West End Travel Guide
Albany
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Top hotels in West End

Albany Plaza Hotel
"Affordable with good rooms. Breakfast and desk staff helpful. Seemed Indian family owned hotel. Parking lot a horror and dirty elevators, but I felt secure."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Albany, NY
"The room they gave me had no bottom part to bed, when i sat down on the bottom of the bed, the who bed flew up and i rolled on the floor .. i already have a bad back. could have been a lawsuit. every time we get a room there, there is always something broken or not working. the ice machine has not ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hilton Albany
"Door to unlock your room doesn’t work, heating doesn’t work , front desk never answers their phone, mold in shower the list goes on. Please do yourself a favor and find a different hotel !"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
"It had place to walk around restaurants right in house n a beautiful pool of fish"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Marriott Albany
"The staff was so helpful and attentive"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
"Clean and tidy. A bit of a strange layout but comfy and nice. The hotel was loud with a large bunch of kids but I let the hotel know to talk to the leaders of the group and they were quiet the second night."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Where to stay in West End

Downtown Albany
Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.

Colonie
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Colonie, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall are just a few notable stops.

Roessleville
If you're spending some time in Roessleville, Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Sheridan Hollow
If you're spending some time in Sheridan Hollow, Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Albany Institute of History and Art are top sights worth seeing.
South End
Though South End may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Destroyer Escort Historical Museum and New York State Museum.









