Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

2.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Business centre
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Garden
Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1614 Central Ave, Albany, NY, 12205
  • Colonie Center Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Albany NanoTech Complex
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • University at Albany
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 26.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Colonie

When you stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany in Albany, you'll be in the business district, a 2-minute drive from Colonie Center Mall and 6 minutes from University at Albany. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Northway Mall and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Shaker Heritage Society.

What's nearby

  • Colonie Center Mall - 2 min drive
  • Crossgates Mall - 5 min drive
  • University at Albany - 6 min drive
  • Albany Medical Center - 12 min drive
  • MVP Arena - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Albany International Airport Station - 7 min drive
  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

Hotel with free parking, near Colonie Center Mall
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. This Albany hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 85 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at UMI BUFFET serving guests of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Albany? This hotel has 1195 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
UMI BUFFET - Onsite buffet restaurant.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • UMI BUFFET

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1195 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from August 28 to May 31:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
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

Property is also known as

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Howard Johnson Wyndham Albany Hotel
Albany Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Hotel Albany
Howard Johnson Inn Albany Hotel Albany
Howard Johnson Wyndham Albany
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 142 out of 1002 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Miguela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jamaal

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Nathalie, Rockville Centre

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs to be updated and the room had an odor.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keisha, Jamaica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was dirty they gave me a smoked room . The walls was dirty. I wouldn’t let my dog stay in there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

celia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant Bargain
pleasantly surprised by this bargain motel! Some upgrades since my last stay a few years back. nice Asian fusion restaurant in the front. the room was a bit dated but clean with a newish bed, comfy pillows and nice new sheets , blankets, towels; i will stay again if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

AMBER

V
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheniequa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nimish

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The carpet looked pretty dirty and the room smelled a bit muggy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was a lie. The pool, the breakfast,everything. Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Miguela

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Abdullah

Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't stay!!
This place was a dump room smelled and were just run down. Not what was shown on website did not stay lost my money and no refund and stayed someplace else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, quiet, great housekeeping.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Linh

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
All is good. I appreciate the receptionist who met me and was helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Toilet not working I complained from the beginning they told me that plumber wasn’t working on a full house all rooms were occupied, next morning I went to complain again finally a guy came but toilet didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prompt, efficient, and courteous service. The facility is spotlessly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

CHARLES F

Not much to say. They allow smoking, and 99.9% of hotels don’t. There’s no other reason to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Donald

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Nice motel. Clean, but dated. Tub does not hold water. Coffee maker does not work and they did not have a replacement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024