Great new performance space and terrific sound -- for inaugural performance by the dynamo Felice…read moreBrothers. It's a (nice, airy) room on the third floor of a former school up stairs and standing with 450 others and a bar for beer and water. And really good sound!

Fantastic place for a comfortable casual inclusive environment. Loved the diverse ages in the the…read moreroom.

Wow, I don't even really know what to say here, that's how amazing my experience was. It's…read moreabsolutely beautiful. Year round it's amazing and it's fun in the sun during the warmer months. But something about being here during winter was...magical. High class, intimate, romantic place for your partner and you to have a quiet getaway. The bar has fun cocktails both in the mansion and at the pavilion. The food was PHENOMENAL. My favorite was the truffle fries. They actually used real shaved truffle on top instead of just truffle oil like a lot of other places, so I appreciate the commitment to the craft. Complimentary breakfast was *chefs kiss*. Fun night time hangout at the fire pits with s'mores and brick oven pizza all night. I need to come back and stay in those cabins, I stayed in the mansion and it was the best sleep I've had in months. But you know what the stand out feature was? The staff. From the greeters, to the bartenders, to the management, they really made you feel special. Efficient, attentive, warm and welcoming. I can honestly keep going about how amazing the experience here was but I think I'll cut it here, just go see for yourself.

The very small cabins are so beautiful and perfectly situated. Nothing overstated about that. But…read morethe beds are super soft and squishy, and the food was just ok. I expected better for almost $1000 per day. When we were there, salsa music played on the public beach nearby was LOUD ALL DAY. Not what you want in a retreat weekend. All the staff, though, were well trained and super nice.

Linda and her team delivered a gorgeous meal, family style which I never thought I'd be able to…read morehave. Our guests are still talking about the exquisite food, unique from any other wedding they've attended. They recall every ingredient that was in the dishes at my wedding- something I never remember at others! Linda puts her whole heart into her craft and not only does she make delicious food and cake, she also makes it look gorgeous on the table like a work of art. Thank you Linda for my unforgettable wedding.

Linda is an absolute gem -- not only in skill and capability as a chef, but as a kind-hearted,…read morefunny, and multi-talented dynamo of a woman! It was an absolute pleasure to work with Linda and the Grounded team. They were kind and supportive as we worked through creative menu options and budget goals, Linda herself walking me through recommendations to customize the menu for our large crowd (a special dinner for 20) over a call that felt like I was talking with a long friend. I had reached out to three different groups as options for the event, and after this experience there was no contest that Linda's genuine excitement and creativity for showcasing quality and local ingredients (plus warm and amazing personality overall) was going to be a perfect fit. Linda not only delivered on what we planned but exceeded expectations by adding some just-foraged (that day!) fabulously fresh ingredients in a delightful bonus preparation. The proteins were perfectly executed, and I basically could not stop eating every single vegetable preparation -- the way these elements shined really showed what local is all about. Top that off with more great conversation, I couldn't have hoped for a better experience. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Linda and the team again!

What sticks out for me is the abundant humor and imagination of the proprietors here! WOW. We're…read morestraight(whatever!) but I love to peruse the comedy, community, education, humor, art and sexiness they serve up in their calendar so we had to show up. The ambiance, staff, patrons and drinks were lovely. We tried the Balkan Dancing night with MacNCheez and had a uniquely memorable and fun(rather silly, for us) evening; would definitely go back and recommended it to friends. (Pro Tip: Any type of dancing is a huge plus if you're trying to stay sane! Just go for it!) This place is an escape and a joy as we live through this dark, scary time in history. Sometimes, the fight-of-the-hour is to refuel with laughter and know that you're showing up for a terrific little business and band. Get off the couch tonight! Live an interesting life! (Full disclosure, at one point, there was an openly critical woman dancing next to me as I stumbled along but do I think this place is responsible for one grump's tacky behavior? Did I let her ruin my fun? Nope and nope. 95% of the people were awesome to me, it's just math).

Wow, wow, wow do I love this place!!! Every time I walk in the door I am hit with good vibes- you…read morefeel instantly at ease and stress starts to melt away...the atmosphere is comfy and inviting and the drinks are amazing! Moving on to the events- from honky tonks to cabarets to djs it is always a blast and you can really enjoy the experience without feeling self conscious or judged- as the unicorn seems to attract very joyful and accepting people- very diverse and inclusive. I love sharing this place with my family and friends too! So stop by and have a blast!

Great venue for a show. First time here. Acoustics were great and not a bad seat in the house!…read more There is a bar with beer, wine, and a few snacks on each floor -- note you cannot bring food or drink into the theater, so give yourself enough time before the show Seats were comfortable and there was parking in the area. I would return, despite the 1.5 hr drive (no traffic)!

The John Batiste/Jack DeJohnette show was very difficult to see from the 5th row. Batiste was…read morehidden behind the piano and DeJohnette was towards the wings and hidden behind a gong. After the show we wandered around trying different rows and seats. IMHO there are zero seats with good sight lines. It's odd and we were very surprised. Was it designed this way? Yes and no. When a theatre orders new seats they tell the manufacturer how many seats they need in the hall, sometimes how many seats per row. Either way the seat manufacturer figures out what assortment of chair widths will work. Yes, that's right. All chairs in a row may not be the same size. If you've ever said "hmm I thought these chairs were wider" you got one of the small chairs. This is part of why people buy subscriptions - year to year they keep the same seat, one that isn't small. Sadly as much as I loved visiting Ulster I will not go back to see a show at this venue. NOTE: The UPAC website has outdated recommendations for restaurants. Several restaurants had closed permanently or were not open for dinner. Definitely need to call yourself and confirm hours and availability for the evening you intend to be there.

Hotel Kinsley is lovely and charming. The buildings of the hotel are spread apart by a few blocks,…read moreall easy to find and in the same vicinity. Check in and check out were both easy and efficient procedures. The front desk staff were nice and helpful during our stay. We found our room (Pearl Street Grand Queen) to be comfortable enough. We loved the fact that the Pearl Street building had the gym. We did go to the hotel restaurant one night and had a great time. Food and service were great. The continental breakfast and the free parking were nice touches. And we really liked being able to bring breakfast items to the room in the provided brown boxes. We did not mind the daily destination fee since we are used to such things at unique locations or hotels. The one and only crinkle was Housekeeping. *On our second day we saw that the floors were not vacuumed. This is important in the winter since shoes bring in even more debris even when they are removed art the door. We had to call and request the room to be vacuumed. *On the third day, there was no back-up toilet paper left in the room and so we had to go down to the gym bathroom to get a roll of toilet paper. (The buildings do not have 24 hr staff.) *On the fourth day the tissue box was empty and the housekeeping person had left the empty tissue boxes in the bathroom without leaving a new box. *Lastly when we got back home, I noticed an unrecognized charge on my card. When I called to inquire, turns out that it was a mini bar charge even though we had not consumed anything from the mini bar. The front desk attendant that I talked to was kind enough to remove the charge efficiently enough: albeit after an awkward exchange where he warned me "...to not be rude!" where I had simply said during the conversation: "...well yes, then go ahead and forward the request to management". That was interesting. Oh well. Kingston is an adorable town and we loved visiting the area. And we would stay at Hotel Kingsley again despite the bit with housekeeping and the awkward exchange over the phone.

Our first time in Kingston, New York. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, staying at Hotel Kingsley…read morefor a weekend was just enough time to explore the hotel and surrounding areas in Kingston. Our hotel room, I cannot remember what number we stayed at, however it was considered one of the bigger suites. Hotel Kingsley had a small casual space when you enter, past the stairs, there are couches by the window. Music by the side, books on the shelves, games available in the same space. Downstairs, there is a bigger area to hangout by the TV with couches too. A small gym is on the same floor, sauna in a separate room. (We didn't explore the sauna because the door was locked). Checking out the downstairs. It was a comfortable, quiet setting. Our hotel room, my favorite part from night one was the bathroom. Huge bathroom, big windows and awesome rainfall shower. The entire space was worth it for a weekend stay. Hotel Kingsley looks renovated. You can see the maintenance is done well and noise was seldom you can still relax and enjoy your stay.

I stayed here for a couple of nights at the end of February 2025. As my stay before, the room and…read morebathroom were spotless, the TV got a good picture, and the bed was very comfortable. The hot breakfast was also very good. My issue this time, was the Wi-Fi. It was horrible! I was lucky if I would get between five and 10 MBPS, and a lot of times, it was lower than five. The Wi-Fi would also periodically just cut out. I talked to the front desk about it, and they referred me to tech-support. When I talked to tech-support, they told me that the bandwidth . For the Whole hotel, was capped at 30 MBPS. There were so many people in the hotel sharing the bandwidth, naturally my Wi-Fi was horrible. Fortunately, I had plenty of data, and I was able to use my phone as a hotspot. I went next-door to the super 8, for a couple of nights and I continuously had Wi-Fi in excess of 60MBPS. It's a sad thing, when a super. 8, has better Wi-Fi, than the best Western plus hotel and conference center.

I am very disappointed with this hotel. The halls are dirty, with garbage on the floors, the…read morefurniture is chipped and broken. (the door on the furniture does not close) The pool is closed.

The smell here sucked. Nevet coming back here again. My party was ruing because of the rat smell.read more

I hosted a baby shower at "The Venue Uptown" March 2024, located in the Best Western Plus. I worked…read morewith Christine (Catering Sales Mgr) and Ivana (Catering Sales Coordinator) to make all the arrangements. They were exceptional to deal with! Their patience, engagement and helpfulness was really appreciated. Pricing for the event was very reasonable. Food and service were outstanding. The day of the event, Tim (Service Mgr) ensured everything ran timely and exceeded my expectations. The wait staff was wonderful. I would very highly recommend "The Venue Uptown" for your special event based on my experience.

Perfectly located with distant views of the Hudson River. The breakfast included with the stay is…read moredelicious and more than sufficient to provide fuel for the great hiking in the area. Fun cocktail classes offered in the bar. End the evening at the fire pit with a s'mores kit provided by the inn.

The photos are much nicer and better than reality. We went for a meal at Social but we were highly…read moredisappointed in the overall condition of the place. Not nearly as cute and nice as photos would lead one to believe. The food was ok but we saw the chef come out of the kitchen and he wore dirty clothes ... made us wonder about the cleanliness of the place. We will never go back or ever consider spending a night there.