By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-07-26 11:19:54 | Word Count: 581
Albany is a great vacation destination for the whole family. Many hotels are situated near tourist attractions.
Albany is situated about 136 miles north of New York City. It is also considered as the capital of the State of New York. Albany is the fourth oldest city in the US and it was founded in the year 1614. It is situated on the Hudson River, making Albany a center for transportation. Albany is also the quarters to the famous performing arts center “The Egg” situated in the Empire State Plaza.
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Albany’s geographic position as a “Crossroad City” makes it suitable for nationally touring acts and artists. The Egg and the Place Theater provides normal sized forums for spoken words, theaters and music performances.
Moreover, the New York State Museum is the main cultural site in Albany, concentrating on natural history, fine arts, social and political histories as well as on New York’s economy. The Times Union Center, formerly known as the Knickerbocker Arena or more currently The Pepsi Arena, serve as the city’s biggest musical place for internationally and nationally prominent bands and sporting events, trade shows and other major community gatherings.
Listed below are some hotels and tips on finding cheap hotels in Albany:
It is recommended that you book in an inexpensive lodging in Albany so that you can use the money saved for other travel expenses, say transportation or food. Tourist destinations and historical establishments, farms and orchards sites are packed around the city.
Consider residing in a bed and breakfast or motel. Since the foods are typically included, the overall rate per night may turn out to be more reasonably priced than even the cheapest hotels or motel. It is also a great chance to obtain personal pieces of advice from your host on entertainment, site and restaurant options.
Rent cheap townhouses and condos for a taste of what it is like to be a local. Some communities throughout Albany offer services to tourists. It is fairly easy to find reasonably priced townhouses and condos within its surrounding areas and the city itself.
If you prefer to stay in a hotel, Clarion Hotel is one of the good choices. This affordable lodging is situated near several tourist attractions. It is four miles away from the USS or Slater Destroyer Museum. The Empire Plaza and Pepsi Arena are about three miles away from the hotel. Crossgates Mall and SUNY Albany are approximately two miles away also.
The hotel features the Scenario’s Restaurant and Lounge where visitors are offered complimentary breakfasts every morning. It also provides complimentary coffee and available complimentary newspaper within the lobby.
Another option is staying at the Best Western Sovereign Hotel Albany. This stylish hotel is located near tourist attractions of the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, the Pepsi Arena and Siena College. The sad tourist attraction is only 4 miles away from the hotel.
The famous Hudson River is about 5 miles away also. The hotel offers complimentary hors d’oeuvres served every evening, Mondays through Thursdays. The hotel’s guestrooms are equipped with wireless Internet access and colored cable television.
It would also be a wise decision to opt for Hampton Inn and Suites Albany Downtown. This hotel provides mid rise and modern accommodations, very convenient to all its visitors. It is two blocks away from the Pepsi Arena as well as the Palace Theater. The hotel offers spacious guestrooms equipped with wireless high speed Internet access, colored television and a coffee maker.
