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BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

3 stars
1228 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203-3326
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.4
out of 5
49 reviews
good place

Spot on you don't need or get better than this. Really like Best Western See full review

  • tricia
  • Oct 5, 2012
Comfort away from home

Spent 2 nights, everything was fantastic, room was very comfortable, location was great. Bartender... See full review

  • Homebody Traveler
  • Apr 20, 2013
Discover this pet friendly Albany, New York hotel offering convenient access to key area attractions such as the New York State Capital building, State University of Albany and the Saratoga Gaming & Raceway. Whether traveling to upstate New York on business or pleasure, the BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel-Albany is proud to offer sophisticated accommodations, friendly customer service and convenient access to key area attractions. Guests staying at this Albany area hotel will find themselves minutes away from the New York State Capital, the State University of Albany and the historic USS Slater. This full-service hotel offers spacious, comfortably appointed guest rooms and suites, each fully-equipped with cable satellite with HBO® and free wireless high-speed Internet access. Guests staying at the BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel-Albany will enjoy an array of full service amenities including a complimentary full breakfast, an onsite restaurant, an indoor heated swimming pool, an exercise facility and a courtesy shuttle to Albany International Airport, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrack Station, and Albany Greyhound Bus Station. For guests conducting business while traveling, this pet friendly hotel offers full business services and 8,000 square feet of meeting facilities. The BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel-Albany is conveniently located less than five miles from a variety of key area attractions including The Executive Mansion, The New York State Museum and Cultural Center. Racing fans will enjoy a quick trip up to Saratoga to visit the Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, while business travelers will find convenient access to Nanotech, the New York State Police Academy, GE Plastic and the Albany Medical Center. The friendly, helpful staff at the BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel-Albany is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Albany, New York. Make a reservation today and save!

BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany Rooms

2 DOUBLE BEDS
2 DOUBLE BEDS,NSMK,HI SPEED NET,MICFRG,CFMKR,IRN,HAIR,FULL BREAKFAST
2 DOUBLE BEDS
2 DOUBLE BEDS,SMOK,PET FRIENDLY RM,HI SPEED NET,MICFRG,FULL BREAKFAST
1 QUEEN BED
1 QUEEN BED,NSMK,PET FRIENDLY RM,HI SPEED NET,MICFRG,FULL BREAKFAST
1 DOUBLE BED
1 DOUBLE BED,NSMK,JR SUITE,TABLE AND CHAIRS,MICRFG,FULL BREAKFAST
1 DOUBLE BED
1 DOUBLE BED,MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE,ROLL IN SHOWER,NSMK,FULL BREAKFAST
1 DOUBLE BED
1 DOUBLE BED,MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE,BATHTUB,NSMK,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,JR SUITE,TABLE AND CHAIRS,MICRFG,FULL BREAKFAST
2 DOUBLE BEDS
2 DOUBLE BEDS,SMOK,HI SPED NET,MICRFG,COFMKR,IRON,HAIR,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,HI SPEED NET,MICFRG,CFMKR,IRN,HAIR,FULL BREAKFAST
1 QUEEN BED
1 QUEEN BED,NSMK,HI SPEED NET,MICFRG,CFMKR,IRN,HAIR,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,SMOK,HI SPED NET,MICRFG,COFMKR,IRON,HAIR,FULL BREAKFAST
1 QUEEN BED
1 QUEEN BED,SMOK,HI SPED NET,MICRFG,COFMKR,IRON,HAIR,FULL BREAKFAST
1 DOUBLE BED
1 DOUBLE BED,NSMK,HANDICAP,HISPD,MICRFRG,COFMKR,IRON,FULL BREAKFAST
1 DOUBLE BED
1 DOUBLE BED,SMOK,HANDICAP,HISPD,MICRFRG,COFMKR,IRON,FULL BREAKFAST
2 DOUBLE BEDS
2 DOUBLE BEDS,NSMK,PET FRIENDLY RM,HI SPEED NET,MICFRG,FULL BREAKFAST

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Indoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Elevators
Ice machine
Activities
Indoor pool
Exercise gym
Steam bath
Dining
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Room service
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Maid service
Express checkout
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
FAX
Conference facilities
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Outdoor parking
RV or truck parking
Truck parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Wheel chair access
Room
Television with cable
AM/FM alarm clock
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Cribs available
Electronic door locks
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

42.6768 -73.8289
Area served
Troy, Clifton Park, Syracuse, Delmar, East Greenbush, Ithaca, Malta, Hartford,, Boston,, Rotterdam, Lake George, Glennsfall, Buffalo, Cooperstown, Westfield,, Rensselaer, Saratoga Spring, New York City, Utica, West Springfield,, Montreal, Latham, Albany
Nearby airports
(ALB), 7.00, MI, N;
Area description
Suburban

Dining

Burger King®
1.00 mile(s) from Burger King®, Fast Food, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The 1228 Grill & Bar
The 1228 Grill & Bar, on premises, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, dinner, Open from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for breakfast and 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for dinner.
Sutter's Mill & Co
Adjacent to Sutter's Mill & Co, Pub, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
McDonald's®
2.00 mile(s) from McDonald's®, Fast Food, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Maggie's Cafe
0.50 mile(s) from Maggie's Cafe, Bar/Lounge, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
DP's
4.00 mile(s) from DP's, Brasserie, Continental, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Delmonico
4.00 mile(s) from Delmonico, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: lunch, dinner, Italian Steak House Restaurant
Barcelona
0.50 mile(s) from Barcelona, Bar/Lounge, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mediteranean/Italian Cuisine
Ninety Nine
1.00 mile(s) from Ninety Nine, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Macaroni Grill
4.00 mile(s) from Macaroni Grill, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

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Guest Reviews (49)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

Overall score

3.4 / 5
49 out of 49
Amenities:
3.4
Room cleanliness:
3.8
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
3.9
Value:
3.8

82% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

Reviewer score

4
Homebody Traveler
Business
Harwinton CT
Apr 20, 2013

Comfort away from home

Spent 2 nights, everything was fantastic, room was very comfortable, location was great. Bartender was exceptionally friendly. Made my stay away from home much more pleasant.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

Reviewer score

4
Vijay in NJ
Business
NJ
Feb 13, 2013

Good location

Great Staff Clean rooms Will stay again with them. The staff was very friendly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

SUNY was very close.

Review of BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

Reviewer score

3
PrincessJ
California
Jan 30, 2013

Very comfortable stay

The staff is very warm and welcoming. This was my second stay at this hotel and I will stay again when I come to town. The rooms are clean, the entrance is welcoming.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

Reviewer score

4
Jackie Jon
New York, NU
Jan 27, 2013

Great !

Had a great experience. Dropped off my son to SUNY Albany, and this hotel was right across the street. Nice room & good breakfast!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

Reviewer score

1
Jackie Jon
New York, NU
Jan 27, 2013

HORRIBLE

By far the worst hotel I have been to! From te moment we walked in, till the 3 hours later (when we actually left!) it was a terrible experience. We got to the room and it was freezing. They didn't bother to heat up the room knowing it was going to be booked. We turned on the heat for the room on HIGH_ but that didn't work. It was as good as a hair drier trying to warm up a large room. My dog threw up bc of the cold weather. My mother threw up too, and I am sick with a cold/flu. We left after 3 hours because the effort to help us get a warm room was minimal. They gave us a SMOKING room- then after telling them we requested a NON SMOKING room, they sent us down the hall and around the corner. Then after that hassle, we see that the heat in that room is just as bad. I understand Albany is COLD, but that only means that the heat in the rooms should be CENTRAL AIR or be properly working units. Very very disappointed. I planned to keep coming to this hotel which is very convenient to SUNY ALBANY- but we will not be returning. No effort was made for a compensation or a credit for future stays. Definitely tells you how the quality of service is at this hotel. The girl at the front desk said "SORRY" as I handed her the room keys when we left at midnight to drive back a 3 hr drive back home to NYC.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Review of BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

Reviewer score

4
Laurie McL
Montreal, Quebec
Jan 2, 2013

Excellent value, great pool.

Comfortable, clean, and lots of extras: a good-sized, warm pool, a sauna and an exercise room, a fridge and microwave in each room, plus a coffee machine and coffee. A hot breakfast with healthy options! All at a great price and in a very central location (o.k., it's not downtown).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

Reviewer score

4
Dickieponds
Business
Danbury, CT
Dec 6, 2012

great value

Stayed there for business, room was very clean, though a little old. Bed was comfy, plenty of hot water. Add the free hot breakfast and indoor pool, and you have a good deal.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Starbucks on the same block

Review of BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

Reviewer score

4
Ashley Cupcakes
Saratoga springs, new York
Nov 23, 2012

One night escape

My boyfriend and I just needed a night with no family no friends and no distractions, this was a GREAT choice. Not only was the hotel fairly priced but it was close enough to escape from the insanity of every day life for a little while. As we were checking out another customer was at the counter yelling about the lack of service in the breakfast bar, the employee kept his cool answered this raging lunatic politely and completely and upon speaking to us apologized for the inconvenience.... My boyfriend and I were amused by this rude fellow and proceeded to tell this employee that we understand fully as we both work retail. Overall I would revisit the Best Western Sovereign again and look forward to the opportunity.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Colonie Center is right nearby.... One of my favorite malls.

Review of BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

Reviewer score

5
tricia
uk
Oct 5, 2012

good place

Spot on you don't need or get better than this. Really like Best Western

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

Reviewer score

4
Pennwhit
NY
Sep 21, 2012

early flight overnight

inexpensive way to spend the night before an early flight!!! :)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
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