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Compare the biggest hotels in Albany
Same order as the list above: largest guest-room count first. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.
| # | Hotel | Guest rooms | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilton Albany | 385 | (1,211) |
| 2 | Marriott Albany | 359 | |
| 3 | Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG | 322 | (1,283) |
| 4 | Albany Plaza Hotel | 215 | (831) |
| 5 | Renaissance Albany Hotel | 203 | |
| 6 | Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown | 175 | (1,881) |
| 7 | Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport | 155 | (1,319) |
| 8 | Hampton Inn Albany-Wolf Road (Airport) | 153 | |
| 9 | Albany Airport Inn | 153 | (3,103) |
| 10 | Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York | 135 | (1,192) |
| 11 | Extended Stay America - Albany - SUNY | 134 | (6) |
| 12 | Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany | 133 | |
| 13 | Holiday Inn Express and Suites Albany Airport- Wolf Road by IHG | 131 | (1,381) |
| 14 | Courtyard by Marriott Albany Airport | 130 | (767) |
| 15 | Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center | 129 |
Group and Event Travel in Albany
This page ranks the biggest hotels in Albany by room count. Hilton Albany leads the list of hotels you can book through Engine, with 385 rooms. Teams, event groups, and conference attendees are the ones who most often book these properties.
As the capital of New York, Albany draws conferences, association meetings, and group travel tied to state government and the Empire State Plaza. Gatherings like these call for room blocks, and hotels with several hundred rooms make it easier to keep attendees together. These hotels serve organizations of every size and industry, not just one sector. Engine lists them alongside the rest of the city's hotels, and Engine Groups handles bookings of 9 or more rooms. Engine is #1 for businesses booking hotels.
Frequently asked questions
Why book a bigger hotel for a work trip or event in Albany?
A bigger hotel has more rooms, so it can hold your whole group in one building. Many larger properties also have meeting or event space, though that varies by property. It keeps the schedule simple.
How do I compare large hotels in Albany for a team?
Start with room count, then look at location, parking, and meeting space, which vary by property. Hilton Albany (385 rooms), Marriott Albany (359 rooms), and Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG (322 rooms) are close in size. Engine lets you compare them side by side.
What amenities do big Albany hotels typically offer?
Large hotels often include meeting rooms, event space, dining, and parking. The details vary by property, so check each hotel's listing before you book.
How does billing work for big or repeat bookings in Albany?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so multiple bookings can land on one invoice. You can choose from multiple payment options, and there is no membership fee.
Can one person book a large Albany hotel for a business trip?
Yes. Large hotels like Hilton Albany take individual bookings every day. A solo traveler can search, compare, and book them on Engine just like a group.
Why don't you show rates for these hotels?
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