Still one of the best around for service, ambiance and food. We were a large party with a variety…read moreof dishes and it was all delish. The brisket grilled cheese with fig jam was amazing. Great service and beautiful atmosphere. A must when you're in saugerties!

I'm very disappointed with my experience at Diamond Mills. I…read morewas a paying hotel guest when I attempted to enter the bar with my trained service dog. Before we were even seated, the hostess told me my dog was not permitted. I explained that she was my service dog, pointed out her vest, and even offered documentation. Despite this, I was still denied access and was told, essentially, "You can sit outside if you'd like." My service dog is not a pet. She is a trained service animal who accompanies me because of my disability and allows me to safely and independently participate in everyday activities. Being treated as though I was asking for special treatment was incredibly upsetting and humiliating. Management did contact me that evening, which I appreciated, and I was told the situation would be addressed. Unfortunately, despite my follow-up, I have received no response or update from management. I returned to the bar Saturday evening and was so uncomfortable after the original interaction that I felt I needed my mother to accompany me for support. Seeing the same hostess still working was particularly upsetting and left me feeling that my concerns had not been taken seriously. This experience was not just disappointing--it made me feel unwelcome and uncomfortable at a hotel where I was a paying guest. I sincerely hope Diamond Mills uses this as an opportunity to properly educate its staff about service animals and accessibility so that another guest does not have to go through the same experience. The lack of follow-up from management has been just as disappointing as the original incident. UPDATE TO MY DIAMOND MILLS REVIEW After three attempts to address this situation, the owner of Diamond Mills finally reached out to me. During our conversation, he stated that his witnesses had a different account of what occurred. However, there were four people at the bar who were observing and commenting on my service dog and her behavior. I believe this raises serious concerns about how I and my service dog were treated. The owner also indicated that my dog was not permitted because she was supposedly a "big dog on a long leash." For the record, my service dog weighs approximately 40 pounds and was on a regular leash. The characterization of her size and leash was inaccurate. Regardless of anyone's personal opinions or perceptions about her size, she is a service dog who accompanies me for medical reasons. She was under my full control, and I am confident that the appropriate surveillance footage will help establish what actually occurred. What concerns me most is not simply a disagreement over competing accounts. It is the way this situation was handled and the treatment of a person relying on a service dog for medical reasons. I believe these concerns deserve to be taken seriously, addressed appropriately, and reviewed based on the available evidence rather than assumptions or conflicting recollections. My advice to others is to be aware of these concerns before choosing to visit Diamond Mills, particularly if you rely on a service animal and expect to be treated with dignity and respect. I am now moving forward with the appropriate steps to protect my rights, seek accountability, and help prevent others from potentially experiencing a similar situation. I will not allow this matter to be dismissed without making a reasonable effort to have the facts reviewed and addressed. Everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully. I hope Diamond Mills takes this situation seriously and uses it as an opportunity to examine its practices and ensure that others do not have to go through a similar experience.

This was my 2nd stay here... the first time I came, I was mainly visiting Woodstock. It was exactly…read more1 year ago, still basically in the thick of this COVID thingy. I remember finding this place online and being happy that I could save a few bucks, and still be close to Woodstock, and yet... they had this giganto-enormous bath tub that my wife and kid would love. The owners are nice, and I feel this is sort of a side gig for them. It feels kind of like a VRBO in that you don't need to see people at a reception desk every time you return to the Inn... you just park in the quiet parking lot out back, and do your thing. We had room # 3 on both visits, so that's really all I can speak to. The owners are responsive to emails, and kindly stock the mini-refrigerator with Poland Spring water. It has a kitchenette along with a little living area (including a sleeper sofa), and then a private bedroom along with the massive bathroom. I think my favorite part is the bathroom. Too bad you can't sleep in there. At least, that wouldn't be safe! We share the King bed, me, my wife, and daughter. It's not very comfortable, so I didn't sleep well. I requested a strong a/c, and I think we got that, though it's cold outside still, and the place isn't very energy efficient. There's actually a little balcony door along the side wall, and you can see the wind outside blowing the curtains sometimes. I don't think the place is thoroughly cleaned, but the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom are definitely clean enough. We didn't feel uncomfortable. What's nice about this place though is the location. You're right in the heart of the village of Saugerties with the coolest shops and best restaurants around right here.

A jewel in the center of Saugerties. Well-appointed rooms--with fantastic bathroom--just steps away…read morefrom the action in town. This is the second stay here. Are recommending to friends and we will be back.

Another very good Holiday Inn Express. I have the IHG credit card which costs $99 annually and you…read moreget a voucher good for one free night's stay up to 40,000 points worth, I believe. You can also pay to upgrade to say an Intercontinental but I digress. My voucher was expiring and I've been wanting to go to a nearby adult/child tennis camp. So I booked one night using my voucher and upgraded to a King using my platinum status, another IHG credit card perk. The hotel lobby is clean and the entire hotel was recently renovated. The room was clean, uncluttered and renovated. The pool, (4) on the small side, is open from 9 am to 9 pm max depth is 4'1" with a machine for individuals using a wheelchair. I swam a few laps and would try again in the morning after it has been cleaned. They offer free parking, free breakfast and coin operated guest laundry. They had egg omelettes, pork sausage, home fried potatoes, breads, yogurt, cereal and hot coffee/tea. The food was a 3.5 and the coffee, a medium blend (extra points for oat milk!) was very good, a 4. I opted for IHG points as my Platinum member amenity, the other choice being bottled water. All in all, a good stay. I'll stay on site at the tennis camp next time but would also consider staying here and driving over for my tennis lessons especially in Winter when hotel prices drop. Added bonus: the Trailways bus to Port Authority is less than a ten minute walk to/from the hotel.

This was the closest IHG hotel that was available during a recent business trip, so I decided to…read morestay. Check in was smooth and my room was clean. In order to get power to the lights in the room, you must insert a key card into a wall mounted slot (identical to the European setups). Luckily, I travel a lot for business an always have spare key cards with me so I didn't have to leave my room key inserted. If you are working at the desk for longer than about 10 minutes, the AC turns off completely. There is a motion sensor on the thermostat that will cut power to the AC unit, including the blower, even if the room temperature has not reached the set temperature. This made sleeping in a cool room challenging. the younger gentleman that worked nights is lazy. He expected the women to do all the work. On Monday morning, breakfast was not ready by 6:20am, and I asked when he was going to open up so we could eat. He said the morning worker was late and that she would be in to set everything up. What? Didn't you just work overnight? You can't help out your fellow coworkers to make sure the hotel guests are able to get breakfast? The rest of the stay was uneventful, but I won't stay at this place in the future.

Clean hotel, easy check in, the free breakfast is not what it used to be because of covid. Pretty…read moreexpensive at $160/night. Tax and covid fees. Air conditioner and refrigerator are noisy and prevents you from sleeping unless you just skiied 8 hours which is why we stayed there. Remote control difficult to surf channels. Doors slamming very vigorously because of its weight and lack of hydraulic absorbing mechanism. Out of 8 Parking spots right in front, 2 are handicapped and 2 are for club members, so 4 spots for 90% of its customers! Our room was 218 and was actually pretty large with 2 queens and a pull out sofa and coffee table. It had a noisy refrigerator and microwave which is cool and the only reason it got a 3 star instead of 2. I'd stay here again if the holiday inn express wasn't much more.

The front desk check inn Employee was rude and did not know how to honor my Choice Hotel…read morereservation quote. Not only did he not honor my rate and refused to contact his manager when I requested, without notification or permission he changed my 2 night reservation to one night, forcing me to check in twice and they did not honor my Choice Rewards account It was an upsetting and horrible experience and started off my family wedding event in a very negative manner. I wrote a letter to the manager, but he has not responded as of yet. I also contacted Choice Hotels customer service, but said all they could do was to open a case on the issue. No resolution was attempted or made I have to say, I have never experienced incompetence and rudeness at this level at any hotel!

great place nice people…read moreamazing food great hospitality would give it a 10 +++++ TARA (you treated us SO WELL The rooms were perfect Thank you guys sO MUCH‍

Manager was so negative, grumpy & bothersome that it cast a shadow over the entire weekend... i…read moredont write negative reviews but want to warn others...

We booked this last minute and it was fine. No frills but a comfortable bed, great shower with…read moregreat water pressure. The bagels were surprising good for upstate. Walking distance to the shops etc. Overall it was very clean comfortable and casual. Just what we needed. The people were also very nice.

I found this Howard Johnson experience very nice, vert clean, spacious, and a bang for my buck…read more i recommend it fir travelers.

BED BUGS September 2025…read more I left within 5 hours of being there and the receptionist moved my room from room 140 to 138 BOTH room were infested!! She lied to me about the manager having to initiate a refund, she lied to me about the manager being there the next day to resolve this issue because I called the next day to which the person then told me that he would be present the following day another lie. Finally on the third day the woman said she initiated the full refund. I have yet to receive my refund. I have filed a formal complaint to the State Health Department and I am waiting to file a lawsuit with the town of Saugerties. This business should be shut down!! They are dishonest and violate public health and safety!

Amazing staff, food is always 10/10 and just an all around great vibe. Nicki, Tony, Donna and the…read morerest of the crew know how to make you feel at home

We had lunch at the Exchange Hotel yesterday afternoon. Perfectly prepared soft shell crabs, w/…read morefries & coleslaw. Great food, great service and great prices.

I kicked and scream...(well no...not really) because as much as I enjoy walking in the woods, I…read moredon't like sleeping in it. My time came to rough it in the woods because I don't do camping. Dominicans don't do camping. Period! But hubby's a Nuyorican and he loves all this stuff. In a Yurt? Well...That's the question I got when I told folks where I was staying for the weekend. But...it's a give and take and all in the name of love. Right? Caryn & Mark own Awakening Garden grounds. There's a Yurt, 2 Cabins, a Tepee and a Buddha Hut to choose from. (Call or check website for prices). Pitching a tent was definitely out of the question. Now you're asking......what the heck is a Yurt? Well Google says its a, "circular tent"- and that's precisely what it is- but bigger. Our Yurt, has no bathroom- but the 'Bathhouse' is literally 5 steps away (and no...it's not a latrine- by the way). It doubles (or triples) as a small kitchenette with a small fridge, sink and 2-burner hot plate, a full bathroom with a shower, 'Dining Area' and a gorgeous carpeted nook if you want to do Yoga (perfect). Yurt rental for us (at this time of year was $370 ($135 for each of the first two nights and $100 for the third night) plus $30 cleaning fee. It's super comfortable with a Queen-size bed, but there's extra room within the Yurt that could easily sleep at least 2 more people (please double check with the owners first for a payment scale and/or if more people are allowed before you bring your posse). Coming at this time in the Fall was perfect and we didn't need to worry about freezing up here. The Yurt has 2 portable heaters and kept us super toasty for this time of the year. Plus there's a potbelly stove as an added measure. Additionally, there's a baseboard heater in the "Bathhouse". Don't want to pitch a tent? Or do the Hut or cabin stay? But you still want to get that outdoorsy, woodsy feel? Then staying in a Yurt is your best bet to give you a bit of both worlds. Oh by the way...it's just you and Nature at it's finest because there's no TV. And WiFi? If you're lucky- because it comes and goes! Didn't realize how much more I'd appreciate Nature and sleeping in a Yurt made me feel like I was right in the thick of it- which we were. This is totally off the spectrum for me compared to my new fave and up-to-trend hotel- The Emerson- but we wanted to switch things up. I'm really not taking points off because there isn't a TV. Or because we had to walk 5 little steps out of our Yurt and into a Bathhouse. Or because there wasn't a thermostat to regulate the heater. All I kept saying to myself was- 'things could be a lot f*cking worse in the woods'. This Yurt is up to standards and met me in many ways for it being in the woods. 4+1/2! Both Caryn and Mark run Awakening Garden very nicely. It's truly Zen here.

We've been looking for the right mix of nature and comfort for several years and finally found it…read moreat the Awakening Garden. It is off the road and the area is quite large to walk around and feel yourself alone in the woods. At the same time, there is absolutely everything one would need from civilization: hot shower and electricity. We stayed in Thoreau house which has eclectic, but very cosy interior with old furniture and it was very romantic to sleep in the attic. Also, this place is very close to gorgeous Kaaterskill Falls and several nice lakes.

My wife and I booked a room to attend a friend's wedding several months ago. This morning, the…read moreproprietor of the hotel called and let us know she cancelled our reservation because she has a friend coming in from out of town, and she needed our room for the friend. Now we have two weeks to find another place to stay and everything in down is booked up. I never write reviews like this, but this is an egregious error in customer service. We paid for our room in full, $500, and were cancelled to accommodate a personal friend of hers. Incredibly unprofessional behavior, and now we are scrambling to pay even more money to attend one of my childhood friend's weddings - last minute. Personally I would advise against booking here, as your deposit does not guarantee your room and you may be left up a creek like we are.

My husband summed up our overnight stay. He said "I feel like we just had a mini vacation!"…read moreINDEED!! The Bohemian Inn is in such a convenient location. You can walk to most anything you might want/need!! The rooms in the Inn are beautifully and uniquely decorated, AND spotlessly clean!! Stephanie, the Inns owner/ operator made us feel as though we were visiting an old friend, while maintaining our privacy. Being in hospitality I understand the complexities involved, and Stephanie nailed it!! I highly recommend a stay at the Bohemian Inn!! We will certainly return for another "mini vacation! However, next time we will plan a longer stay!