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William C
New York City, New York

A welcoming and affordable hotel

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 9 Apr 2019
I was extrely satisfied with my stay. All the staff were helpful and welcoming. I was completly satisfied with all the services including free internet, refrig and microwave etc. The cleaning staff were efficient and trustworthy.
Date of stay: March 2019
Trip type: Travelled on business
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HoJoAlbanyNY, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, responded to this review
Responded 10 Apr 2019
Thank you for staying with us and for your positive feedback. It was a pleasure having you here, and always great to hear from a satisfied guest. On behalf of the entire staff at Howard Johnson Albany, thanks! We look forward to having you back here again soon.
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Reviewed 23 February 2019

I’m sorry to say that I checked in and out right after seeing the room. The room smelled and was dirty. The woman at the front desk was very pleasant and did give me a refund I understand you get what you pay for but as a chain and a Wyndham property there should be stricter standards.
I can describe as something I’ve seen on an episode of cops
Even the entrance to the registration office (lobby, which it’s not) needed a serious redo.
I ended up paying $20 more for a beautiful room at LaQuinta with hot breakfast and indoor pool.

Date of stay: February 2019
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
    • Cleanliness
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Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, responded to this reviewResponded 1 March 2019

reinke03,

I am so sorry that you smelled of unpleasant in your room. In the future please address immediately so that our staff will clean and disinfecting to restore the clean smell of our accommodations. It's important for us to impress our guests and your comments will make this goal that much more attainable. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention so that we can make sure no future guest experiences the same inconvenience.

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Reviewed 2 February 2019 via mobile

My wife and kids stayed 2 nights and the hotel staff were right there for us for anything we needed. Outstanding hospitality! The breakfast was free and my kids loved having waffles and other great foods.

That normally would be the end of the review except it didn't stop there. On our second night the ice from the day before was melting and water was almost to our door. The hotel staff relocated us to another room quickly and saved the day.

And we misplaced our passports and the hotel staff called us twice to let us know they found them and were holding them for us! Outstanding above and beyond service and stay for me and my family!

Date of stay: January 2019
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank JonLaJoy
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Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, responded to this reviewResponded 4 February 2019

JonLaJoy,

Thank you for taking the time to share this five star experience with our management, staff, and
future guests. I'm glad that our services, hospitality, and accommodations exceeded your expectations and
hope that you experience the same comfortable stay during your next visit! We look forward to seeing you and
your family again here at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany Hotel!

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Reviewed 18 December 2018

Room was freezing cold and after several hours with heat at high, it was still freezing. When we checked in, the the heat in the room was off when it was 32 degrees outside. We expected the room to warm up with the heat on. After several hours it still felt like 50 degrees in the room. Even with socks on our feet, it was freezing cold to walk in the room., Called the front desk and they wanted us to wait another hour to see if it might get comfortable. We were too tired to change the room at midnight.

Date of stay: December 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, responded to this reviewResponded 19 December 2018

AK5151,

I am so sorry to hear about the difficulties that you experienced with our heater during your most recent stay with us! Know that your voice is of tremendous importance to us and we are confronting each of the
issues that you mentioned to ensure that no guest has this experience in the future. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention so that we can make sure no future guest experiences the same inconvenience

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Reviewed 18 December 2018

I'll begin by saying that this is a motel not a hotel. The building adjacent to the building my room was in was posted as unfit for human habitation. Upon arrival there's a sign that points with an arrow to the lobby but you can't drive up to it you have to walk, and it's not visible from the parking lot so you don't really know where it is. There was mold in my bathroom at the caulking around the tub. I was here four nights for business and would never stay here again. I had to run the heater the entire time whether I was in the room or not to keep the room a livable temperature. I was told there were no extra towels that the laundry wasn't finished yet. All in all it was a very cheap place to stay and the room size is large. Those are the only two positive things I can think to say about it other than the staff at the front desk is nice. I will never again choose a hotel based on the fact that Wyndham is in the name, my mistake.

Date of stay: December 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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1  Thank Jodi M
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Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, responded to this reviewResponded 19 December 2018

Jodi M,


Thank you for rating your recent experience at our hotel. It is disheartening to learn that the bathroom was not properly cleaned and maintained according to the high standards of our housekeeping and maintenance staff. Your feedback are certainly going to be taken into consideration as we are always seeking ways to improve upon the guest experience.We look forward to showing you how we have learned from your experience.

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Reviewed 17 October 2018

My wife found this hotel online while on our way to Boston. We arrived about 9 at night and were greeted warmly by the desk clerk. She confirmed the rate as quoted online and offered us a nice room convenient to parking. The room was clean and very nicely appointed to compliment the vintage of this classic HoJo's. The grounds are nice with walkways, nice landscaping and a pool. Breakfast was great and we even met some neat folk traveling across the country from Mexico. I will definitely remember this location if we need a room in Albany again.

Date of stay: September 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank bill d
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Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, responded to this reviewResponded 18 October 2018

bill d,

It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you have rated our hospitality and accommodations so highly! Thank you so much for your compliments to our breakfast and we were able to meet your expectations of cleanliness and service in our hotel. . On behalf of our entire staff, we appreciate your stay and we look forward to seeing you again when your travels bring you back to Albany! Kind regards.

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