Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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1614 Central Ave, Albany, NY, 12205
  • Place, Colonie Center Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Northway Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University at Albany
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

Hotel with free parking, near Colonie Center Mall
A restaurant, a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and a computer station. Change of towels is available on request
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. This Albany hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Colonie Center Mall. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the buffet restaurant
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Colonie Center Mall and a few minutes from Crossgates Mall
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1195 square feet (111 square metres) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Albany hotel.

UMI BUFFET – On-site buffet restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • UMI BUFFET

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,195 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 28 August to 31 May:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Albany
Howard Johnson Wyndham Albany Hotel
Albany Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Hotel Albany
Howard Johnson Inn Albany Hotel Albany
Howard Johnson Wyndham Albany
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany Hotel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany Albany
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany Hotel Albany

Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany Reviews

6.8

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 154 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A simple place to rest

I’ve stayed here many times. Everyone is very nice and the place is very clean for the price they charge. It is a comfortable place to rest after visiting family also the Chinese buffet next door is the best I’ve ever had! The location is easy to get to off the thruway Which is a big plus for me. They do also serve coffee and a small breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Good for one or two nights

Bed comfortable. They put us in room around outside of the u it, next time would ask for courtyard room so there would be a place to sit outside. It was a bit breezy so pool was locked up, seems like a nice pool area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, amazing staff, best amenities and super fair price. Staff will go above and beyond their duty to make you comfortable. The court yard is a dreamy peaceful tranquility you never thought was possible to get in the city. I love this place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The smell of the room made me feel like I didn’t want to eat and for the morning breakfast, I went down the street to McDonald’s! Bed was comfortable, but there was no blankets! Just a top sheet! There is a sash at bottom of bed, I thought it was a blanket folded and then I realized it was just a decoration. Price was good just to be able to rest though before travelling again. For a Howard Johnson hotel, it was definitely NOT the Howard Johnson of yesteryear.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

RODRIGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, property is well maintained, clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tami

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t complain to staff because they were great but room was disquesting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

BARBRA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Classic Howard Johnson stylr

Beautiful grounds .and pool They are slowly refurbishing rooms in mid century modern Mad Men sort of style .blue and orange confusion at checking because I reserved 2roomd on same account but straightened out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Taneka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hubby and I spent two days at your establishment and was very impressed by how reasonably priced it was, and how fresh and clean it was as well. We would definitely stay here at another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Annastashia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The housekeepers were not friendly. That’s the only think I had a problem with. I wanted to make my own bed and things and they just like didn’t want me to take the sheets. Plus they didn’t give me everything I needed either. It was only a couple of things, for a fitted sheet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

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

Excellent place to stay

Bel endroit pour demeurer et l’environnement est superbe
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You get what you pay for. The first night there was no bath towels but housekeeping rectified it this next day. The bath didn’t hold the water for a nice soak after a long day traveling, it quickly drained despite closing the drain. I’m a Brit I like the option of a bath, that’s a immediate dislike from me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tariq

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room was outdated. Needs a face lift. But it does a job if you need a place to sleep only.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the exterior of this hotel looks dated and basic but the interior of our room was excellent. Very clean, a comfortable bed, good shower and spacious. Perfect for a convenient comfortable short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a pleasant place to stay but need some work on staff communication skills and overall description of breakfast location pool use and utilities or ice machine location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rexy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maintained budget property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and run down. Area around did not seem safe. Pool looked nice but didn't go in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ellie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly but the ac didn’t work, there was a lot of noise outside our room all night long and the rooms were not well maintained or clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Myat

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Good value

the place is a no frills place to stop that is clean and neat with all the basic necessities eg clean linen and bed, toilet, desk and chair - plus TV, refrig, microwave, and window coverings. The floor rug was well used but clean. I think this place is good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie Price

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This motel had a « vintage » feel, but the room was clean and quiet, with a comfortable bed. Served my purpose for a reasonable price. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dianna

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room had not been vacuumed for a long time- The courtyard was nice and the beds very comfortable. The property overall really needs some updating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anita

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Croton on Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, love the ceiling to floor old-fashioned windows. Comfortable bed. Nice outdoors area. Area only so-so, but I just needed a bed for a night. 2 excellent restaurants close-by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025