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Renaissance Albany Hotel

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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Albany, Renaissance Albany Hotel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its charming environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Renaissance Albany Hotel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Albany.

Renaissance Albany Hotel is a charming hotel offering a flat screen TV and air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests.

The hotel features 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge. Plus, guests can enjoy a fitness center and an on-site restaurant, which have made this a popular choice among travellers visiting Albany. For guests with a vehicle, parking is available.

Close to some of Albany's most popular landmarks, such as Albany City Hall (0.1 mi) and Erastus Corning II Tower (0.2 mi), Renaissance Albany Hotel is a great destination for tourists.

If you like sushi restaurants, Renaissance Albany Hotel is conveniently located near Sake Cafe, Shogun, and Hokkaido Asian Bistro.

If you’re looking for something to do, New York State Museum (0.3 mi), Washington Park (0.7 mi), and New York State Capitol (0.2 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Renaissance Albany Hotel.

Whether you’re travelling for business, pleasure or both, Renaissance Albany Hotel is sure to make your visit to Albany one worth remembering.

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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Free shuttle or taxi services
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Car park
Wifi
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Breakfast available
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Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
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Nikky L wrote a review Jan 2024
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For the most part the hotel is nice. We went as a group for the PBR. First our friends wanted to switch their room from a king to a double and they said there was no rooms and there was so they had to book a whole other room! So that is crazy! Then I went to get into bed and my sheets. comfortable and pillow all had blood on them!! So at 1:30 am when I should be going to sleep I had to call the front desk for them to change our sheets. So gross!! Then the next morning I wanted to talk to a manager and she wouldn't even come talk to us! She sent the front desk girl back to tell us simply we gave you free breakfast nothing more we can do! We stay at a lot of hotel both for work and fun and have never been dismissed like that before. So rude and unprofessional!! I will probably not stay there again!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded 4 Jan 2024
Dear nikkyl2024, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback in regards to your recent stay with us at the Renaissance Albany Hotel. On behalf of our entire team, please accept our sincerest apologies for falling short of meeting both your, and our, expectations. Please know that I have personally discussed your experience with the appropriate department manager to ensure this is an isolated incident that is corrected immediately. If you would like to further discuss your experience, please reach out to me directly as it would be my pleasure to assist you. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Sincerely, Leola Edelin General Manager
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SCS170 wrote a review Oct 2023
East Sussex, United Kingdom77 contributions46 helpful votes
The hotel was roomy and clean, and had a comfy bed, just a couple of thing spoiled the stay, although when I say spoil, this is not in a big way, just a bit of adjustment. The first worry was that the coffee machine ( and a nice machine it was) was located in the short hallway, but the light in this section of the room was a blue light, and insufficient to operate the coffee machine, we got over this by moving the coffee machine onto the desk area. The second problem was the sliding door on the bathroom, this did not cover the area and even though we are a married couple the view of ones partner on the throne is not desired.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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CS1Portland wrote a review Aug 2023
Portland, Maine837 contributions275 helpful votes
Exceeded our expectations. Beautiful historic building, the lobby is scintillating. The room was a wee bit difficult to navigate the bed. Nice bathroom. Very friendly staff. Parking very convenient and adjoining. Enjoyed the lively bar and very good bartenders. Would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Room Tip: Try to avoid room 1028 due to the bed location in the room
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IsabelleRee wrote a review Jul 2023
Maastricht, The Netherlands22 contributions3 helpful votes
My stay at the Renaissance Albany, NY was fantastic! The service was great, and I loved the well-equipped gym, comfy bed, and spacious room. The place was clean, and I appreciated the use of Aveda Hair products. Highly recommended for a memorable experience!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Maude79 wrote a review Jul 2023
Boston26 contributions62 helpful votes
I've been meaning to write a review for this hotel for many years as I have frequented it since my son attended Siena college way back in 2013. I continue to choose this hotel almost every time I'm in the Albany area which is at least a few times a year. This is a beautiful and well preserved hotel in a historic building downtown. The staff is almost always top notch and the rooms consistently clean and well-maintained. (We had an exceptional time at March madness this year, and I was impressed at how the hotel handled the high volume of traffic!) My Platinum elite status is always acknowledged when I stay here which I truly appreciate. I am also very pleased that this Renaissance finally re-opened its concierge lounge post-Covid closing as I do believe brand loyalty should be rewarded with incentives like this. Sometimes the rates do get astronomical if there are big events happening downtown but I highly recommend this hotel 💯!!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Danielle C wrote a review Jul 2023
Rockville, Maryland16 contributions4 helpful votes
The hotel is very nice. We had two rooms, one for kids and one for adults. The size, layout and furnishings were excellent. The bathroom was excellent. The hotel has lots of character and is very comfortable. Free on street parking was available adjacent to the hotel on Saturday night. It is immediately adjacent to the Capital complex. Only reason for four stars instead of five was no functioning air conditioning in one room. The hotel attempted to repair it, but it stopped working again. No further relief was provided by the hotel for the uncomfortable room. I would stay here again despite the air conditioning problem.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Geoff P wrote a review May 2023
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I purchased a one night hotel voucher at a cancer auction for this hotel, so that my family could stay here when they were in town. I have never been able to use the voucher and they tell me now that it is expired. It expired b/c it was impossible to redeem. You can’t deem online. You can’t email anyone to redeem. You can only redeem by calling a # that goes right to voicemail and no one calls you back. Awful customer service. I wrote the Operations Manager and she could care less, here exact words, “Unfortunately, being that this certificate expired , it is not one that we can honor. I apologize for any inconvenience this causes.” I thought Bonvoy voucher didn’t have expiration dates? Evidently not. I will never stay here again nor recommend it to anyone. If they can’t redeem a simple voucher for a customer that their staff issued, how can they manage a group reservation or set up a conference for you? The Hilton Albany or Hampton Inn Albany are right up the street in downtown Albany and both have competent employees, I’d pick them if i were you.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 20 May 2023
Dear Geoff P, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback in regards to your recent interaction with the Renaissance Albany Hotel. We sincerely apologize that we are unable to accept an overnight donated certificate that expired in March of 2018. All of the auction items that our hotel donates for various charities have an expiration date of one year from the date of the event that it is donated for. We do apologize for any inconvenience this causes you and we hope to have an opportunity to serve you in the future. Sincerely, Leola Edelin General Manager
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alexmariesaav wrote a review May 2023
Miami, Florida19 contributions6 helpful votes
The hotel had potential but quality was a let down. At first blush, it looks quirky and well-kept but the details were a letdown. The bathroom drain was completely clogged. When I asked where to have dinner the receptionist recommended the hotel’s restaurant touting its deliciousness… the medium-well burger I ordered came out burnt and flavorless. I thought it was ordering something safe. On the positive side, the staff is very nice (especially the restaurant’s breakfast shift, Natasha!) and the location was convenient.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Room Tip: There’s no valet. Head directly to the first floor (one up) of the parking garage and head...
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Responded 3 May 2023
Dear alexmariesaav, Thank you for taking your time to share your feedback in regards to your recent experience with us at the Renaissance Albany Hotel. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to sincerely apologize that your guest room and your dining experience in Wellington's did not meet your expectations. Please know that I have personally shared your feedback with our Housekeeping Manager and our Executive Chef to ensure that your experience is an isolated one that is corrected moving forward. If you would like to further discuss your experience, please feel free to reach out to me directly as it would be my pleasure to assist you. We hope to have the opportunity to better your experience with us in the future. Sincerely, Leola Edelin General Manager
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NYTraveler273 wrote a review Apr 2023
McKownville, New York27 contributions18 helpful votes
We stopped by the bar at the Renaissance hotel for a nightcap and were greeted with rudeness. For some reason we were told that the only place we could have a drink is “the library” which was less than inviting. Not sure why this space is so restrictive. We were asked to move from one area to another but it was not clear why. Perhaps understaffed? Not sure. We are not exactly a rowdy group of four middle-aged people so it was a bit surprising. We spoke with another couple that had the same experience. We had dinner at The War Room down the street so thought it would be fun to stop here too but that was not the case. Hopefully management will make the space more inviting or just close early if unable to accommodate customers at 9:30pm-ish on a Friday night.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Hotel seems nice but not sure about the bar.
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Responded 3 Apr 2023
Dear NYTraveler273, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback in regards to recent stay with us at the Renaissance Albany Hotel. On behalf of our entire team, please accept our sincerest apologies that your experience in Wellington's did not meet your, or our, expectations. Please know that I have personally shared your feedback with the Wellington's management team to ensure this is an isolated incident that is corrected moving forward. If you could like to further discuss your experience, please reach out to me directly as it would be my pleasure to assist you. We hope to have the opportunity to better your experience with us in the future. Sincerely, Leola Edelin General Manager
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Relax03446891099 wrote a review Mar 2023
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This is one of the most disappointing Marriotts (and hotels, generally) that I've ever stayed in, in decades. The public areas are fine, if worn. The rooms are very worn, walls scuffed, outlets loose, so forth. But the major problem is the general filth. Dirty room to begin with, then the maid service simply made the bed and left new towels. They did not vacuum, clean bathroom floor or dust. Instead of resupplying the coffee and cups, they just ignored used cups and pods, not leaving new coffee pods or cups. Basically, there was no housekeeping. I've actually never seen anything like it in a hotel at this price point. I'd avoid this hotel. They apparently do not have staff or don't care about cleanliness. I couldn't wait to get out.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Responded 21 Mar 2023
Dear Relax03446891099, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback in regards to your recent stay with us at the Renaissance Albany Hotel. On behalf of my entire team, please accept our sincerest apologies for falling short of meeting both your and our expectations. Maintaining a clean atmosphere within our guest rooms and common areas is important and I apologize that we did not fulfill that expectation during your visit. Please know that I have personally shared your feedback with the department manager to ensure this is an isolated incident that is corrected moving forward. If you could like to further discuss your experience, please feel free to reach out to me directly as it would be my pleasure to assist you. We hope to have the opportunity to better your experience with us in the future. Sincerely, Leola Edelin General Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renaissance Albany Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Renaissance Albany Hotel?
Nearby attractions include New York State Capitol (0.3 km), Far Shot Albany (0.4 km), and The Egg (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Renaissance Albany Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Renaissance Albany Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Renaissance Albany Hotel?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid private parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Renaissance Albany Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Yono's Restaurant, The City Beer Hall, and The Hollow Bar + Kitchen.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Renaissance Albany Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Is Renaissance Albany Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.1 km away from the centre of Albany.
Are any cleaning services offered at Renaissance Albany Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Renaissance Albany Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Renaissance Albany Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting New York State Capitol (0.3 km), Schuyler Mansion (1.0 km), and Albany County Historical Association (1.0 km).
Is Renaissance Albany Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.