Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

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Howard Johnson
6.3 (838 reviews)
1614 Central Ave/Rt. 5 , Albany , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Helpful staff
Good value for the money
Cons:
Dirty property
Outdated room
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
4.16
Multiple reviews mention the rooms being dirty and poorly maintained.
Service
7.63
Staff was helpful, but the breakfast quality was poor.
Location
7.67
Location was described as convenient and close to restaurants.
Room Quality
5.12
Rooms were outdated, with reports of issues like broken furniture and cleanliness.
Amenities
6.15
Basic amenities available, but suggestions for improvement noted.
Value for Money
8.11
Generally considered good value given the pricing.
Food and Beverage
5.16
Breakfast options were limited and of low quality.
Overall Experience
6.43
Mixed feelings due to several negative aspects but some positive points.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:29

Property Description

Welcome to Howard Johnson Inn - Albany!

Luxurious Rooms: Enjoy a comfortable stay in our rooms equipped with a TV and a private bathroom, ensuring a relaxing experience during your visit.

Outdoor Pool and Courtyard: Unwind by taking a refreshing dip in our outdoor pool or relax in the peaceful courtyard, perfect for some leisure time under the sun.

Complimentary Breakfast: Start your day right with our light breakfast, offered to all guests to ensure you have the energy needed for a day of exploring Albany.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Howard Johnson Inn - Albany? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that the check-in hours are between 3pm to 6am.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Sep 2, 2025 until Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ALB

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 17 years old stay for US$5 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 838 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.16
Service: 7.63
Location: 7.67
Room Quality: 5.12
Amenities: 6.15
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 5.16
Overall Experience: 6.43
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Gina • couple • us
5
It was ok. Room was fairly priced accordingly
Pros:

Staff was pleasant and location was good

Cons:

Rooms are very dated. 1st room, tub/shower needed repair and TV had no volume. They promptly moved to another room which was nicer. Safe needed batteries. Overall clean room but rugs looked like they could use washing vs just vacuuming.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
B
Bernard • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

On a été agréablement surpris..

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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T • couple • us
8
Pros:

I liked the room. Clean, spacious, and the bed was comfortable. The staff was friendly.

Cons:

I didn't like the confusion with the deposit.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • ca
1
Cauchemar
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

L’horreur! Tout est sal, sent la cigarette et le cannabis! C’est malpropre et il y a des bibittes dans le lit!

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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redwineandpringles • Solo travel • Beverly Hills, California
2
REFUSED ME OVER A MAKE UP TOWEL IN JULY OF 2025! WHAT YOU NUTCASE?
Pros:

I was REFUSED SERVICE. I was told that in JULY OF LAST YEAR 2025, I left make up on the pillow cases and the towels.
They take a DEPOSIT. I was not charged deposit. I was FLABBERGASTED. I said do you have the right guest? The owner SWORE it was me, i think she is PSYCHOPATHIC.

DO NOT STAY HERE. OBVIOUSLY SHE IS A BUSY BODY CRAZY PERSON, THE OWNER LIVES THERE TO AND EVERYONE IS ON HB1 VISA.

Also, the man at the front desk has a lil SIDE BIZ of REPORTING MARRIED MEN to there WIVES FOR CASH! I actually saw a woman asking to be called when her hubby checks into the hotel with his GF and the man accepted $40 cash. I filmed it.

2026-03-24 • via Tripadvisor
M
MrsM22 • couple • us
6
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Yolanda • couple • us
10
It was a beautiful stay
Pros:

It was convince to get around and it was nice and quite

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
C
Cheng • family_with_children • ca
7
Pros:

good location & Cheap price

Cons:

A little cold

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
G
gadourem • extended_group • ca
7
Pros:

Bon rapport qualité prix. Lit super confo

Cons:

Tres vieux, aurait besoin d un petit refresh.
La thermopompe très bruyante

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • us
5
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • us
8
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • solo_traveller • us
7
I have stayed here before and it was what I expected.
Pros:

The Place was clean and has a good location.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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jason • extended_group • us
2
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • us
7
Location was hard to find but close to the freeway, gas stations and restaurants.
Pros:

Room service will be cleaned during the stay and they provide a simple but free breakfast every morning. Bed is huge and included a couch.

Cons:

Could provide more amenities (ie hand soap, body wash, etc).

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Saida • couple • us
3
Not comfortable
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The outside was sketchy, People sitting outside at night smoking and sitting around in the parking lot. The back of the place looked abandoned. It was nothing like the pictures advertised. Please update your pictures

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Yetsy • family_with_children • us
6
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
1
It was the worst, I think a Hotel The you could pay by the hour would be better
Pros:

Dirty old smelly.
I apparently reserved a smoking room through bookings.com..
I didn’t think that was possible in 2025!
I didn’t pay attention until it was time to check in!
My wife said you checked in to a smoking room, I said that’s not possible no one has a smoking room. When we got to the hotel, I really wanna do turnaround and walk out because it was very old rundown and disgusting.
I asked the guy at the front desk. My reservation says smoking is that true? He said yeah, you booked it through a third-party
I said, is it possible to get a non-smoking room?
He said no, because you checked in with bookings.com that us
Because it was almost midnight, I did not want to call bookings.com. Try to get my money back.
We had a bare light switches in the bathroom window plate covering the outlet
Several other things that would be up to code in a third world country
I have pictures

Cons:

Everything

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Teysha • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Very respectful and clean

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee