Boutique Hotels in Downstate New York, New York

"I chose The New Yorker Hotel not for convenience, but out of respect—for history, for place, for legacy. Location matters, but legacy matters more. This building has both. The first impression is immediate: the 1929 Art Deco lobby—grand, geometric, disciplined. It speaks quietly, but with authority. The front desk mirrors that tone: fast, professional, efficient. No excess. Purpose achieved. We visited Nikola Tesla’s former rooms, marked by plaques noting he spent the final ten years of his life here. Standing there, you feel the weight of ideas conceived far ahead of their time—created in solitude above a city charged with ambition. The hotel functions like a well-designed system: Tick Tock Diner—open 24 hours, constant and reliable. Butcher & Banker—a restrained, precise steakhouse below. Trattoria off the lobby—a space for pause and conversation. Nearly a century old, the hotel remains clean, well staffed, and thoughtfully maintained. It doesn’t disguise its age; it honors it. No waste. No noise. Just structure and continuity. This isn’t merely a place to sleep. It’s a place where ideas once lived—and still hum beneath the surface. Like alternating current, its brilliance lies not in volume, but in permanence. For those drawn to history, architecture, efficiency, and quiet greatness, The New Yorker Hotel remains exactly what it was meant to be."

"Thank you for being welcoming. The bed was made and comfy!"

"We loved our stay at Hotel St. James and the location was perfect for our trip itinerary! The room was clean and spacious, and staff were friendly during our brief interactions. I will definitely stay here again and am looking forward to our next trip. "

"Great location but beware you will get charged an extra $35 a day voucher fee whether you can care to use the voucher or not. "

"EVRYONE THERE WAS NICE AND HELPFUL. ROOMS WERE CLEAN AND SMELLED GREAT. "

"Great location and our suite was spacious. Room was also cleaned regularly. They charge an additional service fee per night of stay so take note of that. "

"This hotel was so TEA! Loved the front desk staff and housekeepers who cleaned the room spotless! The lobby was cozy, and the restaurant right next to it was chicccc! for the price you’re paying for and the location giving you a CLEAN and quiet night to sleep in such a busy city there should be no complaints! definitely would book again!"

"The location was perfect, staff was super helpful and friendly and we loved the access to the roof top bar/resturant. It was a treat to stay here and we will definitely stay here again when we are in town "

"Love staying at Hyatt, Location and cleanliness A Plus"