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Hudson Whaler

2.5 star property
Hotel in Hudson with free parking

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Reception
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Reception
Reception
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
The Hudson Whaler combines modern comfort with personalized service in a prime shopping district location. Guests can unwind by the lobby fireplace, use the complimentary WiFi, and benefit from practical amenities like luggage storage and knowledgeable concierge assistance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (105)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (106-Pet Friendly)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (104)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (202)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (201)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (204)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (203)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (203)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (206)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (205)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (205)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (302)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (302)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (301)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (301)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (304)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (304)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (303)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (303)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (306)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (306)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (305)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (305)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (103)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (103)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Hudson, Hudson Whaler is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hudson River Islands State Park and Lake Taghkanic State Park, while Hudson Opera House and FASNY Museum of Firefighting are cultural highlights.
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542 Warren St, Hudson, NY, 12534

What's nearby

  • Hudson Area Library - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hudson Opera House - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Max and Lillian Katzman Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • FASNY Museum of Firefighting - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Olana State Historic Site - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 18 min walk
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Supernatural Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wylde Hudson - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nolitas Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Mision - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hudson Whaler

Hotel in a shopping district, remodeled in 2021
Hudson Whaler provides a fireplace in the lobby and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, concierge services, and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hudson Whaler feature comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - March 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Hudson Whaler Hotel
Hudson Whaler Hudson
Hudson Whaler Hotel Hudson

Frequently asked questions

Is Hudson Whaler pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hudson Whaler?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hudson Whaler?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, and from 3:00 PM–7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hudson Whaler?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hudson Whaler located?

Located in the heart of Hudson, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Stoddard Corner, Hudson Opera House, and Hudson Area Library. Oakdale Beach and Columbia-Greene Hospital Foundation are also within 10 minutes. Hudson Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Hudson Whaler Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 259 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will recommend the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On main shopping street. Quite comfortable and reasonably priced. Parking area a great bonus. Been frequenting hotel for years with no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful decor, convenient location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location and style. Very pleasant!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel

Great place to stay, comfortable beds, clean, nicely situated. Free parking too. reasonably priced as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed room, charming entry lounge
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Great hotel lovely town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent with very helpful and friendly staff at check-in and in housekeeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gleaves

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Attractive hotel in the center of town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend getaway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nA
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with friendly staff that is close to many dinning options!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Amenities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, perfect location, great service; no complaints. The fire place (gas) in the room on a cold day was a very nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very cool hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and rooms, staff was super friendly and in a perfect spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great decor. Great location. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy and lovely hotel, would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, stylish decor. Convenient location, neaby all the best shopping and restaurants. Definitley the top choice of luxury accomodations in Hudson.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has real character, and perfectly situated in the heart of Hudson.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place!!

I travel to Hudson frequently on business and there are only 2 places that I will stay with the Whaler being my favorite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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