Name: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany
Address: 1614 Central Avenue, Albany, New York, 12205, US

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Mary Anne

A true diamond in the rough. Staff are friendly and helpful. The outdoor pool is FABULOUS! It's older but charming, nothing fancy but comfortable. Next time I plan on staying longer.

4/10

Poor

26 Jul 2026

Katelyn

This hotel has cockroaches

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2026

David

Price wasn’t unreasonable
Ram the Clerk on Friday check in it appeared as though he wasn’t interested in position. Asked for a quiet room towards the Back of hotel. It appears as though he was filling the room in the back first.
Long day of travel. Other guests coming in and out the room doors are heavy and they slam shut. Not good at 3 am!
Breakfast or whatever it was called coffee and cereal in a small room of the hotel.
Probably most definitely will not recommend

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Valerie

The room and bedding were clean.

2/10

Poor

22 Jul 2026

Tawanya

ROACH INFESTED VERY DIRTY DISGUSTING PLACE

2/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Linda

The room was not clean, bottle caps on the nightstand, pieces of food debris on the carpet, the furniture was stained and uninviting. Carpet, bedding and towels were very dated and in need of replacement.
I thought being a Wyndham property that it would be fine but not even close. I was in the back of the hotel and there was an entire wing of rooms abandon and scary looking. It felt unsafe. Needless to say I didn't get any rest.

Self

2/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Lindsay

Rooms were not clean at all had to look at 3 rooms before finding one that was ok tv channels sucked and barely get Wi-Fi connection floors dirty bugs ac vents absolutely disgusting fridge didn't work took a day and half to get a new one the breakfast they offered was only 2 kinds of cereal and a loaf of bread the only reason we stayed is the in ground pool was absolutely amazing to be pool side and it's deep and was fairly clean everything else sucked wouldn't recommend anyone staying their..... Cops were called people were arrested lots of weird people loitering around the property I don't like to give bad reviews but it's necessary for people who have no clue about this town or the hotel they're booking to stay at to be aware not the best....then Sunday asked if we could stay a bit later in pool as we're had all of our stuff out of the room and she told me annicially no then I started complaining about everything that happened from the beginning of my stay till the end the owner told me that they're doing the best that they can and they're not a five-star hotel and what do I expect crazy but she did allow me to stay a few more hours to swim with my children so that was nice I also have picture proof and videos of everything

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Robert

Love the owners great people

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Robert Michael

Quiet and easy

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Colleen

It suited our needs

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

Sooraj

We just stayed a night. We had clean towels. Air conditioning was good. Not bad for the price

Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

Patricio

This is an older property in need of some updating. The furnishings were fairly old as well. My room was clean as was the bathroom. The hotel is located on a shopping thoroughfare so there are several dining options located in walking or short driving distance. Ultimately, for the price, the hotel is fine for a night or two.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Lynn

Clean Room. Quiet enough. Nice ammenities, but no orange juice for breakfast buffet. Overall very nice.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

OLIVIA

Excellent staff!!!

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Lisa

The air conditioner barely worked. The sink and bathroom were stained. The beds and linens were okay.The staff was pleasant.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Richard

It was a decent room, fairly clean. I wasn't expecting a 4 star experience from a budget hotel. There were a few things that could have been better though. The breakfast was nice, but to say that options were limited would be an understatement. The only real negative was average at best water pressure and temperature. The room was clean, but it looked like it could use a thorough deep clean. Furniture was well used but still functional.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Alissa

Great stay

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Donald

Great place to stay we always stay there when in town

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 May 2026

Juana

The pictures are deceiving. The non-smoking room I reserved smelled as though someone had just smoked a cigarette in it. I was moved to another room, but although it appeared somewhat clean, the linens had an unpleasant odor as well. Overall, the property is dirty and poorly maintained — more like a roadside motel than what was advertised. I would not stay here again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Melissa

It was quiet and safe with all of our questions answered

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Cheryl

The beds were comfortable. The refrigerator froze our food we put in it. even though we didn't want it frozen.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Johnny

Yes

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Lourdes

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and very spacious. The mini fridge works very well.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Apr 2026

Margaret

This place should be updated. I’m used to an incidentals charge but a $100 charge returned in 3-5 days after the room is inspected after check out? As a single traveler I didn’t feel safe. The walkway to the room was not lit well. It felt like the boogeyman was around every corner. Going to get ice felt the same. The laundry room where the ice machine is located smelled awful. Ok fine, it’s one night. I awake to a knock at 8:15. I respond, but the door immediately opens anyway and a man from housekeeping is standing there. He sees that I am in the bed under the covers, apologizes and then closes the door. I wouldn’t recommend but especially not for female solo travelers.

4/10

Poor

10 Apr 2026

Alyssa

The property certainly doesn’t look like it does in the photos. A little sketchy at night time - our window curtain was closed by a piece of duct tape. The “restaurant” is a seafood only buffet. And there was beard hair all over the only sink. Otherwise a cheap place to stay if you’re only going to be there to sleep.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Teena

Was a nice room and comfortable stay.

2/10

Poor

31 Mar 2026

Amanda

Not clean

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Mar 2026

Dustin

My husband just needed a simple place while in town on a job. He said it everything was very simple but clean. The only major issue they had was when Steph that did not speak English came in at 10:00 a.m. and abruptly woke him up. They proceeded to throw his cup of coffee away that he was still drinking. Check out is at 11:00 not 10 He had asked for a few more minutes together his belongings but they proceeded to strip the room down to clean it. Yes he realizes there was only an hour until check out He had been working late last night and just wanted a little bit more sleep before going back out for the rest of the day.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

Michael

My room was comfortable but they need to fix their drainage system. Washer & Dryer were out of order. Bed was comfy. Neiborhood seemed a little suss. Pool looks nice for summer. Breakfast was toast and 2 cereals. Plenty of restaurants around building. See pix.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Feb 2026

Chee

This week, it gave me Room 119 that had strong residual odor of marijuana. Last week’s Room did not have such strong residual odor of marijuana.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Tristan

Great room

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Carolyn

The room was dirty, the sheets had stains on them, the microwave looked disgusting, the coffee maker was in the bathroom for some odd reason, and the heat didn’t work.

4/10

Poor

08 Feb 2026

Page

Room was kind of dated. Definately not as clean as most. Reception was really odd and check in was delayed.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2026

Marco

Clean room. Excellent bed. A shower that had great flow. Room warm, outside frigid.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Sandra

I didn’t like the pillows they were too flat

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2025

Shana

Room originally didn’t have enough heat right before a snowstorm and the front desk switched our room and helped us move our belongings. She was kind and very helpful. Just the rule of too much stuff being brought in the room was something I wasn’t used to. We are relocating from another state so we did have luggage and it was 3 of us. Other than that and the bed was pretty hard. Overall decent space.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Philippe

Yes

Business_and_leisure

2/10

Poor

22 Dec 2025

Jacob

no electricity at all and wasn’t refunded

Self

4/10

Poor

30 Nov 2025

cesar

The rooms are really outdated and doesn’t feel it’s a safe area. Roaches in room too.

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2025

Padma

Felt unsafe when hotel staff weren’t seen controlling a couple yelling at each other outside the rooms in the parking lot. It was going on and off throughout the day .

Leisure

2/10

Poor

21 Oct 2025

RB

Place is filthy, stained sheets, dirty floor, grime in the edges. A/C Unit filthy and hardly blows air. Chair rickety and the bed springs were pokey

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2025

JONATHAN

Older motel, good for an overnight and very reasonable rate.

Business Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Oct 2025

Kristopher

I stayed October 19th, I had a roach crawling on the wall

4/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

Reynaldo

Zero to none toilet paper. The first impression is the musty, mildewy, wet smell. Bed sheets had stains but smelled clean. Old decor. You get want you pay for.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Bob

Great place to stay. 5 stars

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2025

jennifer

Not the best area. Didn't feel that safe but the room was clean and did not smell. Bed was not uncomfortable. No hot water at first for the shower but waited ten minutes and it did get hot.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

13 Oct 2025

Linda

Beside the price and the comfy bed there is no other good thing I can say about this hotel. Everything was completely run down. The room smelt so moldy the second we opened the door. And it was definitely not clean when we arrived. Sure the beds were made, but there were crumbs left on the rug, cobwebs in the corner in the bathroom & even broken price tag plastics left on the nightstand. I think the picture of how ancient the alarm clock was will tell it all!!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Oct 2025

Andrew

Yes

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Robert

Don't understand why would someone who is paying for a room would have to leave after 7 days then leave for 3 days then be able to return that's ridiculous

Business Self

2/10

Poor

23 Sep 2025

Andy

Dirty property, no at the front desk when I went to check out at 7:20am. Free breakfast includes a loaf of white bread, two things of stale cereal. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

William

Great for the price. Clean, new furniture, everything worked

Business Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Sep 2025

Lisa

The room was very dirty and I think my bed was broken. The top of the bed was definitely slanted downward.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Cam

The parking was ok,close to the room and yes having a laundry room was great

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2025

Kathy

Good location quiet staff friendly. Down falls this is very dated room smelled horrible, mattress was old needs updating!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2025

Errico

I found a place to be very clean, quiet and comfortable

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Brandon

Not bad for the price and pretty clean in the rooms

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

A simple place to rest

I’ve stayed here many times. Everyone is very nice and the place is very clean for the price they charge. It is a comfortable place to rest after visiting family also the Chinese buffet next door is the best I’ve ever had!
The location is easy to get to off the thruway
Which is a big plus for me. They do also serve coffee and a small breakfast!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Good for one or two nights

Bed comfortable. They put us in room around outside of the u it, next time would ask for courtyard room so there would be a place to sit outside.
It was a bit breezy so pool was locked up, seems like a nice pool area!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Frank

Beautiful place, amazing staff, best amenities and super fair price. Staff will go above and beyond their duty to make you comfortable. The court yard is a dreamy peaceful tranquility you never thought was possible to get in the city. I love this place!!!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2025

Yvonne

The smell of the room made me feel like I didn’t want to eat and for the morning breakfast, I went down the street to McDonald’s! Bed was comfortable, but there was no blankets! Just a top sheet! There is a sash at bottom of bed, I thought it was a blanket folded and then I realized it was just a decoration. Price was good just to be able to rest though before travelling again. For a Howard Johnson hotel, it was definitely NOT the Howard Johnson of yesteryear.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2025

RODRIGO

Pleasant stay, property is well maintained, clean

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

28 Aug 2025

Tami

Didn’t complain to staff because they were great but room was disquesting

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

BARBRA

Classic Howard Johnson stylr

Beautiful grounds .and pool They are slowly refurbishing rooms in mid century modern Mad Men sort of style .blue and orange confusion at checking because I reserved 2roomd on same account but straightened out

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Taneka

The Hubby and I spent two days at your establishment and was very impressed by how reasonably priced it was, and how fresh and clean it was as well. We would definitely stay here at another visit.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Kirk

Easy and friendly

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

21 Aug 2025

Annastashia

The housekeepers were not friendly. That’s the only think I had a problem with. I wanted to make my own bed and things and they just like didn’t want me to take the sheets. Plus they didn’t give me everything I needed either. It was only a couple of things, for a fitted sheet.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Denis

Excellent place to stay

Bel endroit pour demeurer et l’environnement est superbe

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2025

Jacqueline

You get what you pay for. The first night there was no bath towels but housekeeping rectified it this next day. The bath didn’t hold the water for a nice soak after a long day traveling, it quickly drained despite closing the drain. I’m a Brit I like the option of a bath, that’s a immediate dislike from me.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

Tariq

Room was outdated. Needs a face lift. But it does a job if you need a place to sleep only.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Carolyn

Although the exterior of this hotel looks dated and basic but the interior of our room was excellent. Very clean, a comfortable bed, good shower and spacious. Perfect for a convenient comfortable short stay.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2025

Edward

This is a pleasant place to stay but need some work on staff communication skills and overall description of breakfast location pool use and utilities or ice machine location

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Rexy

Maintained budget property

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Carol

Very old and run down. Area around did not seem safe. Pool looked nice but didn't go in.

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2025

Ellie

Staff are very friendly but the ac didn’t work, there was a lot of noise outside our room all night long and the rooms were not well maintained or clean.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Charles

Good value

the place is a no frills place to stop that is clean and neat with all the basic necessities eg clean linen and bed, toilet, desk and chair - plus TV, refrig, microwave, and window coverings. The floor rug was well used but clean. I think this place is good value for the money.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Bonnie Price

This motel had a « vintage » feel, but the room was clean and quiet, with a comfortable bed. Served my purpose for a reasonable price. I would stay there again.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

15 Aug 2025

Dianna

The room had not been vacuumed for a long time- The courtyard was nice and the beds very comfortable. The property overall really needs some updating

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Susan

Large room, love the ceiling to floor old-fashioned windows. Comfortable bed. Nice outdoors area. Area only so-so, but I just needed a bed for a night. 2 excellent restaurants close-by.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2025

noah

My stay at the Howard Johnson was good. The staff were friendly. I had a nice swim in the pool. My room had all brand new towels and sheets. I think the bed was brand new too, very comfortable. The water i in the shower/bath was good and hot. I stayed with my wife and two children. Places is perfect for the budget minded traveler.. I thought the staff were very friendly. I have decided that I will come and stay again. For me, the location is very good.. most of the guests I ran into and talk to were laid-back and friendly. There is a Mexican place next-door. You can walk to supposed to be very good., the air conditioning worked well. I thought there was a lot of channels on the TV.. place is kind of old, but I had fresh paint in the room. It was decorated nicely. The light was good. I like the coffee they had in the room. If you’re not too picky, the place is a good value.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2025

Annastashia

The only think I didn’t like is no one knew we’re stuff was. Like needed ice but no one knew where it was so I went looking it

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Aug 2025

Marlene

After five minutes in our room, we left to look for another hotel. The pictures are deceiving. This hotel is terrible. It is very run down and badly kept. The room had a musty smell and it looked old. The tv was small and malfunctioning. We had a horrible experience. Unfortunately, we lost the one hundred dollars that we paid for the night. I do not recommend staying at this Howard Johnson.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

mirjana

It’s outdated but clean! Very good price and we enjoyed outside tables with a swimming pool! We stayed for 2 consecutive nights and it was very quiet, good beds and A/C was working fine! So many restaurants and grocery shops around, we liked it and we would for sure come back!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2025

Christopher

The room was pretty good; it's the definition of don't judge a book by its cover.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Shannon

Great price, nice property, for and drink steps away

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2025

Carly

No good

Very gross and outdated. “Clean”
But the carpets have never been replaced. Felt unsafe staying here with my kids. So I didn’t! And asked for a refund

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Wade

Simple, clea

Simple but clean. A very good value.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Auni

Staff were very polite, friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2025

Joelle

For the price it was ok. It was clean but a old motel. It ok for one night when you’re travelling.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Ralph

Fit my needs cannot beat the price

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

24 Jul 2025

Nina

Not as listed on site

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2025

Latarsha

Too much noise

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2025

Robert

Very nice for the price!

For the price it was awesome, the hotel was clean . It had a pool that was maintained, ice machines worked. All in all nice stay .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Cameron

Great!

Wonderful!

Business

2/10

Poor

20 Jul 2025

Michael

Dated, Oder, poor condition

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2025

Randall

You get what you pay for. No decent rooms for under $100 anymore!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2025

Marlene

The hotel staff was very friendly and the check in was quick. The room was ok for a one night stay but needs updating.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Jul 2025

Yamil

Stains in bedsheets and better costumers service

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2025

Howard

Property great location great value quiet

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2025

Dan

Worst experience in the last 25 years. My Tablet was stolen (allegedly by cleaning staff). The room is noisy from the A/C and thin walls.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Alexander

The staff was really nice friendly and helpful. The pool was great. I wish there would been fruit at breakfast or something that wasnt carb based a bit more variety would be better. The bed was comfy and room was clean. We were treated very well. I will be coming back likely in Aug. It is far from train n bus station though. City buses stop at front door the express ones.