The Thayer Hotel

About The Thayer Hotel

The Thayer Hotel at West Point has been part of American history since 1926- when it was originally constructed to accommodate U.S. Military Academy personnel and their guests. It was a successor of the original West Point Hotel and is named for Colonel Sylvanius Thayer- Superintendent of the Academy from 1817 to 1833. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places- The Thayer Hotel is the only full-service hotel on the Hudson River from the George Washington Bridge to Albany. The majestic- Gothic-style- granite building sits at the south entrance to the U.S. Military Academy- offering dramatic views of the Hudson River and the Hudson Highlands. The Thayer Hotel completed a 26 million dollar restoration in 1999 and additional renovations in 2003-2004. Today- The Thayer Hotel offers 151 beautiful guest rooms and ten meeting rooms for events from 15 to 300 people. In keeping with the historic architecture- the dining room retains the old world charm with leaded glass windows- chandeliers and portraits of military leaders of the past. During the summer months- the Hudson Terrace offers ever popular alfresco dining and breathtaking views of the Hudson River and historic Constitution Island. Over the years- The Thayer Hotel has hosted a long line of dignitaries and celebrities including General Douglas Mac Arthur- President Dwight D. Eisenhower- President John F. Kennedy- Her Royal Highness Princess Alsha Bint-Huessen of Jordan- singer Luciano Pavarotti- actors George C. Scott and Gregory Peck- the cast of The Sopranos- and many others.

Suburban, Business district