Hotel Kinsley
Design-forward, historically grounded, community-connected. Not precious — it welcomes dogs and locals at the bar in equal measure.
Book a John Street room if fireplaces and soaking tubs matter to you — it's the most romantic building
Why It Matters
One of the few multi-building boutique hotels in the Hudson Valley with serious design credentials (Design Hotels member, interiors by Studio Robert McKinley), a restaurant worth driving up for on its own, and a location one block from Kingston's historic Four Corners — the only intersection in America where all four corner buildings predate the Revolutionary War.
Hotel Kinsley is a 42-room boutique hotel spread across four architecturally distinct historic buildings in Kingston, NY's Uptown Stockade District — a former State Bank of New York, a circa-1680s Georgian limestone home, an 1870s mercantile building, and a pre-Revolutionary War cottage. Interior designer Robert McKinley ran the creative playbook: Farrow & Ball paints, Turkish and Indo-Moroccan wool rugs, Frette linens, Carrara marble bathrooms, and European fabric imports from Dedar and Pierre Frey. The result feels more like staying in a very well-appointed friend's townhouse than a hotel. Kingston itself is 95 miles up the Hudson from Manhattan and is having a real moment — galleries, farm-to-table restaurants, and independent shops filling a genuinely gorgeous historic streetscape.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Fair St Double Queen
The largest rooms in the Fair Street building — 370 sq ft and the best option for families or friend groups. Double vanity in the bathroom, rainwater shower, Carrara marble floors. All are second or third floor walk-up.
Two QueensFair St Grand King
Sun-soaked rooms in the 1870s Fair Street building. Custom light ash wood beds and wardrobes with cane-front doors pop against colorful Indo-Moroccan wool rugs. The Abstract Impressionist exhibition posters on the walls make this building feel distinctly art-forward. Most rooms are second or third floor walk-up (one ADA-accessible ground floor room available).
KingFair St Standard Queen
The most affordable room type at Fair Street — at 195 sq ft, same design DNA as the Grand King (ash wood, cane doors, colorful rugs, Carrara marble bathroom) just a slightly smaller footprint. Walk-up, second or third floor, with one ADA-accessible ground floor option.
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John St Luxury King Suite
The top accommodation at the pre-Revolutionary War John Street cottage. Three rooms plus a private deck. The bedroom has a decorative fireplace and king bed in Frette linens; the living area has a sofa, table, chairs, and a working fireplace. The bathroom is the real showstopper: soaking tub, double vanity, and heated Carrara tile floors. Original wide-plank white pine floors throughout.
KingJohn St Luxury Queen
Three distinct Luxury Queen rooms in the John Street building, each unique in layout but all with working gas fireplaces (two have original tile mantels). Rooms 101 and 103 have soaking tubs and reading chairs; room 203 goes the other direction with a spacious Carrara marble rainwater shower and a fireplace seating area. Heated Carrara tile floors throughout.
QueenJohn St Standard Queen
On the second floor of the John Street cottage. Rooms 201 and 202 have exposed original wood beams and stone walls — they genuinely do feel like something out of Paris. Room 204 tucks the bed into a cozy nook with a small seating area and desk. All have single vanity rainwater showers and heated Carrara tile floors.
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Wall St Double Queen
The only two-queen-bed room in the 301 Wall Street building. Sleeps four adults. Has all the same Wall Street finishes plus a separate seating area with a couch and coffee table — useful if you need that extra social space.
Two QueensWall St King
The entry-level room at the flagship building — a restored 19th-century bank. At 200 sq ft these are compact but thoughtfully done: custom headboards by Robert McKinley, richly colored rugs, Carrara marble bathrooms with Frette towels. Built-in desk and armoire closet. Checkerboard carpeted hallways and eclectic art set the tone before you even open the door.
KingWall St Suite
Premier room at 301 Wall Street. At 370 sq ft it feels like a studio apartment — loft-like with original ornate moldings, a full living/seating area, and an oversized bathroom with soaking tub, rain shower, and two sinks. The green paneling alone makes it worth the upgrade.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
E-bikes available for hire through the hotel — a good way to explore Kingston's three neighborhoods and the surrounding Hudson Valley landscape.
The hotel is at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, making it a practical base for day hikes. The hotel curates a local guide to trails and provides recommendations at the front desk.
All room keycards grant access to the gym at 41 Pearl Street: two treadmills, one stationary bike, exercise balls, and free weights. Natural wood-clad walls keep it from feeling like a basement.
All-levels Pilates Sculpt class held every Tuesday and Wednesday at 6pm in the fitness center at 41 Pearl Street. Followed by 50% off a beverage or appetizer at the Kinsley bar.
A 90-minute sightseeing cruise on the Hudson River with views of historic lighthouses, waterfront mansions, and other notable sites. Curated by the hotel as a recommended local experience.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Two ADA-accessible rooms available in the Fair Street building (ground floor). ADA seating in the restaurant. Common areas at Wall Street are wheelchair accessible.
Mezzanine for private dining at 301 Wall Street. Meeting facilities available through a local partner. The John Street annex (with two lounges, kitchenette, and half bath) available on request for small private events.
Self-serve continental breakfast for hotel guests daily 7:30–10:30am at the 301 Wall Street building.
Pets welcome — 1 pet maximum, up to 75 lbs per room. Non-refundable fee applies.
Hotel Kinsley does not have a swimming pool.
Hotel-wide use of Frette linens, towels, and robes.
All rooms include a Smeg mini fridge stocked with artisanal items. No room service, but the fridge setup includes a cutting board and knife for cheese boards.
Free private parking for guests at 57 Pearl Street, two blocks north of the hotel. Metered street parking also available in Uptown Kingston.
No on-site EV charging stations.
Located at 41 Pearl Street. Two treadmills, stationary bike, exercise balls, and hand weights. All room keycards grant access.
Infrared saunas at 301 Wall Street and 41 Pearl Street. Available to all guests; reserve at the front desk. 20-minute recommended maximum, followed by a marble rain shower.
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