Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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

Room options

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

A restaurant, a business centre and conference space are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a computer station and express check-out are on-site. 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.

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
  • 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. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany also features a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • UMI BUFFET

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

We should mention

  • 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
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1002 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

JONATHAN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Older motel, good for an overnight and very reasonable rate.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Excellent bed. A shower that had great flow. Room warm, outside frigid.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Chee

Disliked: Cleanliness
This week, it gave me Room 119 that had strong residual odor of marijuana. Last week’s Room did not have such strong residual odor of marijuana.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not bad for the price and pretty clean in the rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property great location great value quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Carolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty, the sheets had stains on them, the microwave looked disgusting, the coffee maker was in the bathroom for some odd reason, and the heat didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Amenities
I always stay here it's beautiful 😍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was ok,close to the room and yes having a laundry room was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Auni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very polite, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, nice property, for and drink steps away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Page

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was kind of dated. Definately not as clean as most. Reception was really odd and check in was delayed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the pillows they were too flat
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Errico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I found a place to be very clean, quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price. Clean, new furniture, everything worked
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location quiet staff friendly. Down falls this is very dated room smelled horrible, mattress was old needs updating!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Panfilo

Liked: Cleanliness
nice hotel for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Robert

Very nice for the price!

For the price it was awesome, the hotel was clean . It had a pool that was maintained, ice machines worked. All in all nice stay .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025