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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Colonie Center Mall

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Garden
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - king
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1614 Central Ave, Albany, NY, 12205

What's nearby

  • Colonie Center Mall - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Crossgates Mall - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • University at Albany - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Albany Medical Center - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • The Egg - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles

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 near University at Albany
At Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a business center. Be sure to enjoy a meal at UMI BUFFET, the on-site buffet restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • A computer station, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 85 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • UMI BUFFET

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • 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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from August 28 to May 31.

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall. Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site and Shaker Heritage Society are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 146 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 146 out of 1003 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

Watcharaphoom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Funky smell, dirty bathroom. Outdated. Needs to closed down
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the facility is dirty and nasty. The inside is beautiful inside the rooms is immaculate shower works great TV works great cable works great maintenance around the building has not been kept up with. It’s horrible dangerous spots.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wahyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes nice clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moleek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms, and they give you your deposit the same day as checkout
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Paying a 50/100$ deposit for a 70$ room is a bit insane, and they take about 7 days to even release it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was niece Motel that had eating options close By……
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

It’s an older property but very clean and nice for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

Nice stay

The room was very clean. We’ve stayed here multiple times never had issues. The check-in was very easy. The person behind the desk was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Panfilo

Liked: Cleanliness
nice hotel for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, plenty of stores/restaurants close by, close to highway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay and a lot of shopping to do in Albany.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

It was convenient and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Amenities
Love the location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gave me an early check in when I had cancer and a broken back in the staff could not have been nicer very Art Deco 60s motive but very chill and cool. Super nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Very quiet and everything needed is close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here often
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Latoya

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel great services I will definitely stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price this hotel exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Carlotta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While it is an older property it was well equipped and clean. Room was a good size, beds and pillows were comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024