Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park, a $1-billion hospitality, agritourism and residential development located across from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, will soon conclude construction of its first structure, the Inn at Bellefield Residence Inn by Marriott International, a 137-room all-suite hotel.
The $55-million project is being developed by T-Rex Capital Group LLC, in partnership with Shaner Hotel Group LP, an international hotel owner and operator. It is the first of two hotels the completed development will offer.
Suites at The Inn at Bellefield will feature full kitchens, ergonomic workstations and distinct living and sleeping rooms. Amenities will include 3,180 sq. ft. of meeting space; The Storyteller, a farm-to-table lounge; Eleanor’s Market, named after First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, a former Hyde Park resident; and a fitness center.
Lance T. Shaner, chairman/CEO, Shaner Hotel Group LP, said, “With an unmatchable location in the heart of Hyde Park, the Inn at Bellefield is designed to appeal to both business and leisure travelers seeking a truly unique experience. From the signature sycamore wood throughout our lobby to the Franklin D. Roosevelt fireside-chat recordings playing alongside our outdoor fire pits, the hotel design and layout spotlight the region’s illustrious history to create a standout property unlike anything else in Dutchess County.”
The eco-conscious Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park is located between Rhinebeck to the north and Beacon further to the south. It is close to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Walkway Over the Hudson, Vassar College, Marist College, Bard College, the United States Military Academy at West Point, Legoland New York, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets and Brotherhood Winery
“The Inn at Bellefield looks forward to becoming a true member of the community as we continue to cultivate working relationships with local farmers, distilleries and brewers, such as the new Asahi Shuzo Dassai Blue sake brewery,” said Inn at Bellefield GM Adam Pregno. “Additionally, after supporting almost 200 construction jobs, the Inn at Bellefield is proud to create as many as 35 new jobs for our extraordinary hotel associates. At least 80% of the construction jobs went to people residing within the nine, local counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. We eagerly anticipate the Inn at Bellefield becoming a compelling destination for both guests unwinding after a day of adventures and locals enjoying our beautiful grounds and views.”
Thomas Mulroy, chairman/CEO, T-Rex Capital Group LLC, said, “We’re gratified that the debut of the Inn at Bellefield is approaching and that it will play a significant role in advancing Hyde Park’s reputation as a world-renowned tourism destination. This milestone, one of many to come at Bellefield, is the culmination of a decade of methodical development and perseverance, including through the COVID-19 pandemic.”
When Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park is completed, residential space will comprise 60% of the development and commercial space will make up the remaining 40%. The site will help preserve the region’s natural beauty by ensuring that more than half of the property’s 340 acres remain as undeveloped woods. The next phases of construction include:
- 430,000 sq. ft. of retail and commercial space that will include restaurants, breweries, a high-end grocer, daycare, coworking space, a film production studio and agriculturally themed specialty shops
- 400,000 sq. ft. of tourism and hospitality space, including a second luxury hotel
- Approximately 801 residential units, of which 344 will be rental units
Hope Knight, Empire State Development president/CEO/commissioner, said, “The Inn at Bellefield will showcase the Mid-Hudson as an amazing place to live, work and visit. Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park will represent the best of the Hudson Valley, with its rich food, history and natural beauty, and bring jobs and tourism that will help to grow the regional economy.”
New York State’s Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council and Empire State Development have played a vital role in facilitating Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park, supporting the project with a $2.25-million capital grant from Empire State Development. Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park was twice designated a regional priority project by the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council.
