kids stay at no charge with an adult. an airport shuttle and parking are complimentary. near restaurants and shops, this down-to-earth hotel in a low-rise building is 2 miles from albany international airport and 13 miles from the new york state museum. hot breakfast (fee) is served in a restaurant. upgraded rooms and suites provide pull-out couches. other amenities include indoor and seasonal outdoor pools, plus a hot tub, a gym and a game room. a warm bar has a piano. cozy rooms feature free wi-fi and tvs. some have minifridges, microwaves, and/or courtyard or pool views. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. room service is available Albany International Airport 9 min
Cohoes Falls (13 min) Waterfall and river Albany Pine Bush Preserve (14 min) Pristine pine barrens with trails, wildlife viewing & interactive nature exhibits & programs. New York State Museum (18 min) Huge museum tracing New York's natural & cultural past including 9/11 artifacts & a 1890s carousel. Thacher Park (33 min) Wooded state park along cliffs offering trails, camping, rock climbing, sports & playgrounds. New York State Capitol (18 min) Imposing, renaissance-revival seat of New York's state government, with free tours on weekdays. The Children's Museum of Science and Technology (19 min) Educational exhibits feature fun, hands-on stations about science & technology. Albany Institute of History & Art (19 min) Venerable museum exploring local history & culture via paintings, furnishings & historical objects. The Crossings of Colonie (5 min) This sprawling, tranquil park includes a scenic meadow, an arboretum, woodland trails & more. Washington Park (18 min) Historic 136-acre park with a lake, sports fields, playgrounds, gardens & statues. USS SLATER (16 min) Last remaining WWII-era destroyer escort ship afloat in U.S., with tours of galley, guns & quarters. Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve (16 min) Riverside nature preserve offering trails for hiking & skiing, plus fishing, hunting & birding. Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site (18 min) Circa-1762 mansion & Revolutionary War outpost once visited by George Washington now offers tours. Friends of Peebles Island State Park (19 min) Expansive riverside park with wooded trails for cross-country skiing & hiking, plus fishing access. Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady (26 min) Hotel & casino offering slots, poker & table games, plus dining, entertainment & a spa. |