Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

2.0 star property
Enjoy great food and attentive service in an ideal downtown location.

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Business centre
Exterior
Garden
Seasonal outdoor pool
Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking
In the heart of the business district, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the garden or take advantage of laundry facilities and a business center, then enjoy a meal at UMI BUFFET restaurant. Guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 26.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1614 Central Ave, Albany, NY, 12205

What's nearby

  • Colonie Center Mall - 2 min drive
  • Crossgates Mall - 5 min drive
  • University at Albany - 6 min drive
  • Albany Medical Center - 12 min drive
  • MVP Arena - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Albany International Airport Station - 7 min drive
  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

Hotel near University at Albany
At Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a business centre. Be sure to enjoy a meal at UMI BUFFET, the on-site buffet restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, express check-out and a computer station
  • 1 meeting room, a banquet hall and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 85 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi

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

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from August 28 until May 31.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany?

As of 13 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany on 19 Feb 2025 start from AU$115.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall. Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site and Shaker Heritage Society are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 142 out of 1002 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moleek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms, and they give you your deposit the same day as checkout
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I'm on a bit of tour looking at all the low-priced rooms in the area. This one would have been at least good despite the hard-used property but when I walked into the room the heat was off as usual, and the room was absolutely freezing. I also saw the door was definitely not closing well or sealing either. I turned on the heater and saw the last user had set the thermostat as far as it would go (86f). This wasn't a good sign at all. The walls are, I think cinder block and so once they are cold they stay that way. There is a big glass floor to ceiling window in every room which also doesn't help. Two hours later I actually went out to get my small heater from my storage and bring it back to heat the room, the rooms own heater was barely functioning. This would be a better room in spring but in the dead of winter it was definitely a bad plan. I wonder if the A/C works any better than the heaters? Beware. On the pro sound: The TV worked and had a good selection of channels. The sheets were clean, enough covers, no bedbugs and the room was clean. There was an industrial guest laundry washer and dryer, inexpensive and clean. You must show up with quarters and detergent, nothing was vended. The bathroom was OK but there was just tub with no slip-preventive so if you are a shower person be careful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Travelled with partner
It’s an older property but very clean and nice for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shorel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gave me an early check in when I had cancer and a broken back in the staff could not have been nicer very Art Deco 60s motive but very chill and cool. Super nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at a few HoJos before, so I didn't think it was this bad. First, they had NO blankets available for guests, each bed had 2 flat sheets on top and that was all I was able to get. 2 morning in a row the staff ignored the "sleeping/do not disturb" signs by banging on the door and even attempting to enter the room when I didn't answer. I was in town working overnight hours and this ruined my sleep time during the day. Lastly, when I went by the breakfast room for a snack. There was a mouse just walking around eating crumbs from the floor and even mouse droppings on the counter tops near the cereal.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing bad to note.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lily

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The immediate area was well lit and clean and convenient. I was uncertain about the neighboring property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Miguela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jamaal

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Nathalie, Rockville Centre

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs to be updated and the room had an odor.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keisha, Jamaica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was dirty they gave me a smoked room . The walls was dirty. I wouldn’t let my dog stay in there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

celia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant Bargain
pleasantly surprised by this bargain motel! Some upgrades since my last stay a few years back. nice Asian fusion restaurant in the front. the room was a bit dated but clean with a newish bed, comfy pillows and nice new sheets , blankets, towels; i will stay again if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

AMBER

V
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024