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eacon is one of a few formerly depressed post-industrial towns along the Hudson that are making a comeback, as New Yorkers increasingly head upstate for a break from city life. Thanks in large part to the Dia Art Foundation, who chose Beacon as the setting for their impressive contemporary art museum, it’s one place where you can get a contemporary cultural fix along with some much-needed fresh air. And it’s this combination of pastoral charm and contemporary arts and design heritage that’s perfectly encapsulated by the Roundhouse.

The hotel is made from the bones of an old mill, perched on the banks of Fishkill Creek, and the sound of a small waterfall provides a suitably bucolic soundtrack. A very thorough renovation at the hands of the Rockwell Group has transformed it into the very picture of the modern post-industrial luxury hotel, where sleek mid-century furniture sits under exposed concrete ceilings. Spacious showers and, in some cases, freestanding tubs add a touch of spa-like luxury, and Keurig coffee machines ensure that New Yorkers’ caffeine levels remain within a safely tolerable range.

The Roundhouse’s restaurant operation encompasses three spaces: the fine-dining restaurant, the casual summertime Patio Grill, and the lounge, for a cocktail and a bite in front of the fireplace. Meanwhile the Dia museum, featuring works by the likes of Louise Bourgeois, Richard Serra, and Gerhard Richter, is a fifteen-minute walk from your door. Just don’t be surprised if you return home with a sudden interest in the Beacon real estate market.

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