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Holiday Inn Express Albany - Downtown

2.5 of 5
300 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207 (Formerly Red Carpet Inn)
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Holiday Inn Express Albany - Downtown
Ranked #14 of 50 hotels in Albany
4.0 of 5 stars 122 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very clean(6)
  • Continental breakfast(5)
  • Good hotel(4)
  • Free shuttle(4)
  • Really nice(3)
  • Indoor pool(3)
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Webster NY
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This Holiday Inn Express is fine. The neighborhood is acceptable, and I don't know why other reviews have complained about the bus station nearby. The bus station does not impose upon the hotel space. It's in a city, it's not a quiet suburb, but I certainly felt safe in the area. The hotel has dedicated parking spots for electric cars,... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This marks my second stay here at the HIEX Albany Downtown. Staff is always great here, and the location is convenient. But let's be plain about it: It's a boring, average hotel. Floors/carpeting is shabby, but the beds are comfortable. TV is terrible. Sure it's a flat screen, but there's nothing high-def about it, and the cable is clearly over-stressed... More

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New York City, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in downtown Albany for the first time on May 6, and overall, it was a good experience. The Holiday Inn Express is located right next to the freeway, near the river, and it's not a particularly glamorous location, though the Greyhound Bus depot is next door, so it's convenient if one's coming up... More

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Live Oak, Florida
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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We stayed here for 3 nights since I had a convention in Downtown Albany. I loved this place. The staff were all so very helpful, kind and eager to please. The hotel has a shuttle that will take you any place you need to go in the downtown area. I used this mode of transportation frequently and it was so... More

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aruba
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

the hotel is right off of the highway.IIt is very convenient to the downtown area.iI was able to get an early check in which was great. I was there for a show at the times union center which you can walk to in about 10 minutes. Everyone at the hotel was very nice and friendlyThe breakfast in the morning was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Well done, Holiday Inn, a good affordable and clean hotel in downtown Albany, close to a number of amenities. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Everything was great. My only suggestion is to get to breakfast early, since the kitchen staff was really slow in replacing hot goods. Great breakfast selection. Friendly & very helpful staff. Quiet hotel with an open atmosphere. More

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San Francisco, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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I stayed at this property while taking the bar exam in Albany. It is approx a 10 minute walk from Empire State Plaza. The hotel itself is good... clean rooms, comfortable bed, good internet connection. If you are staying here, request a room at the back... mine was at the front and I was often woken up by trains passing... More

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New York City, New York
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151 reviews 151 reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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I have stayed in this hotel several times now, both for meetings and passing through. It's location is really handy to all the Main roads, train, bus and even airport. The rooms are nice, clean, and there is a small pool, fitness room, and a terrific lounge with free internet. The parking area is fenced in. Really good breakfast. For... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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68 reviews 68 reviews
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54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
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Ok so first off, the hotel location is in a pretty questionable neighborhood. It's very close to the bus station (which could be convenient) and near some vacant lots. During the day, you are completely fine, but at night I could definitely see some people being a little freaked out if they were not on foot. I heard the word... More

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Address: 300 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207 (Formerly Red Carpet Inn)
Price range (per night):* RM415 - 570

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