18 Cool, Unusual and Unique Hotels in Albany (2024)

Inn / Guest House. Charming. Great location. Popular among couples. The Morgan State House Inn is an elegantly restored 19th century building. It is located in the Washington Park Historic District and is close to many of Albany’s downtown attractions. Suites and apartments at the Morgan State House have seating areas, work desks, and satellite TV. Apartments have kitchenettes or full kitchens. Some suites are equipped with free Wi-Fi. The Morgan State House serves breakfast every morning and free Wi-Fi is available in the hotel’s common areas. Laundry service and dry cleaning are provided and guests can enjoy a complimentary extensive continental breakfast. The New York State Capitol, a National Historic Landmark, is one mile from the Morgan State House. Albany International Airport is a 20 minute drive away. THE PROPERTY WILL NOT ACCEPT GUEST AFTER 10PM EST.

The Morgan State House Inn is a charming historic townhouse. The rooms are beautifully decorated with a touch of old-world charm. The inn has a lovely garden courtyard and is located near Washington Park, creating a peaceful and picturesque atmosphere.

Hotel rating: 9.1 (superb)

Rooms: 12

Stars: 4

Apartment. Newly opened, December 2023. Situated 400 metres from Times Union Center, 700 metres from The Egg Center for the Performing Arts and less than 1 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Downtown Albany 2 Bedroom + Workstation @ The Mark features accommodation located in Albany. It is set 400 metres from Albany City Hall and offers a lift. This pet-friendly apartment also has free WiFi. The apartment consists of 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a living room. The accommodation is non-smoking. An indoor play area is also available for guests at the apartment. Corning Tower is 1.1 km from Downtown Albany 2 Bedroom + Workstation @ The Mark, while New York State Capitol is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.

Hotel rating: 10 (amazing)

Rooms: 1

Apartment. Newly opened, February 2024. Set in Albany, less than 1 km from Corning Tower and a 13-minute walk from The Egg Center for the Performing Arts, Perfect for Families and Traveling Professionals offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. This recently renovated apartment is located 1.5 km from Albany City Hall and less than 1 km from New York State Capitol. This apartment has 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.7 km from Times Union Center. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Empire State Plaza Convention Center is less than 1 km from the apartment, while Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak is 3.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 11 km from Perfect for Families and Traveling Professionals.

Hotel rating: 10 (amazing)

Rooms: 1

Apartment. Newly opened, November 2023. Set 1.5 km from Times Union Center, 1.7 km from The Egg Center for the Performing Arts and 1.9 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Spacious Apartment Downtown Albany, NY features accommodation located in Albany. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. This spacious air-conditioned apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Albany City Hall. Corning Tower is 2.1 km from Spacious Apartment Downtown Albany, NY, while New York State Capitol is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.

Hotel rating: 10 (amazing)

Rooms: 1

Holiday Home. Newly opened, May 2024. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Casa Coquette+Near VA Hosp, MVP Arena & Law School is located in Albany. Boasting a garden, the holiday home is close to several noted attractions, around 1.1 km from Albany City Hall, less than 1 km from The Egg Center for the Performing Arts and a 16-minute walk from Times Union Center. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Corning Tower. With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom holiday home provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Empire State Plaza Convention Center is 700 metres from the holiday home, while New York State Capitol is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 13 km from Casa Coquette+Near VA Hosp, MVP Arena & Law School.

Hotel rating: 10 (amazing)

Rooms: 1

Apartment. Newly opened, December 2023. Situated in Albany, 400 metres from Albany City Hall and 400 metres from Times Union Center, Downtown Albany 1 Bed + Workstation @ Maiden Lane offers air conditioning. The property is set 2.6 km from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak, 7.6 km from Capitol Building and 7.7 km from University of Albany-SUNY. The property is non-smoking and is located 700 metres from The Egg Center for the Performing Arts. With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Corning Tower and New York State Capitol. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 11 km from Downtown Albany 1 Bed + Workstation @ Maiden Lane.

Hotel rating: 10 (amazing)

Rooms: 1

Holiday Home. Set in Albany, 6.3 km from New York State Capitol and 7 km from Times Union Center, Albany Home with Fenced Yard and Patio - Pets Welcome! offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property is around 7.7 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center, 8.2 km from Albany City Hall and 8.5 km from The Egg Center for the Performing Arts. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.3 km from University of Albany-SUNY. The 3-bedroom holiday home has a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Corning Tower is 8.6 km from the holiday home, while Capitol Building is 8.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 5 km from Albany Home with Fenced Yard and Patio - Pets Welcome!.

Hotel rating: 10 (amazing)

Rooms: 1

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Opened April 2021. Located in Albany, 600 metres from New York State Capitol, The Argus Hotel & co*cktail Lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The Egg Center for the Performing Arts is 2 km from The Argus Hotel & co*cktail Lounge, while Corning Tower is 1.9 km away. The property is non-smoking and is set 2 km from Albany City Hall. With a private bathroom, certain units at the hotel also provide guests with a city view. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.

The Argus Hotel is a delightful property with superb interior design. It is a stunning historical mansion that has been restored to its grandeur. The hotel is located near the beautiful Washington Park and provides comfortable accommodations.

Hotel rating: 8.4 (very good)

Rooms: 4

Stars: 4

Newly opened, September 2023. Located less than 1 km from Albany City Hall, Hyatt Place Albany offers 3-star accommodation in Albany and features a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 1.8 km from Corning Tower, 2.8 km from New York State Capitol and 3.3 km from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Times Union Center, The Egg Center for the Performing Arts and Empire State Plaza Convention Center. The property provides a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the hotel every room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Hyatt Place Albany. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 10 km from Hyatt Place Albany.

Hotel rating: 8.7 (fabulous)

Rooms: 109

Stars: 3

Apartment. Downtown Albany Apartment Walk to Capitol! is located in Albany, 1 km from Corning Tower, less than 1 km from The Egg Center for the Performing Arts, and a 16-minute walk from Times Union Center. The property is around 600 metres from New York State Capitol, 1.1 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center and 3.5 km from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak. The spacious apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, as well as a coffee machine. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Albany City Hall is less than 1 km away. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Capitol Building is 6.9 km from the apartment, while University of Albany-SUNY is 7 km away. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 11 km from Downtown Albany Apartment Walk to Capitol!.

Hotel rating: 9 (superb)

Rooms: 1

Apartment. Newly opened, March 2024. Set 1.6 km from Corning Tower, 1.7 km from The Egg Center for the Performing Arts and 1.7 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Fortune Suits and Apartment provides accommodation situated in Albany. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The 2-bedroom apartment is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Albany City Hall is 1.7 km from Fortune Suits and Apartment, while Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak is 2.9 km away. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.2 km from Times Union Center. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.

Hotel rating: 9 (superb)

Rooms: 1

Holiday Home. Situated in Albany, 3.1 km from Capitol Building and 3.5 km from University of Albany-SUNY, Charming Albany Retreat about 3 Mi to Downtown! offers air conditioning. The property is set 4 km from Corning Tower, 4.2 km from Albany City Hall and 4.5 km from The Egg Center for the Performing Arts. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 11 km from Charming Albany Retreat about 3 Mi to Downtown!. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and New York State Capitol is 2.9 km away. The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven and a microwave. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Times Union Center is 4.7 km from the holiday home, while Empire State Plaza Convention Center is 5.1 km from the property.

Hotel rating: 9 (superb)

Rooms: 1

Apartment. Located in Albany in the New York region, with Capitol Building nearby, Tranquil cozy Apartment in charming area provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.5 km from University of Albany-SUNY. The spacious apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a toaster, a washing machine, a fridge and kitchenware. Corning Tower is 5.7 km from the apartment, while Albany City Hall is 5.9 km away. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.5 km from New York State Capitol. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 10 km from Tranquil cozy Apartment in charming area.

Hotel rating: 8.8 (fabulous)

Rooms: 1

Beautiful. Great value. Popular among couples. Minutes from Albany International Airport, this hotel offers exceptional on-site facilities and services along with spacious accommodations. Free 24-hour airport and local area transfers within a 4.8-km radius are also provided based on availability. Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is 100% non-smoking and boasts an indoor swimming pool along with modern fitness facilities and fully equipped business and conference rooms. Guests at the hotel can also enjoy on-site dining at the restaurant and free WiFi. With a location close to Albany city centre, guests at the Desmond can easily access a variety of popular area attractions, including museums and entertainment venues. There are also a number of shopping centres and restaurants nearby.

Hotel rating: 8.6 (fabulous)

Rooms: 20

Stars: 3

Relaxing atmosphere. Great interior design. Residence Inn by Marriott Albany Airport is located in Albany, 7.8 km from University of Albany-SUNY and 10 km from New York State Capitol. With a fitness centre, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Capitol Building is 10 km from the hotel, while Times Union Center is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 1 km from Residence Inn by Marriott Albany Airport.

Based on my research this is the most RELAXING hotel in Albany.

Hotel rating: 8.8 (fabulous)

Rooms: 85

Stars: 3

Apartment. Located in Albany, 1 km from Albany City Hall and 1.3 km from Times Union Center, Downtown Albany Apartment Walkable Location! offers air conditioning. The property is around 1.8 km from New York State Capitol, 3.6 km from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak and 7.7 km from University of Albany-SUNY. The spacious apartment is located on the ground floor and is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Popular points of interest near the apartment include The Egg Center for the Performing Arts, Corning Tower and Empire State Plaza Convention Center. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 11 km from Downtown Albany Apartment Walkable Location!.

Hotel rating: 8.5 (very good)

Rooms: 1

Highly elegant. Great bar. Popular among women. Set in Albany and with Capitol Building reachable within 4.1 km, Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall offers a fitness centre, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is situated 4.3 km from University of Albany-SUNY, 8 km from New York State Capitol and 9.1 km from Corning Tower. The Egg Center for the Performing Arts is 10 km from Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall, while Empire State Plaza Convention Center is 10 km away. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Buffet and American breakfast options are available every morning at Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall. You can play billiards at the accommodation. The nearest airport is Albany International Airport, 8 km from the hotel.

This might be one of the most ELEGANT hotels in Albany.

Hotel rating: 8.5 (very good)

Rooms: 96

Stars: 3

Great value. Popular among women. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Airport is 1.5 miles from Albany Airport (ALB) and 6 miles from the University of Albany. It offers a free airport shuttle during the day, as well as a restaurant. The guest rooms at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Airport include cable TV, a coffee maker, a work desk and a seating area. Guests can enjoy Starbucks coffee as well as hot and cold snacks all day. A range of popular restaurants are less than 1 mile away. Guests can relax at the indoor swimming pool, or work out at the well-equipped gym. The hotel is also near downtown Albany and scenic Saratoga Springs.

This hotel has great affordability.

Hotel rating: 8.5 (very good)

Rooms: 78

Stars: 3