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Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to University at Albany

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Indoor pool
King Suite, Kitchenette | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area is minutes from Crossgates Mall, perfect for city exploration. Enjoy on-site shopping, a gym, and an indoor pool. Free in-room WiFi supports all needs, and multilingual staff is ready to assist with any questions.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(87 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room with Sofabed Bathtub Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Suite, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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King, Kitchenette | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Suite, Kitchenette | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Suite, Kitchenette

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Albany, Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area is near the airport and near a train station. The Egg and Palace Theater are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Crossgates Mall and Colonie Center Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at MVP Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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1442 Western Ave, Albany, NY, 12203

What's nearby

  • University at Albany - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Crossgates Mall - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Colonie Center Mall - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Albany Medical Center - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • MVP Arena - 10 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Grounds Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area

Hotel near University at Albany
Located close to Crossgates Mall and Colonie Center Mall, Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area provides free continental breakfast, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a banquet hall, and a computer station
  • An elevator, outdoor furniture, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 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 smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University at Albany and Crossgates Mall. Colonie Center Mall and St. Peter's Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 755 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1028 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good useful easy-to-get-to hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, it was a pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

XU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Amenities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destinee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever had! Room was incredibly clean and up to date. The free breakfast was delicious each day. Staff were always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Amenities
This location was very accessible from the highway. Check-in was quick. Breakfast was fantastic. Room was immaculate. Will come here again. Loved this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nedim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and the kids enjoyed the pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cleanly, nice amenities, close to a shopping mall
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly laundry
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very nice conversation overnight stay. Staff was pleasant property was clean and it’s so close to shopping. The only thing I missed was a full length mirror. There was none but overall excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was comfortable with no problems
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, plenty of parking, quick check in and staff was friendly. And having breakfast included is always a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shakira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect room it was spacious and clean. Breakfast was a good buffet with turkey bacon options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
near Crossgate mall, small but nice indoor pool, gym, friendly staff, Free breakfast. About 10min drive from airport. Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Greeter had a smile and was courteous !! Great first impression that was sustained all the way to the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and room were clean, staff was very friendly, breakfast was good, and I loved that they had things like tea and cocoa available instead of just coffee. As a non-coffee drinker I get frustrated when they only have coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful, Great breakfast! Good location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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