Carrying on a legacy that began in the 1883 when it first opened its doors, the Athens Hotel acts as the perfect companion to the Shakespeare on the Hudson Estates. The hotel itself is able to accommodate up to 18 guests. This architectural treasure has had a complete renovation after being damaged by Tropical Storm Irene during the summer of 2011. Owen Lipstein, the owner of the Stewart House at The ATHENS HOTEL, has presided over this nuanced, imaginative and critically acclaimed restoration, literally from the inside out. The nine spacious and fully complete guest rooms pay appropriate respect to the Stewart House's historically important past. At the same time, it now features state of the art, heating, cooling and electric. The bathrooms are remarkable.