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The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort

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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Riverside elegance near Empire Trail

Elegant rooms and a tranquil atmosphere await you at this riverside retreat, perfectly situated near the Empire Trail. Enjoy delectable dining, a lively casino, and the convenience of on-site restaurants and Starbucks.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
21 Rush Street, Schenectady, NY, 12305

What's nearby

  • Union College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rivers Casino & Resort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Proctors Theater - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Schenectady County Community College - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Maple Ski Ridge - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Schenectady Station - 15 min walk
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke's Chophouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mian - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Druthers Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort

Upscale hotel near Union College
Located close to Rivers Casino & Resort and Proctors Theater, The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort provides a casino, a terrace, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 45 casino gaming tables, a sportsbook, and 700 slot machines. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Chinese cuisine. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like hiking/biking. In addition to 3 bars and a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 5 meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • A ballroom, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 165 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6.99 to 13.99 per person
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Dukes Chophouse
  • Johnny's / Flipt
  • Mian
  • Statbucks
  • Villa Italia

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 45 gaming tables
  • 700 slot machines
  • Casino (50,000 square feet of space)
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sportsbook
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (9,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6.99 to 13.99 per person
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Landing Hotel Rivers Casino Resort Schenectady
Landing Hotel Rivers Casino Resort
Landing Rivers Casino Schenectady
Landing Rivers Casino
The Landing At Rivers Casino &
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort Hotel
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort Hotel Schenectady

Frequently asked questions

Is The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort located?

Located in Stockade Historic District, this hotel is steps from Union College and Rivers Casino & Resort. Proctors Theater and Schenectady County Community College are also within 1 mi (2 km). Schenectady Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff was great, rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great location, nice rooms and great food options

Great facility and nice and easy check in. Great restaurant too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is nicely appointed; we had a great view of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was quiet and room was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel and fun Casino with Table games and nice selection of Slots.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it here a lot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult finding the entrance to the hotel, but iverall food stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came to hotel after complicated driving for 7 hours tired and were met by friendly staff. Check in was fast and easy. After all we got excellent warm chocolate cookies. Love the hotel !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tishana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, restaurants & food. Intimate property even with the casino
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good. Parking was a little confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Louis

It’s on good in comparison to other options in Schenectady, which is not exactly a tourist or business destination for anybody.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here attached to the casino!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barret

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

The Landing Hotel- Rivers Casino

Great night out!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean Quiet. Wonderful places to eat. You can sit outside at tables in the courtyard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, clean and super nice rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New property in revitalization zone Of Schenectady Very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are always nicely done and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went to catch a show in the area. The stay was nice and there were several places to go for food and things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Amenities
What an amazing property. It was my first time and I will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Needs hand rails in shower
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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