The city of Cohoes is part of the greater Albany metropolitan area, which is home to over 15,000 residents, more than a dozen sites on the National Register of Historic Places and a 90-foot waterfall on the Mohawk River. For budget-conscious travelers, several hotels in the area offer quality accommodations in the neighborhood of $100 per night or less. Though only one such hotel is situated in Cohoes proper, the neighboring towns of Latham and Troy contain additional choices along with quick, easy access to Cohoes.
The Hampton Inn Albany/Latham is only a few miles from points of interest such as the state Capitol Building, Colonie Center shopping mall and Clifton Commons Sports Complex. Active guests can use a swimming pool, jogging track and exercise room, and executives have access to a business center with PC work station, audiovisual equipment rental and several meeting rooms. Additional amenities include a luggage hold, babysitting service, airport shuttle and safety deposit boxes at the front desk. A free hot breakfast is served each morning, with to-go bags for those on the run. hotel staff can help out-of-towners locate nearby lunch and dinner spots such as Carrabba's and the Malt River Brew House. Guestroom choices include smoking or non, with either one king or two double beds, plus duvet covers, work desks, blackout curtains and bathroom night lights.
The AAA-rated three-diamond La Quinta Inn & Suites Latham Albany Airport offers reduced overnight rates for AAA members, government workers, seniors and AARP cardholders. Nearby attractions include Latham Farms, Hoffman's Playland and the Mill Road Acres Golf Course. The three-floor property features an indoor heated swimming pool, spa tub, state-of-the-art fitness center and guest laundry. Free parking is available on site, and complimentary airport transportation runs from early morning until early evening. Conference space and an unstaffed business suite are also available for corporate travelers. A continental breakfast is free for all guests along with daily newspapers in the lobby. All 78 guestrooms are non-smoking and are outfitted with microwave ovens, mini-fridges, dataport phones and Wi-Fi. Some also have whirlpool tubs. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
The Best Western Franklin Square Inn is in downtown Troy, providing convenient access to the Antique District, Revolution Hall and the annual Flag Day Parade. The hotel features wheelchair-accessible elevators along with a 24-hour front desk, concierge, vending machines and parking for trucks and RVs with advance notice. The fitness gym has stair-steppers, treadmills and stationary bikes, and a computer station, printer, copier and fax machine are available for business travelers. A breakfast bar and Starbucks coffee shop are on site, with the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que restaurant and bar directly across the street. A total of 62 guestrooms are spread over three floors, each equipped with a 32-inch flat-screen TV, refrigerator, climate controls and bathrobes. Designated rooms are also available for pets, though extra charges may apply.
The Microtel Inn Albany Airport is designed for extended stays, offering some of the lowest nightly rates in the area. It's near Latham Circle Mall, Siena College and the Albany County Airport. Guest amenities include a 24-hour switchboard, free local shuttle bus, ice machines, ample outdoor parking and free morning newspapers at the front desk. In addition, complimentary business services include use of a computer with high-speed Internet, a boardroom and copy/fax services. Several restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel, such as Bennigans, the 76 Diner and the Dakota Steakhouse. Spacious guestrooms offer 20- to 32-inch satellite TVs with HBO and pay-per-view, Dream Well bedding with downlike comforters, and free long-distance calling to anywhere in the continental United States. Five disabled-accessible rooms are also available.
