Quality Inn Central

2.5 star property
Hotel near Colonie Center Mall in Albany

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1632 Central Ave, Albany, NY, 12205
  • Colonie Center Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Crossgates Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University at Albany
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(54 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Colonie

Near the airport.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Albany hotel, you'll find Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall. Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site and Albany County Hockey Facility are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Colonie Center Mall - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Crossgates Mall - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • University at Albany - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Albany Medical Center - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • MVP Arena - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Albany International Airport Station - 7 min drive
  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Umi Hot Pot Sushi & Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O'Toole's Restaurant Pub - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Quality Inn Central

Hotel near Colonie Center Mall in Albany
Quality Inn Central offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 609 square feet (57 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Quality Inn Central. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Albany hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 609 sq ft of conference space
  • 57 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1978
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
Quality Inn Central offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

This Albany hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Quality Inn Central to the airport?

Quality Inn Central is 3.2 mi (7-min drive) away from the Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quality Inn Central?

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quality Inn Central on Sep 14, 2025 start from $89.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Quality Inn Central have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Quality Inn Central.

How close is Quality Inn Central to the beach?

This hotel is 14.1 mi (21-min drive) from Brunswick Vanderheyden Reservoir Park Beach and 18.5 mi (30-min drive) from Thompsons Lake State Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Quality Inn Central offer free breakfast?

Quality Inn Central offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Quality Inn Central?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rivers Casino & Resort (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn Central?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Quality Inn Central?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Quality Inn Central have a pool?

Quality Inn Central features an indoor pool.

Does Quality Inn Central have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Quality Inn Central to downtown Albany?

Quality Inn Central is 0.2 mi away from Colonie.

Quality Inn Central Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1006 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The stay was good for the time I stayed there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked for what we needed but pool was closed for the entire stay, washer/dryer barely worked. Difficult to communicate with front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard O

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Terence

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ankit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and clean hotel, however it does not have elevator
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ange

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pool was not working. The bathroom sink was broken. The rooms were dirty. The floors are disgusting. The sheets are not clean. They were stained.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florangel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was nice, room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old, musty the place felt dirty. It took 20+ minutes to check in. Room smelled like it was cleaned with a dirty rag. I would never stay there again, the whole property felt off.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience at the Albany Central property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benedict

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

I was very comfortable and got my errands done.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marianna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was disgusting! From the moment the doors opened, the smell of marijuana and clouds of smoke were overbearing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sultan

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice space everything is good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLYSON, skaneateles

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brianna

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earline

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carmen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Salaam

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025