Pocketbook Hudson Opens in Upstate New York
Today, Pocketbook Hudson, a new hotel, restaurant, and creative complex, welcomes guests in Hudson, New York, for the first time since the 1970s. Originally built in 1883 for textile and novelty manufacturing, the former pocketbook factory is Hudson's largest landmarked building.
Located just two hours north of New York City, Pocketbook Hudson was created through a partnership among Sean Roland, Nancy Kim, Gabriel Katz of MacArthur Holdings, and Jeremy Selman and Vipin Nambiar of HN Capital Partners, the project's sponsors.
Architectural Concept and Restoration
The property blends its industrial past with modern design, featuring original architecture alongside contemporary interiors suited for hospitality and the arts. The revitalization was led by Adam Charlap Hyman and Andre Herrero of the architecture and design firm Charlap Hyman & Herrero.
The carefully restored 70,000-square-foot brick and timber building accommodates 46 guest rooms and suites. Interiors highlight spaciousness and play with materials, gently nodding to Hudson's heritage.
Design Details
- Inspiration drawn from the building's industrial history and local crafts.
- Use of stainless steel contrasts with natural wood, creating tension between old and new.
- Existing oversized windows and patinated brick accentuate the design.
“All feature lofty interiors that play with materiality and scale, coyly nodding to Hudson's history.”
Charlap Hyman & Herrero's work carefully balances the preservation of historic elements with fresh, modern details, offering a unique hospitality experience in a significant regional landmark.
Author's Summary: Pocketbook Hudson reimagines a historic factory into a vibrant hotel and arts complex, blending preserved industrial architecture with sleek contemporary design.