Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$70
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

Explore the area

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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

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

Albany hotel close to Colonie Center Mall
A restaurant, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. This Albany hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measuring 1195 square feet (111 square meters) include conference space. This Albany hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany has designated areas for smoking.

UMI BUFFET - Onsite buffet restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

Renovations and closures

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 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-authorize 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 without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 137 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 154 out of 1004 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

S

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

noah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Howard Johnson was good. The staff were friendly. I had a nice swim in the pool. My room had all brand new towels and sheets. I think the bed was brand new too, very comfortable. The water i in the shower/bath was good and hot. I stayed with my wife and two children. Places is perfect for the budget minded traveler.. I thought the staff were very friendly. I have decided that I will come and stay again. For me, the location is very good.. most of the guests I ran into and talk to were laid-back and friendly. There is a Mexican place next-door. You can walk to supposed to be very good., the air conditioning worked well. I thought there was a lot of channels on the TV.. place is kind of old, but I had fresh paint in the room. It was decorated nicely. The light was good. I like the coffee they had in the room. If you’re not too picky, the place is a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Annastashia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only think I didn’t like is no one knew we’re stuff was. Like needed ice but no one knew where it was so I went looking it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marlene

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
After five minutes in our room, we left to look for another hotel. The pictures are deceiving. This hotel is terrible. It is very run down and badly kept. The room had a musty smell and it looked old. The tv was small and malfunctioning. We had a horrible experience. Unfortunately, we lost the one hundred dollars that we paid for the night. I do not recommend staying at this Howard Johnson.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mirjana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s outdated but clean! Very good price and we enjoyed outside tables with a swimming pool! We stayed for 2 consecutive nights and it was very quiet, good beds and A/C was working fine! So many restaurants and grocery shops around, we liked it and we would for sure come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bianca

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pretty good; it's the definition of don't judge a book by its cover.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, nice property, for and drink steps away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

No good

Very gross and outdated. “Clean” But the carpets have never been replaced. Felt unsafe staying here with my kids. So I didn’t! And asked for a refund
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

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

Simple, clea

Simple but clean. A very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Auni

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

6/10 Okay

Joelle

Liked: Staff & service
For the price it was ok. It was clean but a old motel. It ok for one night when you’re travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Fit my needs cannot beat the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lubna

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as listed on site
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Latarsha

Too much noise
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025