The Heartwood

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Vassar College

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Suite (Heartwood) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
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Room, 1 King Bed (Heartwood) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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165 College Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12604
  • Vassar College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mid-Hudson Civic Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Marist College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Heartwood)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Heartwood)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Heartwood)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Heartwood)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Accessible (Heartwood)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Heartwood)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Poughkeepsie

Located in Arlington, The Heartwood is adjacent to Vassar College and within a 10-minute stroll of Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center. This hotel has 50 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Vassar College - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mid-Hudson Civic Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Marist College - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Locust Grove - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Poughkeepsie Station - 11 min drive
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Heartwood

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Vassar College
The Heartwood features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This hotel also has a computer station.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Espresso makers, safes, and ironing boards are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Salt Line Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (33 inches high)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 84.09 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 84.09 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

The Heartwood Hotel
The Heartwood Poughkeepsie
The Heartwood Hotel Poughkeepsie

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to The Heartwood?

This hotel is situated in Arlington within a short 6-minute walk of Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center and also 16 minutes on foot from Vassar Golf Course. You'll also find Mid-Hudson Civic Center and Bardavon 1869 Opera House within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Heartwood?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does The Heartwood have a casino?

No, The Heartwood doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Heartwood?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Heartwood?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include premium bedding, a smart TV, and bathrobes.

Does The Heartwood have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private spa tubs.

Does The Heartwood have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Heartwood serves free continental breakfast at The Salt Line Restaurant each morning.

Will The Heartwood allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Heartwood for a fee of USD 84.09 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Heartwood?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from The Heartwood?

The closest major airport to The Heartwood is Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF), which is 22 mi away (42 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Heartwood?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Heartwood.

The Heartwood Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service and accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel!

Breakfast, while simple was really fresh and Great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkatesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni MacDonald

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New, well-appointed, convenient location, good food, super pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new hotel. Great architecture. Spacious and clean rooms and bathroom!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel I am going to keep staying there as often as possible. They did a lovely job with the design. It is airy and thoughtful and curated but not over done. Just the right touch. Really good restaurant too. Staff are wonderful and attentive. Right across the street from Vassar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with the Heartwood hotel. Everything was clean, the staff were beyond friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large guest room with nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maki

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron and lihi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Been there a couple of times. Really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful foyer clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was really nice with a lot of nice features (quiet places to sit, nice artwork and decoration). The restaurant and continental breakfast were very nice with farm to table/healthy options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk was amazingly friendly and efficient. Room was amazing as well!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! 5 star hotel for the price of a two star
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024