Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

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Hampton Inn
8.4 (335 reviews)
450 State Street , Schenectady , US
+1 518-377-4500

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Close to Amtrak / convenient train access
Friendly, helpful staff (breakfast staff frequently praised)
Good breakfast: hot and fresh overall
Free parking and in-room coffee
Walkable to downtown and nearby restaurants
Cons:
Frequent thermostat/temperature control problems (rooms too cold)
Occasional cleanliness issues (dirty rugs, shower doors, carpet soaked from AC leak)
Some rooms run down or have hard beds; room placement issues (far from elevators)
Limited vegetarian/hot breakfast options and limited variety for some guests
Surrounding area can feel deserted or unsafe at night

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Multiple guests reported generally clean rooms and staff kept areas tidy, but several reviews noted dirty rugs, stained carpets, dirty shower doors and at least one instance of an AC leak soaking the carpet.
Service
9.2
Service is a strong point across reviews: staff repeatedly described as welcoming, friendly, helpful and 'superb', with specific praise for breakfast staff and check-in ease.
Location
8.8
Location praised as short, flat walk to the Amtrak station, close to downtown and restaurants; some guests noted the surrounding area can feel deserted or unsafe at night, which tempers the score slightly.
Room Quality
7.4
Room comfort is mixed: some guests found beds comfortable, others reported very hard beds, old/run-down rooms, rooms far from elevators, and recurring thermostat/temperature control problems (rooms too cold).
Amenities
8.4
Amenities mentioned include free parking and in-room coffee and a pleasant breakfast space; however thermostat/AC problems and occasional cleanliness issues limited higher marks.
Value for Money
7.8
Value impressions vary: several guests called it great value or good price, while others felt it was pricey for the neighborhood/condition of the property.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast is a frequent positive: described as hot, fresh and well-staffed with standout employees; some guests noted limited hot vegetarian options and limited variety (fruit/fewer options).
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall sentiment is positive due to strong service, good breakfast and convenient location, but recurring room temperature, occasional cleanliness and neighborhood concerns prevent a higher overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:19

Property Description

Convenient Location near Union College
The Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown, just a short 15-minute walk from Union College, offers a prime location for visitors.

Relaxing Amenities for Every Guest
Enjoy the indoor pool, gym, and business center during your stay. Rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, coffee maker, and work desk for your comfort.

Delicious Dining Options and Nearby Attractions
Start your day with a complimentary hot breakfast and grab a cup of coffee or tea available 24/7 in the lobby. With Albany International Airport only 10 miles away and the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course just 3 miles from the hotel, there's plenty to explore.

Book your stay at the Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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: ALB

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 335 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.2
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Dana • couple • us
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
10
We had a very pleasant stay
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

The hotel is close to the Amtrak station, and the staff were welcoming and helpful. There are several restaurants nearby.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Jose • solo_traveller • pt
9
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Pequeno almoço limitado

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Cristal • couple • us
1
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kavita • couple • us
9
My stay was comfortable and we were at ease
Pros:

Clean, friendly staff and ideal location

Cons:

No comment

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Clifton • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Gerry • solo_traveller • us
1
Not a good place to sleep
Pros:

The bed was so hard it felt like sleeping on a board and I like firm beds. It was so bad I didn’t get any sleep at all. I rent a room to sleep, the breakfast is supposed to be the cherry on top. In this case the breakfast was the only good part of this stay.

Cons:

See above,

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
7
Not great‼️
Pros:

The breakfast and serving staff was exceptional!

Cons:

First room was freezing and there was no heat to counteract overuse of air conditioning. Second room was very far away from the elevators and we are two ok physically challenged older women!

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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sandra • couple • us
6
it was ok, pricey
Pros:

Shower doors were dirty

Cons:

loud doors.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Christine • extended_group • us
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Christine • extended_group • us
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Alfred • couple • us
9
Great for Amtrak travelers
Pros:

Short, flat walk from train station; new and modern furnishings; in-room coffee; helpful staff

Cons:

Breakfast was disappointing because hot items weren’t vegetarian appealing, but the space was nice

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • family_with_children • us
7
Quality experience, would stay again.
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, free parking, close to train station and walkable to downtown. Area around the hotel a little deserted at night, but hotel itself feels safe. Room above average in comfort.

Cons:

Nothing, hotel met expectations in every way.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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briggs • solo_traveller • us
8
Great value and location
Pros:

Price, location, newer feel

Cons:

Unit thermostat did not work. Coffee was toooo weak

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Ease of check in.

Cons:

Room was freezing, 67 degeees, could not adjust thermostat.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast is always hot and fresh. Staff are friendly and helpful. Location is great for walking to Jay Street, amble parking.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Nora • couple • us
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee