OUR STORY

THE UPPER DELAWARE INN

in Hancock, NY

The Upper Delaware Inn has been part of the Hancock scene for decades. Formerly the Capra Inn, the motel was purchased in 2016 by John Rajoppi. Previous owners included John’s father, Don Rajoppi, who built the Inn in 1993.  The recent purchase brings the business back into the family. In addition to the new name, the motel is continually being updated and refurbished, inside and out, while maintaining the look and feel of a classic American motel.

Along with the focus on infrastructure and maintenance, the Upper Delaware Inn has prioritized hospitality as an essential focus of the rebranding that is underway.  Staff is focused on paying attention to details to provide our guests with the best stay possible.

 

LOCATION HISTORY

The Upper Delaware Inn is located on the former site of Collette Manufacturing, a football manufacturer that operated in Hancock during the early 20th century. Just next door is the Larimer & Norton building, the former Louisville Slugger baseball bat factory. It is said that Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio, and Ted Williams all set records with bats that started out in the Hancock mill.

Only a few blocks from the “Wedding of the Waters,” the confluence of the East and West Branch of the Delaware River, the Upper Delaware Inn is the perfect location to call home for your flyfishing excursions.

See what people are saying about where to stay in Hancock, NY

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Kenji Tamura
8 September 2026
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My friend and I stayed here for a night during our motorcycle trip. This place is very close to the starting point of NE BDR, although we were not for BDR this time. The staff is very nice, and there was a good surprise for motorcycle riders. The room is surprisingly clean and blight! It looks typical motel from outside, but inside is very nice and clean. I will definitely stay here when we will try NE BDR. There is a Keurig coffee machine in the laundry room. There is a washer and a dryer. You need quarters to use them. There are a few restaurant in walkable distances.
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Annie Cook
7 September 2026
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Could not recommend this place enough!! We found it last minute when our original lodging fell through. Even though it was super late at night, Chloe got us into a room and was so kind! And Lynn the next morning was so helpful and accommodating!! We left our original motel because of bugs and it being dirty, and this place was so much better!! So clean and the location was much more convenient!
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Heather Anne
28 August 2026
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Stayed twice the rooms are amazing Chloebthe young woman at the desk was amazing super helpful and accommodating. However the older lady who works house keeping was rude for no reason. However will definitely stay there over and over again!!
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Hanna Benesch
21 August 2026
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Everything was perfect, the room was large, clean, and comfortable, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this place.
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Albert Bellamy
12 August 2026
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Love this place! Comfy room, AC works great, everything is very clean, cute spot. I love the corn hole setup out front. Really wished we could have stayed longer - staff is SUPER friendly. We came to visit our son who is working nearby at French Woods. Edit: back for a second year and the place is still awesome! I am consistently amazed by how friendly the entire staff is. Keep up the good work!
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stasia todd
27 July 2026
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Five stars, five big shining beautiful stars. Chloe made my stay comfortable and it was a fair price.
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Aubrey Clay
3 July 2026
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Starting the NEBDR. This is a great place for a good nights rest to get the trip started. Very clean and ran professionally!
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Kari Jo
29 June 2026
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Omg this hotel is adorable!!! So cute and clean! Super clean! And nice shower toiletries, the beds are so comfy, decor very nice and classy! we just needed a night stay and found this and we were obsessed! Love itn
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Eldric Venne
12 June 2026
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Great place to start your NEBDR adventure.
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Craig Poff
19 May 2026
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Clean rooms, friendly staff and great location!
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James
3 May 2026
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This hotel is very well maintained. It’s clean, updated and tastefully decorated. The staff are all beyond friendly. We have stayed here multiple times over the last few months while our homes been renovated and every times been great.
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Brian McMillin
1 May 2026
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I stay here when fishing. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff is always very friendly and helpful.
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Doug Heighington
29 April 2026
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Exceptionally clean, friendly and conveniently located just off the highway. We will certainly be staying here again when we pass through.
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Ang
27 March 2026
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The Rooms are very clean Very niceEverything is up to par. I was very happy With everything and I will definitely go again if you haven’t been there, check it out you won’t be disappointed
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Keith Franklin
22 February 2026
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We have loved this area for years and our first choice for a stay is the Upper Delaware Inn. Awesome place and the continue to make improvements.