Albany Empire State Plaza Hotels

Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York, is the heart of government operations in the state of New York. Former Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller wanted Albany, New York, to be "the most electrifying capital in the world." The plaza, which sits on 98 acres of land and is made up of 10 buildings, was completed in 1978. There is a lot to do at the plaza. Guided tours are held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. during July and August, but visitors can take self-guided tours all year round, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All tours are free. The Corning Tower Observation Deck is located on the 42nd floor of the tallest building in New York state, outside of New York City. Guests can catch views of the plaza, Albany, and the surrounding area. Ninety-two paintings, sculptures, and tapestries, which make up the Empire State Art Collection, sit all over the Empire State Plaza, in buildings and outdoor areas. Farmer's markets and craft shows are held year-round on the Empire State Plaza.

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    Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York, is the heart of government operations in the state of New York.

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    ALB is designed to handle 1.5 million enplanements each year.

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    Crowne Plaza City Center

    Crowne Plaza Albany/City Center is in the heart of downtown Albany, one block from the New York State Capitol and Times Union Center. Crowne Plaza Albany/City Center is newly renovated with 384 rooms on 15 floors. Crowne Plaza Albany/City Center has the largest ballroom in the Capital Region with 10,080 square feet of space. The hotel also boasts two restaurants and a café, a health club, and a heated indoor swimming pool. Crowne Plaza Albany/City Center offers free shuttle service to and from the Albany Airport and the Amtrak Station.
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    Holiday Inn Express Albany Downtown

    Holiday Inn Express Albany/Downtown is one mile from Crossgates Mall and four miles from the Pepsi Arena and the Empire State Plaza. Holiday Inn Express Albany/Downtown offers king rooms, double queen rooms, accessible rooms, and king suites. Each room has a 32-inch flat-panel high-definition TV. At the Holiday Inn Express Albany/Downtown hotel, some rooms have visual alarms for the hearing impaired.
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    Comfort Inn Glenmont

    The Comfort Inn Glenmont hotel is minutes away from the Empire State Plaza, the Times Union Center, and within 20 minutes of the Albany International Airport. Comfort Inn Glenmont offers free high-speed Internet in all rooms, free continental breakfasts, and free copies of USA Today Monday through Friday. Comfort Inn Glenmont also has a fitness center, an indoor heated pool, and an indoor whirlpool/hot tub.
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    Econo Lodge Downtown

    The Econo Lodge Downtown in Albany is off Highway 87 near the New York State Government offices. The Empire State Plaza is six miles away, and the Albany International Airport is fewer than two miles away. Avid shoppers will enjoy that the Econo Lodge Downtown is across the street from the Colonie Center mall and three miles from the Crossgates Mall. Econo Lodge Downtown offers free continental breakfast and free wireless high-speed Internet access.
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    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites East Greenbush

    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites East Greenbush is three miles from Downtown Albany. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites East Greenbush has an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a business center and a meeting space that can accommodate 120 people. Room types offered are standard guest rooms, executive club level guest rooms, and suites. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites East Greenbush offers complimentary buffet breakfast daily.
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    Residence Inn by Marriott Alb East Grnbush

    Residence Inn Albany East Greenbush/Tech Valley is located in the heart of Albany, near the Empire State Plaza. Residence Inn Albany East Greenbush/Tech Valley offers high-speed Internet access throughout the hotel and two meeting rooms. Each suite has a fully equipped kitchen, and Residence Inn Albany East Greenbush/Tech Valley also offers a complimentary hot or cold breakfast buffet daily and a light dinner Monday through Friday.
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    Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

    Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Downtown boasts 121 guest rooms and 35 suites, eight whirlpool suites, and one executive two-room suite. This new hotel offers complimentary hot breakfasts, fresh hot coffee and tea in the lobby all day and night, and both wired and wireless Internet access. Guests at Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Downtown can use the fitness center, which has a sauna and a steam room. Hampton Inn & Suites also has two restaurants: Yono's Restaurant and dp's American Brassiere.
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    TownePlace Suites Marriott Albany Downtown/Medical Center

    Towneplace Suites Albany Empire State Plaza/University Heights by Marriott Empire has studios and one- and two-bedroom suites. All suites feature full kitchens and high-speed Internet access. Towneplace Suites Albany Empire State Plaza/University Heights by Marriott Empire offers complimentary continental breakfasts, a fitness room open 24 hours a day, and an indoor heated pool and whirlpool.
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    Cresthill Suites - Albany

    CrestHill Suites offers studios and one- and two-bedroom suites, all with free high-speed Internet access. CrestHill Suites offers local shuttle service, grocery shopping service, and hot breakfasts. CrestHill Suites has a fitness center and a courtyard with a pool, patio, and grills. All CrestHill Suites have fully equipped business centers. Additionally, CrestHill Suites Albany has a conference room.
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