How Axel worksAxel $180 a night vs $203 on Expedia at Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $23 a night less (11%). Seen Oct 9.
3-star hotel · Hilton Garden Inn · 1389 Washington Ave, Albany
Shopping on site · Computer · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Gift shop · Television in lobby · Express check-out
Hotels in Albany, New YorkA refreshed 3-star chain hotel across from UAlbany
8.4/10
A strong campus-side pick for clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff.
This refreshed 3-star across from UAlbany is a strong pick for campus visits and straightforward business stays. Expedia lists a 2025 remodel, and recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Booking.com’s strong cleanliness and comfort scores reinforce that picture. Free parking, an on-site restaurant and a gym make it a practical base rather than a hotel you choose for atmosphere.
The main trade-offs are convenience-related: breakfast generally costs extra, downtown sightseeing requires transportation, and Hilton offers no airport shuttle. Pool information is inconsistent across sites, and Hilton’s current amenities omit it; confirm directly before promising the kids a swim. We’d skip it for a walkable downtown weekend, but choose it confidently for a university visit or road-trip stop.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · linkedin.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$180 a night with Axel against $203 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $23 a night less (11%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$23/night less than Expedia (11%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$122 a night with Axel against $136 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $14 a night less (10%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$14/night less than Booking.com (10%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$129 a night with Axel against $145 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $16 a night less (11%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$16/night less than Expedia (11%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$146 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $141 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$149 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $145 a night for these dates when seen.
ROOM, KING BED · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$151 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$156 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$163 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$126 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Nov 29, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$136 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 22 to Dec 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$130 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Apr 3 to Apr 5, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Axel $180 a night vs $203 on Expedia at Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $23 a night less (11%). Seen Oct 9.
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A strong campus-side pick for clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. A refreshed 3-star chain hotel across from UAlbany, scored for what it is.
This refreshed 3-star across from UAlbany is a strong pick for campus visits and straightforward business stays. Expedia lists a 2025 remodel, and recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Booking.com’s strong cleanliness and comfort scores reinforce that picture. Free parking, an on-site restaurant and a gym make it a practical base rather than a hotel you choose for atmosphere.
The main trade-offs are convenience-related: breakfast generally costs extra, downtown sightseeing requires transportation, and Hilton offers no airport shuttle. Pool information is inconsistent across sites, and Hilton’s current amenities omit it; confirm directly before promising the kids a swim. We’d skip it for a walkable downtown weekend, but choose it confidently for a university visit or road-trip stop.
Best for: UAlbany visitors and families; Business travelers with a car; Road-trip stopovers
Watch out for: Breakfast generally costs extra; Pool availability needs direct confirmation; No airport shuttle
Location: Across from UAlbany with easy highway access; not a downtown sightseeing base.
Rooms: Refreshed rooms draw consistent praise for comfortable beds; Expedia lists a 2025 remodel.
Cleanliness: A clear strength across recent guest feedback and Booking.com’s category ratings.
Service: Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise friendly, accommodating staff.
Amenities: Restaurant, gym, free Wi-Fi and EV charging; pool listings conflict with Hilton’s current information.
Fees and surprises: Parking is free; breakfast, pet stays and EV charging carry additional charges.
Axel's opinion of Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · linkedin.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $180 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $203 a night on Expedia | $23 a night less (11%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $122 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $136 a night on Booking.com | $14 a night less (10%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $129 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $145 a night on Expedia | $16 a night less (11%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $146 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $141 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $149 a night · non-refundable · ROOM, KING BED | $145 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $151 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $156 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $163 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 20 to Nov 29, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $126 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 22 to Dec 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $136 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Apr 3 to Apr 5, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $130 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
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