"The room was clean, and the entire hotel staff was courteous and helpful. The free hot breakfast was fantastic. I highly recommend staying here.2018-02-09"
"An excellent experience in every respect. Stay at this hotel.2017-03-15"
"The hotel was new and clean. Close to restaurants and bars, but even Starbucks was closed on Sunday.2016-09-22"
"The service at this hotel was great, but the drinks were too expensive.2016-03-01"
"The room was clean and beautiful, and the hotel clerks were courteous. Walk to restaurants.2017-07-25"
"Convenient to the capitol area, downtown, and arena. Great hotel, and it was just renovated to retain elements of the original architecture with a contemporary look and functionality. The staff was helpful.2016-03-29"
"Good location for lobbying the legislature. Large, well-decorated hotel room. The restaurant was open until 11 PM.2016-03-25"
"Easy access to events. Great hotel with clean rooms. Easy check-in and checkout. Nice place to stay.2018-05-01"
"Good downtown location for a reasonable price. Nice, big hotel room. Great service.2015-05-28"
"Walk to Times Union Center and restaurants. Our hotel room was clean and updated, and the bed was comfortable. We'll definitely return.2015-04-26"
"Limited dining options in the area, which was mostly office buildings. Great rates. Renovations underway, including in-room microwaves and refrigerators. The room was spacious and clean, and the bed was so comfortable we inquired about the brand. Hotel staff was pleasant and responsive. Great breakfast. Only had valet parking, but the valets were nice and courteous. We had a great meal at the Albany Pumphouse a few blocks away. We'd definitely stay again.2015-04-02"
"The hotel was nice and quiet, and the room was clean and comfortable. Tthe employees were friendly and accommodating.2019-08-28"
"Great, comfortable room and clean bathroom with plenty of towels. The check-in clerk didn't seem to know what to do, but I had a nice stay otherwise. Good variety of food at the continental breakfast, and the setting was comfortable.2018-04-09"
"This is the best hotel room I've ever stayed in.2017-05-16"
"Walk to Times Union Center, and the price was right. We had a nice stay. We were greeted kindly, and the accommodations were excellent. We got rooms next to each other as requested, and both were clean. Friendly staff and great continental breakfast. I definitely recommend staying here.2016-05-16"
"Located downtown. Clean hotel room and bathroom. The thermostat was in celsius, so I had to figure that out. The front desk clerks were friendly.2015-08-31"
"The hotel was close to the VA hospital, and the amenities were excellent.2020-02-22"
"A clean, excellent hotel with friendly employees. I had a great stay.2019-12-18"
"The room was nice and clean. No lotion or shower cap provided, but the housekeeper brought lotion when I asked for some. Helpful, friendly hotel clerks and good breakfast. I recommend staying here.2018-04-17"
"The hotel was clean, and the room was comfortable. Pleasant personnel and convenient breakfast. Good experience.2017-06-18"
"The hotel had some nice amenities, but it needed updating. We could hear a lot of noise from the room next door.2017-03-26"
"A horrible hotel. It was supposedly smoke-free, but the hallways smelled like marijuana. No garbage can in the room, and the ceilings were dirty. The staff wouldn't give us more than 2 towels, even though there were 3 people in our room. The exercise room was closed because of Covid, but the pool was open. No breakfast. There were sketchy people outside. Don't stay here.2021-07-11"
"I had an issue with the hot water, and it was resolved within 5 minutes. Check-in was quick. Breakfast was good, and the hostess was helpful and courteous. I've stayed at this hotel several times and plan to return.2019-10-28"
"The hotel room was dark and smelled musty. It was overdue for updating, but the beds were comfortable. Don't stay here.2016-12-10"
"I had a comfortable 1-night stay at this hotel.2015-09-29"
"Not worth the price. The hotel needed a lot of upgrades, but the front desk clerk was nice and helpful.2015-07-14"
"The hotel was new and clean, and it was easy to access from the highway. Bring your bathing suit.2021-12-21"
"The hotel room was clean and nice, but the water pressure was pretty bad. The checkout clerk didn't know how to re-do our charges on a credit card that would have given us reward points. Breakfast was a to-go bag, but we weren't given one.2021-09-03"
"Our room had been smoked in, which bothered my asthma. The hotel clerk offered us a room change, but we had already unpacked. I asked for spray and was told they didn't have any.2021-09-01"
"A nice, new hotel. The room and bed were comfortable, but there were no cups and only one bath towel. The employees were helpful. Not enough carry-out breakfast bags available.2021-08-03"
"The hotel wasn't overly posh, but it was worth the price and fit my needs. The room was clean, and the employees were kind. The late-night dinner was welcome. Stay here.2020-03-08"
"The parking lot was poorly lit, and , and the curb cement had a chip that caused my husband to fall.2019-11-11"
"The decor was dated, but the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The hotel staff was extremely friendly. I got a good night's sleep for a reasonable price and would stay here again.2018-12-22"
"The hotel was clean and comfortable. I'd stay here again.2018-05-21"
"The heater in my room was loud. The hotel staff was helpful and friendly. The driveway was on an incline and was slippery due to a winter storm. I heard snow plows all night.2018-01-19"
"Not the greatest experience. The hotel grounds were beyond unkempt. There was construction going on due to previous flooding. The room was OK, but the bed was ridiculously soft. The hallway and elevator were dirty. I wouldn't stay here again.2021-08-18"
"We all had a comfortable stay at this hotel. No washcloths, though, and no breakfast.2021-08-07"
"Good location. Our 1st room smelled like cigarette smoke. The pool was closed due to Covid. Breakfast was continental. I was disappointed.2021-06-21"
"Clean hotel with friendly, accommodating, helpful front desk clerks.2021-01-14"
"Good rates. I was disappointed that my room wasn't cleaned even though I put in a request to have it done. The hotel staff wasn't helpful at all.2021-01-05"
"The hotel room was dirty. There was dried blood on the bathroom door and shower curtain, and there was hair in the bathtub. The customer service was poor. I called the hotel about Covid restrictions and was incorrectly told that the restaurant and bar were open; they were not. The only time available to reserve the whirlpool was 7 AM. Don't stay here.2021-04-14"
"Nice hotel near the University of Albany. Good, clean room.2020-08-25"
"The hotel was clean, quiet, and pleasant, and had a warm, inviting atmosphere. We were disappointed that the bar closed so early, and parking was limited.2015-10-22"
"Good rates. The hotel was clean, quiet, and nicely decorated.2023-05-05"
"The room was tiny. No closet, no fresh towels, no housekeeping service. Only decaf coffee was available. I expressed my displeasure, and the staff responded with an offer for me to leave and find another hotel. Don't stay here.2022-03-26"
"The hotel was clean and luxurious. Great bed and pillows. Good water pressure in the shower.2021-10-10"
"Close to the thruway and university. We weren't informed that the hotel was under construction. However, the room was clean, and the front desk clerks were friendly. Eat at Gramma's Pie Shop.2018-12-13"
"The room was beautiful, and the bed was the most comfortable.of our recent hotel stays. No complimentary breakfast. Overall a perfect stay.2018-08-12"
"The hotel was clean, and the employees were kind and friendly. The mattress was too soft, though.2022-10-11"
"The price was right, and the room was really clean and comfortable. Excellent customer service. Don't hesitate to stay at this hotel.2022-06-22"
"The hotel clerk propped the back door open by placing tape and paper over the lock so it could be opened without a key card. He said the door was broken. We didn't feel safe.2022-05-18"
"Clean hotel with pleasant personnel and decent coffee in the morning. I'll definitely stay here again.2021-08-28"
"The motel room smelled bad and needed serious updating. Don't stay here.2016-11-28"
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows up to medium-sized pets only, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay fee for each pet. - Aug 2018 < Less
"The hotel was reasonably priced. The room furniture was a bit beaten up, but the employees were nice and helpful. There were tea bags at breakfast, but no hot water. I had coffee instead, and it was a fine cup of coffee.2019-09-16"
"The hotel staff was friendly, but the room needed updating. There were no kitchen supplies in our room.2019-05-07"
"The hotel was clean and nicely furnished.2018-04-19"
"The room was clean and spacious, and the hotel staff was pleasant. The only problem was that the room was too warm, but we didn't report it.2022-03-09"
"I was satisfied with the room size, the cleanliness, and amenities. Great hotel; I highly recommend it.2016-05-21"
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
This hotel is located near SUNY Albany.
6 floors, 112 studio to 2-bedroom suites
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 80 pounds - $75 per stay fee up to 7 nights - $150 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more. - Nov 2015 < Less
"Nice hotel. The front desk clerks were super.2023-05-24"
"An OK hotel. The room was clean, and the staff was courteous. Breakfast wasn't that good, and the selection was limited.2021-10-22"
"The hotel staff was polite, welcoming, and attentive. They acknowledged us when they saw us, which we appreciated. Definitely stay here.2021-04-26"
"The hotel room was clean, but the temperature wasn't consistent. Nice front desk clerks and lovely people who cleared a path around my car and brushed the snow off. Limited breakfast because of Covid.2021-02-03"
"The bed was comfortable, and the shower was nice. However, stepping on pretzel crumbs made me realize that the hotel room wasn't clean.2020-01-25"
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
