Albany, New York Hotel Rooms at the Independent

WHAT A GREAT HOTEL. IT MAY NOT BE FOR EVERYONE BUT IT WAS FOR US. IT'S LIKE STAYING IN AN 1930'S APARTMENT. WE WERE IN 4B AND IT WAS THE FORMER ART STUDIO OF THE OWNER. MY FRIEND SAID IT WAS THE PETER PAN ROOM BECAUSE OF THE AMAZING BEVELED WINDOW OVER THE BED. THE WALLS WERE BRICK WITH A SMALL SHOWER AND A BIG SOAKING TUB. IT IS SOMETHING OUT OF THE YESTERYEAR. THE DOWNSIDE IS THAT THERE IS NO ELEVATOR SO WE THERE WERE 56 STAIRS TO OUR ROOM ALTHOUGH THEY DO HELP YOU WITH LUGGAGE. WE ENJOYED THE EXERCISE. EVERYONE SHARED THE FULLY-STOCKED KITCHEN, DINING ROOM AND SITTING ROOM IN THE FRONT. THERE ARE PLENTY OF NICE FINE EATERIES WITHIN TWO BLOCKS SO YOU CAN WALK TO MOST EVERYWHERE. WE WILL STAY THERE AGAIN IF WE ARE EVERY BACK IN ALBANY!

No complaints. Plenty of space and amenities. Great value.

Who're like was lovely. The only disappointment was the lack of front desk personnel at 4:30'am when we were in a hurry to get to the airport for a 6 am flight. He eventually responded to my many "hellos and good mornings" but I really thought he should have been there, especially as he was in charge of airport transportation. It all worked out fine in the end.

I was a bit skeptical when I pulled in, it wasn't much to look at from the outside - just another older motel, like so many that dotted the landscape in the 1960s. The guy at the desk was okay, not overly friendly, but not unhelpful. I didn't have much communication with him, so can't really judge him. He did offer me a wakeup call when I told him I needed to be up early. As soon as I got to my room, I was pleasantly surprised. It was spacious and comfortable and attractive. The bathroom sparkled. I'd stay here again without reservation (pun intended! ;-) Now I see why 89% of people would recommend. It's not the Ritz, but if you are looking for a clean and comfortable place to sleep, this is it!

Fairly new facility and in very good condition. No noticeable issues. Room was very clean and the grounds were well-kept. Close to downtown Albany on a major roadway. Was easy to get to and easy to get back to I-90. Would recommend, especially due to its budget-conscious pricing.

Our girls winter weekend away included a show at The Proctor and an overnight stay at The Belvedere. It was our first time there and we were extremely pleased with the staff, the room and especially the heat on a very cold winter's night. The continental buffet the next morning was just right and the location was nice and quiet. We would definitely stay there again.

The room was very clean. There was some mold on the bathroom ceiling but I didn't even notice it until I was about to walk about to leave the place. Overall I liked the fact that I could control the heat and air. The tv did have cable so that's definitely a plus. I think the staff were very welcoming and I didn't see any huge issuess with the place.

It was really nice for the price that I paid, when I booked the hotel they only had 1 smoking room so I requested to be switched to a non-smoking one instead if possible. When I checked in, the clerk was really nice and not only did she change the room, but upgraded it to one with a fridge and a microwave forno extra charge. The room had a slight moisty smell that faded away very uicly aftr I turned the A/C on. The room was neat and spotless. Comfortable double beds and the sheets, blankets and bespread were nice-looking if compared to some old ones that I've seen in other hotels for the same price. A continental breakfast is included but it's just the basic stuff so you might prefer to eat out instead. Still good.

The location of this hotel is perfect for the Albany, Colonie area. You are in the heart of restaurants, movie theaters, shopping (2 malls and many, many strip malls), the Albany airport, and SUNY Albany just to name a few. My only complaint was that the parking lot was not salted and there was severe, thick ice especially leading to the sidewalks. The sign in the doorway to be careful was insulting. The rooms need major updating/upgrading but they were clean and for the price paid it was ok. The staff from front desk to housekeeping was exceptionally helpful and friendly. If you're looking for a clean, friendly no frills (they do have continental breakfast), get what you pay for room; this is perfect.

Very clean and had everything we needed. Great place to stay when seeing a show at Proctors.