1228 Western Ave - Albany, NY, United States 12203
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Location. The Best Western Sovereign Hotel Albany is located in Albany, N.Y., three miles from downtown Albany and the capitol building. Siena College, the Empire State Plaza Convention Center and the Pepsi Arena are four miles from the hotel. The Hudson River is five miles away. Albany is New York's capital. The city was named after the Duke of York and Albany in 1664. He later became King James II of England.
Hotel Features. The Best Western Sovereign Hotel Albany serves American cuisine at the 1228 Grill & Bar. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres are served Monday through Thursday evenings. This New York hotel serves complimentary breakfasts. The hotel offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby. The on-site business center is open 24 hours a day. The hotel includes 6,451 square feet of meeting space that accommodates up to 300 people. Complimentary transportation to and from Albany International Airport and the Amtrak Train Station is available. The on-site fitness center includes cardiovascular equipment and is connected to the indoor pool. The hotel includes a sauna and steam room. This Albany hotel features a game room.
Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the Best Western Sovereign Hotel Albany are equipped with cable television and complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffeemakers and refrigerators are provided in the guestrooms at this New York hotel.
Expert Tip. The Best Western Sovereign Hotel Albany is across the street from the SUNY at Albany downtown campus. Construction on the campuses first three buildings started in 1909.
Property Amenities
Fitness Equipment
Meeting room (small groups)
Bar/lounge
Swimming pool - indoor
Restaurant(s)
Exhibit space
Shuttle Service
Internet public area - high-speed
Steam room
Pets allowed - Fees Apply
Business center - 24 Hours
Complimentary breakfast
Arcade/game room
Airport transportation (complimentary)
Elevator/lift
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible
Evening Reception - Mon.-Thurs.
ATM/banking
RV and truck parking
Safe-deposit box - At Front Desk
Comp newspapers in lobby
Parking (Complimentary)
Area Attractions
SUNY at Albany - Across the Street New York State Police Academy - 1.0 mile Empire State Plaza Convention Center - 4.0 miles Egg Performing Arts Center - 4.0 miles Downtown Albany - 3.0 miles USS Slater - 4.0 miles Pepsi Arena - 4.0 miles Hudson River - 5.0 miles Crossgates Mall - 2.0 miles Capitol Building - 3.0 miles Schuyler Mansion - 6.0 miles Schenectady - 12.0 miles Amtrak Train Station - 15.0 miles Siena College - 4.0 miles
Driving Directions
From Albany International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is six miles.
Exit the airport toward I-87. Merge on I-87 South. Follow the Western Avenue lane. Turn left on Route 20 East (Western Avenue). The hotel is located on the right.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 12 P.m.
Credit Card Required
Floors - 5
Guestrooms - 192
Hotel Renovated - 2002
Minimum Check-in Age - 21
Multilingual Staff
Photo Identification Required
24-Hour Front Desk
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
By proceeding with this reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions, which include the Cancellation Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the {0}User Agreement.
You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.
