Electronic Parkway winds past Electronics Park in Liverpool, New York, where General Electric opened its plant in 1947. The New York State Thruway intersects with the parkway, providing easy on and off access to local hotels. The area is close to the Carousel Mall, Syracuse University and the state fairgrounds, so expect higher rates and fewer available rooms during events.
Knights Inn, a finalist in the chain's 2010 quality/housekeeping competition, offers budget-friendly rooms and weekly rates. Rooms have two double, one queen or one king-sized bed, and free, wired Internet access. Mini-fridges, microwave ovens and cable television are standard amenities. A drugstore across the street is open 24 hours a day, and a convenience store located at an adjacent gas station sells basic food items. Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. Knights Inn accommodates both pets and smokers.
Holiday Inn, located near Knights Inn, has an indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. The hotel, renovated in 2009, provides free shuttle service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, about five miles away. Moderately priced rooms have free WiFi and the hotel's restaurant and cocktail lounge are open daily. Kids eat free. Room service is available from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. and outdoor barbecue grills provide opportunities for summertime picnics. Smoking and pets are prohibited.
Staybridge Suites, adjacent to Holiday Inn, is an all-suites property. Rooms have fully equipped kitchens, large work spaces, free WiFi and cable television. A 24-hour fitness room is adjacent to the indoor pool and a convenience store onsite sells the basics. The hotel connects to the Holiday Inn, providing guests access to that hotel's restaurant. Breakfast buffet is served daily. Staybridge Suites also provides free shuttle service to the airport. The moderately priced hotel welcomes pets but does not accommodate smokers.
Best Western, on the north side of the thruway just off Electronic Parkway, offers rooms and suites with premium cable and complimentary WiFi. The moderately priced hotel has an indoor pool and fitness room. Continental breakfast is served daily, and a fast-food restaurant is directly across the street. Other restaurants are within a two-mile radius of the hotel. Lockheed Martin's Liverpool facility is next door. The completely smoke-free Best Western allows small pets on a case-by-case basis.
