Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area

2.5 star property

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Reception
Terrace/patio
King Suite, Kitchenette | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1442 Western Ave, Albany, NY, 12203
  • Place, University at Albany
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Crossgates Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Albany NanoTech Complex
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

King Suite, Kitchenette

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Suite, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room with Sofabed Bathtub Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Guest Room With 1 King Bed And Sofa Bed-Hearing Accessible-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

King Room With Sofa Bed, Microwave And Refrigerator – Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

King Room-Hearing Accessible-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Two Queen Beds Micro Fridge-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Hearing Accessible Room With Two Queen Beds-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Mobility king Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Mobility Access king Suite with Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Mobility Access king Room with Tub and Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Mobility Hearing Access king Room with Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

2 Queens Mobility Access W/Tub Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Non-Smoking Guest Room With 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

1 King W/Microwv/Fridge Nonsmoke

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Albany

Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as University at Albany and Crossgates Mall. This hotel has 121 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University at Albany - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Broadview Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crossgates Mall - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Albany NanoTech Complex - 4 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Albany International Airport Station - 8 min drive
  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dave's Hot Chicken - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area

At Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers an off-leash area. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
32-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,364 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area?

Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area?

As of May 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area on May 10, 2026 start from $121, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area?

Guests enjoy the hotel's location in Albany based on their ratings, and it's a short 15-minute walk from Crossgates Mall and also 9 minutes on foot from Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium. You'll also find Colonie Center Mall and MVP Arena within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible van parking are also available for guests.

Does Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free wired internet as well as an indoor pool and a free daily breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area for a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides an off-leash area.

Are there connecting rooms at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area?

The closest major airport to Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area is Albany Intl. Airport (ALB), which is 5.9 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County), which is located 16.4 mi away (22-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area.

Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 804 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1095 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful. The noise in the room was unexpected. We could hear people in the next room and hallway talking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sherri

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ninevetch

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Letitia, Marietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be back on next visit. No problems
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Room was spotless- the staff warm and welcoming- the kitchen staff helpful an accommodating! I would not stay anywhere else in Albany
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. More importantly, the staff was welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

clifton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. We were in route to New York City. Very easy to find and get back on the highway the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was mediocre, concierge did not explain check out time or breakfast availability. Room was decent, unfortunately the toilet paper holder in the bathroom is falling off the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Samson

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large and very clean , breakfast had a lot of choices and fresh , pool was clean and well maintained, gym was better then expected for a hotel gym. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stay was and thegood, but forgot to give me my wakeup call one morning also could not get the temperature to warm up in my room one night - it seems better the next day
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James, Swanton

Traveled with partner
Friendly staff, good location and overall very clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025