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Reviews of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany 2 stars

1614 Central Ave/Rt. 5, Albany, NY 12205, United States

#42 of 50 hotels in Albany

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Review score

Based on 424 hotel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.7

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    6.0
    Again overall my stay was good just disappointed about the pool it was quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room With One King Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was nasty not swimmable at all and that was one of my main reason for booking here however the water fountain was cleaner than the pool so I was disappointed about the pool it looks nothing like the picture on their site

    It was clean and quiet

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    7.0
    Coment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very small toilet, the air conditioning is very old and sometimes does not turn on properly.. The toilet was very small, the air conditioning was very old and sometimes didn't turn on properly.

    The view of the pool and fountain was the most beautiful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    5.0
    Worked for what we needed - nothing fancy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room With One King Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have appreciated knowing there was no elevator.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    6.0
    You get what you pay for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facility is OLD and showing its age. It was clean and towels were nice and thick. Asked for rooms next to each other which we got, but were not connecting rooms which we would have preferred.

    Location fine for our purposes. Breakfast was minimal- cereal and toast and coffee and juice.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    5.0
    Even after registering & paying online it still took over 15 minutes to check in.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heater could have made more heat, room could have been cleaned better.

    Not the cleanest of all places. Could use updating & better lighting. The heater didn’t work too well & it was needed because it was still very cold outside.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room With One King Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was either toast or cold cereal those were the only 2 options. Juice was ok tea no selection was very disappointed with this.

    Was very clean. Quiet for the most part.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    7.0
    Easy access, and reasonably priced for the quality received.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room With One King Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    carpets were not vacuumed very well, bath tub drain plug did not work so taking a bath was difficult as water wouldn't stay in the tub very well without the drain closing. Lobby was empty when I arrived, note on widow said "back shortly" it was about 15 minutes. When asked if there was a AAA discount front desk person just said "I don't know" and that was that.

    room was fine.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with One King Bed - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was freezing

    Clean

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room With One King Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    7.0
    I would stay again room for the most part room was clean coffee maker fridge and microwave were present
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet needs replacing the little dining set was old and scarred chairs did not look clean mattress a little lumpy.

    The location was great the seafood buffet was excellent. The check in with Sam went very well he allowed us to check in early and was able to get a room on the first floor.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    7.0
    Wish the room had been cleaner
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Room With One King Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room appeared dirty with rumpled bedsheets, paint-spattered carpet, stained and torn sofa and side chair.

    We slept well and the heat worked well. Shower was good.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    7.0
    This is absolutely a great deal for the.price!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tap in our room was busted but not a big deal.

    Beautiful property. Walk out rooms. Friendly staff. Comfy beds.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    6.0
    My stay was okay.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property needs an updated. Room smells bad. Carpet looks terrible old.

    Location and price value.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outside was a bit dated and the complimentary breakfast consisted of cereal and toast, I thought there would be a few more options.

    It was clean.. the room was nice.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2024

    5.0
    Get what you pay for - not a quality place but bed was clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room With One King Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ok so this place was a last minute reservation Im glad for the room but you get what you pay for . Grateful the bed was clean, we slept ok, and they let us check out at 12, but other than that its a pretty old and dumpy place. Its like a motel with separate entrances for each room so we were able to park right outside room which is convenient. Overall I would only stay there again if there was nothing else better available for under $150. Total all in was less than $135 on a Saturday night.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    7.0
    Budget friendly, nice staff and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The complex is older, but my room was updated and very clean. My room faced the courtyard that was landscaped and well maintained. Upon arrival the sink didn't drain perfectly. The next morning I notified the staff and it was fixed right away. Thank you!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    7.0
    Too short a stay to really comment on stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Provide additional towels and washcloths. One of each for a two night stay was barely enough.

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had a moldy smell, was inconvenient that as a smoker we had to go down the street since there is no smoking on premise. The bed was super hard. But served the purpose of having a place to stay.

    The location was convenient traveling with a very long truck.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    6.0
    Stay was ok
    • Couple
    • Standard Room With One King Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Curtains were not long enough as we had parking lot room. If someone bent down, they would be able to see us. Bathroom was sooo clean, was bit slippery. 😅.

    Very clean, nice staff, clean micro & fridge. Clean & fresh bedding

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2024

    7.0
    Greatly located accommodation in the colonie area, close to resto and other businesses
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smoke detector beeping due to low battery. At the end we got moved to next room. All was good later.

    Spacious room, all things work fine despite being older establishment. Helpful front office staff. Great location near Resto and businesses and shopping centers.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    5.0
    You get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had an odd smell to it, the people staying next to us I believe we super loud outside our room when we were trying to sleep. Decor was very outdated

    It was a bed and a place to shower for the night.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    7.0
    good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room With One King Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    good value clean room good location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaning could be better tile was not clean. Property could stand some mild tidying. Paint etc. Over all not bad.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    5.0
    It’s “ok”.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room With One King Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You arrive in the parking lot of a buffet restaurant, to a parking overly full, and when you get to the parking behind the hotel, you are face to face with an abandoned section of the building. Then you reach the lobby with a non-working fountain, see the pool that is also out of service. You wonder what you’ve booked. Not an impressive first impression. The room is ok. But after a week of staying at hotels with breakfast included, this is by far the cheapest: toast or toast, butter or nothing on it. Or cereal if Corn Flakes and Raison Bran flip your world. Again, not impressive.

    Stayed in September 2024

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