Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

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Howard Johnson
6.3 (923 reviews)
1614 Central Ave/Rt. 5 , Albany , us
+1 518-869-0281

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
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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Outdated room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Rooms were outdated, with reports of issues like broken furniture and cleanliness.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 Sat, Sep 5, 2026 until Tue, Jun 15, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 923 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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Moore • couple • us
1
would not recommend this place to anyone
Cons:

Half of the hotel was run down, broken windows and all. I requested a refund for our stay but still have not received it.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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NILANG • family_with_children • us
7
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Melinda • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

It was easy

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Kyra • family_with_children • us
1
Never coming back.
Cons:

Room has dead roaches in the bathroom, I requested a refund and they refused and suggested putting me and my boyfriend and our 3 year old toddler a second room. Second room was filled with dead bugs. Sheets had orange stains on them and toilet seat was broken. Wifi did not work. It wasn’t until i threatened to call department of health on them that they wanted to give my refund back and i did not get that money till 4 days later. Staff will argue tooth and nail that they are right.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Lily • family_with_children • ca
10
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White • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Marie-Blanche • family_with_children • ca
7
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
8
Great location for the money
Pros:

It's in a great location on a suburban strip of many chain hotels. This one served our purposes. It's very convenient to get to events in the downtown Albany area. We left our charger there and went back a couple of days later to pick it up without issue.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
4
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Zuhair • family_with_children • us
10
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Leyna • couple • us
4
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
6
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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K6721UAmarks • Friends getaway • Endicott, New York
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

We stayed in room 140. Right outside our room was the courtyard and about 2 minutes to the pool. Our room was very clean , water pressure was excellent, air conditioning was very good. Overall a pleasant stay. No complaints. Rates were very competitive. Definitely stay there again!!

2026-08-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Mohn • family_with_children • us
1
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
5
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Louise • extended_group • ca
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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malolot • couple • us
10
Pros:

Peaceful responsive and cleanliness

Cons:

Upgrades but overall not bad

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Chance • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Mckercher • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Eilets • solo_traveller • us
9
It was wonderful
Pros:

The location was great!!!

Cons:

No suggestions.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee