Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Colonie Center Mall

Hotels
Econo Lodge
6.4 (765 reviews)
1630 Central Avenue , Albany , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Review Highlights

Pros:
Conveniently located
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Extremely dirty rooms
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
4.54
Multiple reviews indicate rooms were dirty, with specific mentions of vomit and a strong smell of cigarettes.
Service
8.01
Overall service was considered kind, though there were issues with responsiveness regarding breakfast.
Location
8.55
Convenient location near the airport and highway for travelers.
Room Quality
6
Rooms were a mix of comfortable beds, but issues with cold temperature and outdated decor noted.
Amenities
5.53
Limited breakfast options and issues with facilities like the juice machine and heating.
Value for Money
6.49
You get what you pay for; expectations were low and met despite cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
5.54
Breakfast experience was poor, with items not restocked in time and cleanliness issues.
Overall Experience
6.51
Mixed experiences; some positive aspects overshadowed by major complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 23:11

Property Description

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
The Econo Lodge Colonie Center Mall hotel offers easy access to major highways and is surrounded by popular local attractions such as the University at Albany, Times Union Center arena, and Crossgates Mall.

Free Amenities and Services
Guests can enjoy complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, high-speed Internet access, local calls, and access to the on-site exercise room. Business travelers will appreciate the copy and fax services available, as well as the meeting room for small gatherings.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each guest room is well-equipped with coffee makers and cable TV. For added convenience, inquire about rooms with microwaves, refrigerators, and spacious work desks. Plus, this pet-friendly hotel welcomes furry companions for a small fee.

Book your stay at Econo Lodge Colonie Center Mall for a convenient and comfortable experience.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 765 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.54
Service: 8.01
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 5.53
Value for Money: 6.49
Food and Beverage: 5.54
Overall Experience: 6.51
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Sabrina solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Ease of check in was great, their pet fees were very reasonable, and they made traveling alone with 3 kids very easy.

Cons:

Their pet policy is a little restrictive compared to many.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
B
Bryan solo_traveller us
3
Place to sleep and shower
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Trash

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
C
Christopher family_with_children us
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
B
Bruyere solo_traveller ca
8
All around it was ok. The food machine was mostly empty
Pros:

The coziness of the room

Cons:

The microwave needs to be changed in room 118 bc it has had a rough time, doesn't work properly. Also the internet is not that great, had a hard time connecting properly on and off. Also, the door blocker needs to be installed. The door looks like it was forced in and was never fixed.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
S
Samuel solo_traveller us
5
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
D
Doreen solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Norhing. Rude staff

Cons:

Deposit

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
J
Jasmen family_with_children us
6
It was an okay stay here. I would stay again if cleanliness was improved.
Pros:

The location is good and very convenient to other stores if I needed to go out.

Cons:

Breakfast could've been better. I had gone with my children one morning. My children wanted milk for their cereal but they were out and the juice machine was down. Barely anything else to eat. We ended up going next door to Cumberland Farms to get something to eat instead. I do recommend for a staff member to restock during breakfast and possibly add danishes if applicable. Besides breakfast, the room itself was decent. The dresser drawers were dirty and broken. The bathroom didn't look all the way cleaned and there was mold on the shower curtain at the end. The pipes under the sink, while it was fine for those to show, there was a hole around it that was open and possibly mold or maybe dirt on the pipes.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
B
Bruyere solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

The room was clean and.just big enough. Plus I like the fact that there's a fridge and microwave
Very practical and, it's not fare from hi87

Cons:

There was no hockey on the door to lock it more. It looked like someone forced the door open and was never replaced

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
K
Karl solo_traveller ca
7
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
R
Rosa family_with_children us
5
Not awful, but could be much better.
Pros:

We liked the location of the hotel, the comfort and atmosphere of the lobby, and the friendliness of the people at the front desk.

Cons:

There was a bad odor in our room. In addition the a/c unit was extremely loud. And the beds were a bit too small. At breakfast, the juice machine was out of order.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
C
Chandhanee solo_traveller us
2
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
M
Marc couple us
5
very ordinary
Pros:

breakfast was ordinary

Cons:

Service was ordinary. room was ok.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
S
Smith family_with_children us
6
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
S
Scott solo_traveller us
4
My experience was less than stellar
Pros:

The water pressure and location were good. It had a refrigerator and microwave. The room was good sized.

Cons:

They struggled to meet bare necessities, such as toilet tissue, towels and wash cloths. The air-conditioner kept the room cool but made a terrible sound when the compressor kicked on and off. The room telephone never worked the whole 3 days we stayed there. This facility is better suited for 1-2 people instead of four people like I had with my wife and two girls. The beds are not that comfortable and the wooden headboard that protruded from the wall was a real head banger.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
M
mark solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Smelled very bad

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
H
Harold couple us
5
Stay somewhere else.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It’s dirty. Very dirty. Room was dirty. Lobby was dirty. The old man in them lobby that was in charge of the breakfast area constantly kept wiping his nose with his thumbs and then would continue to put out bagels, bread and fruit with out washing his hands.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
G
Gallego solo_traveller ca
2
Cons:

Tellement sale!! La toilette était avec urine!!!
Le lit salle! Très désagréable

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
J
John couple us
6
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
N
Neil solo_traveller us
6
Fair price for the the room
Pros:

Decent property

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
S
SAYID solo_traveller kw
7
Over all good
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Good

2026-07-17 via Nuitee