Just north of the Hudson River city of Troy, this hotel is close to the historic downtown, and 7 miles from the center of Albany. A good choice for college visits, it’s less than a mile from RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), and close to Siena College, Union College and SUNY Albany. It’s less than 5 miles from the Tri-City ValleyCats Baseball stadium and the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology.

As a BEST WESTERN PLUS, this property features upgraded amenities and 62 well-appointed rooms with traditional décor. Standard rooms are available with either one king size bed or two queen size beds. All guestrooms and suites have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen televisions, as well as mini-fridges and embroidered robes. Some have microwaves and river views. Certain suites have four poster beds, seating areas and whirlpool tubs.

A free hot breakfast is served daily. There is a fitness center, but no pool. There’s also a small store for travel necessities and snacks, and a guest laundry room.