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Best hotels in Schenectady
A shortlist of the 7 hotels currently listed in Schenectady, from 4-star downtown addresses to motels on the city's outer roads. It is for anyone comparing where to sleep in Schenectady by star class, guest rating and review count.
Staying in Schenectady
Schenectady is a small upstate New York city, and the hotels on this list sit in two distinct bands: the downtown core, where DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown, Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown and The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort have their addresses, and the outer roads — Freemans Bridge Rd, Hamburg Street, Curry Rd and Carman Road — where Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady, Quality Inn Schenectady Albany, Motel 6 Schenectady NY and Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady Albany Area are found.
Downtown suits travellers who want to be on foot in the centre; the outer-road properties are for those arriving by car. Couples and short-break visitors tend to gravitate to the two 4-star hotels, both rated 4.2 out of 5. Families get the largest review base at Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady, the highest-rated hotel here at 4.5 from 654 reviews. Business travellers have the widest choice downtown.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown
100 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, United States
Why stay hereA 4-star address on Nott Terrace, DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown suits travellers who want a full-service base in the city centre. Guests have filed 626 reviews and rated it 4.2 out of 5, and the downtown location keeps you close to Schenectady's business and cultural district. It works well for both work trips and weekend stays.
See DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady DowntownThe Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort
21 Rush Street, Schenectady, United States
Why stay hereThe Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort puts you on Rush Street with a casino and resort on the doorstep, which makes it the obvious pick for anyone in Schenectady to play. Its 4-star class and a guest rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 478 reviews point to a consistently comfortable stay. Couples and groups looking for evening entertainment will get the most from it.
See The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & ResortHomewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady
2A Freemans Bridge Rd, Schenectady, United States
Why stay hereTravellers who want a dependable base in Schenectady get a 3-star stay at Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady on Freemans Bridge Rd. Guests have rated it 4.5 out of 5 across 654 reviews, so the experience is well tested rather than a gamble. The address places you in Schenectady, part of the wider Albany area, which suits people visiting the region for several nights and preferring a recognised hotel name over an independent property.
See Homewood Suites By Hilton SchenectadyHampton Inn Schenectady Downtown
450 State St, Schenectady, United States
Why stay hereHampton Inn Schenectady Downtown occupies 450 State St, so guests are within the downtown grid rather than out on the ring roads. The 2-star hotel has drawn 593 reviews and a guest rating of 4.2 out of 5, a strong record for its class. It suits visitors who want a straightforward, well-reviewed room while exploring the city on foot.
See Hampton Inn Schenectady DowntownQuality Inn Schenectady Albany
2788 Hamburg Street, Schenectady, United States
Why stay hereSet at 2788 Hamburg Street, Quality Inn Schenectady Albany is a 2-star option on the city's edge for travellers arriving by car or passing through the Albany area. Its 358 reviews average 3.7 out of 5, a fair reflection of a simple, functional stay. Best for drivers who want easy parking-side access rather than a central address.
See Quality Inn Schenectady AlbanyMotel 6 Schenectady NY
2700 Curry Rd, Schenectady, United States
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereMotel 6 Schenectady NY on Curry Rd pairs a low-key 2-star stay with practical extras: free car parking and free wifi, plus air conditioning and a 24 hour front desk. Pets are allowed, and a casino sits among the facilities. With 317 reviews and a 3.3 out of 5 rating, it fits road-trippers, pet owners and anyone watching the basics.
See Motel 6 Schenectady NYSuper 8 by Wyndham Schenectady Albany Area
3083 Carman Road, Schenectady, United States
Why stay hereSuper 8 by Wyndham Schenectady Albany Area sits at 3083 Carman Road, a 2-star stop for motorists on the Albany side of the city. It carries 696 reviews with a guest rating of 3.3 out of 5, one of the larger review counts on this list. A reasonable choice for a short, uncomplicated night en route.
See Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady Albany Area
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown | ★★★★ | 4.2 | 626 |
| The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort | ★★★★ | 4.2 | 478 |
| Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady | ★★★ | 4.5 | 654 |
| Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown | ★★ | 4.2 | 593 |
| Quality Inn Schenectady Albany | ★★ | 3.7 | 358 |
| Motel 6 Schenectady NY | ★★ | 3.3 | 317 |
| Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady Albany Area | ★★ | 3.3 | 696 |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For the highest rating
Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady is the top-rated hotel on this list, 4.5 out of 5 from 654 reviews — the only property above 4.2. Its address on Freemans Bridge Rd places it away from the downtown core, so it suits travellers with a car who would rather trade a central location for the strongest guest score here.
For 4-star stays
Two hotels carry a 4-star class: DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown on Nott Terrace and The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort on Rush Street. Both are rated 4.2 out of 5, DoubleTree from 626 reviews and The Landing from 478. They are the pick for travellers who want the highest class on this list.
DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown · The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort
For downtown addresses
Three hotels give a downtown Schenectady address: DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown on Nott Terrace, Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown on State St and The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort on Rush Street. Ratings run 4.2, 4.2 and 4.2 respectively, so the choice between them comes down to class and review count.
DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown · Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown · The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort
For budget-conscious basics
Quality Inn Schenectady Albany, Motel 6 Schenectady NY and Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady Albany Area are all 2-star and sit on the outer roads — Hamburg Street, Curry Rd and Carman Road. Ratings are 3.7, 3.3 and 3.3. Motel 6 is the only one of the three with facilities listed, including free car parking and pets allowed.
Quality Inn Schenectady Albany · Motel 6 Schenectady NY · Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady Albany Area
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Questions, answered
Which Schenectady hotel is rated highest by guests?
Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady, at 4.5 out of 5 from 654 reviews. No other hotel on this list scores above 4.2, so it is the clear top-rated pick, although its address on Freemans Bridge Rd is outside the downtown core.
Which hotels in Schenectady are 4-star?
Two: DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown on Nott Terrace and The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort on Rush Street. Both are rated 4.2 out of 5, from 626 and 478 reviews respectively, and both have downtown addresses.
Which Schenectady hotels allow pets?
Motel 6 Schenectady NY on Curry Rd lists pets allowed among its facilities, along with free car parking. It is a 2-star hotel rated 3.3 out of 5 from 317 reviews. None of the other hotels on this list list pets among their facilities.
Which Schenectady hotel has the most guest reviews?
Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady Albany Area, with 696 reviews at a rating of 3.3 out of 5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady follows with 654 reviews, then DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown with 626.
Do any Schenectady hotels on this list offer free parking?
Motel 6 Schenectady NY lists free car parking and parking among its facilities, the only hotel on this list to do so. It is a 2-star hotel at 2700 Curry Rd, rated 3.3 out of 5 from 317 reviews.
Which Schenectady hotels are downtown?
DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown on Nott Terrace, Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown on State St and The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort on Rush Street. They are rated 4.2, 4.2 and 4.2 out of 5, and cover 4-star, 2-star and 4-star class respectively.
Which is the best Schenectady hotel for families?
Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady has the strongest guest score here, 4.5 out of 5 from 654 reviews, the largest review base of any hotel on this list bar the Super 8. It is a 3-star hotel at 2A Freemans Bridge Rd, outside the downtown core.