Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area, NY

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Hampton Inn
8.7 (1480 reviews)
1442 Western Avenue , Albany , US
+1 518-438-0001

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent breakfast
Friendly, attentive staff
Very clean facilities
Comfortable and spacious rooms
Good location (near downtown/venues/family)
Pet-friendly touches (pet bags, dog walk area)
Complimentary coffee and cookies
Well-maintained outdoor/indoor areas
Cons:
Some beds could be firmer
Confusing ADA shower / faucet operation
Setback from Western Ave — poor exterior signage
Occasional clogged drains and cigarette smell in lobby
Tub safety strips coming off; variable shower pressure
Thin walls / noise from neighboring rooms
Pet fees perceived as high
At least one report of no breakfast available

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Repeatedly described as very clean or extremely clean (rooms, lobby, elevators); multiple guests praised overall cleanliness.
Service
9
Numerous mentions of friendly, welcoming and helpful staff (front desk, named staff like Annibal), efficient check-in and above-and-beyond service.
Location
8.5
Convenient for downtown, concert venue and visiting family; one note that the hotel is set back from Western Ave and can be easy to miss.
Room Quality
8
Many guests found rooms comfortable and spacious with good beds, though there are recurring issues: some beds could be firmer, confusing shower/faucet operation, tub safety strips coming off, variable shower pressure and occasional noise from neighboring rooms.
Amenities
8.8
Good on-site amenities reported (coffee available, cookies, pool area looked nice, smart TV, dog walk and BBQ area, pet welcome items); pool not always sampled but present.
Value for Money
8.2
Generally seen as good value with nice extras (cookies, coffee, breakfast), though at least one guest noted pet charges seemed excessive.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Breakfast repeatedly praised as excellent, plentiful and one of the best; food quality and buffet service noted as very good (one isolated report of no breakfast).
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall very positive stays reported—welcoming staff, comfortable stays and recommendations—tempered slightly by some maintenance/room issues and occasional smells or signage problems.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:41

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located less than a mile from the University of Albany, Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area, NY offers easy access to the campus and is just a short drive from Albany International Airport.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy air-conditioned guestrooms with free Wi-Fi, modern furnishings, microwave, refrigerator, and flat-screen TV. The hotel also features a fitness center, indoor pool, and complimentary breakfast with 100% Arabica bean coffee.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the nearby Empire State Plaza, Albany Nanotech Institute, and various international cuisine restaurants within a mile from the hotel.

Book your stay at Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area, NY for a comfortable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Please note breakfast service is suspended until further notice. Breakfast is available as a grab-and-go option at this time.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ALB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1480 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Ayşe Filiz • couple • tr
8
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Bev • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
Þórunn • couple • is
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
9
A very nice hotel
Pros:

Location to my son

Cons:

Beds could be a little more comfortable

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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jorechu • couple • uy
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Lynelle • couple • us
10
Excellent, comfortable place.
Pros:

Really spacious room. Very comfortable bed. Very nice breakfast.

Cons:

Fairly weird ADA shower. Confusing to operate.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard A • couple • au
7
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • us
9
Pros:

Friendly, accommodating front desk. Excellent coffee, very good breakfast. Didn't get to sample, but pool but looked nice.

Cons:

Better signage out on Western Avenue -- hotel is setback from Western, so easy to miss.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • us
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • us
10
Our stay waa welcoming, comfortable, and extremely clean.
Pros:

I love Hampton's comfortable beds.. The employee who greeted us and checked us in was groomed well, personable, and courteous.(And...he wasn't covered in tattoes and piercings.. I know...I know...it shouldn't matter; but it does to my generation.)

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Gamil • couple • us
8
Pros:

Clean and cozy

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • us
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • us
10
Breakfast buffet was one of the best ever
Pros:

Clean facility from the rooms, lobby and elevators

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Don • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Burgio • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Service and accommodations

Cons:

Doesn't apply

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

ExcellentBreakfast. Staff person Annibal very pleasant!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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YI-CHIEN • solo_traveller • tw
10
Pros:

該有的都有

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
8
See above
Pros:

A ok for an older facility in a busy university area.

Cons:

Our stay was for one night so nothing

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • us
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee