Albany is the state capital of New York and rests on the western banks of the Hudson River. Attractions in New York's capital city include The Egg, a performing arts center in the shape of an egg, and Washington Park, which offers recreation in downtown Albany.
Located in downtown Albany, 74 State Hotel is a boutique accommodation within walking distance of local eateries, including the Jack Oyster House and Ben's City Hall Cafe. This hotel offers on-site dining at the Bistro at 74, a casual eatery; room service is available. Rooms have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs.
The Desmond Hotel is off exit 4 on Interstate 87, approximately five minutes from Albany International Airport; the hotel offers 24 hour courtesy airport shuttle service. Hotel amenities include two indoor pools and an atrium courtyard area. Guests have access to fine dining at the hotel's restaurant, Scrimshaw, while casual eats are available at Simpson's Grille, also on Desmond's Hotel premises.
Schenectady, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of Albany, is at the confluence of the Mohawk River and Hudson River. This city is home to Union College and the Schenectady Museum, which has exhibits dedicated to the city's history. Downtown Schenectady hotels are within five minutes of restaurants on State Street and Erie Boulevard.
The Parker Inn is a downtown Schenectady hotel, adjacent to the Proctors Theater; this performance venue hosts theatrical shows and music concerts. Hotel features include Victorian-style décor in the lobby and a breakfast area. The hotel has six suites and a Presidential Suite, which has a living room area. On-site dining is available at the Alto Grille, which has a casual atmosphere.
Stockade Inn is in Schenectady's Stockade District, within walking distance of Riverside Park; this park offers walking paths with views of the Hudson River. Hotel guests have access to fine dining at the Dining Room at Stockade Inn, located on the hotel's premises; the restaurant provides live jazz music in the evenings. The hotel's 18 rooms include suites with canopy beds and fireplaces.
Approximately 30 minutes north of Albany, Saratoga Springs is home to the Saratoga Springs Race Course, a horse racetrack that has been in operation since the 1860s. The city also features water springs for public consumption; some of these springs are used in spas throughout Saratoga Springs, including Roosevelt Baths in Spa State Park.
Dating back to 1873, the Adelphi Inn is a Victorian-style hotel known for the front side of the building's decor: an Italianate-style facade with four-story tall columns. The lobby has maintained much of its original decor, which includes hand-painted stencils on the walls. The 39 rooms have antique-style furniture and living room space.
Saratoga Arms is an mid-19th century hotel on Broadway, less than five minutes from the New York State Military Museum. This family-owned hotel provides 31 rooms; Garden Level rooms have fireplaces and offer access to the hotel's gardens, while some king suites have whirlpool tubs. The hotel also has a second-level terrace overlooking Broadway.
Poughkeepsie is on the southern end of Mid East New York, an hour south of Albany. This Hudson Valley city provides a variety of arts and culture attractions, including the Bardovan Opera House, built in 1869, and Joseph Bertolozzi's Bridge, a pedestrian bridge that allows visitors to hear recorded music while crossing over the Hudson River. Downtown eateries are on Main Street and Church Street.
The Mercury Grand Hotel is on U.S. Highway 9, less than five minutes south of downtown. This full-service hotel has the Bananas Comedy Club, open on Friday and Saturday nights, and casual dining at Spice Aroma Restaurant. Queen Jacuzzi rooms have heart-shaped whirlpool tubs and queen-size beds.
Inn at the Falls in eastern Poughkeepsie has 36 rooms, including king and queen suites with sleeper sofas. The hotel provides a game room with pool table, fitness center and a dining room, where a gourmet breakfast is served every morning. An outdoor patio area offers views of a branch of the Hudson River.
