Community Support Through The Years

"The grand opening of the Inn at Bellefield is an exciting occasion for residents in the Hudson Valley. As Dutchess County continues to thrive as a world-class agricultural and travel destination, this hotel will help meet the growing hospitality demands of this area. Moreover, it will generate economic revenue and provide this community with family-sustaining good-paying jobs. I congratulate the partners and stakeholders who helped make this possible and join them in saying welcome to Dutchess County!"

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer

“The opening of the Inn at Bellefield is a tremendous addition to the Hudson Valley. Bellefield will help create jobs for area residents, support local farmers, boost tourism in Dutchess County and bolster the regional economy. I am thrilled to celebrate this opening and look forward to seeing the benefits Bellefield brings to Historic Hyde Park for years to come.”

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

“Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park is a superb example of Empire State Development’s mission to facilitate smart business growth and job creation. We are proud that Empire State Development provided a portion of the vital funding that is helping create Bellefield – and we look forward to it being a successful model for other developments statewide.”

Hope Knight
President, CEO and Commissioner of Empire State Development

“The opening of the Inn at Bellefield helps lay the strong foundation for what will be a multifaceted hospitality and tourism destination in the heart of Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley. Bellefield, as it develops, will continue to add to the fabric of our local community and will be an incredible destination for neighbors and tourists alike.”

Sue Serino
Dutchess County Executive

“Bellefield will be a game-changer for Hyde Park, bolstering the local economy, creating jobs for hard-working Hudson Valley families, and welcoming visitors to this pivotal place in American history. Hyde Park, the home of President Franklin Roosevelt, is a lasting symbol of our democracy. Bellefield will allow more visitors to walk in Roosevelt’s footsteps, inspire them to emulate his example of patriotic service, and prove once again why the Hudson Valley is a cherished home for us all.”

U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan
18th Congressional District

“Though it was a decade ago, it seems like yesterday that I learned about the plans for Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park. The Bellefield team has always been committed to a vision that enhances Dutchess County’s reputation as a great place to live, work and raise a family. Bellefield is superbly adding to the region’s quality of life, and is doing so in an imaginative, transformative way.”

U.S. Rep. Marcus Molinaro
19th Congressional District, former Dutchess County Executive

“As more people discover the Hudson Valley for its nature-based recreation and culinary experiences, Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park is an exciting addition to our region's hospitality sector. Investing in our upstate communities is a powerful economic driver for creating local jobs and supporting small businesses, and we look forward to seeing this imaginative project benefit the people living and working in Dutchess County.”

State Sen. Michelle Hinchey
41st Senate District

“Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park will generate economic activity for Dutchess County by establishing itself as a destination for residents and visitors alike. Its unique combination of food, hospitality and a luxurious address evokes the best of the Hudson Valley’s past while creating good-paying agritourism, hotel, and culinary careers for a rising generation of New Yorkers. I wholeheartedly support Bellefield and congratulate them on this highly anticipated opening.”

State Sen. Rob Rolison
39th Senate District

“The vision for Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park as a venue that embraces and celebrates the Hudson Valley’s rich history and agricultural heritage while offering 21st century amenities and hospitality has been a winning combination from the outset. The opening of the Inn at Bellefield is an exciting first step to seeing this vision come alive.”

Assemblymember Didi Barrett
106th Assembly District

“It’s wonderful to see Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park attain a milestone: the opening of the Inn at Bellefield. It no doubt will be one of the most visited and talked about destinations in our seven-county region – not only due to its diverse attractions, but also for its soaring economic story: The creation of 200 construction jobs and how its multifaceted hospitality, residential and commercial options will fuel the origination of thousands of more jobs in coming years.”

Michael Oates, President
Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp.

“The Inn at Bellefield will help anchor an evolving world-class hospitality, tourism and sustainable development. Add up its many positives, and the result is clear: Bellefield’s dazzling array of innovative economic development and business opportunities will lend firepower to a vibrant ‘go-to’ location for living, working and conducting business.”

Frank Castella, Jr.
President & CEO
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce

“We are so excited to welcome Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park to our already formidable lineup of reasons to visit, live in and love the Hudson Valley. Bellefield will help us draw visitors from across the globe to the numerous high-quality destinations our region offers, building upon the multi-billion dollar economic engine that is tourism in the Hudson Valley. The Inn at Bellefield is a vital, welcomed component of that vision.”

Melaine Rottkamp
President & CEO
Dutchess Tourism, Inc.

“The opening of the Inn at Bellefield Residence Inn by Marriott International converts an exciting vision into a rewarding reality for the Hudson Valley. This is a signature addition to the Marriott portfolio, reflecting the prestige and excellence guests know they can count on from Marriott. We’re proud to be affiliated with this visionary development.”

Liam Brown
Group President
United States and Canada, Marriott International, Inc.

“Irresistible attractions make it easy for travelers from across America and around the world to love New York State. The amenities and experiences offered by Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park – located minutes away from Dutchess County’s other globally renowned destinations – are a powerful combination that will attract visitors all year round.”

Ross Levi
Vice President and Executive Director of Tourism
Empire State Development

“Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park, on so many levels, will provide a compelling attraction for tourists. The lineup of culinary delights, family experiences, educational programs and memorable moments will leverage Bellefield as an exceptional ‘must-see’ destination for visitors.”

Cristyne Nicholas
Chair
New York State Tourism Advisory Council

“The Inn at Bellefield and the overall Bellefield vision add yet more jewels – and economic engines – to a town already known for world-famous tourism attractions. We welcome all things Bellefield as yet another premier reason to revel in everything Hyde Park has to offer.”

Alfred (Al) Torreggiani
Town Supervisor
Hyde Park, N.Y.

“The Hyde Park Planning Board was pleased to consider and approve Bellefield’s visionary project, and we congratulate the Bellefield and Shaner teams for their commitment to Hyde Park’s future. It’s magnificent to see Bellefield’s impressive plans grow into an attractive reality.”

Michael Dupree
Planning Board Chairman
Hyde Park, N.Y.

“The Inn at Bellefield, and Bellefield overall, represent singularly spectacular attractions. President Roosevelt had a grand vision for Hyde Park’s future, including that the United Nations be located here. Bellefield is advancing FDR’s inspiring ingenuity in a way that will delight, entertain, educate and exhilarate visitors and residents alike, while providing abundant economic advantages for this beautiful community and region.”

Manuela Roosevelt
Director of Public Relations for Bellefield and the wife of David Roosevelt, a grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who called Hyde Park home.

“Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park will be a world-class addition to Dutchess County. The hotel accommodations, retail and dining, along with event and educational amenities wonderfully complement the nearby destinations including the Culinary Institute of America and the FDR Roosevelt Presidential Home & Library, among others. Together with the new residential opportunities that are planned, Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park will be a magnetic destination that adds to the multitude of reasons that Dutchess County is the truly the best place to live, work and play.”

William F.X. O'Neil
Dutchess County Executive

"Bellefield represents one of the largest private sector investments in Dutchess County’s history and is expected to create hundreds of new jobs, increase our housing inventory, effectively decreasing housing related cost pressures, and generate new revenues for local government and the school district which will help lower the cost of living and doing business in Hyde Park and Dutchess County."

Ronald L. Hicks, Jr.
Assistanct Dutchess County Executive

“It’s wonderful to see Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park well on its way to becoming what will no doubt be one of the most visited and talked-about destinations in our seven-county region.”

Mike Oates
President & CEO
Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp

“Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park expands and enhances the richness of the offerings we are able to market to travelers from all over the world. We’re excited to welcome this new and dynamic destination to Dutchess County where people will be able to meet, stay, learn and relax in our gorgeous Hudson River Valley.”

Melaine Rottkamp
President & CEO
Dutchess Tourism, Inc.

“We are all in this together…We will work together to get it done.”

Michael Dupree
Town of Hyde Park
Planning Board Chairman

“It’s a really welcome project… We’re excited to have a hotel up there, and I think it’s the perfect spot. We hope that we can keep the people traveling to the area for conferences and other events here with larger accommodations.”

Mary Kay Vrba
President and CEO (Retired)
Dutchess Tourism

“By creating a multi-faceted hospitality and tourism destination in the heart of the Hudson Valley, the Bellefield project has the potential to not only provide an immediate boon to the local economy, but to continue to advance its growth for years to come.”

Susan Serino
Senator, 41st District (Retired)

“Through economic advancement initiatives such as this one, we are making certain that Dutchess County remains a great place to live, work and raise a family.”

Marcus Molinaro
Congressman New York’s 19th Congressional District

“Bellefield will add another jewel –and economic engine –to a town already known for world-famous tourism attractions. We look forward to welcoming Bellefield as yet another dynamic reason to revel in everything Hyde Park has to offer.”

Alfred (Al) Torreggiani
Town Supervisor, Hyde Park, NY

“T-Rex Capital Group have extensive experience bringing complex projects like this one to fruition, and I’m confident they will do great work transforming this exciting vision into a rewarding reality for the Hudson Valley.”

Frank Castella Jr.
President and CEO
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce

“The progress at the Bellefield property has the Town of Hyde Park very excited for the great things to come from what is sure to be a singularly spectacular destination.”

Aileen Rohr
Town Supervisor (Retired) Hyde Park, NY