Empire State Plaza Convention Center Tours

The scenes that have long played out at Empire State Plaza Convention Center will intrigue any politics buff. Schedule a visit to learn more about the operations of government here.

Empire State Plaza Convention Center is an interesting place to begin discovering Albany. This historic government building comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Pencil in time for other sights like The Egg, New York State Museum, and MVP Arena to make the most of what the area has to offer.

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Days Inn by Wyndham Albany SUNY

Days Inn by Wyndham Albany SUNY

2 out of 5
per person
Jul 4 - Jul 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Albany (ALB)
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Didnt stay long but the beds were super comfy. Room was very clean

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Capital Inn & Suites

Capital Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
per person
Jul 4 - Jul 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Albany (ALB)
5.4/10 (399 reviews)
price was right. Needed an extra blanket,

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Latham/Albany Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Latham/Albany Airport

2 out of 5
per person
Jul 4 - Jul 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Albany (ALB)
7.2/10 Good! (861 reviews)
I would recommend this hotel

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Reviews of Empire State Plaza Convention Center

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Just beware of some people who stay there. Some talk by themselves, we are not sure if they are insane, they were pretty angry when we sat down at one table because it is "their place"

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4/5(288 reviews)

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New York State World War II Memorial

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Through interesting architectural and artistic elements, this moving tribute to the lives lost in the war stands on Empire State Plaza in Central Albany.

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Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
3 out of 5
82 MONTGOMERY STREET, Albany, NY
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
The Albany Hotel
The Albany Hotel
2.5 out of 5
300 Broadway, Albany, NY
The Albany Hotel
Hilton Albany
Hilton Albany
3.5 out of 5
40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
3 out of 5
74 State Street, Albany, NY
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
2.5 out of 5
25 Chapel St, Albany, NY
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Comfort Inn Glenmont - Albany South
Comfort Inn Glenmont - Albany South
2.5 out of 5
37 Route 9W, Glenmont, NY
Comfort Inn Glenmont - Albany South
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Renaissance Albany Hotel
3.5 out of 5
144 State Street, Albany, NY
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
3.5 out of 5
660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown/Medical Center
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown/Medical Center
3 out of 5
22 Holland Ave, Albany, NY
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown/Medical Center
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