Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park, a $1 billion hospitality, agritourism and residential destination located directly across from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., will soon finish construction of its first structure, the Inn at Bellefield Residence Inn by Marriott International, a 137-room all-suite hotel.
The Inn at Bellefield is now accepting reservations starting Jan. 14. The Inn at Bellefield is a $55 million project developed by T-Rex Capital Group, in partnership with Shaner Hotel Group, an international hotel owner and operator. This property is the first of two hotels the completed development will offer.
The Inn at Bellefield will have full kitchens, ergonomic workstations, an upscale fitness center, crisp linens and distinct living and sleeping rooms. The Inn at Bellefield also will have 3,180 square feet of meeting space with full audio/video and culinary services. The hotel’s Grand Ballroom will accommodate events of up to 150 guests. Guests will be able to dine at The Storyteller, a farm-to-table lounge, or grab a quick bite and sundries at Eleanor’s Market, named after the former Hyde Park resident, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
“We are very excited to welcome our first guests to the hotel in January 2024,” Lance T. Shaner, chairman and CEO, Shaner Hotel Group, said in a statement. “With an unmatchable location in the heart of Hyde Park, the Inn at Bellefield is designed to appeal to both business and leisure travelers seeking a truly unique experience. From the signature sycamore wood throughout our lobby to the Franklin D. Roosevelt fireside-chat recordings playing alongside our outdoor fire pits, the hotel design and layout spotlight the region’s illustrious history to create a standout property unlike anything else in Dutchess County.”
The eco-conscious Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park property is situated between Rhinebeck to the north and Beacon further to the south. This location is close to international attractions such as the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Walkway Over the Hudson, Vassar College, Marist College, Bard College, the United States Military Academy at West Point, Legoland New York, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Brotherhood Winery (America’s oldest winery) and numerous other scenic and historic attractions throughout the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains.
“The Inn at Bellefield looks forward to becoming a true member of the community as we continue to cultivate working relationships with local farmers, distilleries and brewers such as the new Asahi Shuzo Dassai Blue sake brewery,” said Inn at Bellefield General Manager Adam Pregno. “Additionally, after supporting almost 200 construction jobs, the Inn at Bellefield is proud to create as many as 35 new jobs for our extraordinary hotel associates. At least 80 percent of the construction jobs went to people residing within the nine local counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. We eagerly anticipate the Inn at Bellefield becoming a compelling destination for both guests unwinding after a day of adventures and locals enjoying our beautiful grounds and views.”
When Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park is completed, residential space will comprise 60 percent of the development and commercial space will make up the remaining 40 percent. The site will help preserve the region’s natural beauty by ensuring that more than half of the property’s 340 acres remain as undeveloped woods. The next phases of construction include:
- 430,000 square feet of retail and commercial space that will include restaurants, breweries, a high-end grocer, day care, co-working space, a film production studio and agriculturally themed specialty shops.
- 400,000 square feet of tourism and hospitality space, including a second luxury hotel.
- Approximately 801 residential units, of which 344 will be rental units.