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mickshrimpton
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mediocre and Very Expensive: No Value Here

3.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 20 May 2024via mobile
I spent 3 days/2 nights here for work. The hotel is in close proximation to the Capitol, government and courts. I ate breakfast lunch and dinner at the hotel restaurant Wellington’s; all decent meals. The hotel otherwise disappoints. This is not a $500 a night hotel. Front desk didn’t recognize my Bonvoy status at check in and when I asked about basics like extended checkout, I was essentially told “check back day you leave based on availability.” No free water anywhere. Room was mediocre and bathroom sliding door for shower and to bathroom itself caused water to go everywhere. The LED lighting scheme felt cheap as did the laminate flooring. Basement gym had mediocre equipment. Had long waits for elevators. In room k cup pods not replenished and no coffee available in lobby until 7 am. Staff at wellingtons was amazing, front desk staff was hit or miss depending on who was attending. I don’t know if there are better options in Albany but not sure I would stay here again unless the experience changes.
Date of stay: May 2024
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Leola Edelin, General Manager at Renaissance Albany Hotel, responded to this review
Responded 21 May 2024
Dear mickshrimpton,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback in regards to your recent stay with us at the Renaissance Albany Hotel. On behalf of our entire team, please accept our sincerest apologies for falling short of meeting your expectations during your stay. Please know that I have shared your feedback in great detail with each department leadership team, to help us deliver upon the expectations of our guest's. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future!

Sincerely,

Leola Edelin
General Manager
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Reviewed 3 January 2024

For the most part the hotel is nice. We went as a group for the PBR. First our friends wanted to switch their room from a king to a double and they said there was no rooms and there was so they had to book a whole other room! So that is crazy! Then I went to get into bed and my sheets. comfortable and pillow all had blood on them!! So at 1:30 am when I should be going to sleep I had to call the front desk for them to change our sheets. So gross!! Then the next morning I wanted to talk to a manager and she wouldn't even come talk to us! She sent the front desk girl back to tell us simply we gave you free breakfast nothing more we can do! We stay at a lot of hotel both for work and fun and have never been dismissed like that before. So rude and unprofessional!! I will probably not stay there again!

Date of stay: December 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Leola Edelin, General Manager at Renaissance Albany Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 5 January 2024

Dear nikkyl2024,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback in regards to your recent stay with us at the Renaissance Albany Hotel. On behalf of our entire team, please accept our sincerest apologies for falling short of meeting both your, and our, expectations. Please know that I have personally discussed your experience with the appropriate department manager to ensure this is an isolated incident that is corrected immediately. If you would like to further discuss your experience, please reach out to me directly as it would be my pleasure to assist you. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

Sincerely,

Leola Edelin
General Manager

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Reviewed 6 October 2023

The hotel was roomy and clean, and had a comfy bed, just a couple of thing spoiled the stay, although when I say spoil, this is not in a big way, just a bit of adjustment. The first worry was that the coffee machine ( and a nice machine it was) was located in the short hallway, but the light in this section of the room was a blue light, and insufficient to operate the coffee machine, we got over this by moving the coffee machine onto the desk area.
The second problem was the sliding door on the bathroom, this did not cover the area and even though we are a married couple the view of ones partner on the throne is not desired.

Date of stay: August 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 24 August 2023

Exceeded our expectations. Beautiful historic building, the lobby is scintillating. The room was a wee bit difficult to navigate the bed. Nice bathroom. Very friendly staff. Parking very convenient and adjoining. Enjoyed the lively bar and very good bartenders. Would highly recommend.

Room tip: Try to avoid room 1028 due to the bed location in the room
Date of stay: August 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 1 August 2023 via mobile

My stay at the Renaissance Albany, NY was fantastic! The service was great, and I loved the well-equipped gym, comfy bed, and spacious room. The place was clean, and I appreciated the use of Aveda Hair products. Highly recommended for a memorable experience!

Date of stay: July 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 29 July 2023 via mobile

I've been meaning to write a review for this hotel for many years as I have frequented it since my son attended Siena college way back in 2013. I continue to choose this hotel almost every time I'm in the Albany area which is at least a few times a year. This is a beautiful and well preserved hotel in a historic building downtown. The staff is almost always top notch and the rooms consistently clean and well-maintained. (We had an exceptional time at March madness this year, and I was impressed at how the hotel handled the high volume of traffic!) My Platinum elite status is always acknowledged when I stay here which I truly appreciate. I am also very pleased that this Renaissance finally re-opened its concierge lounge post-Covid closing as I do believe brand loyalty should be rewarded with incentives like this. Sometimes the rates do get astronomical if there are big events happening downtown but I highly recommend this hotel 💯!!

Date of stay: March 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
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