Marriott Albany

Two pools — indoor and outdoor — a state-of-the-art gym and tastefully decorated rooms with luxurious bedding add up to top ratings for the non-smoking Albany Marriott Hotel. From the lobby to the 359 rooms bright colors and modern decor add a dollop of cheer to the comfortable furnishings at this eight-story hotel. Pillowtop mattresses down comforters and extra pillows make the beds hard to part with in the morning — until you remember the comfy sitting area in-room coffee and tea and free paper delivered to your door. There's also an ergonomic chair at the large desk where for a daily fee you can access high-speed internet and make local and long-distance calls. For meals you have several options: Visit one of two restaurants (one serving a full breakfast buffet as well as lunch and dinner the other with a full bar); order room service; or have your food delivered poolside. In nice weather there's a fourth option: Eat at the lovely outdoor patio. Additional amenities include an expanded and state-of-the-art fitness center a hot tub a business center and free parking. The hotel is located on a main commercial artery just off I-87 within walking distance of several restaurants and a mile from the Colonie Center Mall. The Albany International Airport is just over two miles away.