Church Des Artistes Guest House — Hotel in City of Kingston

This guest house is like nothing I have stayed at before. My entire stay for two days was sheer delight. The bed was extremely comfortable , the hosts beyond charming and Kingston itself well worth the visit.||Without more pictures it is difficult to properly describe and give credit to the interior of this converted church. In Europe we would say it is an eclectic mix of Victoriana/Napoleon III pictures and furniture blended with some stunning art work by the noted artist Julie Hedrick. Julia and her husband Peter (composer and pianist) make you feel so welcome you just want to move in an live with them.||After breakfast on my final day I was treated to a rehearsal by Peter and a local contralto (?) singing some of Peter's own works. Really beautiful. ||I stayed in the library. A ground floor bedroom with queen sized bed with separate single and en-suite bathroom. With the exception of the mattress (which I suspect was a great deal more comfortable than its equivalent in the 19th century) I was transported back 150 years. Fabulous. If I have one criticism; it is that it was all a little cramped. Great for a night's stay with little luggage but I had rather a lot and there was no hanging cupboard.||I look forward to the time that I can stay with Julie and...

We have stayed here four times while visiting nearby family. It's a delightful, timeless setting. The owners have appointed the rooms with vintage furniture, art, family heirlooms and wonderful books. The white on white decor is Shabby Chic style. Linens are perfectly pressed and towels are as plush as you'd find in five star hotels.|We have enjoyed conversations with artists/ proprietors Julie and Peter. Once we were lucky enough to be in range for a house concert. |You'll understand why the breakfast is extra when you see it.|They serve a home cooked gourmet meal with local ingredients. ( Not your typical muffin basket buffet.) Breakfast can be enjoyed in their garden or the attractive country kitchen filled with antique ceramics.|We'll be...

What a wonderful, eclectic, charming place to stay! Actually in an old church, filled with art and antiques, the individual rooms are uniquely charming and there is a spacious common room and a lovely courtyard garden area for guest use. The location is walking distance to the Hudson River waterfront and a quaint area of town with restaurants, shops and a boating museum. We had three rooms for two nights each for a family wedding weekend and just loved our stay. Peter and Julie were great hosts, welcoming us and accommodating some special requests. Breakfast is continental style and the coffee was delicious! If you are looking for a special and unique place to stay in the Hudson Valley...