Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area
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Same order as the list above. Room counts and the breakfast, parking, and shuttle marks come from each hotel's own listing data. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.
| Hotel | Rooms | Brand | From downtown Albany | Free breakfast | Free parking | Shuttle | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area | 126 | Hilton Garden Inn | 4.0 mi | – | – | (1,005) | |
| Four Points by Sheraton Albany | 108 | Sheraton | 1.8 mi | – | (647) | ||
| Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG | 322 | Crowne Plaza | 5.7 mi | – | – | (1,283) | |
| Residence Inn Albany Washington Avenue | 106 | Residence Inn | 5.6 mi | – | – | (490) | |
| Marriott Albany | 359 | Marriott | 5.3 mi | – | – | (1,005) | |
| Renaissance Albany Hotel | 203 | Renaissance | 0.1 mi | – | – | (1,002) | |
| Extended Stay America Suites - Albany - SUNY | 134 | Unknown Hotel Brand | 4.0 mi | – | – | – | (6) |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany | 133 | Homewood Suites | 5.6 mi | (1,001) | |||
| Courtyard by Marriott Albany Airport | 130 | Courtyard by Marriott | 5.5 mi | – | (767) | ||
| Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center | 129 | Hilton Garden Inn | 1.1 mi | – | (1,001) | ||
| Staybridge Suites Albany Wolf Rd-Colonie Center by IHG | 112 | Staybridge Suites | 5.1 mi | (1,002) | |||
| Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown | 110 | Hyatt Place | 0.4 mi | – | – | (1,887) | |
| Hotel Luna | 99 | Fairfield Inn & Suites | 3.9 mi | – | – | (466) | |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall, NY | 96 | Homewood Suites | 5.5 mi | (498) | |||
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Albany Wolf Rd | 90 | Home2 Suites | 5.2 mi | – | (718) | ||
| Residence Inn by Marriott Albany Airport | 85 | Residence Inn | 5.5 mi | – | (324) | ||
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Airport | 78 | Fairfield Inn & Suites | 5.5 mi | – | (919) | ||
| Courtyard by Marriott Albany Thruway | 78 | Courtyard by Marriott | 4.3 mi | – | – | – | (979) |
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How Group Hotel Rates Work in Albany
Organizations book rooms for groups in Albany for training sessions, regional meetings, tournaments, and team travel. For group hotel booking in Albany, these 18 hotels can accommodate a block of 9 or more rooms for one trip. You can request a group quote through Engine Groups, which handles the room-block booking and offers consolidated invoicing and multiple payment options.
When you're booking rooms for a group in Albany, a hotel will quote a rate for a block of 9 or more rooms rather than charge the public rate. The room block holds those rooms for your group until a cutoff date, after which individual travelers are assigned to their rooms. You can search, compare, and book these hotels on Engine. For 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking; 8 or fewer rooms is self-serve, and Engine offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, and no membership fee.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I request a room block in Albany?
For a tournament, convention, or other group travel during busy periods, request your room block at least 60 to 90 days before your arrival date. Albany hotels can fill up during peak seasons, so booking early gives you more options and helps ensure availability. If your dates are flexible or fall outside busy periods, a shorter lead time may work.
Can these hotels accommodate a group of 9 or more rooms?
Yes, the hotels on this list have the room count to handle group stays and have booked groups through Engine before. Hotels like Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area, Four Points by Sheraton Albany, and Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG have served groups previously. Contact the hotel to confirm availability for your specific dates.
How does a room block work and why does the cutoff date matter?
A room block holds a set number of rooms for your group until a cutoff date, typically two to four weeks before arrival. Before that cutoff, you assign travelers to rooms and they complete their bookings. After the cutoff, any unreserved rooms return to the hotel's general inventory, so it's important to finalize your assignments on time.
What should I compare when choosing a hotel for a group in Albany?
Look at room count, brand, distance from downtown, free breakfast, free parking, shuttle service, and guest ratings. The comparison table on this page shows these details for each hotel. Consider what matters most to your group, whether that's convenience to downtown Albany, on-site parking, or included breakfast.
How does billing work for a group stay booked through Engine?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you can manage payment for multiple rooms in one place. You have multiple payment options and there is no membership fee. For a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking process and billing.
Why don't you show rates for these hotels?
Hotels give Engine rates they only allow us to show business travelers, so a public page cannot list them. Create a free account with your work email to see them.
Is Engine free?
Yes. An Engine account is 100% free and without commitment, and you can leave anytime. Sign up with your work email.