Travel + Leisure has published a full review of New Paltz Way, the boutique hotel built on the site of a former box factory alongside the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail in New Paltz. All 28 guest rooms overlook the woods and the trail with the Shawangunk Mountains in the distance, most with private balconies, and come appointed with heated bathroom floors, record players, and complimentary minibars. Second-floor suites add large terraces that feel like private treehouses.

Interiors by Kasia Bloom of Projekt Bloom pair old-world warmth with modern style. The parlor holds a vinyl bar guests can borrow from, a fireplace, original work by local artists, and a boulder brought in from Kerhonksen, while a wall of rocks at check-in nods to the Gunks, the unofficial rock-climbing capital of the Northeast. The self-guided spa offers a sauna, steam room, frost cabin, and relaxation pool, with fire pits and lounge chairs facing the woods outside.

There’s something special about summer in Ulster County. The way light lingers until 9pm, turning the mountains into shades of gold and amber. The promise of adventure, whether hiking to a waterfall, kayaking down a river, or simply sitting on a porch with a cold drink and good conversation. Ulster County offers the kind of summer experience that keeps visitors coming back year after year. This comprehensive guide showcases what makes a summer in this region truly unforgettable.

Rosendale’s newest boutique hotel blends English countryside charm with Hudson Valley soul—an inviting escape full of character and comfort.