| upgraded rooms add flat-screen tvs and microwaves. surrounded by several restaurants, this laid-back hotel sits 3 miles from downtown schenectady and the mohawk river. warmly decorated, unassuming rooms feature free wi-fi, and some have minifridges. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites have separate living rooms, and some also offer whirlpool tubs. parking is complimentary, as is continental breakfast served in the lobby that also has leather sofas
Albany International Airport 21 min
John Boyd Thacher State Park (27 min)
Fields, hikes & historic Indian Ladder Trail atop fossil-rich cliffs with mountain & valley views. Maple Ski Ridge (13 min) Empire State Aerosciences Museum (18 min)
Large museum of aviation history featuring hands-on exhibits & a collection of full-scale aircraft. VIA Aquarium (10 min)
Family aquarium housing many local & international species in 25,000 ft. of water tanks. Mandeville Gallery (13 min) miSci | Museum of Innovation & Science (11 min)
All-ages exhibits, planetarium shows & special events offered in this interactive museum. Nott Memorial (13 min)
This iconic Victorian rotunda at Union College serves as an exhibition facility & lecture space. Central Park Rose Garden (11 min)
Park and garden Thacher Park (28 min)
Wooded state park along cliffs offering trails, camping, rock climbing, sports & playgrounds. The Plotter Kill Preserve (13 min) Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady (12 min)
Hotel & casino offering slots, poker & table games, plus dining, entertainment & a spa. Albany Pine Bush Preserve (14 min)
Pristine pine barrens with trails, wildlife viewing & interactive nature exhibits & programs. Schenectady County Historical Society (10 min)
Museum and history Indian Ladder Farms (20 min) | 
