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Holiday Inn Express Albany Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel with indoor pool, near Times Union Center
- Great for families
- Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
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Restrictions related to your trip
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Property renovations and closures
- This property is closed from April 3 2020 to May 31 2021 (dates subject to change).
8.6.Fabulous.409 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
Clean, comfortable and easily accessible to downtown Albany, especially with…
Oct 6, 2018
A very nice hotel that is value for money.
Jun 24, 2018
Official standards
This property advises that it adheres to Clean Promise (IHG) and Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global) cleaning and disinfection practices.
Enhanced health and safety measures
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.- Property is cleaned with disinfectant
- Staff wears personal protective equipment
- Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
- Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
- Social distancing measures are in place
- 24 hours Gap period enforced between guest stays -
- Protective clothing is available to guests
- Masks are available to guests
- Gloves are available to guests
- Individually-wrapped food options are available
- Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Guests rated location
Walkable42 positive mentions
Convenient36 positive mentions
Easy parking36 positive mentions
Quiet27 positive mentions
Dining options20 positive mentions
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Pool
- Bathtub
- Non-smoking
- Gym
- Air Conditioning
Property highlights
Main amenities
- 135 smoke-free guestrooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- 24-hour business center
- 24-hour front desk
For families
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
What’s around
- In Downtown Albany
- Times Union Center - 7 min walk
- Albany Medical Center - 35 min walk
- Albany Capital Center - 10 min walk
- Palace Theater - 13 min walk
- The Egg - 15 min walk
This property is closed from April 3 2020 to May 31 2021 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 1 2020 to June 1 2021 (dates subject to change):
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 1 2020 to June 1 2021 (dates subject to change):
- Dining venue(s)
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Enter dates for 2 guests
- Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (LEISURE)
- Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
- Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
- Standard Room
- Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)
- Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)
Location
- In Downtown Albany
- Times Union Center - 7 min walk
- Albany Medical Center - 35 min walk
What’s around
Landmarks
- In Downtown Albany
- Times Union Center - 7 min walk
- Albany Medical Center - 35 min walk
- Albany Capital Center - 10 min walk
- Palace Theater - 13 min walk
- The Egg - 15 min walk
- Empire State Plaza Convention Center - 15 min walk
- New York State Museum - 20 min walk
- Irish American Heritage Museum - 3 min walk
- Hudson River Way - 6 min walk
- USS Slater - 6 min walk
Getting around
- Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 16 min drive
- Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 30 min drive
- Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 35 min drive
- Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 50 min drive
- Albany-Rensselaer Station - 19 min walk
- Schenectady Station - 22 min drive
At a glance
Hotel size
- This hotel has 135 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/leaving
- Check-in time 3 PM-4:00 AM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
- COVID-19 alert: Travel requirements are changing rapidly, including need for pre-travel COVID-19 testing and quarantine on arrival.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
- Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Internet
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
Parking
- Free onsite self parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Free offsite parking nearby
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
Food and drink
- Free buffet breakfast daily
- Snack bar/deli
- Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
- Indoor pool
- Fitness facilities
Working away
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space
- Conference space size (feet) - 3000
- Conference space size (meters) - 279
- One meeting room
- Computer station
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
Facilities
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built - 1960
- Elevator
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in common areas
Accessibility
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Assistive listening devices available
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Visual alarms in hallways
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
In the room
Home comforts
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Blackout drapes/curtains
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
Be entertained
- 43-inch flat-screen TV
- Pay movies
- Premium TV channels
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free weekday newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Free local calls
Food and drink
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
More
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Small print
Also known as
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- Albany Holiday Inn
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Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; the property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray.
Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas.
Contactless check-out is available.
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global).
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
FAQs
- Yes, Holiday Inn Express Albany Downtown, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
- This property is closed from April 3 2020 to May 31 2021 (dates subject to change).
- This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and gives staff personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
- Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
- Yes, there's an indoor pool.
- Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
- You can check in from 3 PM - 4:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
- Yes. Nearby restaurants include Jack's Oyster House (5-min walk), La Serre (6-min walk), and Stagecoach Coffee (7-min walk).
- Holiday Inn Express Albany Downtown, an IHG Hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness center.
8.6.Fabulous.409 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
- 10.0.Exceptional
Overall the stay was alright. Friendly staff, pool, breakfast.
Mo, 1 night trip, Oct 16, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 8.0.Very good
We only stayed one night and all was clean from what we saw. The beds were too soft for our liking and the “breakfast included” was a green banana, granola bar and water. Out of the 4 bags we got only one had a granola bar and the banana was far from ready to eat. It was a cheap stay and for providing what we needed it worked for us. Otherwise wouldn’t stay here longer than we did unless we wanted sore backs from the lack of firmness from the bed
Nathaly, 1 night romance trip, Oct 10, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 6.0.Good
I had chosen this hotel because they had a free breakfast. Because of the pandemic, breakfast had been cancelled. I didn’t find that out until I arrived. I was left with no breakfast option. Moreover the coffee pot didn’t work. So I started my day completely on empty. I understand why they stopped serving breakfast, but I should have been notified ahead so I could be prepared.
1 night family trip, Mar 28, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 8.0.Very good
Staff was great, location and price are fine. The only complaint was that the water in the shower was only lukewarm.
3 night business trip, Mar 11, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 4.0.Fair
Too expensive for what you get.
This place was kind of sketchy and at 1 am someone started smoking pot in the next room. The lady at the front desk was lovely and very professional.
Stella, 1 night family trip, Mar 10, 2020
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Loved walking distance to times Union and a wonderful breakfast.
1 night trip, Mar 6, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Staff was pleasant and helpful. Room was very clean; bed was super comfortable
1 night trip with friends, Mar 6, 2020
Verified Travelocity guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Pleasant staff, very clean comfortable room. Breakfast very good,
1 night trip with friends, Mar 6, 2020
Verified Orbitz guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Very clean, quick check-in and very nice staff. The breakfast was a great way to start the day, several options.
1 night business trip, Feb 25, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 8.0.Very good
Friendly staff and clean room. The complimentary breakfast was a bit underwhelming though.
3 night business trip, Feb 24, 2020
Verified Hotels.com guest review