Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Colonie Center Mall

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Econo Lodge
6.4 (723 reviews)
1630 Central Avenue , Albany , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Pets allowed
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Internet access
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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Rooms were a mix of comfortable beds, but issues with cold temperature and outdated decor noted.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

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 723 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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Nadine A • family_with_children • us
7
I liked how spacious the rooms were and that the toilet and shower was in 1 room. The staff were pleasant and accommoda
Pros:

I like the fact
That it was central and accessible.

Cons:

The hallways need to be swept or wiped.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Laniewski • solo_traveller • us
10
Satisfied
Pros:

Convenient location. Lobby is accommodating. Great value.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Laniewski • solo_traveller • us
10
Happy to return.
Pros:

Quiet, staff met all special requests.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Laniewski • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Laniewski • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Good value, easy reservation process. Electronic key cards. Microwave and mini refrigerator. Free breakfast!

Cons:

Overhead light broken, smokey smell in room despite being non smoking.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Laniewski • solo_traveller • us
10
Great value good staff best hotel in the area
Pros:

Staff is friendly, very accommodating. Hotels, pet friendly to. Very convenient location.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Keanna • couple • us
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

The price for the two days was reasonable. It was near public transportation and near the local mall.

Cons:

The fact that it smelled like stale, cigarettes all throughout the room. And also the fact that there were sketchy people I don't want to sound rude or obnoxious , but they might have been drug addicts all around the hotel.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Jil • couple • us
1
Terrible conditions and r
Pros:

Nothing. The room was not clean. Bathroom was horrible. Mattresses had stains on them. The roomed horrible.

Cons:

There was dirt and stains on the tub. Checked for bed bugs and found stains on both mattresses. The carpet had caked in dirt.
We prepaid for the room and charged $40 for both our dogs. We were in the room only 15 minutes and went to the front desk to request a refund. We were told to call booking.com. They offered us another room and we declined due to the horrible conditions. After talking to booking.com about our issues, we were told that the hotel had an hour to respond to the complaint email with no assurance of any refund. We called the hotel back after checking into another hotel. The response from the manager of the hotel was they have a no refund for cancellation policy and they offered another room. So we did not receive a refund!! We will never stay at a Econolodge or use booking.com again. We did receive a credit of $11.64 on our booking .com account !! What a joke!! We will never recommend Econolodge or booking.com.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Mojibul • solo_traveller • us
3
Good cleaning & good behavior
Pros:

Too much dirty,bad behavior.

Cons:

Dirty promises

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • family_with_children • us
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • extended_group • ca
5
The quality is not the same as previous years, it was disappointing.
Pros:

Our check in was for after 3 pm and we arrived earlier and it was very nice to get our room early so that that we could continue our day, very appreciated.

Cons:

We had only one towels, no washcloths in the evening we went to the front desk and asked for towels and shampoo we got attitude like it was are fault.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Theda • couple • us
7
Pros:

Having two chairs in the room and a table/desk to write on.
Room for parking the cargo trailer.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
3
Bad stay
Pros:

Convenit to the high way an stores that's about

Cons:

They said they will come an clean every morning never once the four days I stayed an i had to clean my room when we go here there was a stain on the floor yellow stains under the sheets I found other ppl items on the floor next to the bed the bathroom an tub I had to clean there cable an wifi suck couldn't use the tv it's stoped working wifi was in an out couldn't use this not worth the price the want a nite

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Allen • family_with_children • us
1
rooms smell bad and nasty
Pros:

The room is very dirty and smells very bad the bathroom have shit all over it they don’t clean the toilet are the room the fridge and microwave was very dirty I will never go here again even if it’s free that’s how bad it is. I am from out of state just looking for some were to rest my head for the night. The owner needs to do better because this is very nasty

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Spinoza • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing. All bedrooms smell cigarettes.

Cons:

Bedrooms smell cigarettes.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • couple • us
10
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Annie • family_with_children • ca
1
Plus jamais Econo Lodge
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Un itinérant est venu manger au déjeuner.
Nous ayons dû demander des serviettes additionnelles pour la 3ieme personne qui nous accompagnait et il n’y avait pas de débarbouillette disponible pour la 3ieme personne.
Le déjeuner était très peu varié.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee