The Alander

At first glance, it appears to be just another old school, roadside motel. But how pleasantly surprised we were when we actually pulled in. The outside spaces were clean, updated and inviting and left us disappointed that it was too cold to take advantage of the firepit/seating areas. The rooms were equally well updated inside. Everything was clean and comfortable with a vibe that punched well above its price point. Check in and registration were all done electronically and was easy to do, although it was a bit disconcerting that there is no definite check OUT process. All in all, I could not recommend staying here highly enough.

Very nice and clean room for a small business inn. The surrounding area has nothing open past 8 or 9pm usually but each room in the inn is stock with self-check out food and drinks. Would stay again!

I had such a comfortable and cozy stay. + dinner was excellent!

Loved the location and the great staff. Property is still a work in progress, but it was still good, and I would return if I were coming back to the area in the future.

The owners did a great job giving the hotel a modern flair. Its location was convenient for us: near the cute town of Millerton, close by the Hillrock Distillery where we had a tour and tasting, and a 30 minute drive to Hudson. We also had dinner at the hotel’s on-site restaurant, North Star, which was a lifesaver after a full day of traveling. There’s not much in Copake but we did have breakfast at Dad’s Diner nearby where all the locals go to.

It was fine. But I do wish there was a person on duty at the place.

Excellent restaurant at the hotel and very nice staff and owners.

I’ll start with the cons here: Cons - it’s a motel. Nice room, but still a motel. No facilities at all. No staff on site, none, zero. It needs to advertise itself as such, and not mislead. Pros - nice room. Very spacious. Nicely equipped.

What a gem! Great value, too! My husband and I recently snagged a last-minute vacancy at this stylish glammed-up lodge and it proved to be the perfect base for a getaway weekend! We loved our room, an oversized king facing the courtyard. Great decor. Lots of little luxe touches: Thick towels, good sheets, great mattress, huge rainfall shower head, in-room French press carafe and high-end coffee. Co-owner Reid was on-site and very helpful -- gave us good tips on local sights and restaurants. We enjoyed finishing off our evening sitting around the firepit in the courtyard, looking at the stars and enjoying some locally crafted whisky we picked up at a nearby liquor store. We enjoyed beautiful views, a great dinner at the Pond, lovely stroll to the Bish Bash falls, antiquing in Millerton -- and lots and lots of farmstands. A picture-perfect fall weekend in the Berkshires. We can't wait to return and check out the new restaurant the owners are working to open on-site. (Until then, the only food options at the motel are good-quality, reasonably priced room snacks -- including s'more fixings! but there are solid food options nearby, ranging from a diner and deli to nicer sitdown restaurants. ) I can't say enough good things about the Alander. The owners are building something very special here. Highly recommend!!