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Holiday Inn Express East Greenbush (Albany - Skyline)

2.5 of 5
8 Empire Drive, Rensselaer, NY 12144
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Holiday Inn Express East Greenbush (Albany - Skyline)
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Ossining, New York
Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is my hotel of choice when in Albany. I come in by train and it is a very short cab ride from the station. They also will pick you up with a free van if you call ahead, but sometimes there can be a wait, it is easier to just take a cab. The free shuttle is more convenient... More

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Massena, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Everyone was so pleasant and helpful. Great rate. Room (and bathroom) was very clean...even extra towels. Easily adjusted temperature kept me comfortable all night. Didn't get to use the pool. AMAZING view Breakfast was average. Coffee was very good. Restaurant shares the same parking lot. Great food. Comfortable atmosphere.

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Westchester, NY
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Overall I think this is a very decent place to stay. I happened to get a bad room at the end of hall by stairwell and for some reason the doors would slam instead of closing slowly and softly. So when the workers arrived or would be cleaning up the doors were slamming incessantly. Breakfast was decent, gym was spacious... More

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Corning, NY
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

however, we wont be back. Stale smoke WREAKED everywhere. Yes, I had a non-smoking room. We stayed in 201 and it was good size. Hot tub was okay. Floors were very unkept throughout. My daughter's bed had some sort of "yuk" on the comforter, we tore that off in a hurry. Bed was comfy. I'd recommend that you stay on... More

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express East Greenbush (Albany - Skyline), responded to this review
20 March 2013

Dear MelissaJo, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback. I am pleased to know that you our beds comfortable and our front desk and housekeeping were very nice. We constantly strive to provide an environment of comfort and value to our guests, therefore, we are happy you experienced it as such. Please accept my... More

Collegeville, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

I like HIE because they typically have clean rooms, good rates, and so on. This one is no different. Very easy to get to off of I-90 in Rensselaer. The room is humongous. However, walking to it, I was struck in the hallway by the smell of stale smoke. Maybe all the rooms aren't smoke-free. That's bad if true. The... More

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BBLHosp, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express East Greenbush (Albany - Skyline), responded to this review
25 January 2013

Thank you for the detailed review of your stay with us. I’m sorry to see that you were disappointed with your experience. We do offer some smoking rooms for guests who request them, though I can understand your concern. I’d like to apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will also take our breakfast options into consideration as... More

Albany, New York
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

I was a bit disappointed in this particular Holiday Inn. When I initially entered to check-in, the desk clerk was on the phone with her Supervisor, and ignored me for at least 4 minutes. I would have expected at the very least an acknowledgement, and perhaps putting an employee to employee conversation 'on hold' to attend to a Customer. Didn't... More

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express East Greenbush (Albany - Skyline), responded to this review
22 January 2013

Dear Greg T, Thanks for choosing us and taking the time to write your review. I am happy to know that you found our location to be suitable for your needs. I deeply regret the inconvenience you may have experienced during check in and if the room facilities' amenities did not function as expected. I assure you the feedback of... More

Long Island City, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

I stay in Holiday Inn expresses all the time for the good value for a decent and clean room. It didnt live up to these standards The woman at the front desk was nice and helpful, but being the only one working makes it so sometimes you just have to wait when she gets pulled away. The shower and bathroom... More

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BBLHosp, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express East Greenbush (Albany - Skyline), responded to this review
4 January 2013

Thank you for taking the time to offer a detailed review of your stay. I’m sorry to see that you were disappointed with your experience. Cleanliness and guest satisfaction are top priorities for us. Our housekeeping staff has been informed of your comments and will take the appropriate action. Please feel free to contact us directly at the hotel if... More

Rochester, NY
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013 via mobile

Decent hotel. A little pricey for the suite based on the quality. Free breakfast was okay, but not special. Wound stay again, but take the least expensive room. It appears you are 15 to 20 minutes from malls and nice restaurants.

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Parish, NY
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012 via mobile

I am a regular fan & customer of Holiday Inn Express brand hotels and this hotel is fine but not the best. The location is great for one night of you are passing through or working in the area. Although I slept ok, I do think the beds need to be upgraded, they don't meet the Holiday Inn Express standard.... More

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NYC
Top Contributor
116 reviews 116 reviews
43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 68 cities Reviews in 68 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

They need some managing of the property here. The hot tub was out of service, the breakfast a joke because they were out of everything and were slow to refill, and they never did get the pancake machine working. The room was fine, with a nice "skyline" view in the far distance. We had a pleasant front desk check in... More

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Rensselaer Holiday Inn
Address: 8 Empire Drive, Rensselaer, NY 12144
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Region: United States > New York > Rensselaer
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Rensselaer
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Albany Skyline is conveniently located 3 miles from downtown Albany. The hotel features an indoor pool, fitness center, business center, meeting space to accommodate up to 120 people and a free breakfast bar included in all rates. Enjoy a unique breakfast experience at our new Express Start Breakfast Bar served every morning. Visit Rensselaer, NY and stay smart at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel. ... more   less 
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