5 917 reviews

Holiday Inn Express ALBANY WESTERN AVE UNIVERSITY

1442 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203, United States Access

Holiday Inn Express ALBANY WESTERN AVE UNIVERSITY

The Smart Choice for Albany, New York Hotels! Only minutes from downtown Albany, the Albany International Airport and a quarter-mile from SUNY Albany, our hotel's quality accommodations offer the perfect location for business and leisure travelers. Vacationers are sure to enjoy our convenient access to the best Albany, NY attractions, including the New York State Museum, the Empire State Plaza and the SUNY Albany campus. Our hotel's location is minutes away from Crossgates Mall, providing ample opportunity for guests to bring home treasures from their stay in Albany, New York. Our hotel's convenient location puts corporate travelers one mile from the juncture of Routes I-90 & I-87 and next to the heart of Tech Valley and the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering , ensuring less travel time and more time for the business at hand. Three flexible meeting rooms provide the perfect spot for meetings and events in Albany, New York. With our hotel's award winning staff and technical amenities, every event is sure to be a success. Whether you're on vacation, here for business or visiting friends and family at SUNY Albany, our hotel's amenities are sure to please. Relax by the indoor pool or socialize on the patio while using the barbecue grill. For a great start, stop by the free Express Start breakfast bar for one of our signature cinnamon rolls and a cup of coffee. Stay Smart - stay at this Holiday Inn Express® hotel!

Rooms

Accessibility

Hotel

  • Internet
    FREE WiFi
  • High speed wireless
  • Transportation
    FREE parking
  • On-Site parking
  • Parking
  • Front desk
    Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Late check-out available
  • Storage space
  • General
    Interior corridors
  • Public area air conditioned
  • Hotel service
    ATM/Cash machine
  • Dry cleaning
  • Housekeeping daily
  • Housekeeping weekly
  • Onsite laundry
  • Safe deposit box
  • Valet same day dry cleaning
  • Outlets
    Gift/News stand
  • Shops and commercial services
  • Sundry/Convenience store
  • Accessible
    Accessible facilities
  • Events
    Evening reception
  • Meeting rooms
  • Green facilities
    Local community involvement

Rooms

  • Communication
    High speed Internet
  • Voice mail
  • Bedding
    Cribs
  • Rollaway bed
  • Bathroom
    Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate closet
  • Food & Beverage
    Buffet breakfast
  • Coffee/Tea maker
  • Meal included - continental breakfast
  • Microwave
  • Mini-refrigerator
  • Entertainment
    FREE newspaper
  • Pay per view movies on TV
  • Premium movie channels
  • Satellite television
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Business
    Desk with lamp
  • Spare electrical outlet available
  • General
    Air conditioning controlled in room
  • Ironing board
  • Non-smoking

Recreation

  • Pool
    Indoor pool
  • Fitness
    Fitness center
  • Fitness center off-site
  • Sport
    Tennis court

Food and Drink

  • Meal plan
    FREE breakfast
  • Kitchen facilities
    Barbeque grills
  • Ice machine

Breakfast

  • FREE breakfast

House policy

  • Check-in Time: 16:00
  • Check-out Time: 12:00

Travel with others

Children policy
1 kid ages 19 or under stays FREE

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Spanish

Welcome capacity

  • Number of Meeting Rooms: 5
  • Number of Sleeping Rooms: 121
  • Largest Meeting Room Size: 1364 sq. ft.
  • Largest Meeting Room Capacity: 120

Parking

  • FREE parking
  • On-Site parking
  • Parking

Amenities

  • Flip chart and markers
  • Microphone
  • Whiteboards
  • Analog internet connectivity
  • Lectern (standing)
  • LCD projector
  • VCR rental
  • 35mm projector
  • DVD player
  • Overhead projector

Environment

Property's Green Action

We believe that incorporating societal and environmental factors in our business strategy and operations will play a vital role in the long-term viability of our business and the travel and tourism sector. We manage and minimise our impact on the environment by tracking and reducing the use of energy, water and waste. We also use bio-friendly cleaning materials and promote local sustainability initiatives such as low carbon alternative means of transport.


  •  Local community involvement

Certifications

Green Engage

The IHG Green Engage system is our group-wide online sustainability program. It allows hotels to track, measure, and report on their carbon footprint and utility consumption as well as recommending more than 200 ‘Green Solutions’ which help deliver greater sustainability.

The IHG Green Engage system:
• Measures energy, waste, and water use
• Recommends over 200 Green Solutions to reduce the impacts our energy, waste, and water use have on the environment
• Supports hotels to create environmental action plans and targets
• Promote local sustainability initiatives such as low carbon alternative means of transport
• Biodiversity: keeping the disturbance of animals, plants, and their natural habitats to a minimum. A set of recommendations aimed at preserving and protecting on-site local flora and fauna and the wider regional ecosystems has been developed. This includes advice on the management of green spaces and long-term strategies for protecting local environments.

Most helpful reviews - Google and TiCATi reviews 9 17 reviews

Tony Zang
6 years ago – Google

10

Absolutely great hotel for families. Clean rooms with lots of space, staff is wonderful and friendly. Free breakfast and yes they have a waffle maker!!!! Follow @tonytitozang on ig for more!

Doris Corley
6 years ago – Google

9

Great quality care for customers and rooms. Employees are wonderful, especially Ali. The breakfast was well prepared and displayed. Excellent selection of foods to choose from. I truly enjoyed my stay!

Sarah Jackson
6 years ago – Google

9

The room was very clean. The staff were all friendly and the breakfast spread was great. Excellent location not too far off of the highway.

Ronald Tippett, Jr.
6 years ago – Google

10

Excellent choice of hotel! Right off the highway, nice pool, friendly staff, clean rooms, plenty of parking and a nice area outside with grills. Recommended.

Kristy McNally
6 years ago – Google

8

My family stayed at this hotel this past weekend because we were in town for a wedding. The staff were great, and we appreciated the hot breakfast and all the variety they offered. A special thank you to Robert in housekeeping. He went above and beyond to help us stay comfortable, fresh, and relaxed. The service industry needs more positive, hardworking people like him!

Mike Mohr
6 years ago – Google

9

Rooms are clean. Staff friendly. Free breakfast. Indoor pool! Convenient to downtown and close to stores / restaurants.

Cirt Yancy
6 years ago – Google

8

Clean, comfortable. Excellent staff. This is my second trip to this location and I will definitely be back. Thanks!

Jessica Coon
6 years ago – Google

8

Awesome and fun staycation for the family. Clean and great location. Staff extremely pleasant and friendly.

Jerrod McKee
6 years ago – Google

9

Excellent week long stay for work - will definitely stay here on my next visit as well! Staff is friendly, hotel is spotless, rooms are modern and everything smells clean.

Shelida Walcott
6 years ago – Google

9

Great service at checking. The staff is courteous and accommodating. The room is clean. I enjoyed my stay at this hotel.

tjacobs305
6 years ago – Google

7

I forgot a jacket in my room and Antonnette has been very helpful in getting it sent back to my home address. That's the extent of the extra care that I required. The rest of my experience was as expected of any other hotel...Hilton property or otherwise. Decent wifi. Acceptable breakfast. Clean room and warm water.

Nick Karl
6 years ago – Google

7

The hotel is centrally located and surrounded with shopping and dining destinations. The interior is well kept and modern. Abundantly equipped with business stations, meeting rooms, and common areas.

Jill Conchelos
6 years ago – Google

9

This hotel was fantastic. Staff was amazing and accommodating and friendly. Rooms were clean and freshly decorated.

Sean Rancier
6 years ago – Google

9

We had our soccer team stay here. The rooms were good, amenities were as expected and the staff was nice. I will recommend that if you are playing in any sports tournament in Albany that this Hampton Inn is great.

Melinda Darling
6 years ago – Google

10

the rooms were kept clean and the breakfast was good compared to other places I've been

Fred Marshall
6 years ago – Google

7

Clean... Friendly housekeeping and front desk staff... Daily free Continental breakfast... Indoor pool... Overall, a good experience

Kyle Petersen
6 years ago – Google

9

Very friendly staff, more outgoing than any other Hampton Inn we've been to. Clean, inexpensive, comfortable

Regina Nesiama
6 years ago – Google

10

Our stay was great and breakfast was awesome. Comfortable room... great amenities, friendly staff..

Hampus Kulstad
6 years ago – Google

8

I stayed with my basketball team from Sweden and were there because of playing high schools. So the location I dont really now that much but what I've seen I think it's pretty nice. The rooms were big and good as well with comfterbal beds and a big +for the college basketball they are showing on the tv's in the room. Breakfast is also pretty good not the best hotel breakfast but good as well as the service is okay and that's my thoughts on Hampton in.

Dennis Hendricks
6 years ago – Google

10

Nice hotel. Very clean looks to be newly renovated. Would definitly stay there again!

Timothy Philip
6 years ago – Google

7

Pretty decent hotel. We had some trouble with the plumbing that took longer to take care of than it should have. Overall, I would stay again.

Kile Scott
6 years ago – Google

8

The service is good, the breakfast food is good, and there is an all-day coffee and hot chocolate bar. Basically it is what one would expect from a hotel. The only problem is the pillows are pretty lame.

Kyky Kins
6 years ago – Google

8

My stay was pleasant. For some reason I wasn't comfortable in the bed, but that may have just been me being away from home. One of the pillows had a lot of lint and a strand of hair on it, which made me feel like the pillowcase wasn't changed; I did not use that pillow.

One of the staff at the free breakfast buffet was very pleasant to chat with, and he went out of his way to ensure that guests got whatever they wanted if it was available. He even packed up a muffin for me to take with me. I'd go back.

Albert Lopez
6 years ago – Google

9

Everyone was so sweet.. The breakfast guys are awesome.. Thank you for a nice time.. Olivia ❤❤

Brian Bernstein
6 years ago – Google

7

Very clean comfortable rooms, very helpful and professional front desk people, very attentive and a very pleasant place to stay. The indoor pool is an added bonus

Lauryn Brown
7 years ago – Google

10

Friendly staff, small but very nice pool, hot breakfast, clean pretty rooms, and cookies at check in! Had a great time here with my family.

John Robinson
7 years ago – Google

10

Really nice updated rooms, great breakfast, friendly staff. Great value for the price.

Carl Nelson
7 years ago – Google

10

Great location between SUNY Albany and Stuyvesant Plaza. Renovations look amazing. Courteous stuff and spacious rooms.

Alok Panda
7 years ago – Google

9

Pros
1. The hotel is very nice and the breakfast served is very good.
2. Hotel staff are very gentle and cordial.
3. I would recommend it and if you are coming to SUNY Albany, this is the hotel you should take.

Cons
1. No cons observed.

Alex Santos
7 years ago – Google

8

Great all-around hotel. Very clean. Yummy breakfast. Insanely friendly staff. Also, big fan of the night time cookies. If I had to pick a gripe, I don't particularly love the pillows.

Infinite Sunrays
7 years ago – Google

10

I give this location 5 stars, as they had great customer service from the desk check in clerk across to the breakfast crew staff. This location also had a modern decor in the rooms which I really admired.

Drew Korbul
7 years ago – Google

9

Loved the hotel in general. It was clean, friendly and modern. The staff always wanted to make sure your stay was as best as it could be. They cleaned the rooms well and made sure all of your items were in place. The breakfast was acceptional and the workers were very friendly. Their pool was on the smaller side but it was a nice touch. I reccomend staying here if you are in the area and need a hotel.

Digga B
7 years ago – Google

10

Greeeeeat indoor pool. Very clean rooms linen et al n etc. Excellent breakfast m

Robert Gross
7 years ago – Google

9

Plenty parking, very nice large upscale bathroom, close to nice restaurants and bars.... Would definitely stay again.

Kristin Szaro
7 years ago – Google

10

We had a great stay! Traveled with a baby and asked for a quiet room - all requests were accommodated. Room is new, modern and very spacious! Would definitely return!

Kathy Smith
7 years ago – Google

9

Great location, very friendly staff, clean comfortable rooms... highly recommended!

Joseph Sanchez
7 years ago – Google

8

I was welcomed with a smile and a chocolate chip cookie. Can't go wrong with that. My accommodations were perfect. Friendly staff, always willing to go the distance to be of service.

Jimmy Peterson
7 years ago – Google

10

We had to wait for our room to be ready and the front desk staff was keeping us up to date on what was happening. They were very nice and accommodating as we went through this process. That is why I like coming to this hotel and the breakfast can not be beat!

Rene Petties-Jones
7 years ago – Google

7

Really nice and renovated hotel with newer amenities and comfortable beds. Great travel and rest stop near Thruway and mall shopping

Howie Levit
7 years ago – Google

8

Nice rooms , good value

Nick Herrewyn
7 years ago – Google

8

Centrally located with reasonable rates. Staff were helpful. Suites were a bit on the small side. Overall nice hotel.

Matthew Stovall
7 years ago – Google

9

Rooms are awesome. Every part of the hotel has been recently done and it is all spectacular. Best hotel choice around and close to my 2 favorite restaurants in Albany.

Brent Lee
7 years ago – Google

9

Staff is awesome, rooms are well kept and prices are usually the best in the area.

Bonnie Lam
7 years ago – Google

9

The stay at Hampton was incredibly comfortable. Everything looks new and had great upkeep. The staff was really nice and helpful. I highly enjoyed the complimentary breakfast.

Jamie Burwood
7 years ago – Google

9

Rooms are clean, great front desk service, and convenient location right by campus. We will not hesitate to stay here again!

alice bennett
7 years ago – Google

9

I must say this was by far a great experience for me. My 1 week stay was everything I expected!! From the professional staff, great breakfast, nice room & perfect location it was wonderful. Great choice!

Mike velilla
7 years ago – Google

9

Hotel was clean, Staff were courteous, groundskeepers were fantastic during the snow storm. This is my third time staying here and I have never had a problem. Fantastic place to stay.

Tyler Schmalbach
7 years ago – Google

9

I was visiting a friend for a few hours and the rooms were so clean and the staff was very friendly.

Dina Williams
7 years ago – Google

7

Not fancy but comfortable and a good price. Breakfast was decent.

Casey McBain
7 years ago – Google

9

Courteous staff, clean room. Pleasant stay.

James Boyd
7 years ago – Google

7

The hotel is located near Stuyvesant Plaza, where you will be able to do light shopping. The mall also has an array of restaurants to choose from. The room we stayed in was clean, with somewhat of a homely feel. The staff is polite, very helpful and made you feel like one of the family.

Hannah Sosensky
7 years ago – Google

9

Nice overall experience. While visiting our daughter at suny in Albany. Clean friendly and beautiful breakfast spread. We will definately be frequent flyers here again. Thank you.

Janet Majewski
8 years ago – Google

9

Nicest staff ever! I make it a point to stay here every time I'm in Albany. And the breakfast is great.

William Fogarty
8 years ago – Google

8

Had a wonderful night stay. Our room had plenty of space for the pullout couch and a cot allowing us to comfortably sleep two adults and two children. Pool area was nice for a morning swim and we all enjoyed the breakfast with enough options to keep us all happy.

A.D. Wheeler
8 years ago – Google

10

One of the nicer Hamptons. Whatever you do though, do not press both the up and down channel buttons on the TV. The rooms are clean and newly decorated 2016. Staff is very accommodating and friendly.

Maleek Mckenzie
8 years ago – Google

8

Staff was very nice and helpful. Rooms were cleaned promptly each morning, and beds nicely made. Free breakfast was OK as well. The hotel was a tad chilly though. Good location with great places to eat nearby.

Antoin Malloy
9 years ago – Google

10

My family and i have stayed here three different time and all three time we were very impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms and the hotel. The amazing staff is on call to help you day or night. The staff also have great restaurant recommendation. You just have to ask.

From the Malloy Family

March Kulvanish
9 years ago – Google

9

First night in Albany and stayed at a Hotel on Central Avenue. Needless to say it was absolutely horrible!! Left a bad taste in my mouth for Choice hotels. Came here the next day and was greeted by Matthew who was very friendly! Made sure I had all the information about the hotel and all the services offered. Told me about Tuesday and how they do a cook out for the guest of the hotel! Tried it out and everyone was very friendly! Good food and complementary beer and wine!! Rooms were very clean and it just felt comfortable!! Pool was nice, and the exercise room even had free weights. Probably one of the best hotels I've stayed in! I travel a lot for my work! I definitely recommend this place! It's formerly a Holiday Inn Express, now it's a Hampton Inn! Definitely worth the money to be comfortable in a relaxed and friendly environment!

Peter B
9 years ago – Google

6

Holiday Inn, IHG, told me this was a Hampton Inn, their competition. Is the Googler wrong?

Richardo Charles
9 years ago – Google

5

I went up to the holiday Inn for a basketball tournament at the university of albany. The staff was very nice and polite. It seemed that the even hired more staff to make sure that ask the kids on one floor were looked after. The only knocks on the stay was the outdated decor in the room and super slow wifi. Horrible for streaming movies. But I was told by management that they are going to do renovations soon for those reasons. But the personable staff makes the difference.

Tara Bellevue
9 years ago – Google

4

I was greeted by Marena. Despite have a long line of people to check in, she was pleasant and informative. This was a big contrast to my check out experience. I woke to no hot water and a leak that trailed water into the hallway. I made the best of the situation and took a few pictures to share with the front desk. I went to the font desk to check out and was pleasantly suprised to find no line. Despite not being greeted by Charles the front desk staff, I greeted him and informed him that I would like to check out. I told him my lack of hot water and the leak in the bathroom. In addition, I showed him the pictures and explained that I left the light on in the room to prevent the next person from falling when entering the room. His only response was he would contact building maintenance. In case he, missed it I was checking out! I would not recommend this hotel.