The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge

Hotels
8.4 (96 reviews)
8 Thurlow Terrace , Albany , us

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Character
Friendly Bar
Good Location
Cons:
Poor Value for Money
Overpriced Food

Categories

Cleanliness
8.74
It was clean and quiet.
Service
9.71
The bar was refined and friendly.
Location
9.75
Good location.
Room Quality
7.7
The room was extremely small and the bed and pillows were not very comfortable.
Amenities
8.73
The 24 hours breakfast with yummy wholesome choices was a welcome touch.
Value for Money
6.69
The value is poor for what you get.
Food and Beverage
6.74
The pastries were clearly store-bought and cocktails were extremely overpriced.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall a charming hotel with character.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 02:35

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with City Views

1. Modern Amenities: The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge offers free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and luggage storage space for your convenience.

2. Prime Location: Situated just 600 meters from New York State Capitol, this 4-star hotel is also close to The Egg Center for the Performing Arts and Corning Tower.

3. Relaxing Atmosphere: Guests can unwind in the garden, shared lounge, or the bar, and certain units even provide a stunning city view from the private bathroom.

Book your stay at The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge for a memorable experience in Albany.

Important information:

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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 96 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.74
Service: 9.71
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 6.69
Food and Beverage: 6.74
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Emily solo_traveller us
9
Wish I could have stayed longer.
Pros:

I enjoyed being in a unique accommodation. This had been someone’s home.

Cons:

Never saw the staff.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Nice building and location

Cons:

Room was pretty hot and downstairs closes early.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

I recently stayed in the King Suite at the Argus Hotel and had a very enjoyable experience overall.
The hotel was easy to access using the entry code, making check-in simple and convenient.

The self-serve breakfast was a nice touch, although I have a few suggestions that could make it even better. Adding a self-serve waffle or pancake maker would be a great addition, and offering breakfast sandwiches that guests could heat in the toaster oven or microwave would provide a heartier option.

The room itself was very comfortable. The bed was incredibly soft and felt like sleeping on a cloud. The pillow selection was nice, with two soft pillows and two firmer ones to accommodate different preferences.

The deep soaking tub was amazing, and the separate walk-in shower was equally enjoyable. The water got wonderfully hot, making for a relaxing bath after a long day.

To elevate the King Suite experience even further, I would suggest upgrading to a larger refrigerator, adding a Keurig coffee maker, providing bath mats outside the tub and shower, and including robes.

These amenities would make the suite feel even more elevated, luxurious and boutique. Another upgrade is to have a tv available in the bedroom area mounted to a corner wall so that the guests can lay in bed and watch TV instead of only being able to view the smaller TV near the couch further away.

Cons:

The one area that could use improvement is housekeeping. I noticed that the shampoo and body wash bottles in the shower had accumulated orange residue and grime, and I had to wipe them down before using them. At a rate of around $250 per night, guests expect spotless, pristine accommodations, so paying closer attention to details like these would go a long way toward enhancing the overall experience.
Overall, I had a wonderful stay and would gladly return. With a few thoughtful upgrades and more attention to housekeeping, the Argus Hotel could provide an even more exceptional boutique hotel experience. The breakfast area could have been stocked with additional fruit like more clementines, apples and items like dried cranberries, pepitas and granola for Greek yogurt bowls for guests to enjoy.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Traci extended_group us
8
Perfect location with friendly staff.
Pros:

Able to walk to Washington Park. Perfect location for food and entertainment. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the area, able to make recommendations for food and places to go.

Cons:

There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about the property.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
D
Denise family_with_children us
7
It was clean and comfortable enough.
Pros:

Good location. Quaint

Cons:

The room was small and the walls were thin.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
K
Karen family_with_children us
10
2025-11-14 via Nuitee
S
Scott extended_group us
8
Pros:

Compared to corporate hotels, this property had lots of character.

2025-10-15 via Nuitee
N
Nancy solo_traveller us
10
A gem in the New York State Capitol!
Pros:

I loved everything about this hotel. The bar was refined and friendly and the open 24 hours breakfast with yummy wholesome choices was a welcome touch!

Cons:

Not a thing, everything was wonderful!

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
T
Tiffany couple us
4
I would not stay here again, the value is so poor for what you get.
Pros:

It was clean, quiet, and had a cute, cozy look.

Cons:

The pastries were clearly store-bought and the cocktails were extremely overpriced. $15 for a kettle one (vodka) and tonic. The bed and pillows were not very comfortable. The room was extremely small.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
R
Rose solo_traveller us
10
2025-08-31 via Nuitee
M
Mary family_with_children us
7
2025-08-18 via Nuitee
K
Katherine extended_group us
7
2025-07-27 via Nuitee
C
caroline solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Good location

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
V
Vivian Luz extended_group us
10
The carriage house was perfect for a party of 5. The place offered free breakfast and very clean accommodation.
Pros:

My family of 5 has a wonderful stay at the Carriage house The place was huge. We were able to have delicious breakfast at the main house and the owners were so accommodating to let us us the washer and dryer at the main house. I can’t wait to come back and stay at this place

Cons:

None

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
B
Bradford young couple us
7
Good
2025-06-25 via Nuitee
J
Joshua young couple us
10
Exceptional
2025-06-14 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The best home away from home ever

Cons:

The autonomy & comfort

2025-05-07 via Nuitee
F
Fernanda family with young children us
10
Exceptional
2025-04-06 via Nuitee
C
Christy solo traveller us
10
Exceptional
2025-02-24 via Nuitee
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Tyra review category business travellers us
9
Cozy for a 1 night, holiday season work trip
Pros:

Cozy for Christmas. Next to lovely park and downtown campus. Walkable to downtown and Lark St eateries. Lovely complimentary breakfast pastries, fruit and coffee and tea. My room H1 had nice furnishings. Lovely Lovely property! The lounge opened in the evening but I didn't get to spend time there. It looked nice also. I would stay again and would recommend.

Cons:

I received the self check in instructions morning off after I had already began my journey as my flight to Albany was at 5:29am. Nobody was there to greet me upon arrival but I was able to call and get my code updated start time for a 1p arrival, thankfully.

2024-12-22 via Nuitee