The Best Hotels Closest to Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany for 2026

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A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small round table, and a lounge chair. There is a wooden ceiling with recessed lighting, a large window, and a glass partition wall.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a counter with snacks, and a sign reading "The Plastery".

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, two single beds, a desk, and a large window.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of snacks.

1. Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

Downtown Albany, 1.2 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Donna

￥18,644

￥21,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A dining table with a view of trees and parked cars through a window with wooden shutters.

A garden with various flower beds, including a prominent section of red tulips.

A wooden staircase with a white vase of flowers at the bottom.

A round glass table with a metal tray holding a cheese platter, a bottle, and a vase with flowers. Two blue and white striped chairs are positioned around the table.

2. The Morgan State House

0.8 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Michael

￥30,050

￥32,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a leather sofa, armchairs, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, round coffee tables, and a modern chandelier.

A modern lobby with a dining area, a fireplace, and a vending machine labeled "PANINI".

A modern living area with a bar, seating, and a fireplace.

3. Four Points by Sheraton Albany

2.6 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Jorge

￥19,766

￥22,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a bathroom with a sink and towel rack.

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading 'Hampton Inn & Suites'.

A spacious hotel dining area with high ceilings, a central bar, and seating arrangements.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

Sheridan Hollow, 0.8 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Renee

￥17,996

￥20,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering city views, and modern pendant lighting.

A historic building with a stone facade and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a round table, and a fireplace.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise balls.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center

1.3 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Justin

￥19,608

￥22,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Marriott Fairfield hotel entrance with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and ellipticals.

A hotel lobby with a large window, a reception desk, a seating area with two chairs, and a small round table.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown

Downtown Albany, 0.7 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Alex

￥18,668

￥21,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A large, well-lit conference room with round tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden floor.

A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, surrounded by chairs.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York

Downtown Albany, 1.1 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Gina

￥15,982

￥18,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a desk with a lamp, a view of a cityscape through large windows, and a staircase.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Hilton" sign, surrounded by other buildings and a tree in the foreground.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large pillars, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a large window offering a city view.

8. Hilton Albany

Downtown Albany, 0.6 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Charles

￥19,304

￥22,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A garden with a stone wall, various plants, and a small shed.

A room with a large window, a statue, and a small table with various items.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a dresser, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.

9. Gardner Farm Inn

10.9 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Lynn

￥25,788

￥28,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, stone pillars, and a central fire feature.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a reception desk, and framed pictures on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, and a bar area with stools.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a small table.

10. Staybridge Suites Albany Wolf Rd-Colonie Center by IHG

Roessleville, 8 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Gary

￥22,436

￥26,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a wall decorated with framed pictures.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a large parking lot and a well-lit entrance.

A modern reception area with a counter, a wall with leaf patterns, and a store in the background.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Albany Airport

8.8 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Dawn

￥20,698

￥23,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A dining table set for two with red plates, silverware, and a wine glass, viewed through a window overlooking a red building.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs covered in beige cloths, connected by a string of lights.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A wooden sign for The Gregory House, County Inn and Restaurant, with a rustic design and a natural backdrop.

12. Gregory House Country Inn

17.1 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

DONNA

￥17,775

￥19,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of a river and buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating areas, and a large flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Albany Troy/Waterfront

11.5 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Karl

￥21,354

￥23,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, a reception desk, and a bar.

An outdoor seating area with blue sofas and a stone fire pit.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

A snack and treat section with shelves stocked with various snacks and beverages, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-East Greenbush

5.7 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Donald

￥20,551

￥23,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and arched windows.

A spacious living area with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table. A staircase leads to an upper level with a balcony.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase with a wooden railing, a large blue patterned rug, and a white sofa.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites East Greenbush - Albany

10.3 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Sean

￥17,996

￥19,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A walk-in closet with wooden shelving, a small table, and a door with a lock.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a dining area, and a large vase of flowers.

16. The Century House Latham - North Albany, an Ascend Collection Hotel

13.4 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Claudia

￥15,377

￥17,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A room with a view of a lake and trees through a window.

A kitchen with wooden floors, a dining area with chairs, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

A dining room with a round table, chairs, a chandelier, and a radiator.

A covered porch with steps leading to a seating area overlooking a lake.

17. Oakcliff Bed and Breakfast

19.5 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Lynn

￥38,380

￥41,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a grey armchair, a wooden cabinet, a round ottoman, a standing lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

18. TownePlace Suites Latham Albany Airport

11.7 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Ronald

￥21,354

￥24,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a neon sign above, and a patterned wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a modern fireplace.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a glass coffee table, and a comfortable seating area.

19. Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

9.2 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Josh

￥21,172

￥24,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a seating area with a blue sofa and armchairs.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, two yellow armchairs, a blue abstract painting, and a wooden panel wall.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A vending area with snacks and beverages, including a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites East Greenbush (Albany-Skyline) by IHG

5.3 km from Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Robert

￥19,276

￥21,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,900 reviews	View
The Morgan State House	9.2 Wonderful 563 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Albany	9.0 Wonderful 647 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,051 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Empire State Plaza Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was excellent and breakfast was on point. Bartender was great doing two jobs by also cooking!!"

Albany Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was suitable for the one night stay"

Hilton Albany

10/10 Excellent

"All was excellent!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Joyful weekend."

NEW Cozy Apt Bright + Modern W/D

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent commutation. Great location. Very clean"

The Morgan State House

10/10 Excellent

"A Wonderful and Unique Stay I absolutely loved my stay at the Morgan State House! It has such a warm, welcoming, almost family-like atmosphere that makes it feel very different from a typical hotel. The service was excellent, personal, and genuinely friendly. I especially loved the character and history of the house. The beautiful historic architecture and elegant style give the property so much personality and charm. The location is also excellent and made my stay in Albany even more enjoyable. This is the kind of place you remember after a trip. Charming, historic, welcoming, and full of character. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it!"

UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is as advertised had a very nice stay here"

Trendy Parkside 2-bedroom with Private Entrance

8/10 Good

"Amazing location with a few minute walk to the Capitol Plaza and only a 20 minute walk to MVP Arena. Lark Street is a short distance away too. Property was clean and check in was easy."

WOW ★ Bright Apt ★ PRIME downtown Walk Everywhere

10/10 Excellent

"The space was perfect for a one night stay but could definitely serve as a multiple night visit. Quite an efficient space, too. Everything you need. Parking was easy and close. The neighborhood can be a bit loud at night but not too bad and nothing the host can do about it. Very convenient location to all government locations."

Other attractions near Empire State Plaza Convention Center

A modern building with a large, bowl-like structure in front of it, reflecting in a water feature.

The Egg

8.6/10 (721 reviews)

One of the country’s most unique buildings, this performance space is both an architectural marvel and a great place to catch a show.

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A tall modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a plaza with a pool, trees, and a distant church spire.

Corning Tower

Climb the tallest building in New York State outside of New York City and enjoy panoramic views of Albany and even as far as the Adirondacks and the Berkshires.

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A memorial with a statue of an eagle, surrounded by flags and water features.

New York State World War II Memorial

Through interesting architectural and artistic elements, this moving tribute to the lives lost in the war stands on Empire State Plaza in Central Albany.

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Convention Center

Convention Center is just one of the places to see in Albany, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

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Egg Performing Arts Center-The Hart Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Egg Performing Arts Center-The Hart Theatre during your stay in Albany. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

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The Egg - Hart Theatre

After visiting The Egg - Hart Theatre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Albany. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

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The Egg - Swyer Theater

The Egg - Swyer Theater is just one of the places to see in Albany, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's great live music and shops.

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Zuzu s Wonderful Life Inc

You can make plans for a show at Zuzu s Wonderful Life Inc during your trip to Albany. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Empire State Plaza Convention Center?

Empire State Plaza Convention Center is located in an area of Albany known for its great live music scene and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 99 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Empire State Plaza Convention Center?

Adjacent to Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Renaissance Albany Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options close by include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York and Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Empire State Plaza Convention Center?

Expedia has 99 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Empire State Plaza Convention Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Empire State Plaza Convention Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Empire State Plaza Convention Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Empire State Plaza Convention Center?

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What can I see and do near Empire State Plaza Convention Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at New York State Museum, Albany Institute of History and Art, or USS Slater. New York State Capitol Building, Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena, and Corning Tower are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at The Egg, Capital Repertory Theater, and Palace Theater.

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Our top choices for Empire State Plaza Convention Center hotels

1. Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

2. The Morgan State House

3. Four Points by Sheraton Albany

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

5. Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York

8. Hilton Albany

9. Gardner Farm Inn

10. Staybridge Suites Albany Wolf Rd-Colonie Center by IHG

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Albany Airport

12. Gregory House Country Inn

13. Courtyard by Marriott Albany Troy/Waterfront

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-East Greenbush

15. Comfort Inn & Suites East Greenbush - Albany

16. The Century House Latham - North Albany, an Ascend Collection Hotel

17. Oakcliff Bed and Breakfast

18. TownePlace Suites Latham Albany Airport

19. Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites East Greenbush (Albany-Skyline) by IHG

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Top Empire State Plaza Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

Albany Plaza Hotel

Hilton Albany

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

NEW Cozy Apt Bright + Modern W/D

The Morgan State House

UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase

Trendy Parkside 2-bedroom with Private Entrance

WOW ★ Bright Apt ★ PRIME downtown Walk Everywhere

Other attractions near Empire State Plaza Convention Center

The Egg

Corning Tower

New York State World War II Memorial

Convention Center

Egg Performing Arts Center-The Hart Theatre

The Egg - Hart Theatre

The Egg - Swyer Theater

Zuzu s Wonderful Life Inc

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