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Red Carpet Inn Albany Downtown

500 Northern Boulevard, Albany, NY 12204
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Ranked #34 of 49 hotels in Albany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013
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Westfield MA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

My fiancé & I booked this hotel a half a week in advance for our trip to Albany, so the price was lower than the daily average. Upon arrival, the place didn't look the best, and I was expecting a run downed room. But I was delightfully surprised by the inside. The room was on the larger size, & same... More

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Sanjiv P, Manager at Red Carpet Inn Albany Downtown, responded to this review
April 21, 2013

Thank you for choosing the Red Carpet Inn for your stay in Albany. I'm glad you were happy with the room and were able to enjoy the bathtub. I do apologize for the trash and plastic cups that the wind was blowing around the property. The open layout of the rooms coupled with the property being on a hill sometimes... More

New York City, New York
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2012

Stayed here on a few occasions. The location is adequate, the rooms I've had have always been clean and well-maintained, and the staff (well, the one guy who always seems to be manning the front desk) is courteous, friendly, attentive, and helpful. This place is far from the Ritz, but it's a fine little spot to crash while you find... More

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Sanjiv P, Manager at Red Carpet Inn Albany Downtown, responded to this review
October 19, 2012

Thank you for choosing to stay with us. I'm glad you were satisfied with your accomodations, and if there is anything else we can do for you in the future, please do not hesitate to inform us. More

North Las Vegas, Nevada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2012

We stayed just one night to be close to the airport. Person checking in just before me was charged $10 less, told for the $55 rate he would get a recently renovated room. Well, I paid the $55 plus tax/fees and expected the renovated room. Instead we got a room with buckling ceilings that we thought were going to cave... More

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Sanjiv P, Manager at Red Carpet Inn Albany Downtown, responded to this review
September 10, 2012

I am sorry to hear you were not satisfied with your stay. The particular room you had, despite the newer bathroom and furniture, did have the older style tile ceiling. There are however no leaks in the room at all. We would have attempted to move your room if we had notification at the front desk of your concerns. I... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 27, 2012

Ok, so you get what you pay for. I totally get it. Cheap - yes. Sketchy - oh yes. I've had my share of hotel stays, but this is the very first hotel where I was compelled to sleep with extra-large scissors right by my pillow. Immediately upon entering the Inn, I breathed in smokey air. I imagined that this... More

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Sanjiv P, Manager at Red Carpet Inn Albany Downtown, responded to this review
September 11, 2012

Thank you for your review and feedback. We strive to keep our guests happy, and these reviews help us in doing so. Just to put your mind at ease concerning some of the things you've mentioned, the fellow who was working at the desk upon your arrival is a long time employee with whom we have had no similar comlaints... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2012

Fairly reasonable rates for weekly and longer-term stays. Average nightly rates. Does have some discounts for AAA, senior citizens, and non-weekends. LOUD neighbors, taxi drivers stay here?, as the walls are thin and you can hear evrything and I do mean everything. There was no radio, alarm clock, or dryer. Interesting wall paintings. Large mirror in bathroom. Bed is rock... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2012

I'm writing form this hotel using the free wifi. King size bed, clean sheets, unexpected microwave and refrigerator. Larger than expected bathroom. Basic motel room. No complaints. Park at the door for easy unloading. It is a "non smoking room" though it had clearly been smoked in at some time.and there was a faint oder fo the spray used to... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

This is a terrible hotel. The sheets have holes from cigarette burns. The second-hand smoke will make your eyes water. Cobwebs are everywhere. The air-conditioning veers between freezing and boiling. The walls are so thin that you can hear fights several rooms away. The best thing about the hotel is that it is on a main road and easy to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 22, 2012

First, this motel is not downtown, but on a boulevard (Northern) that will take you into downtown through a sketchy neighborhood. It is right off the major highways (787 and 9) that go through the downtown Albany area so easy access via these routes. This RCI is a large motel property that is next to St. Pete's hospital. There is... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2012

Pretty depressing and run down, but the rooms were clean (except for the one hair I found on my sheets and the one hair I found on the wall in the shower), the beds were comfortable enough, and the heat, TV, wifi, microwave and fridge all worked well. A lot of the guests live there semi-permanently, and I heard from... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2012

Turned up in Albany and wound up here randomly early one evening, had read some poor reviews, but the Red Carpet turned out to be remarkably good. Staff were friendly and helpful upon arrival, esp considering I hadn't booked anything. Room was large and clean, good selection of TV channels, comfortable bed too. I was on foot and the area... More

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Address: 500 Northern Boulevard, Albany, NY 12204
Region: United States > New York > Albany
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