About MOTEL 6 - Albany, NY - Airport
MOTEL 6 - Albany, NY - Airport offers discount chain lodgings three miles from Albany International Airport in the capital of New York State. Occupying a modern low-rise half-a-mile from Interstate 87, this motel offers freebies like on-site parking and Wi-Fi throughout.
Bright, updated rooms enjoying air-conditioning, free local calls and en suite bathrooms with granite countertops feature laminate flooring, desks and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with free expanded cable channels. Selected rooms add mini-fridges. Accessible rooms are offered.
Conveniences comprise a 24-hour reception, vending machines and a pet-friendly policy. Children can stay free.
Morning coffee is complimentary. Dining options situated within five minutes’ walk include Thai, bar-grill and Italian restaurants.
MOTEL 6 - Albany, NY - Airport lies about 15 minutes’ drive from the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology. The University at Albany is about five minutes’ drive away as is Crossgates Mall for indoor shopping. Historic downtown Albany is about ten miles away for the New York State Capitol building.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Popular location near airport and dining
This motel’s location was highly convenient for air passengers using Albany International Airport, which was only a short drive away. Drivers also liked the way they could easily get to downtown Albany, universities, museums and shopping malls because of the proximity of Interstates 87 and 90. The free parking was another plus. Non-drivers welcomed the proximity of bus stops. It also appealed that there were lots of dining options located within easy walking distance.
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Praise for customer service
Friendly, obliging and welcoming were just some of the terms reviewers used to describe employees at this property. Those travelling with their furry friends welcomed the pet-friendly policy.
positive:
Thumbs-up for affordable and revamped rooms
The renovated rooms with flat-screen TVs, modern furniture and wood-effect flooring proved popular with visitors. Many said their rooms were more than suitably clean and comfy for a stopover. Drivers liked the way they could often park right outside their rooms. Those looking to keep costs down often felt they got reasonable value for money thanks to the usually inexpensive room rates.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Free Wi-Fi divided opinion
Even though many guests appreciated the provision of free Wi-Fi, critics sometimes took issue with the service for offering slow speeds and spotty coverage.
negative:
Drawbacks noted in certain rooms
Maintenance issues like cigarette burns, non-functioning lighting, blurred TV channels and an intermittent hot water supply were reported by guests in certain rooms. There were also cleanliness grumbles over inconsistent housekeeping standards, stained bedding and bedroom floors and bathrooms that could have been more vigorously cleaned. Some critics said they struggled to adjust the room temperature to their liking.
negative:
Nuisance smells and noises
Light sleepers were sometimes disturbed by nuisance noise from neighbouring rooms. Lingering smoky smells and cleaning product odours also bothered guests in certain rooms.