Today, Pocketbook Hudson — a new hotel, restaurant, and complex from a dynamic community of creative collaborators — opens in Hudson, New York. Welcoming guests and locals for the first time since the 1970s, the former pocketbook factory was built in 1883 for textile and novelty manufacturing and is Hudson’s largest landmarked building. Just two hours north of New York City, Pocketbook Hudson was envisioned and developed under the partnership of Sean Roland, Nancy Kim, Gabriel Katz of MacArthur Holdings, and Jeremy Selman and Vipin Nambiar of HN Capital Partners, the project’s sponsors. Blending past with present, the property’s original industrial architecture is now contrasted with contemporary interiors in spaces for hospitality and the arts.
Adam Charlap Hyman and Andre Herrero of architecture and design firm Charlap Hyman & Herrero led the reinvigoration of the former mill. The 70,000-square-foot brick and timber structure has been meticulously restored to accommodate 46 guest rooms and suites. All feature lofty interiors that play with materiality and scale, coyly nodding to Hudson’s history. Charlap Hyman & Herrero drew inspiration from the building’s industrial past as well as the region’s idiosyncratic crafts: stainless steel contrasts with natural wood throughout, creating a material tension between old and new, accented by the building’s existing oversized windows and patinated brick. Abundant natural light complements a palette of warm, earthy tones that invite rest and quiet restoration.
Design details include custom millwork by local woodworkers Primary Visual, custom lamps and mirrors by Misha Kahn, and bedside water vessels by Mamo; bathrooms are outfitted with locally-made products by Village Common and bespoke plush bathrobes by Eckhaus Latta. Guests can choose from seven room types whose layouts prioritize different uses, from lounging to wellness to bathing, the standout of which are the two-story Loft Suites.
COMMUNAL SPACES
Contemporary art is woven throughout the property, guided by artist WangShui who served as artistic director and also contributed paintings that feature in the hotel’s public spaces. Other highlights include a painting by Tschabalala Self, situated in the central courtyard; a mural by Maryam Hoseini in the restaurant; and a large-scale photograph by Martine Gutierrez in the lounge.
In addition to the artworks on display, the property also houses SHOW : ROOM, a lofty fourth-floor 6,500-square-foot design destination featuring striking objects for the home and body from over 20 artisans, designers, and dealers, including a Misha Kahn-curated designer collective entitled “Cutoffs”; the exclusive retail outlet of textile and wallpaper designers Zak & Fox; and an upstate outpost of Jacqueline Sullivan Gallery. SHOW : ROOM is housed in the property’s southern wing, which also includes three floors of curated retail.
Additional offerings include KASURI, Hudson’s avant garde fashion boutique with a finely curated selection of labels — Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Y-3, Issey Miyake, Walter Van Beirendock, Vivienne Westwood, and XULY.Bët — which is relocating to the third floor of the property following 10 years on Warren Street. On the hotel’s ground level, the Pocketbook boutique features goods from many of the hotel’s design and local collaborators, including Eckhaus Latta, Helena Eisenhart, Colbo, Serapis Maritime, and Mamo Glassware. Additional retailers include vintage dealers Seven Wonders and John Doe Books & Records, and Seedlings, a local maker’s co-op featuring homewares, daily essentials, and wellness products.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The property’s culinary offerings are led by Executive Chef Norberto Piattoni, whose cuisine celebrates the regional bounty of the Hudson Valley through the lens of Piattoni’s Argentine heritage. Piattoni, an alum of Francis Mallman who also cooked at Tartine San Francisco, oversees the restaurant, daytime café and catering for events. The property’s beverage offerings are spearheaded by Beverage Creative Director Arley Marks, a veteran mixologist and creative designer.
At Ambos, the property’s main restaurant, local meat, seafood, fresh pasta, and produce are transformed by live-fire cooking, fermentation and other bespoke culinary processes. Open for dinner service Wednesday through Sunday, Ambos will also serve a weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Off the lobby is a casual all-day café where guests can enjoy light breakfast and lunch or linger over a coffee – which transitions into a lounge at dusk, offering small plates, wines, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages and tonics.
Drawing inspiration from Piattoni’s prolific fermentation practices and cooking methods, the beverage menu weaves together a collection of classic and original cocktails, along with a robust selection of tonics and non-alcoholic drinks. The wine list is primarily focused on Argentinian, Italian and Spanish wines, complemented by winemakers from the Hudson Valley and Eastern Seaboard. The spirits selection follow a similar sensibility, highlighting the many exceptional local producers and like-minded distillers from further afield.
In addition to the restaurant and lounge, Pocketbook Hudson offers diverse spaces to gather. On the ground level is a clandestine club that offers a space for revelry. Housed in the original factory’s boiler room, the club is equipped with a sound system designed by Rob Kalin’s high fidelity audio company A for Ara, which will host a rotating series of guest DJs as well as live music performances. During the day, the space can be converted into a meeting space. An adjacent Garden Lab features a demo kitchen and offers a flexible space that can host private dinners for up to 20 guests. Finally, a gathering hall, with capacity for 200 people, offers a larger venue for private events in an impressive column-free vaulted space.
The forthcoming Baths, opening in early 2026, are nestled into the property within a freestanding historic brick, timber and limestone structure that once served as storage for the factory’s textile fibers. Massive original beams and vaulted ceilings offer a dramatic yet serene backdrop for restorative treatments inspired by global bathing traditions, including the sento, hammam and thermae. The space will also be utilized for movement classes and wellness programming from a roster of local practitioners.
Rooms start at $379, and Suites start at $749, and are available beginning November 6, 2025. Bookings are available online at pocketbookhudson.com.
Pocketbook Hudson
549 Washington St
Hudson, NY 12534
United States
