Courtesy Sylvan Motor Lodge
Planning a staycation in the Hudson Valley? These recently renovated motels are modern, affordable, and great for groups.
The Starlite Motel
Kerhonkson
What’s new
The light pink façade, redone rooms with hardwood floors plus punchy walls and bedding, and a coffee bar/canteen for refreshments bring the circa 1960s Starlite into the 21st century. Also available to rent: a renovated camper with its own solo stove and picnic area.
Old school cool
Pink-and-black tiled bathrooms, glowing neon sign out front, green glass insets in the exterior brick, and retro-themed (but fully modern) appliances.
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Sylvan Motor Lodge
Hillsdale
What’s new
Splashy floral wallpaper in the bathrooms, pastel bedspreads and mid-century modern furnishings.
Old school cool
The place is stocked with an assortment of old card decks and vintage records that guests are free to spin, and original wall desks (which come in handy when Sylvan is rented out for creative retreats).
Spa City Motor Lodge
Saratoga Springs
What’s new
Almost everything was completely rehabbed; the interior courtyard pool was replaced with a communal lounge and coffee bar, all rooms were given a sleek facelift, brick was painted a clean white. The décor? Americana meets art studio.
Old school cool
Originally built in 1963, owners preserved the retro motor lodge structure and vibe, but spiffed up the space for a modern experience.
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The Red Rose Motel + Tavern
Roscoe
What’s new
Bright but cozy updated bedrooms, bathrooms wallpapered with old fly fishing manuals, Persian rugs throughout, and an expanded dining room serving local brews.
Old school cool
The circa 1938 tavern bar base was salvaged, vintage barn wood adorns the ceilings in the dining area, and décor in the lounge and bathrooms were all sourced from local antique shops and flea markets, preserving the old-time Catskills vibe.
