Atlas Motor Lodge Highland/ Poughkeepsie, conveniently located halfway between Albany, New York and New York City. Step into the privacy of your own guest room with amenities including free wireless high-speed Internet access, microwave, mini-fridge, cable TV with HBO, and free local calls. Children age 11 and younger stay free in their parent’s room with existing bedding. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Atlas Motor Lodge provides comfortable accommodations and a friendly 24-hour front desk staff to help you feel at home…you get the same service and comfort that you get at the chain hotels for a fraction of the cost! Our hotel is close to the Walkway Over the Hudson, Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Vassar College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and Culinary Institute of America. Other area attractions include the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, Eleanor Roosevelt Historic Site, and Mohonk Mountain House.
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125 Tillson Avenue Ext, Highland, NY 12528-1828
Atlas Motor Lodge
64 reviews
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Car recommended
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The Atlas Motor Lodge is private, convenient and reasonably priced. It is located on Route 9 though we weren't bothered too much by traffic noise, especially while the air conditioner was running. The rooms are comfortable, great shower. Located on a large property with lots of trees and birds, nature-like setting. Small gazebo to sit outside. In the back building are longer-term residents though the front building is tourist-oriented and some rooms have private entry from the parking lot. Arti is kind and a wonderful hostess! One suggestion, the room door should have some way of securing it while you're inside to prevent someone with a key from coming in. We would stay here again.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I checked into the Atlas Motor Lodge around 9 or 930 pm, and whatever candle was burning in the main lobby area smelled really good. (I wish I asked what the fragrance was!) Anyway, I stayed in the main building, so I didn’t get to see what the inside of the rest of the place looked like, but the grounds looked clean and maintained. The location is good, there’s a gas station pretty much right across the street, with a mini mart, Dunkin Donuts and Subway. We didn’t explore the area or anything, since we were just there for one night to avoid driving all the way home at night, but apparently the Walkway Over the Hudson (old rail trail) is really close, and so is New Paltz and Poughkeepsie, if you’re looking for something to do I guess. It was a little weird going to our room, in the main building; the hallway is narrow and it just felt like walking into a dorm room, or a bedroom in someone’s house. Once we walked into our room, that feeling went away. The room was tiny, but there was enough room for us to set up our pack n’ play for our 5-month-old, and to be comfortable. That said, it was a really nice room; I guess it was one of those renovated rooms I read about on here. The bed was one of the most comfortable ones I’ve slept in, with a pillow topper, or something. There was laminate flooring, a flat screen tv, dvd player, a mini fridge and a microwave. The bathroom was a little outdated looking, but really, all you need is a toilet, sink and shower, and they were very clean, so that’s cool.
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Date of stay: August 2014
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Jan 14, 2018
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I stayed here for one night: the room was very clean, the staff was friendly and efficient, and the price was right. The decor is something out of a time capsule from the early 1970s, but that gives it charm.
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Date of stay: April 2015
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Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded May 14, 2015
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Basic and clean, met all our needs, good value for the area. No extra frills like a pool, but had everything that we needed. Convenient location right near walkway accross the Hudson, 10 minutes drive to downtown New Paltz and 30 minutes to Minnewaska. Great location for hiking and biking. Would recommend and will come back here again
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Date of stay: May 2021
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This was about as far as we could get from NYC in a day and we needed a place to stay. Pulled in here and ut looked OK. Guy on the front desk let himself be beaten down from 115 to 100 dollars for the night. It wasn't worth the money.
No frills, we could see that from the road. No working shower, that was a surprise. The water came out the two but nothing would make it come out the shower head. A really hokey way if getting in and out through the windiw, which was padlocked but didn't seem very secure.it didn't really feel clean.
No one around at the front desk to complain about the shower. We left and out some more miles behind us.
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Besides the place needing a serious update it was charming for a cheaper hotel. Nice property with trees. Saw wildlife like squirrels and turkies. The front desk lady was very nice. Small room. Clean buy smelled of mold.
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This place has roaches!! I didn't even bother telling the manager/owner because I overheard another guest informing her about spiders in his room. She vehemently defended their cleaning techniques. Also, check-in time is 2:00, but my room wasn't ready till after 4:00. This did not give me time to go elsewhere if I was dissatisfied with the room. By the time the roaches came out it was too late. They were on the bed, in the shower and crawling on my luggage. Uck!! I left everything outside for a couple of days when I returned home. Hopefully I didn't bring any home with me. I won't be returning here.
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Date of stay: September 2016Trip type: Traveled solo
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On Rte 9W located near the walking bridge across the Hudson, this is an ok place to overnight. I had a prepaid reservation but the clerk wanted me to pay. After this was settled, I was handed my room key which was an old fashioned key. The keyed door knob is the only lock. The motel is dated but has a flat screen TV. The room was adequate, furnished also with a microwave and refrigerator which was unplugged. There is no ice machine and when we requested ice it arrived a few hours later. The road was noisy but the ac (although we didn't really need it) drowned out the noise. There is no breakfast available and the nearby diner is just adequate.
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Date of stay: June 2016
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The lodge has long term rentals. The rooms are small and old. Windows didn't shut all the way. Stink bugs found on the curtains and and in the blow dryer. Would never go back ! However the owners are nice.
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Date of stay: October 2015
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I was at a concert in nearby Poughkeepsie and I booked this hotel for just a night. I got a booking.com deal that wasn't that great, but I was exhausted. The room i had was adjacent to the lobby (#16) and wasn't that bad. The family who runs the place were very friendly at check in and check out. It is near the MidHudson Civic center in Poughkeepsie and right over the bridge so it is in a good location. The heat lamp in the bathroom was a very nice touch. Our room was small, but if all you really need is a bed (not too bad, my girlfriend and I prefer firmer matresses) than this is a good stop to make
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Date of stay: October 2013
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â 16-29 are in the mainbuilding
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Response from Neil R, General Manager at Atlas Motor Lodge
Responded Jan 17, 2014
Thanks so much for stopping by and being our guest. It was a pleasure having you.
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There are more places to choose from in the Highland area.
LOCATION
United StatesNew YorkCatskill RegionSullivan CatskillsHighland
NUMBER OF ROOMS
25
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Frequently Asked Questions about Atlas Motor Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Atlas Motor Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Walkway State Historic Park (0.6 miles), Franny Reese State Park (0.6 miles), and Attire & Beyond Clothing & Gifts (0.6 miles).
Are there any historical sites close to Atlas Motor Lodge?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum (4.3 miles), Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site (4.2 miles), and Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (5.0 miles).
