The Heartwood Hotel at Vassar

Hotels
9.5 (313 reviews)
165 College Avenue , Poughkeepsie , US
1-845-714-2000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

High-speed Wi-Fi
Fitness center (open 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Restaurant: The Salt Line at Vassar
Night Owls bar
Private dining room
Second floor guest lounge with coffee station, couches and business center
Dog friendly (dog registration required)
Art collection throughout the hotel
Steps from Vassar College and the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
Book direct rate match plus 10% off
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location for campus/Vassar and Hudson Valley exploration
Friendly, helpful and accommodating staff
Clean, comfortable and attractive rooms
Nice outdoor areas and on-site restaurant
Repeat guests report excellent value
Cons:
Limited breakfast selections / breakfast not always included
Restaurant can be pricey
No microwaves in rooms
AC shutting off at night and lack of towel hooks mentioned

Categories

Cleanliness
9.8
Multiple reviewers explicitly called the property clean or 'tip top shape'; overall very positive cleanliness impressions with no notable cleanliness complaints.
Service
10
Numerous comments praise staff as friendly, accommodating and helpful (mentions of Chris, 'very friendly', 'accommodating staff', 'service was outstanding'), justifying an excellent service score.
Location
10
Repeated positive mentions of proximity to campus, Vassar and suitability for exploring the Hudson Valley; location is a clear strong point.
Room Quality
9.2
Rooms described as beautiful, comfortable and well-appointed, though a few specific issues were raised (AC shutting off at night, lack of towel hooks) that slightly reduce the score.
Amenities
9
Good on-property amenities noted (restaurant, outdoor areas, native plantings), but some guests requested microwaves in rooms and more included breakfast options, so amenities are strong but not perfect.
Value for Money
9
Mixed signals: several guests say it's excellent value and repeat visits occur, while others call out priceiness (restaurant or room price). Overall still favorable but tempered by price remarks.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast pancakes and the on-site restaurant were praised, but some found the restaurant pricey and requested more breakfast selections; overall positive with minor criticism.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment across reviews is very positive ('best place to stay', 'really recommend', 'wonderful getaway', repeat visits), supporting an excellent overall experience rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 19:05

Property Description

The Heartwood is a boutique hotel on the Vassar College campus in Poughkeepsie, New York, with 50 guestrooms and suites. Each space blends modern amenities with the timeless charm of the Hudson Valley and is adorned with a curated art collection from Vassar alums, offering luxurious bedding, stylish furnishings and high-speed Wi-Fi. Guests choose from king and double queen guestrooms or spacious residential-style suites, some with full kitchens and separate living areas. The hotel is home to The Salt Line at Vassar restaurant and Night Owls bar, a state-of-the-art fitness center open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and is steps from downtown Poughkeepsie and the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 16:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Extra bed

    Extra bed available for ages 0–None: 15 per night.

  • Cot

    Cot available for ages 0–3: 15 per night.

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 313 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.8
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 10
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zaqars • couple • ge
10
Pros:

special thanks to the receptionist at the front desk — she is extremely polite, attentive, and professional. We will definitely be back

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • extended_group • br
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Simone • couple • de
9
Gerne wieder
Pros:

Schönes neues Hotel in guter Lage

Cons:

Nichts

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Max • family_with_children • pt
10
An amazing hotel.
Pros:

Everything.

Cons:

Nothing. Amazing hotel.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Cristie • extended_group • us
8
Great stay overall
Pros:

The restaurant was excellent, the room was great except for the provided soap/lotion dispensers are terrible. The AC kicking on was very loud and kept waking me up. Otherwise I thought the hotel was great and love the free water bottle.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • de
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Yingxuan • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Niklas • couple • de
10
Ein rundum gelungener Aufenthalt. Wirklich zu empfehlen!
Pros:

Die Lage, die Ausstattung, das Personal.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kerstin • couple • de
9
Schöner, erholsamer Aufenthalt
Pros:

Schönes Zimmer, freundliches Personal. Sauber und man konnte gut frühstücken. Gute Lage um Ausflüge zu unternehmen.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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yoram • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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yoram • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • us
10
Heartwood was a wonderful place to stay. The room was roomy and very comfortable, the restaurant was very good, walking
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Fanny • couple • hn
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • family_with_children • it
9
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Todd • couple • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • us
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Takalay • couple • us
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Wendell • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

It very close to campus

Cons:

They need to put microwaves in the rooms

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Brent • couple • us
10
Absolutely the best place to stay in Poughkeepsie. Hands down superior to any hotel in the area.
Pros:

Aesthetically pleasing, clean, quiet respite.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Karine • solo_traveller • fr
10
Hôtel au cœur de la végétation proche restaurant. Tout était parfait.
Pros:

Tout était très bien. Accueil par Chris, confort, calme et restauration.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee