Notoriety: Hutton Brickyards

The BLLA Team sits down with Hutton Brickyards to discuss the vision behind the hotel & what it means to be boutique.

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BLLA: What is the mission statement of your boutique hotel?

HB: “Hutton Brickyards is a rambling and imaginative retreat for getaways, experiences, and events. Genuine relaxation and deep connections to nature abound through luxury cabins, elevated cuisine, spa, outdoor activities, and uninterrupted waterfront vistas.”

BLLA: Why are you excited to be a member of BLLA?

HB: “Salt Hotels’ incredible relationship with BLLA predates the opening of Hutton Brickyards by many years, and this new hotel is a unique example of the boutique ethos in action. BLLA does amazing work shining its spotlight on properties like Hutton Brickyards. We are in incredible company, and look forward to exploring all the ways membership can benefit Hutton Brickyards and our guests.”

BLLA: Why is community so important to this niche in hospitality?

HB: “The Hudson Valley is teeming with creative, talented, extraordinary people — and the opportunities for collaboration are endless. Our community adds so much to the guest experience, whether we are sourcing ingredients from local farms, welcoming musicians to perform their material, or collaborating with charitable organizations like the Ulster County SPCA or Mentor Me of Ulster County. Each Salt Hotel is a genuine expression of its location, and nowhere is that truer than in Kingston. 

“We are also very proud of Salt School. This complimentary hospitality training program was created to bring more excellent people — from every background and walk of life — into the hospitality industry. Recently we’ve begun to celebrate Salt School graduates’ five- and six-year anniversaries with Salt Hotels, which is a testament to how lasting the impact of this program is on us and the lives it touches. The first Kingston session of Salt School was such a success that we are preparing a second edition for this spring.”

BLLA: How does your boutique hotel work with the local environment?

HB: “Hutton Brickyards is keenly attuned to its physical environment: Thirty-one cabins are situated in the natural landscape, and the Hudson River is a centerpiece of the hotel grounds. The historic industrial ruins — from the site’s days as an operating brick factory — are celebrated as icons of the hotel and reimagined for a new purpose. Our goal was to integrate a new hotel concept into these pre-existing elements of the property without disturbing or altering their timeless beauty.”

BLLA: Why do you believe in the boutique movement?

HB: “In an industry ever more consolidated by large brands and corporations, BLLA and Salt Hotels share the belief that independence is the key to innovation. Independence creates space for creativity, personalization, risk-taking and authenticity that today’s guests crave from hotels in every market. We are deeply aligned in our values and commitment to offering guests one-of-a-kind, enlightening and service-led hospitality experiences.”

Hutton Brickyards is a member of BLLA & a verified authentic boutique hotel on StayBoutique.

BLLA is an association that unifies the creators and believers of the boutique hospitality industry. It is a launching pad for the best in boutique to gather and disrupt the status quo. To join this growing and global community, take a look at the different levels of membership!