Lauren Stanforth is reporting for the Times Union The Wick hotel in Hudson celebrated its official opening May 21. The $10-million conversion of the 150-year-old building on Cross Street in the city's 1st Ward, is the work of Troy-based Redburn Development Cos. The Wick has 55 rooms, a board room, bar, enclosed rooftop venue and fitness center. It is part of the Starwood Hotels and Resorts rewards system. A traditional room was listed this week as costing around $169 a night. The project received $1.5 million as part of the state's Regional Economic Development Council awards, as well as about $350,000 in sales and mortgage recording tax breaks, and breaks through the state historic tax credit. Redburn Development is responsible for numerous building conversions in the Capital Region, including the former Tilley Ladder building in Watervliet and the upper levels of the former Nelick's Furniture building in downtown Troy. Read the full story in the Times Union.