Originally designed as a 35-room Tuscan villa for the prominent Goelet family in 1911, the Glenmere in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Chester, New York, has been restored as a luxury hotel by a team of craftsmen overseen by partners/owners DeGraw & Dehaan Architects. Scott Snyder of New York and Palm Beach created the interiors.
Original details such as a central open internal courtyard, marbled column porticos, and sweeping interior and exterior staircases remain as a tribute to the mansion’s original craftsmanship. Unique furnishings, Italian linens, fine antiques, marble baths with heated floors, and art from a private collection enhance the property’s 19 guestrooms and suites, none of which are alike. Many of the accommodations have working fireplaces and terraces with views of the grounds, gardens, and lake on the 150-acre property.
The Penthouse offers private elevator access that leads guests to a 2 bedroom/2 bath suite with three fireplaces (including one in the master bath), a large formal living room, dining area, butler’s bar, and expansive private terrace. For dining options, guests can take advantage of two outlets: the Supper Room, an intimate dining room filled with a collection of antiques, modern furnishings, and custom-made, handpainted eglomise panels depicting the hills of Tuscany. Meanwhile full bar service and informal meals are available at the Frog’s End Tavern.
