Starwood Hotels has announced plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley, a new development located on the shores of Fifth Lake in Ulster County, N.Y. The project will include a resort and branded residences under the 1 Hotels brand.
The development is set in the foothills of the Catskills at the crossroads of Rosendale and Kingston, N.Y. The site covers 775 acres and includes orchards, caves, trails and three lakes. Fifth Lake, a spring-fed 45-acre lake, sits at the center of the property.
Residences are projected to be offered for purchase beginning in summer 2026. The resort is scheduled to open in 2028.
“At 1 Hotels, we believe that true luxury is living in harmony with nature. 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,” said 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 property was previously home to the Williams Lake Hotel, a former Borscht Belt destination dating back to the 1920s. The site is now owned by Hudson River Valley Resorts, LLC, led by principal Richard Steele. More than 500 acres have been designated as a nature preserve.
“This project represents a vision many years in the making,” said Steele. “From the beginning, our mission has been to safeguard the land, honor its rich history, and sustainably create a place where people can live, gather, and connect with nature in meaningful ways. Partnering with 1 Hotels and an incredibly talented architectural team enables us to bring that mission to life at the highest level, with a brand whose values perfectly align with the integrity and ambition of this unique landscape.”
The resort will include approximately 100 guest rooms and suites. Design and architecture are being led by ODA in collaboration with Starwood Hotels’ internal design team. DesignAgency will collaborate on food and beverage interiors.
“It was clear from the first site tour that this property offered an extraordinary opportunity to create something truly meaningful in the Hudson Valley, an area defined by natural beauty, unique character, and proximity to New York City,” said John Woodruff, development manager of JAG Development Corp. “The 1 Hotel & Homes ethos perfectly reflects our vision for the land, and when paired with Starwood Hotels’ operational track record, we knew this was the right partnership. The result will be a timeless destination rooted in nature, wellness, and sustainability that will redefine how people experience this remarkable region.”
The residential component will include cottage residences, loft-style homes and private residences reserved for owners. Some homes will offer optional participation in a rental program.
“As a brand, we are committed to creating places that inspire people to live well and tread lightly,” said Raul Leal, CEO of Starwood Hotels. “1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley embodies that mission, combining sustainable design, wellness-focused programming, and authentic connections to the community with a setting that is simply unmatched.”
The property will include dining venues, a lakefront pavilion with a pool and bar, meeting and event space and wellness facilities with indoor and outdoor areas for fitness and spa programs. Outdoor experiences will include hiking, biking, fishing, swimming and seasonal activities across the property’s trail system, part of New York’s Empire Trail.