Standard Room, King Bed
from $126
Hilton Albany
3.5 out of 5.0
3.8
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Located in the center of the City, this is a well managed convenient hotel that is always well maintained and spotlessly cared for. The rooms are well appointed. Hotel shuttles are available for travel to and from the airport. The do-it-yourself parking is convenient and relatively inexpensive compared to other cities.
Hotel is in excellent shape and it was nice that they had a parking lot. Had trouble getting room to correct temp and the hotel staff did not make my wake up call.
I did not stay in my room except to sleep. I'm a member of the Board of Directors of a non-profit organization that was meeting at the hotel as well as having a small conference. The conference went quite well. Facilities worked. However, the rooms downstairs are frequently not very warm. At another conference held in the summer rooms are just too cold. We've learned to bring warm sweaters and jackets because it is so cold.
For a Hilton, this was not worth the money. The parking garage was so small and barely fit our truck. We had maybe 5 to spare. We also scraped our tires getting into the garage because the entrance was so small. We didn't have creamer in the room, so my husband went down to get some, and they wanted to charge him $20! No free breakfast, which most hotels have. Their breakfast buffet was $25.99! My husband had to fix the toilet bowl in the room, and the AC/heat did not work. It was stuck on one temperature that was hot, so we were sweating. Not a good experience at all!
I booked and paid for this trip online. The room was comfortable and clean, but had a billing problem. I paid the balance due upon checkout. After returning home, I confirmed that I had paid the amount due online when I booked the room, and was charged again upon checkout. I called the hotel and was told they would have the manager call me. No call or email from the manager ever came. I went to the Hilton website and thoroughly explained the scenario in a customer service request. After several days, they responded with a request for information asking for data that I had already given them. Now they are unable to recognize the money as being received from the website, so I have sent them the receipt. I am a couple of weeks into trying to get this resolved with the hotel. I do not understand what the issue is to fix this. Somewhere somebody reconciles the amounts received and should have recognized the problem without me having to take any action. Now after a call and emails, they still have not fixed this. The hotel was clean and comfortable. I ate breakfast in the restaurant. The food was delicious and the omelet chef was a good guy. As I was finishing my meal, the waitress finally made it to my table to ask me if I would like coffee or whatever. I said no, I was ready to go. I did not tip the waitress because she never did anything for me. That is kind of awkward, because it is never clear why you should tip if it is a self serve buffet. If the tip was to be split by the omelet guy and the people maintaining the buffet I would have gladly tipped. I was actually happy with the breakfast, just did not think the waitress added any value. The hotel removed the charge from the bill, which was a nice gesture. Now I just want them to refund my $300+ for the double billing....
Stayed there for the bar exam and they were very accommodating to the exam takers. Very close to the place where the exam takes place.
Hotel is one of the best hotels in Albany. Conveniently located to all the state buildings. Very professional staff.
I stayed here for the July 2014 Bar Exam. The room suited my needs just fine, and the room service was delicious.
Friendly staff. Stayed almost a week. Will definitely stay again.
Very friendly staff that was extremely helpful during my 5 night stay. Would definitely recommend.
Friendly staff, good location, and nice size rooms. Stayed here for business for 3 nights and it met all my needs. Will definitely stay here again.
I was very pleased with my stay at the Hilton while at Trial in Albany Supreme Court. It had a very convenient lounge/conference area near my room where I was able to work easily and conveniently. They have coffee ready early in the morning, which was great! Booking there again soon.
What a great place to stay! I was a little worried because we had read mixed reviews, but the hotel has been updated. We love the location and our room seemed like brand-new. Parking was $10 a night for hotel guest, better than anything else downtown. The staff was kind and courteous, the hotel was easy to get to, and the view of downtown Albany was awesome! We love to sight see and that was right out the front door. We got a great deal on the room and will come back to the Hilton every time we are in town. *Nice pool....
This is the best location to stay for a show at the Times Union Center. Only a 2 block walk on safe streets. The food and bar service were great. The room was clean and relatively new. Overall, a great place to stay!
It was a great experience love the hotel a liltle too espeseive but good place to stay
We stayed at Hilton for three days. The location is good in downtown Albany. The room was ok, nothing special, but the beds were very comfortable. The pool and hot tub were dirty. And the hot tub wasn't working properly.
The room was freezing cold, the halls were toasty warm. A shabbily dressed staff member/manager stood in the way of arriving guests as we all slid across the unsafe lobby floors during a snow storm. She greeted everyone with a firm "Hello" and waited until late that evening to have safety mats put down. Disaster since Hilton took over.
I stayed at the Hotel Albany - this is probably the 25th or 26th time I've been a guest (including past iterations when it was the Crowne Plaza#. It was the worst stay I've ever had. When I arrived, my room preferences had been totally ignored. I don't mean, they tried, and couldn't, I mean my reservation preferences request wasn't even on file. The staff tried to accomodate my request, but the room they put me in was the only one in the whole hotel that had my amenities and I had to give up the King Size bed I'd paid for to get it. When I arrived in my room - IT WAS A SAUNA. When the engineering tech arrived to fix it, he explained that there is no control of the heat/air in the room itself and that there was no fan setting to use to move air. Any effort to turn on the air would produce heat. Their solution? To open a window - one with no screen or protection #I was on the 10th floor# and thus I was forced to sleep with a window wide open while subject o to everything outside from the sound of the a/c compressors down below to the smell of the pot that the kids down the hall were smoking in their room. I might add that those kids #all 10 rooms of them) were up ALL NIGHT, slamming doors, yelling across the hall, and generally making noise. Complaints to hotel staff I found in the hallway produced essentially no action whatsoever. This was my worst hotel stay ever and I will never stay at this hotel again.
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to New York State Capitol Building and Times Union Center
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Free airport shuttle
Located in Downtown Albany, Hilton Albany is adjacent to New York State Capitol Building and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Times Union Center. This 385-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour health club. It's in central Albany and also a short walk from The Egg and New York State Museum.
Dining
Enjoy dining at one of 2 onsite restaurants including Charter Restaurant, which specializes in American cuisine. Order from room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room, or explore the hotel and get a beverage at the bar/lounge or coffee shop/café. Start each morning with full breakfast, available for a fee from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.
Rooms
Hilton Albany's 385 rooms are air-conditioned and provide MP3 docks, refrigerators, and coffee makers. LCD TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night. Free weekday newspapers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones are also standard.
Property features
At Hilton Albany, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a spa tub. If you drive, self parking is USD 14.95 per night, or you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle at scheduled times. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include free WiFi in public areas, 15 meeting rooms, and a conference center.
Guest reviews for Hilton Albany
a well managed, convenient hotel
BusinessTravelers
Located in the center of the City, this is a well managed convenient hotel that is always well maintained and spotlessly cared for. The rooms are well appointed. Hotel shuttles are available for travel to and from the airport. The do-it-yourself parking is convenient and relatively inexpensive compared to other cities.
nice quality room, staff was not great.
Everyone
Hotel is in excellent shape and it was nice that they had a parking lot. Had trouble getting room to correct temp and the hotel staff did not make my wake up call.
business meeting
BusinessTravelers
I did not stay in my room except to sleep. I'm a member of the Board of Directors of a non-profit organization that was meeting at the hotel as well as having a small conference. The conference went quite well. Facilities worked. However, the rooms downstairs are frequently not very warm. At another conference held in the summer rooms are just too cold. We've learned to bring warm sweaters and jackets because it is so cold.
bad location
Couples
For a Hilton, this was not worth the money. The parking garage was so small and barely fit our truck. We had maybe 5 to spare. We also scraped our tires getting into the garage because the entrance was so small. We didn't have creamer in the room, so my husband went down to get some, and they wanted to charge him $20! No free breakfast, which most hotels have. Their breakfast buffet was $25.99! My husband had to fix the toilet bowl in the room, and the AC/heat did not work. It was stuck on one temperature that was hot, so we were sweating. Not a good experience at all!
billed twice...still trying to fix.
Families
I booked and paid for this trip online. The room was comfortable and clean, but had a billing problem. I paid the balance due upon checkout. After returning home, I confirmed that I had paid the amount due online when I booked the room, and was charged again upon checkout. I called the hotel and was told they would have the manager call me. No call or email from the manager ever came. I went to the Hilton website and thoroughly explained the scenario in a customer service request. After several days, they responded with a request for information asking for data that I had already given them. Now they are unable to recognize the money as being received from the website, so I have sent them the receipt. I am a couple of weeks into trying to get this resolved with the hotel. I do not understand what the issue is to fix this. Somewhere somebody reconciles the amounts received and should have recognized the problem without me having to take any action. Now after a call and emails, they still have not fixed this. The hotel was clean and comfortable. I ate breakfast in the restaurant. The food was delicious and the omelet chef was a good guy. As I was finishing my meal, the waitress finally made it to my table to ask me if I would like coffee or whatever. I said no, I was ready to go. I did not tip the waitress because she never did anything for me. That is kind of awkward, because it is never clear why you should tip if it is a self serve buffet. If the tip was to be split by the omelet guy and the people maintaining the buffet I would have gladly tipped. I was actually happy with the breakfast, just did not think the waitress added any value. The hotel removed the charge from the bill, which was a nice gesture. Now I just want them to refund my $300+ for the double billing....
bar exam
Singles
Stayed there for the bar exam and they were very accommodating to the exam takers. Very close to the place where the exam takes place.
friendly staff
BusinessTravelers
Hotel is one of the best hotels in Albany. Conveniently located to all the state buildings. Very professional staff.
july 2014 bar exam
BusinessTravelers
I stayed here for the July 2014 Bar Exam. The room suited my needs just fine, and the room service was delicious.
great work hotel
BusinessTravelers
Friendly staff. Stayed almost a week. Will definitely stay again.
work trip, great service
BusinessTravelers
Very friendly staff that was extremely helpful during my 5 night stay. Would definitely recommend.
