10 hotels in Albany: Best hotel deals for 2023

June 23, 2022 Darleen Reid

A rich 300-year history, a thriving arts community and seemingly endless wilderness make this New York capital city on the Hudson River a great weekend getaway. Outdoor enthusiasts come here to ski, hike, canoe and fish; trout and small-mouth bass fishing is among the best in the U.S. Mountains surround the city, and the tapestry of golds and reds on an autumn day is breathtaking. The city is dominated by an elaborate 10-building complex that includes the State Capitol; the New York State Museum, with life-like dioramas such as American Indian life and an Adirondack logging operation; and the oval-shaped Empire State Performing Arts Center, nicknamed "The Egg." History buffs will enjoy the colonial homes, historic churches and museums, and can tour 18th-century mansions, like the Schuyler, a superb example of pre-Revolutionary War architecture. Whether nature or history is your passion, you'll find an abundance of both in this upstate New York gem.
Things to do in Albany

1. Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG hotel

660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211-1056 1 (800) 448-3500
Excellent
57%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
10%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 42 reviews

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG hotel

Full service Crowne Plaza conveniently located 1/2 mile from Albany International Airport at Exit 3 of the I-87/Northway, and next door to the busy Wolf Road district with shopping, dining and entertainment. Hotel amenities include an onsite restaurant and lounge, 24-hour fitness center, indoor heated pool, free high speed WiFi, free parking and free 24-hour roundrip airport shuttle service. Our 323 renovated guest rooms and suites include everything you need to recharge and relax including individual Keurig coffee machines, laptop sized safe, and plenty of charging for all of your devices.

Tour Bus Driver

Reviewed By kurtc624

I was very impressed by the professionalsm of the staff & housekeeping! I have never stayed in a Cleaner Hotel, & I travel weekly.. I could've eaten off of the bathtub! Kudos to all & their Mgmnt,,.................................................,................... ................................. . ........ .

2. Hilton Garden Inn Albany / SUNY Area

1389 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206-1009 1 (855) 618-4697
Excellent
52%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 939 reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Albany / SUNY Area

The Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area hotel in Albany, New York, is in the SUNY/State Office area, directly across from the SUNY Polytechnic Institute and SUNY Albany. Our hotel is 1/4-mile west of the Harriman State office Campus, with easy access to downtown Albany and the Albany International Airport (6 miles). When guests are ready for dining or shopping, many options are just down the road on Washington Avenue or at the nearby Wolf Road area. More restaurants are along Western Avenue, just south of the hotel. The 126-room hotel features The Garden Grille & Bar (serving breakfast and dinner, plus evening room service), an indoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool, a fitness center and 3,000 square feet of meeting space. Hilton Garden Inn has a 24-hour business center, complimentary to all guests. The 24-hour Pavilion Pantry is stocked with snacks, drinks and anything forgotten at home.

Very good choice - free parking - breakfast

Reviewed By jackiepaddy

One night stay - 3 adults in 2 queen bed room - easy to find - good location - free parking - very nice lobby - quick elevator - quiet - good A/C - breakfast included in my rate - was $10/person otherwise - decent offerings - eggs, omelets, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt - appears to be a bar in the same area (didn’t use it) - market cafe - comfortable beds - good bathroom - easy to get to to Warehouse district for breweries.

3. Staybridge Suites Albany Wolf Rd-Colonie Center, an IHG Hotel

39 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205-2605
Excellent
85%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 705 reviews

Staybridge Suites Albany Wolf Rd-Colonie Center, an IHG Hotel

See why so many travelers make Staybridge Suites Albany Wolf Rd-Colonie Center their hotel of choice when visiting Albany. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a trendy setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Given the close proximity to Shaker Heritage Society (1.9 mi), guests of Staybridge Suites Albany Wolf Rd-Colonie Center can easily experience one of Albany's most popular landmarks. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Staybridge Suites Albany Wolf Rd-Colonie Center offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator. Guests of Staybridge Suites Albany Wolf Rd-Colonie Center are also welcome to enjoy a pool and breakfast, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out The Barnsider Restaurant, black & blue Steak and Crab, and Hana Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, which are some steakhouses that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular architectural buildings, such as Erastus Corning II Tower, C.H. Evans Brewing Co., and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. At Staybridge Suites Albany Wolf Rd-Colonie Center, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Albany.

Great for a Family Getaway

Reviewed By Fraz I

Clean rooms, attentive staff & central location to highways & Wolf Road development. We stayed for a single weekend night, and they were very flexible on allowing earlier check-in & later check-out. We typically travel as a family in AirBNB’s for the space & amenities. Given a relatively full kitchen & spacious suite, it is a good alternative to an AirBNB with the amenities of a hotel & a location that is hard to beat.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

25 Chapel Street, Albany, NY 12210 1 (855) 605-0317
Excellent
48%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1355 reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

Shining new and warmly welcoming, the Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown, NY hotel is the brightest star on the Albany skyline. The newest hotel in downtown Albany, New York with a professional staff that is ready to cater to your every need while you enjoy the excitement of the city. The upscale Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in downtown Albany, New York features 121 lavishly-appointed guest rooms, 35 suites with microwaves and refrigerators, eight whirlpool suites and one executive 2-room suite. The Hampton Inn & Suites Albany hotel boasts a full-service, on-site restaurant - Yono's, both wired and wireless internet access, complimentary deluxe hot breakfast, on-site exercise facility with sauna and steam room, plenty of meeting space, fresh hot coffee and tea in the lobby 24/7 and, of course, Hilton HHonors points and miles for your stay. We love having you here in New York at the Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in downtown Albany.

Bed bugs!

Reviewed By 467kcordeiro

Live bed bugs were found in my room, causing me to have to check out and find accommodations elsewhere, as well as having to address my personal safety of not transporting bed bugs to my home through my luggage and belongings.

5. Tru by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall

1651 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 1 (844) 878-9688
Excellent
64%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 279 reviews

Tru by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall

Find Tru fun at our spirited Tru by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall hotel. Our prime location is within walking distance to Crossgates Mall and a short drive to SUNY, Downtown Albany and Albany International Airport. Our efficient rooms are uniquely Tru with large comfortable mattresses, free WiFi and a 55-inch TV with 150 channels. From healthy to indulgent, our free 'Build your Own' Breakfast toppings bar is all about choices - featuring 30 sweet and savory toppings for cereal, bagels, yogurt and more. Grab snacks, drinks, light meals and single-serve wine and beer in the 24/7 market. Work, play, lounge and eat in the four-zoned lobby. Cozy up with a book in the semi-private alcoves, shoot some pool with fellow travelers, reenergized in a fully equipped fitness center, or take a dip in the indoor pool. Affordable travel now comes with unexpected things - like certainty.

Great location

Reviewed By yzamera22

It’s an ok hotel, the location is amazing across from cross gate mall! The rooms are small and only have one chair for two adults, this hotel is great for very short stays. The breakfast is the highlight!

6. Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport

800 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211 1 (855) 618-4697
Excellent
47%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1105 reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport

Come experience the welcoming allure and the exceptional service of the Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport hotel. The modern concept includes private seating areas equipped with LCD TV's, an outdoor patio featuring a fire pit, and a chic restaurant with a one of a kind menu; creating an atmosphere to benefit both business and leisure travelers alike. We are located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, nestled next to the Shaker Ridge Country Club and across the street from the Albany, New York International Airport.

Rooms OK Restaurant closed

Reviewed By CMcDanell

On arrival on Sunday, restaurant was not open at ALL. You'd figure after travel, you might be hungry. Don't expect to find anything after 8 either. Town around closes down at that time so taking the shuttle to anywhere that may offer food is a risk. Check before you go that the place you want to eat is open or will be open long enough for you to eat.

7. Holiday Inn Express Albany - Downtown, an IHG Hotel

300 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207 1 (518) 400-5499
Excellent
33%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 589 reviews

Holiday Inn Express Albany - Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to the NEWLY RENOVATED Holiday Inn Express Albany-Downtown Guests looking for a convenient downtown Albany hotel will find this Holiday Inn Express, located just minutes from Rensselaer, the Times Union Center, the Albany Capital Center, and the Empire State Plaza, the ideal location. For doing business in town, our Albany downtown hotel is close to several local colleges, hospitals & corporate offices. State Capital buildings and offices are within blocks of the hotel. If you're flying, the hotel is close to Albany Airport (ALB), just 8 miles away. We also have easy access to I-90 (NYS Thruway), I-87 (Adirondack Northway) and I-787. Leisure travelers will find our downtown Albany hotel, with its historic downtown location, close to many major attractions. City Center tours and professional theaters with parks and the Riverfront for a perfect getaway, just minutes from the Holiday Inn Express Albany-Downtown.

Horrible

Reviewed By dan8montreal

When we arrived at the front desk, we had to wait 10 Minutes before anyone arrived. No smile no attention. When we got to the room, the toilet seat was up and there was urine on it. The 2 evening, there was no more hot water to take our showers. When we returned from our day, the room had not been made and the towels had not been changed. I went down to the reception and ended there, waiting at least 5 minutes before seeing someone arrive. He told me that it was indicated on a poster that the rooms were no longer made every day. I have no problem with that, but they should have told me when I arrived. He replied that he did not have to tell me because it was written on the panel. No empathy on his part and when I asked for new towels (because mine were soaked in the bath), he gave me a look that I did not appreciate. Our room overlooks the highway with the addition of a railway. The only positive point was the size of the room (room for the disabled) and the hearty breakfasts. We will never return to this place.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center

62 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208-3466 1 (855) 618-4697
Excellent
57%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 962 reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center

The Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center hotel is located in Albany, the capital of New York State. This area is known for its cultural diversity and many art venues throughout the year, from walking tours of the Empire State Plaza and the State Capital Buildings to the artsy feel of downtown Lark Street. Whether you are looking for history or a relaxing day in the park, there is always something to do in Albany. The hotel is within walking distance or short drive to numerous colleges and universities including Albany Medical College, Albany Law School, Sage College of Albany, Albany College of Pharmacy, College of Saint Rose, Siena College, RPI and SUNY Albany. Other corporations and research centers nearby include the Albany Medical Center, Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany Center for the Disabled, Capital District Psychiatric Center, and St. Peter's Health Care Services. What sets us apart from the rest?

Helpful personnel

Reviewed By jmstorm

I upgraded my three-star review to four because I got excellent assistance from Sagine, who was polite and efficient in returning clothes to me that I stupidly left in the bedroom closet. But, unlike most Garden Inns and motels in general, this place has NO FREE BREAKFAST. Otherwise, besides a broken be lamp and a loud 5 am party in the hall one morning, it was a pretty nice stay.

9. Renaissance Albany Hotel

144 State St, Albany, NY 12207-1605
Excellent
65%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 413 reviews

Renaissance Albany Hotel

A bad service renaissance

Reviewed By travelsofbri

Yikes, not great. Arrived at 5:30pm for the 4pm check-in and desk staff told us our room wouldn't be ready for 10 minutes. 15 mins later, they told us it would be another 10 to... incredibly, 25!!!... more minutes. So we asked for a smaller room to avoid this indefinite wait and got a crappy low-floor ADA room and $20 of food credits as an apology. But beyond this, the hotel decor is outlandish and cheap to the point of being off-putting, and the bed and pillow were not helpful in getting a good night sleep. All in all a pretty big letdown.

10. Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG hotel

660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211-1056 1 (800) 448-3500
Excellent
57%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
10%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 42 reviews

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG hotel

Full service Crowne Plaza conveniently located 1/2 mile from Albany International Airport at Exit 3 of the I-87/Northway, and next door to the busy Wolf Road district with shopping, dining and entertainment. Hotel amenities include an onsite restaurant and lounge, 24-hour fitness center, indoor heated pool, free high speed WiFi, free parking and free 24-hour roundrip airport shuttle service. Our 323 renovated guest rooms and suites include everything you need to recharge and relax including individual Keurig coffee machines, laptop sized safe, and plenty of charging for all of your devices.

Tour Bus Driver

Reviewed By kurtc624

I was very impressed by the professionalsm of the staff & housekeeping! I have never stayed in a Cleaner Hotel, & I travel weekly.. I could've eaten off of the bathtub! Kudos to all & their Mgmnt,,.................................................,................... ................................. . ........ .

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