[LETTERHEAD OF BONADIO & CO., LLP]
 
                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
 
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated February 29, 1996
included in Hudson Hotels Corporation's Form 10-KSB for the transition period
ended December 31, 1995, and to all reference to our Firm included in this
registration statement.
 
                                              /a/ BONADIO & CO., LLP
 
February 25, 1997
Rochester, New York