The Dutchess Inn and Spa at Beacon

I spent one night at the Dutchess Inn. The location is excellent, right on the Main Street in Beacon walkable to shops and dining. The room was small but comfortable. The bathroom was small but nice amenities. The sink was outside the bathroom. There is a rooftop sitting area but no bar or food is available.

I loved my room in the factory building! The rooftop was very cool with beautiful views. It was so convenient to be able to walk everywhere in Beacon!

This was our second time in this hotel. The first time the experience was excellent so we rebooked. But now they have a recently opened,nearly adjacent, Annex in a repurposed textile factory. This was much less pleasant. First, there was no elevator so you have to go up 21 steps, not easy if you have heavy luggage. Moreover, when booking there was no notice about no elevator to the room. The interior decoration of the room is industrial chic, clearly an expensive project. The room decoration is funky but not comfortable. There was really no sitting space, an old sewing table for a desk but one has to share the space with a big sewing machine. No closet or chest for clothes. An antique ironing board served as an end table, which means thinking a bit about how to leave the bed. Next time I will only go to the hotel if the room is booked in the main building, where our room was charming and comfortable.

Among the worst travel experiences this year. Went for a wedding. The main inn is cozy and warm. BAD NEWS there's only a few rooms there. Instead you'll stay in a soul-sucking room that has no A/C, no quiet, no peace, NOTHING that looks like the main house. If you have a hard time with your alarm clock NO WORRIES garbage trucks start on at 5am and then again at 6am WEEKENDS. Management is RUDE and disinterested, taking no responsibility for the rooms, noise, uncorking a/c. We checked out after one night and got charged for two.

Very nice property that is very well maintained. The private room was small but adequate and the large windows brought in great natural light. The public spaces on the upper level were great, especially the rooftop terrace with gas fire pits and wonderful views. It was nice to enjoy coffee outside on the porch in the morning and an after dinner drink in the evening on the rooftop terrace.

Quiet boutique hotel with balcony and relaxing rooftop lounge.