I can't say much about Albany, we were only there overnight, but I will tell you what I do know.
Our goal was a concert in Saratoga. Staying in Saratoga during the summer season, especially a weekend, let alone a holiday weekend can be very expensive. We were on a smaller budget this weekend. We choose to stay in Albany, about a half hour drive from the concert venue. We chose America's Best Value Inn, www.americasbestvalueinn. We had never stayed at this chain, but the price was right, $44.95 plus taxes. The reviews of this hotel were mostly favorable on Tripadvisor; we have learned to read between the line in some of the reviews. We felt comfortable with what we found so made the reservations. I must admit that when we arrived the pictures we saw online did make the place seem a little nicer that what we found in person. I remained calm and we checked in. The clerk behind the counter greeted us immediately and was very friendly and polite. All the rooms have exterior entrances. When we got to our room and opened the door we were pleasantly surprised. The room was clean and of good size. It also smelled fresh and clean. We had a dorm size refrigerator and a small microwave in the room. A light continental breakfast was available in the morning, we did not eat breakfast there. There seemed to be several construction workers staying there and a few families, but it was quiet at night. Overall I would say this was a good place to stay. The hotel does need some exterior clean up, but it does look like that is being worked on, the rooms were a good value for the money. This is not the prime area for hotels in Albany, that would be Wolf Road and you pay the price for being 5 minutes closer to things. There is a Subway a few blocks in one direction and a Domino's Pizza and a Mr. Subb a few blocks in the other direction. If you are looking for a decent place to stay and not expecting anything great this is a good deal.
happy travelling
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