Hotels in the Albany, New York Area

The capital city of New York, Albany is about 140 miles north of New York City. Sitting on the Hudson River in the north end of the Hudson River Valley, Albany is surrounded by the suburbs of Troy, Schenectady and Saratoga Springs. Altogether, the area is known as the Capital District. The New York State Thruway (Route 87), which runs north from New York, turns west at Albany heading to Syracuse and then Buffalo. State government is the main business with most state buildings in the heart of the city. The State University at Albany is also located within city boundaries.

Just outside of the city are numerous hiking opportunities, but one worth seeing above others is the Plotter Kill Preserve with its three waterfalls. The terrain is very rugged with steep slopes but the view of the three sets of waterfalls is spectacular and worth the hike.

Best Western Sovereign Hotel

The Best Western Sovereign is a reasonably priced hotel that includes a free hot breakfast, free phone calls, free Wi-Fi and a shuttle to and from the airport. Kids stay free with adults and the indoor pool is open year round. The hotel houses a game room and a fitness center, and rooms come with coffee maker, refrigerator and video games. Dinner is available at the 1228 Grill and Bar.

Best Western Sovereign Hotel - Albany
1228 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 489-2981
sovereignhotels.com

Crowne Plaza Albany City Center

Located in downtown Albany, the Crowne Plaza Albany City Center is a full-service hotel. Just a few blocks from the capital building, the hotel is within walking distance to many of the legislative offices. With 384 guest rooms and suites the hotel offers premium bedding with pillow-top mattresses, triple sheets, luxurious pillows and comforters as well as a complimentary breakfast, dinner, snacks and afternoon cocktails as well as a free morning newspaper delivered to your door. All rooms have a coffee maker and some have a microwave and mini-refrigerator. The hotel has an indoor pool and sauna as well as a fitness center.

Crowne Plaza Hotel
10 Eyck Plaza and State Lodge Street
Albany, NY 12207
(888) 444-0414
crowneplaza.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel

Convenient to downtown Albany, the Holiday Inn Express is close to the Empire Plaza. The only hotel offering free parking in downtown, the Holiday Inn has been renovated and updated. Wi-Fi is free as is the continental breakfast ad morning newspaper. Rooms have a hair dryers, irons and ironing boards as well as coffee makers; suites have a microwave and mini-refrigerator. The hotel has a business center, an indoor pool and sauna and a fitness center.

Holiday Inn Express
300 Broadway Ave
Albany, NY 12207
(877) 863 4780
hiexpress.com

Resources

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Article Written By Tom Nari

Tom Nari has been writing professionally since 1998 and has written extensively for a variety of websites. He has coached competitive swimmers and triathletes and holds an additional degree in Kinesiology Theory, specializing in nutrition and resistance training. Nari holds a Master of Arts in creative writing from Loyola Marymount University.

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