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Quality Inn Albany Colonie

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Colonie Center Mall

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Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Business center
Exterior
Lobby
Located in the business district, Quality Inn Central offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet and cozy fireplace in the lobby. With an indoor pool, gym, business center, free self parking and luggage storage nearby Basilica di Saint Agnese and Castle Visconti San Vito are within reach. Guests also rave about the location.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Albany, Quality Inn Central is in the business district and near the airport. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Colonie Center Mall and Crossgates Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at MVP Arena or Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.
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1632 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
  • MVP Arena - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cumberland Farms
  • Umi Hot Pot Sushi & Seafood
  • McDonald's
  • Moe's Southwest Grill
  • Dairy Queen

About this property

Quality Inn Albany Colonie

Hotel near University at Albany
A free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby are just a few of the amenities provided at Quality Inn Central. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • A computer station, 1 meeting room, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say good things about the location
Room features
All 100 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 609 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Quality Central Albany
Quality Inn Central
Quality Inn Central Albany
Quality Inn Central Hotel
Quality Inn Central Albany
Quality Inn Central Hotel Albany

Frequently asked questions

Does Quality Inn Central have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Quality Inn Central pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Quality Inn Central?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn Central?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Quality Inn Central?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Quality Inn Central 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 Albany County Hockey Facility are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Quality Inn Albany Colonie Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1009 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roopwatie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very comfortable and very clean staff was welcoming and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for the price. Worth the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and staff friendly. Good place to stay for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel. Easy to get around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean hotel. Easy access to transportation. Good deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice , hotel is clean, good prices.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, safe and easy to get around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly and pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are nice, the property is clean and prices are good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It tucked away from the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard O

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and facility, friendly staff, very helpful with any questions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanmeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Weird location.. is hidden behind a gas station. Room was fine, breakfast was basic. Nothing special No elevator
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and the rooms were clean. Good place to stay for your money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is acceptable but a little run down. U fortunately we had loud neighbors and a noisy child near us
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quality Inn is close to shopping and transportation for travel. Good choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Julian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs serious update and renovations. Also linens need to be changed out. I viewed several stained linens on bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Amenities
Room very clean but had a strong perfumed scent. I am allergic to strong scents. Bed comfortable. Workers friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

NORMA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were at non smoking room but there was smoking around our room. And they need to put blackout curtains as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms need to be cleaned better and and fixed up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean and quiet and staff are helpful. It is essy to get around to appointments from this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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

10/10 Excellent

Weles

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

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