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Four Points by Sheraton Albany

3 Mount Hope Way, Albany, United States
from $163

Four Points by Sheraton Albany is a practical 3-star stay in Downtown Albany, Albany — good value for exploring the area and its landmarks like Irish American Heritage Museum.

The surrounding Downtown Albany district is one of the most convenient parts of Albany to stay in, with restaurants, cafés and transport links close by.

Because pricing is set live by the hotel and its suppliers, the figure shown here is a recent snapshot; check the current rate for your exact dates before booking.

Key facts

Class
3-star
Area
Downtown Albany
Guest rating
4.2 (231)
from
$163
Address
3 Mount Hope Way, Albany, United States

What’s included

Getting around Albany without wasting time

For Downtown Albany, Center Square, the Mansion District and Washington Park you do not need a car — it is a 20-minute walk end to end, and CDTA buses run frequent routes along Madison, Central and Washington Avenues for $1.50 a ride. Amtrak’s Empire Service and Lake Shore Limited use Albany-Rensselaer station across the Hudson, about 2 miles from downtown; a taxi or rideshare across the Dunn Memorial Bridge is $12-15. Albany International (ALB) is 7 miles northwest in Colonie, roughly 15 minutes by car or the CDTA Route 737 bus.

A car becomes worthwhile the moment you want to see Troy (10 miles north on Route 787), Schenectady (17 miles northwest on I-890), Saratoga Springs (35 miles on I-87), or the smaller Capital Region places — Cohoes, Watervliet, Bethlehem, Delmar, Guilderland. Parking downtown runs $15-25 a day in hotel garages; on-street metering runs until 6pm on weekdays and is free at weekends. The I-90/I-87 interchange at exit 24 is the main pinch point and adds 15-20 minutes during the 4-6pm rush.

How many nights in Albany, and what to do with them

Two nights is the honest answer for Albany itself. Day one covers the State Capitol tour (free, book ahead), the New York State Museum at the south end of the Empire State Plaza, and dinner on Lark Street in Center Square. Day two takes in the Albany Institute of History and Art, a walk through Washington Park, and the Pastures Historic District south of the Plaza.

Add a third night if you want to fold in Troy — the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market runs Saturdays year-round and the Hudson Valley scene along River Street is worth an afternoon. A fourth night makes sense if you are driving up to Saratoga Springs for the racecourse or the Saratoga Spa State Park, or over to Schenectady for Proctors Theatre and the stockade district. Beyond four nights and you are really using Albany as a base for the wider region rather than visiting the city.

What Albany accommodation actually costs

Budget in Albany means $85-120 a night: chain properties along Wolf Road in Colonie, Central Avenue heading into Guilderland, or Route 9W in Glenmont. You get a clean room, free parking and a 15-minute drive to downtown but no walkability. Mid-range at $140-210 buys a downtown business hotel — Hilton Albany, Renaissance Albany, Hampton Inn Downtown — with garage parking usually charged separately at $20-25.

Top-end in Albany itself tops out around $260-320 for the Renaissance or the Morgan State House on Washington Park; there is no true luxury tier in the city. For that you cross into Saratoga Springs, where the Adelphi and Gideon Putnam run $400-700 in season. Rates spike hardest during Legislative Session Tuesdays and Wednesdays (February-June), Saratoga race meet (mid-July to Labor Day), Tulip Festival weekend, and graduation weekends in May at UAlbany, RPI and Siena.

Questions, answered

Where is Four Points by Sheraton Albany located?
Four Points by Sheraton Albany is in Downtown Albany, Albany (3 Mount Hope Way, Albany, United States), close to Irish American Heritage Museum.
How much does Four Points by Sheraton Albany cost per night?
Recent rates started around $163 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.
How many stars is Four Points by Sheraton Albany?
Four Points by Sheraton Albany is a 3-star hotel in Albany.
Is Four Points by Sheraton Albany a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.2 across 231 reviews. It’s a midscale choice for Albany.
Is downtown Albany walkable?
Yes, Downtown Albany is walkable — the core from the Capitol to the Palace Theatre to Lark Street is about a mile end to end. Center Square, the Mansion District and the Pastures Historic District are all reachable on foot from a downtown hotel. Grade matters: State Street climbs steeply from the Hudson up to the Capitol, which is a real workout in winter. Beyond that core, Pine Hills, Arbor Hill and Delaware Avenue are more comfortable by bus or car.
Why are Albany hotels more expensive on weekdays than weekends?
Albany hotels are more expensive on weekdays because the New York State Legislature meets in Albany from January through June, and lobbyists, staff and advocacy groups fill downtown rooms Monday through Wednesday. The Hilton Albany, Renaissance and Hampton Inn Downtown routinely sell out on session Tuesdays while sitting half-empty by Friday. This is the reverse of most US cities and catches leisure travellers out. If your dates are flexible, arriving Thursday and leaving Saturday or Sunday can save $60-100 a night on the same room.
What’s the best area to stay in Albany for a first visit?
Downtown Albany is the best area for a first visit, specifically the blocks between the State Capitol, the Empire State Plaza and Lark Street. You can walk to the New York State Museum, the Palace Theatre and the restaurants of Center Square without moving the car. Rooms here run $140-210 mid-range, and the Amtrak shuttle to Rensselaer station is a 10-minute ride. If downtown is booked out, Center Square B&Bs on Madison or State Street are the next-best walkable choice.
What’s the cheapest month to visit Albany?
February is the cheapest month, with downtown rooms often at $95-120 and no major event pressure. January is similar but the first week can be inflated by the start of Legislative Session on the first Wednesday of the month. November, excluding Thanksgiving week, is the next cheapest. Avoid the second weekend of May (Tulip Festival) and any Tuesday or Wednesday during session if you’re trying to minimise cost.
How many nights should I spend in Albany?
Two nights covers Albany itself — the Capitol, the Empire State Plaza, the New York State Museum, Washington Park and Lark Street. Add a third night if you want to include Troy or Schenectady, both about 10-17 miles away. Four nights lets you drive the 35 miles up I-87 to Saratoga Springs. Beyond four you’re using Albany as a Capital Region base rather than seeing the city.
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