MIAMI — Starwood Hotels recently announced plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley, set on the shores of Fifth Lake in New York’s Ulster County. This upcoming development will be a significant addition to 1 Hotels, the mission-driven, nature-inspired luxury lifestyle brand. With residences projected to be offered for purchase beginning in Summer 2026 and a resort scheduled to open in 2028, the project will combine world-class hospitality, sustainability and luxury in one of the Hudson Valley’s most stunning natural settings.
Multiple distinctive dining venues will showcase the Hudson Valley’s celebrated farm-to-table food culture, complemented by elevated in-room dining. A lakefront pavilion with a pool and a bar will serve as a gathering place. Flexible meeting and event space will position the resort as a hub for both business and celebration. Wellness will also be a cornerstone of the experience, with indoor and outdoor space devoted to fitness, spa and restorative rituals, including a destination spa with direct access to a nature circuit.
Beyond its amenities, 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley will offer experiential happenings and immersive experiences. Guests will be able to pick their own fruit in orchards across the property or reserve farm-to-table cooking classes, beekeeping tours and other hands-on programs. Curated outdoor activities will range from hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and fishing to cross-country skiing in the winter months. Guests and residents will be able to paddle directly off the dock or relax along a beach zone designed for swimming. For sports lovers, the ski resorts of Hunter Mountain, Belleayre and Windham are all about an hour away.
The resort will feature approximately 100 guest rooms and suites. In keeping with 1 Hotels’ signature biophilic ethos, the property will blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor, with natural textures, reclaimed materials and views that frame the surrounding lakes and mountains. Global design firm ODA is taking the lead on the master plan, interior design, architecture and landscape, working in collaboration with Starwood Hotels’ internal design team.
Less than a 2-hour drive from Midtown Manhattan, the property offers a rare combination of easy access from the city and remote beauty. Set in the foothills of the Catskills at the crossroads of Rosendale and Kingston, the site spans 775 acres and is dotted with orchards, caves, trails and three lakes. At the heart of the project is Fifth Lake, a spring-fed, 45-acre body of water renowned for its clarity and beauty. Guests and residents will be able to step directly into the lake from the hotel’s dock.
“With 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley, we are creating a place where people will slow down, reconnect with what matters, and discover the beauty of the natural world all over again,” says Barry Sternlicht, founder of 1 Hotels and chairman of Starwood Hotels. “This project is particularly meaningful to me because it’s in the region of the country where I grew up. I’ve long wanted to create an extraordinary destination just 90 minutes from New York City and easily accessible from Westchester and Fairfield counties.”
The site was once home to the Williams Lake Hotel, a storied Borscht Belt destination dating back to the 1920s. Today, under the stewardship of Hudson River Valley Resorts, the property is being carefully reimagined to honor its past while preserving its ecological integrity. More than 500 acres have been dedicated to conservation as a nature preserve, ensuring that the remote character of this land will be protected for generations.
Alongside the resort will be a collection of branded residences, offering a unique ownership opportunity in the Hudson Valley. The portfolio will include cottage residences and loft-style homes with optional participation in a rental program, as well as private residences reserved exclusively for owners.
For more information, visit 1hotels.com.
