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4-star hotels in Albany
A shortlist of 4-star stays in Albany, from downtown guesthouses to a farmhouse with a heated pool. It is for visitors comparing character-led places rather than chain rooms, whether travelling as a couple, a family or for work.
Staying in Albany
Albany is the capital city of New York State, set on the Hudson River, and its visitor centre is compact enough to cover on foot, with the seat of state government, museums and historic streets close together. Beyond the core, the city spreads into quieter residential avenues and greener edges where older houses have been converted into guest accommodation.
The hotels on this shortlist sit in different parts of that spread. The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge and The Allen House are on Thurlow Terrace and South Allen Street, in the dense central grid, which suits couples and business travellers who want to be in the middle of things. Cozy Albany Home on Homestead Avenue, The Rustic Home and The Red House on Hudson Avenue, and 1735 Stone Farmhouse on Creble Rd sit in calmer residential surroundings, which suits families and longer stays. The Historic Jesse Buel Farmhouse on Western Avenue trades central convenience for space and a pool.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge
8 Thurlow Terrace, Albany, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star address on Thurlow Terrace, The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge pairs a cocktail lounge and bar with a garden, a games room and a picnic area. Free wifi and free car parking make it easy to settle in, and there are family rooms and wheelchair accessible facilities for guests who need them. Couples and small groups who want a relaxed base with a kitchen and lounge on site will find it fits.
See The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge1735 Stone Farmhouse
156 Creble Rd, Albany, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe 1735 Stone Farmhouse on Creble Rd is a 4-star property with a fireplace, a garden and a picnic area, plus yoga and entertainment activities on site. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and wedding services, housekeeping and laundry are available. It suits guests planning a celebration or a quiet country-style stay, and wheelchair accessible facilities are offered.
See 1735 Stone FarmhouseCozy Albany Home
17 Homestead Avenue, Albany, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCozy Albany Home on Homestead Avenue is a 4-star house-style stay with a full kitchen, including a dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator, and a patio and terrace. Free wifi, free car parking and family rooms make it practical for longer visits. Guests who prefer self-catering to a standard hotel room are the right fit, and laundry service, air conditioning and non smoking rooms are provided.
See Cozy Albany HomeThe Allen House 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath Private Gorgeous Apartment Sleeps 8
47 South Allen Street Floor 2, Albany, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 4-star apartment on the second floor of 47 South Allen Street has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths and sleeps 8, so it works for larger groups. Guests get a balcony, terrace, fireplace and kitchen with dishwasher and oven, plus free wifi and free car parking. Family rooms, air conditioning and non smoking rooms round it out for a settled, self-contained stay in Albany.
See The Allen House 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath Private Gorgeous Apartment Sleeps 8The Rustic Home Albany NY 3 Bedroom Private Second Floor Apartment
552 Hudson Avenue, Albany, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Rustic Home Albany NY is a 4-star second-floor apartment on Hudson Avenue with 3 bedrooms, a balcony, terrace, patio and garden. A kitchen with dishwasher and oven, a fireplace and free wifi and free car parking cover the essentials, and family rooms and air conditioning are provided. It fits groups or families who want space and housekeeping rather than a single room.
See The Rustic Home Albany NY 3 Bedroom Private Second Floor ApartmentThe Historic Jesse Buel Farmhouse w Heated Pool
637 Western Avenue, Albany, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThe Historic Jesse Buel Farmhouse on Western Avenue is a 4-star house with a heated pool, jacuzzi, garden and massage. Breakfast and dinner are served, and there is a bar and lounge alongside a kitchen with dishwasher and kitchenette, plus free wifi and free car parking. With archery, fishing, bowling and a golf course, it suits active guests and groups.
See The Historic Jesse Buel Farmhouse w Heated PoolThe Red House Albany NY 4 Bedroom Private Apartment
554 Hudson Ave Apartment 2, Albany, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 4-star private apartment at 554 Hudson Ave has 4 bedrooms, a balcony, fireplace and full kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and there is a golf course nearby for guests who want it. Housekeeping, laundry service and non smoking rooms make it a solid base for families or friends travelling together.
See The Red House Albany NY 4 Bedroom Private Apartment
How to choose
For families
These places are built for groups rather than single rooms. Cozy Albany Home and The Allen House both list family rooms, kitchens and cots or sofa beds, and The Allen House sleeps 8 across 3 bedrooms. The Rustic Home and The Red House add their own kitchens, washing machines and outdoor terraces, so a family can settle in rather than eat out every night.
Cozy Albany Home · The Allen House 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath Private Gorgeous Apartment Sleeps 8 · The Rustic Home Albany NY 3 Bedroom Private Second Floor Apartment · The Red House Albany NY 4 Bedroom Private Apartment
For couples
The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge keeps things sociable with a cocktail lounge, bar and lounge on site, plus a garden for quieter moments. 1735 Stone Farmhouse is the opposite mood: a stone house with a fireplace, garden and picnic area, and yoga among its activities. Both suit two people who want a base with some character.
For longer stays
Each of these four is apartment-style, with kitchens, laundry service, iron and board, and free car parking. Cozy Albany Home, The Rustic Home and The Red House add washing machines, and The Allen House and The Rustic Home offer terraces or balconies. They make sense for stays of more than a few nights where self-catering and space matter more than a lobby.
Cozy Albany Home · The Allen House 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath Private Gorgeous Apartment Sleeps 8 · The Rustic Home Albany NY 3 Bedroom Private Second Floor Apartment · The Red House Albany NY 4 Bedroom Private Apartment
With a pool
The Historic Jesse Buel Farmhouse is the only listed hotel with a heated pool, and it pairs that with a jacuzzi, a garden and a long list of on-site activities including golf course access, fishing and archery. It is the pick for a stay where the property itself is part of the trip.
Where to stay in Albany
Hudson Avenue
Two of the listed hotels stand on Hudson Avenue, The Rustic Home at number 552 and The Red House at 554, where older houses have been divided into private apartments. It is a residential stretch rather than a sightseeing district, so expect quieter evenings and everyday local streets, with the convenience of free car parking at both properties and kitchens inside.
Our picks here: The Rustic Home Albany NY 3 Bedroom Private Second Floor Apartment
Allen Street
The Allen House occupies the second floor of 47 South Allen Street, an apartment-style address in the city's street grid. Staying here means a private floor rather than a hotel corridor, with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and space for 8, plus free car parking. It suits a group or family that wants a whole apartment as its base.
Our picks here: The Allen House 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath Private Gorgeous Apartment Sleeps 8
Western Avenue
The Historic Jesse Buel Farmhouse sits at 637 Western Avenue, on one of the main routes leading out of the centre. The address is a farmhouse plot rather than a dense block, which is where the heated pool, garden and the long list of outdoor and sporting activities come in. Free car parking is included.
Our picks here: The Historic Jesse Buel Farmhouse w Heated Pool
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Questions, answered
Which of these Albany hotels has free parking?
All of the listed 4-star hotels offer free car parking, including The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge, 1735 Stone Farmhouse, Cozy Albany Home, The Allen House, The Rustic Home, The Historic Jesse Buel Farmhouse and The Red House. That makes them straightforward if you are arriving by car rather than on foot.
Which hotel is best for a family or a large group?
The Allen House is the largest, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment sleeping 8, with family rooms, a kitchen, a cot and a sofa bed. The Red House offers 4 bedrooms in a private apartment, and Cozy Albany Home and The Rustic Home also list family rooms and kitchens.
Is there a hotel with a pool or a spa bath?
The Historic Jesse Buel Farmhouse is the only hotel on this list with a heated pool, and it also lists a jacuzzi. No other listed hotel has a pool. Its facilities also include massage alongside a garden and a long list of sports and outdoor activities.
Which hotels are apartment-style rather than traditional hotels?
Cozy Albany Home, The Allen House, The Rustic Home and The Red House are all apartment-style stays, each with a kitchen, laundry service and free car parking. The Allen House, The Rustic Home and The Red House are private apartments, with terraces or balconies at three of them.
Which hotel is closest to the centre of Albany?
The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge on Thurlow Terrace and The Allen House on South Allen Street have the most central addresses of the group, sitting in the city's street grid. The Hudson Avenue and Western Avenue properties are further out along residential routes.
Do any of these hotels have a bar or lounge?
Yes. The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge lists bars and a lounge among its facilities, and The Historic Jesse Buel Farmhouse lists a bar and lounge as well. No other hotel on this shortlist has a bar or lounge, so the rest are quieter in the evenings.
Are pets or smoking allowed?
The hotel data does not state a pet policy for any of these properties. Several list non-smoking rooms, including The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge, Cozy Albany Home, The Allen House, The Rustic Home and The Red House, so smoking is restricted at those addresses.
Which hotel suits a short break for two?
The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge works well for a short break because it is centrally placed and has its own cocktail lounge, bar and garden. 1735 Stone Farmhouse is the alternative for two, offering a fireplace, a garden and a picnic area in a quieter setting.