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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Downtown

2.0 of 5
110 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144
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Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Rensselaer
2.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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canela42
Northern, NY
Senior Contributor
46 reviews
39 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011
2
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We chose this location because of its proximity to the train station. That is about the only thing this property has going for it- location. Upon check-in, we were given the key to our room and after 4 hours on the road, we quickly drove up and unloaded our luggage. Imagine my surprise when I opened the door to find... More

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katkhemili
Clifton Park, New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My mother was sent to stay here by FEMA because she lost her house due to Hurricane Irene. She woke up early morning because she had a bloody nose. She went to front counter to ask for quarters so she could clean sheets and the owner screamed at her and called her names because she woke him up. When I... More

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martolli
Brooklyn, New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 9, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This place has older and newer rooms. I stayed in the older section last year and it was marginal - not clean, noisy, rundown. So this year I asked for a room in the newer section (in the back). It's quieter but quite dirty; the bedspreads haven't been washed in ages, there was a strange red liquid splashed in the... More

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YellowRose125
Delaware
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8 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2010
1
person found this review helpful

This was a budget motel with typical flaws of most older hotels...halls and rooms not thoroughly cleaned,(dust in corners, etc.); stains on hallway carpets; no lock on exterior door to parking lot, minor tears in wallpaper, room coffeemaker had replacement carafe that was the wrong size and wouldn't let the coffee drain from the basket, etc. The breakfast buffet is... More

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jillflat
flordia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2009

this econo lodge was very nice and clean. the front desk clerk was very nice and freindly. i will come hear all the time when i come to albany. i do recommend this hotel. More

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yiayiaM
california
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Being near Amtrak is the only reason we stayed here. I was told on the phone that there would be transportaion to the station, as we had a 9:30 train-the only one of the day. At 8:30 we were told by the front desk person that no such offer was made and we were "wasting our time" & we have... More

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GreginUtah
South Jordan, Utah
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24 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed here because it was 5 minutes away from the Amtrak station. The room was nice, with a microwave, refrigerator, nice channel lineup, and good internet service. My only complaint was the air freshener smell which seemed to be used to cover up the odor of smoke, but I opened the windows to clear it out. More

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coaster8
Manchester, NH
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19 reviews
59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I have been leery of the Econo Lodge brand in the past, but this is my 2nd very positive experience. This motel was better than many locations of Red Roof Inn or Holiday Inn Express. My room was a basic room there, but had a microwave, fridge, hair dryer, clock radio, not to mention shampoo which is a disappearing amenity... More

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bghky
massachusetts
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22 reviews
22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We needed a place to stay for one night after arriving by Amtrak. Didn't want to spend $140 a night, which seemed to be the going rate in Albany. We wanted to tour the NY State Museum before our train left at 4:00 the next day. After reading reviews on tripadvisor, I decided to take a chance on the Econo... More

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Perpetual-Motion1
Canada
Top Contributor
99 reviews
48 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

Hey, it's an Econolodge! Lady on duty when we arrived in the evening was very friendly and helpful. The rooms are basic and there is not much around the area (Yips Chinese restaurant -- okay and Burger King), but very easy drive into downtown Albany and to the Albany/Rensselaer Amtrak station. Hotel is frequented by a lot of construction service... More

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Address: 110 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144

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