The Century House, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Just average - fine if you need somewhere cheap to

Pros: This hotel was easy to get to (with not being familiar with the area). Centrally located and close to restaurants and shops -- Target being nearby was a plus! Big parking lot, easy access to get in. King sized bed was comfortable, bathroom was clean, shower was very hot and pressure was good. We did not get a chance to use the pool or other facilities.

Cons: My partner and I always try to stay at independent hotels and inns, and avoid hotel chains whenever we can. We prefer older buildings and places with some personality. The hotel felt dated, but unfortunately not in a charming way. Our room was very very cold when we got in; when we turned the heater on it filled the room with a strong burning smell that did not go away. There was a pair of sunglasses hanging in one of our lamps that said "TEAM BRIDE" (leftover from the previous guests, no doubt). The walls were incredibly thin, we could hear everything (and I mean everything) that went on in the rooms close to us, as well as everything in the hallway. Because of this, I did not sleep well. The staff was helpful enough when checking in and out but neither of us got a particularly warm or welcoming feeling from anyone working there. One of the staff members was just sitting awkwardly on the front steps and stared at us without saying anything anytime we walked by ... weird. Free breakfast was average; one can always hope that a free breakfast might be surprisingly delicious but this was not. At the end of the day I would recommend this as an average hotel to someone who needs a cheap place to stay in the area, but would not recommend it to someone wanting a more luxurious weekend getaway. I'm a bit confused by the glowing reviews this place gets, but maybe it's just in comparison to the other hotels in the area?

Pros: I liked the cleanliness of the room, the flexibility of the staff, and the pool.

Pros: I used to stay there because of work. This time it was to get together with retired coworkers... and that is the hotel we chose because it has been so good to us in the pass.

Pros: I found the room to be niceloy appointed and very clean. The staff was courteous and helful. The buffet breakfast was very good.

Pros: I came with my son to view Bard College. The hotel was 10 min away from airport ,( we took the hotel shuttle ) which was great . The rooms were very clean and the beds were feathered ( the same beds that you can find in high end hotels). the decor in the breakfast room wasn't up dated , but we got a warm breakfast , which was included in the price.We felt very safe at this hotel , and the stuff was helpful and friendly. This hotel has a feeling of a boutique hotel. So if you are in Albany airport area , stay in The Century House"

Pros: The cleanliness of the room, also the breakfast was great.