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#33 of 51 hotels in Albany
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  • Hotel class: 1 of 5
  • Rooms: 100
  • Address: 100 Watervliet Avenue Albany, NY 12206
Property Type: Motel
  • Small hotel conveniently located near a major roadway; limited staff and amenities; normally guest rooms open to the parking lot.
Description: Chalet style. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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Reviews of Motel 6 Albany

( 2-6 of 9 )
“Not even worth a dollar”

Motel 6 Albany

1 of 5 stars
Hempstead, NY
Oct 27, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Forced to stay here because my preferred Albany hotels were sold out, this place is an absolute dump. Normally I'd say you get what you pay for, but this place isn't even worth spending a dollar on.

It started at check-in where the front desk clerk was unable to even make eye contact with me while I was checking in, and when there was a problem; I had her supervisor yelling at me from a seated position in her office to the side how that problem was being resolved. I understand that problems can exist; but this person, a supervisor, could not muster up the energy to stand up, come to the desk, and talk to me like an adult? Between her and the desk clerk, this may have been the worst front desk experience I have ever had in terms of simple courtesy, and I spend a lot of time in hotels.

So I get to my room, unpack, then go my car. The door to my room fails to lock properly when shut. This was resolved relatively quickly by their maintenance staff but I'm certainly glad I checked to make sure the door was fully shut first! Not to mention this hotel is on the borderline of Albany's ghetto.

Anyway, I return to my room; and prepare to go to sleep. The sheets were not cleaned and were downright filthy. It then took over an hour between my calling the front desk for clean sheets and the time that they were actually delivered. (I had to call to "remind" the person).

In the morning, I complained to the front desk. No manager (supposedly) was on duty for me to tell about all my problems and just got a head nod for a response. Not even an "We're sorry!"

The staff does not care one bit about guest service; they just want to take your money and run. Not to mention it is a very run down hotel. It could have potential if they had a staff who cared about its appearance as well as guest service.

Pathetic. You're better off sleeping in your car.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — That I made it out alive.
    • Disliked — Disgraceful guest service.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
kristen2514's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: October 27, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: $52 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-733-5916 from Orbitz
“Stinky Rathole”

Motel 6 Albany

Sep 14, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We spent one night and were pleased as the day begun, so we could leave this place.
Be prepared, to discover lots of new smells ;-)
It was $75 per night including tax.

My advisement:
Spent 30 Bucks more and go to a BestWestern or HolidayINN

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — TV-Channels
    • Disliked — The Smell !!!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ocker3000's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: September 14, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Average price*: $52 (year-round)
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“Newly Remodeled”

Motel 6 Albany

Sep 2, 2007

Previous reviews for this motel are "bad". However, this location has been remodeled and we found it very comfortable. The room was large, and it had lots of accessible outlets.
We were in a no smoking section and there was no stale, smoky odor anywhere in the room or hallway.
This is a Motel 6--basic, no frills, no breakfast (coffee in the lobby), no pool. We were there for a medical procedure at St. Peter's (an easy 2 1/2 mile drive), so we weren't concerned with frills--a good, clean room, comfortable bed, shower. This location met our needs and was a pleasant experience.
The staff was wonderful. Front desk was very helpful. We had a minor problem with housekeeping which was quickly handled.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
NYTraveler0's Summary
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: July 18, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $52 (year-round)
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“Never Again”

Motel 6 Albany

1 of 5 stars
Horseheads
Jan 29, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I just returned from staying at Motel 6 in Albany (100 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY 12206). My experience there was nothing short of terrible.
I was placed in a smoking room when I am allergic to cigarette smoke. There were no ammenities in the room, ie Shampoo, and the only soap that was there to use was the one small bar left in the shower by the previous guest. The bath mat and towel had pubic hair on them. I requested new items and was told by the desk clerk "I don't know where to get them."
The staff was not customer service oriented at all. When I asked for directions to a specific area one of the desk clerks advised me that "She does not drive as she does not make enough money to have a car, so she can't help me."
This property showed very poor service to this customer.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Nothing
    • Disliked — Unclean
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JJB1971's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2007
Traveled with: Large group or tour
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 29, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“bottom of the barrel for Motel 6”

Motel 6 Albany

2 of 5 stars
champaign IL
Jul 10, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

I agree with the most recent review. We had a "non-smoking" room, but there were burn holes in the bedding, and the room stunk of smoke. All of the clothes that we took into the room had to be washed because they smelled like smoke. Other than the smoking issues, the room was adequate. Very dated, and definitely in need of a remodel. I woke my husband up in the morning because I couldn't handle being there a minute longer.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
candaceg's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2006
Member since: October 22, 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 100 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY 12206