Hotel Accommodations
When making reservations, reference "Best Practices Exchange 2009" to ensure conference rates. To make reservations,
Holiday Inn Express
Albany Western Avenue University
1442 Western Avenue
Albany, New York 12203
http://www.hiexpress.com/albany-western/
Phone (local): 1(518) 438-0001
Phone (long-distance): 1 (888) 651-0040
Email: albanyexpress@turfhotels.com
Check-in: 4:00 PM / check-out: 12:00 PM
Location
Holiday Inn Express is located in a suburban area within 1 mile of the University at Albany, College of St. Rose, and Albany NanoTech complex. Close to Routes 87 and 90, and only 4 miles from downtown Albany, it is easily accessible to the New York State Capitol, Empire State Plaza and Times Union Center.
Reservations
An exclusive group rate of $111.00 has been established at the Holiday Inn Express-Albany for Best Practices 2009 for September 1st – 3rd, 2009.
All reservations must be made by August 19th and guaranteed with a major credit card. Please call the hotel at the phone numbers provided above to make your reservations. Be sure to ask for the “Best Practices 2009” rate at time of booking.
Credit Policy
All guests must establish credit upon check-in. Approved methods of credit are presentation of a major credit card, or a $100.00 deposit which is refunded at check-out.
Directions
From the NYS Thruway (I-87N or I-90E):
Take Thruway Exit 24. After the toll booths, bear RIGHT and follow signs for Exit 1S (Rt. 20/Western Ave). Take Exit 1S from toll plaza and merge onto highway. Keep LEFT until you reach traffic light at the end of the highway. Turn LEFT onto Western Ave. (Rt. 20 East). The hotel is located approximately ½ mile on the RIGHT (1442 Western Ave).
From the Adirondack Northway (I-87S):
Follow I-87S to Albany. Keep LEFT and follow the signs for Western Avenue (Rt. 20). At traffic light at the end of the highway, turn LEFT onto Western Ave. (Rt. 20 East). The hotel is located approximately ½ mile on the RIGHT (1442 Western Ave).
From the East (Massachusetts area – I-90W):
Follow I-90W to Exit B1 to Albany. Continue on I-90W to Exit 1S (Rt. 20/Western Ave) and merge onto highway. Keep LEFT until you reach traffic light at the end of the highway. Turn LEFT onto Western Ave. (Rt. 20 East). The hotel is located approximately ½ mile on the RIGHT (1442 Western Ave).
Parking Options
121 open-air parking spaces available; complimentary parking available for registered guests only. 6 accessible parking spaces close to ramps and entrances.
Hotel Amenities and Services
- Free hot breakfast
- Fitness room and indoor pool
- Free high-speed internet access in all guest rooms (both wired and wireless)
- 32” flat panel LCD televisions with high-definition programming
- Free local telephone calls
- Microwave and refrigerator in all guest rooms
- In-room safe, coffee-maker, iron and ironing board unit, and hairdryer
- Business Center with PC and free internet access
- Heated indoor pool and fitness room
- Kohler Massage shower head
- Curved shower rods and large, fluffy towels
The hotel is ADA accessible. If an accessible room is required, be sure to inform the hotel when making your reservation, so that they may be able to accommodate your needs during your visit.
Pet Policy
Pets are not permitted on hotel premises. Contact the hotel directly for a list of local kennels that have been inspected by hotel staff to ensure the best care for your pet. Call hotel directly for more information.