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Local Attractions
Local Information
Area Companies
Airports
Trains & Subways
Restaurants
Bars/Lounges
Driving Directions

The Holiday Inn Express is centrally located 2 miles from beautiful and bustling Downtown Poughkeepsie, New York. Nestled in the Hudson River Valley, 90 minutes from New York City, and accessible by car, train, bus and air, there’s an abundance of historic landmarks, parks, lakes, festivals and natural scenic beauty to experience on your visit.

In close proximity to IBM, the Culinary Institute, and Marist and Vassar colleges, and within minutes to Vassar and St. Francis hospitals, the hotel is ideal for business or leisure travelers to the Poughkeepsie area. Explore our diverse shopping, eateries, businesses, colleges, culture, arts and neighboring attractions.

Attractions

  • F.D. Roosevelt Home and Library – 7 miles
  • Vanderbilt Mansion and Gardens – 8 miles
  • Culinary Institute of America – 4 miles
  • Samuel FB Morse Home – 0 miles
  • Vassar College – 2 miles
  • Marist College – 2 miles
  • West Point Military Academy – 30 miles
  • Dutchess County Fairgrounds – 15 miles
  • Millbrook Vineyards – 20 miles
  • Woodbury Commons Outlet Village – 35 miles
  • Vassar Brothers Hospital – 1 mile
  • St. Francis Hospital – 2.5 miles
  • Galleria Mall – 4 miles
  • Rhinebeck, NY – 15 miles
  • Fishkill, NY – 12 miles
  • Casperkill Country Club – 2 miles

Local Information

  • Downtown Poughkeepsie – 2 miles
  • Golf within 1 mile
  • Shopping within 1 mile
  • Tennis within 2 miles

Area Companies

  • International Business Machines (IBM) – 1.5 miles
  • Home Depot – 3 miles
  • Central Hudson – 1 mile
  • Vassar Brothers Hospital – 2 miles
  • MDS Labs – 2 miles

Area Airport Information

  • Stewart International (SWF)
    • Distance: 22 miles
    • Taxi Fee: $40.00
    • Time by taxi: 40 minutes
    • Alt. Transportation: Numerous Car Rental Agencies At Air
  • Dutchess County (POU)
    • Distance: 10 miles
    • Complimentary Airport Shuttle
    • Taxi Fee: $10.00
    • Time by taxi: 20 Minutes
    • Alt. Transportation: Rental car agency at airport

Train & Subway Information

  • Poughkeepsie
    • Railway Station Name: Poughkeepsie
    • Train Station Distance 2 miles
    • Complimentary Train Station Shuttle
    • Taxi Fee $5.00
  • New Hamburg
    • Railway Station Name: New Hamburg
    • Train Station Distance 10 miles
    • Taxi Fee $15.00
  • Poughkeepsie Train Station
    • Railway Station Name: Poughkeepsie Train Station
    • Train Station Distance - 3 miles
    • Complimentary Train Station Shuttle

Restaurants

  • River Station
    Location: Main Street, Poughkeepsie
    Serves: Lunch | Dinner
    Cuisine: Fresh seafood, steak, pasta and burgers.
    Wide assortment of Beers and Wines. Outside deck seating available. Casual attire permitted.

  • Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse
    Location: Nearby - Route 9
    Serves: Lunch | Dinner
    Cuisine: Steak
    Canadian theme steakhouse. Family atmosphere and casual attire

  • Coyote Grill
    Location: Nearby - Route 9
    Serves: Lunch | Dinner
    Cuisine: Modern, Traditional
    Excellent new restaurant in town! Great atmosphere, service, and cuisine. Open late until 1:00 AM each night. Brunch served Saturday and Sunday 10-2.

  • Cappuccino's
    Location: Nearby - Route 9
    Serves: Lunch | Dinner
    Cuisine: Italian, Pizza
    Locally owned Italian restaurant with daily specials including fresh pasta, seafood and grilled items. Check out their extensive brunch on Saturday and Sunday 10-2.

  • Red Lobster
    Location: Nearby - Route 9
    Serves: Lunch | Dinner
    Cuisine: Seafood

  • Osho's
    Location: Nearby - Route 9
    Serves: Lunch | Dinner
    Cuisine: Asian, Sushi
    Japanese hibachi-style cooking, plus a sushi/sashimi bar. Excellent.

Bars/Lounges

  • Crew
    Location: Nearby - Rt. 9
    Modern lounge setting with extensive seating and excellent menu.

Driving Directions

  • FROM THE SOUTH: Take Taconic State Parkway North to I-84 to Exit 13 to Route 9 North. The hotel is 12 miles North on right.

  • FROM THE NORTH: Take exit 18 off NYS Thruway (87), then 299 East to 9 WS, Cross Mid-Hudson Bridge and Take Route 9 South. The hotel is 1.5 miles on the left.