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Capital Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
Hotel in Rensselaer with free parking

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Property entrance
Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast area
Capital Inn & Suites offers a practical city-center base with amenities that make travel easier. Guests stay connected with free WiFi throughout their visit, receive assistance from staff at the 24-hour front desk, and can store luggage securely while exploring the area.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Tomorrow

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
110 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY, 12144

What's nearby

  • MVP Arena - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Albany Capital Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • The Egg - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Palace Theater - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Albany Medical Center - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Albany-Rensselaer Station - 3 min drive
  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Diner - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Manor House Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Illusive Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Capital Inn & Suites

Hotel near MVP Arena
Capital Inn & Suites provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All 51 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Downtown Hotel Rensselaer
Econo Lodge Downtown Rensselaer
Capital Inn Rensselaer
Capital Rensselaer
Capital Inn & Suites Hotel
Capital Inn & Suites Rensselaer
Capital Inn & Suites Hotel Rensselaer

Frequently asked questions

Is Capital Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Capital Inn & Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Capital Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Capital Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Capital Inn & Suites located?

Located in the heart of Rensselaer, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hudson River, Irish American Heritage Museum, and USS Slater. Funplex Fun Park and Destroyer Escort Historical Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km). Albany-Rensselaer Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Capital Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 428 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fast, easy check-in. Room was clean. Bathroom is a little outdated. Cheap deal- well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

God service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Odor of mildew/mold everywhere. Dead insects in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, great staff. One issue but due to medical conditions the hallways had a strong smoke smell.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really outdated. Needs a makeover. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like any of it. The place is an absolute dump. They shouldn’t be on Expedia
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting marks and stains everywhere, feel unsafe, just want to go to sleep and get out, i hope my car doesnt get broken into.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled bad and was extremely dirty. Everything there, from the chairs to the refrigerator to the carpet, was extremely old and needed to be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Moully

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome!

Restful, peaceful sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
price was right. Needed an extra blanket,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent overnight stay staff friendly and a great price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Corrie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty not worth saving the money on a night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most disgusting place ever so dirty DO NOT STAY
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The condition of my lodging was poor. The rugs were filthy and the walls were is disrepair. The stair railing was loose. There was only a light bedspread without a banket. The pillows were flat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Heinz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The woman at the reception was extraordinary friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just dont
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

You get what you pay for & you aren't paying much.

This place was okay, there were sketchy people hanging around but the place was cheap and convenient with ample parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean good deal

It was clean bit a bit run down. Good for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

FHudson

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was of the cheapest quality. Some full time residents with both trash and toys strewn about in front of rooms. People hanging in front of rooms. Men repairing cars in front of rooms. IT’S A DUMP!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leona

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far the worse motel I’ve ever booked it was not at all what it looked liked no hot water either room smelled very bad broken doors door on sawhorses in lobby for a table
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price was the only good thing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We got to our room & found heavily stained linens & pillows. We asked for another room & found it no better. We turned in our keys & left foe anotjet hotrl
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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