our first trip to Hudson about a month back. The Merchant House is beautifully designed, clean and modern with hard wood floors, leather furniture, deep warm colors. The breakfast is wonderful. Roy is a host with the most-​est lending us an umbrella from his closet on a rainy day. We enjoyed our visit to Hudson and the Merchant House was a lovely place to stay in a great location.

1^st rate, Top shelf, 5 stars all the way, Hudson merchant house is the best place to stay if your visiting beautiful rustic Hudson, NY. My girlfriend and I and another couple stayed here when we came up for a friends wedding the first week of June. The building is great, but we were amazed with the renovation job on the inside, modern, tasteful, stylish & COMFORTABLE !!! Roy and Shelby (dog of the house) were incredibly welcoming and hospitable, the breakfast he made for us was delicious (I think I had 3 helpings). All in all we had a fantastic experience and we would highly recommend Hudson merchant house for any one staying in or traveling thru the area, stop in and say hello you won’t be disappointed !!!

This was the best bed and breakfast experience I’ve ever had. My wife and I were looking for a place relatively close to NYC and found Hudson Merchant House online. The owner did an incredible job of making us feel welcome and providing perfect recommendations the entire weekend. Food was incredible, the house was amazing. We can’t wait to go back.

I thought the owner was incredibly rude — if you want to hear him talk about himself all weekend, feel like every request is a real favor on his part, and generally be awed by his accomplishments and life decisions, then this is the place for you.
We had no toilet paper — look under the sink for more, said the owner.
We were hot and had to ask multiple times to have the temp lowered.
The toilet was the loudest example of flushing water and creaks and groans I had ever heard.
And it was in a crappy part of town with really high rates.
Hospitality is not defined by what the owner wants to give, but rather what the guests require.

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Hudson Merchant House last week and absolutely loved every minute of it. We were looking for a relaxing weekend getaway and HMH was the perfect spot to do that — the house is furnished for comfort and the owner, Roy, was so welcoming. We stayed in the Providence Suite on the 2^nd floor which has a great view on to Front Street. The bed was so comfortable that I slept in til 11am the first day (something I rarely do). I made sure not to miss Roy’s amazing breakfast on our second day. It didn’t disappoint! The zucchini French toast were delicious. As far as restaurants go, try The Crimson Sparrow on Warren St and ask for a table outside. Thanks again to Roy (and Shelby the dog) for such a wonderful weekend away from the city.

I’ve stayed at the Merchant House four times. I will be staying again. Each experience has been ideal. The hosts are friendly and outgoing, but they also know how to give their guests space and privacy. The décor is tasteful and charming in both rooms and common spaces. The rooms have comfortable beds, elegant baths, and many small amenities and luxurious touches. The building dates from the eighteenth century and has been lovingly restored with original woods and rich finishes. Breakfast is always satisfying and delicious. We love coming to Hudson because of the Merchant House, not to mention the excellent restaurants, art galleries, and antique shops within easy walking distance.
Notes on rooms: The large room on the top floor is over-​the-​top nice! I usually stay in the first room on the right off the second-​floor hallway. It is smaller but still nice. Other rooms are smaller, although they might also be quieter if they are at the back of the house.

Superb breakfast and lovely host.
Luuuuve the dogs super cute and friendly. Rooms and accommodations are as good as it gets stylish and and comfortable

We had a simply wonderful stay here, the place is impeccable and tastefully decorated with stuff the inn keepers have locally sourced.
The room was very comfortable, well sized, the renovations were well executed with thoughtful upgrades like a built in sound/​radio system.
Roy and Mike were great hosts, with lots of good local recommendations. The rest of the staff, Otis and Shelby were friendly and equally helpful.

Awesome place to stay!
Our room was lovely with a nice queen size bed and well chosen tasteful furnishings. The attached bathroom was roomy with a funky raised bathtub shower combo. Sleeping was a dream: the wife and I dropped off in that great bed and slept 9 hours straight. (Maybe we should have stolen that bed?)
Mike and Roy were friendly without being in your face too much, as can sometimes happen in small inns.
Their breakfast was fantastic. A truly great fritata, home made pastry, and fresh fruit.

First time in Hudson and found this lovely b&b through a friend. It’s quite a special place. Warm décor and gracious hosts. Shelby and Otis were well behaved furry friends! We enjoyed the breakfast spread, especially the monkey bread. Would definitely come back here and recommend to other first time Hudson visitors.

Usually you have to make sacrifices when you stay in a B&B — the soap has more aluminum than foil, the floors creak, you want to avoid other guests because they ‘must’ be weird, and the innkeepers are curmudgeons who opened a B&B so they could retire. You usually just chalk it up to the ‘charm’ of the place… Well, at Hudson Merchant House there are no such sacrifices. The soap is Face Stockholm (my own provisions weren’t used), the floors are brand new (despite the house retaining its old world charm), the other guests were delightful, and the innkeepers (Roy, Mike and their sweet dog, Shelby) could not be more accomodating.
The breakfast each morning followed a farm-​to-​table rule — everything was fresh and delicious (request the lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes), and the other guests were so interesting and social that we all overstayed our breakfast welcome. I came up to Hudson with no agenda, but Roy and Mike were at the ready with a map, helping me plan my day. If you don’t know Hudson, don’t worry — they do, and they know and love it well. They recommended I go for a hike and swim, gallery hop on Warren Street, and were not short on culinary recommendations — and everything they recommended was ‘just’ the activity I was looking for.
Hudson Merchant House is small. 4 Rooms, two with a private bathroom and two that share a bathroom. I had one room with the shared bathroom (a taste of Europe) and didn’t mind it because the bathroom was meticulously spotless. The House also has Central A/​C (not those noisy, rattly in-​window units) along with flat-​screen TVs (I know everyone needs ‘the country’ but I still prefer my CNN in the morning) — both of these features I’ve never seen in other B&Bs. I have to say, there was no detail left unplanned, and no amenity spared — corners were not cut at the Hudson Merchant House which goes to show you… that some may think of a B&B as just another business venture, but this is one these boys have poured their heart into, and not only does it show, it makes for a little retreat I’d return to over and over again.

Stayed here for my first visit to Hudson. The innkeepers were so accommodating and the house/​room was perfect. I’ve stayed at a few b&b’s and always found them a bit on the disappointing side, old (not in a charming way) and stuffy. This house retains its historic charm while providing all the modern amenities and comforts.
The location is perfect, too! Across the street is a pretty little park with views of the river and while its close to all the great shops and galleries on Warren Street, its quiet.
Hudson is a great little destination and i would highly recommend staying here when you come to visit.
Oh, and if you have pets, their Chocolate Lab, Shelby, makes an excellent surrogate.

Wow, what a perfect weekend.
This was my first time in northern NY, and Hudson. Can’t wait to go back, and to stay at HMH.
Many BNB’s strike me as too foofy – I don’t need knick-​knacks and dollhouses. This place is perfect – Historic structure, but updated to include incredible luxuries (especially the baths).Oh, and you don’t feel like you’re staying in a dollhouse. Super-​friendly owners, and great location. Highly recommend.