Joseph Winthrop Holley, born in 1874 to former slaves in Winnsboro, South Carolina, founded the institution in 1903 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute. W. E. B. Du Bois inspired Holley to return to the South after he read Du Bois's writings on the plight of Albany's blacks in The Souls of Black Folk. Holley relocated to Albany to start a school. With the help of a $2,600 gift from the Hazard family, Holley organized a board of trustees and purchased 50 acres (200,000 m2) of land for the campus, all within a year. The aim of the institution at the time was to provide elementary education and teacher training for the local Black population. It was turned over to the state of Georgia in 1917 as Georgia Normal and Agricultural College, a two-year agricultural and teacher-training institution.

In 1932, the school became part of the University System of Georgia and in 1943 it was granted four-year status and renamed Albany State College. The transition to four-year status heavily increased the school's enrollment. In 1981 the college offered its first graduate program, a prelude to the school being upgraded to university status in 1996.

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Hilton Garden Inn Albany

101 S Front St, Albany, GA

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0.56 mi from Albany State University

$98 nightly

$118 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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This hotel features an outdoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. You'll appreciate the seasonal outdoor pool, bar/lounge, and limo/town car service.

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Days Inn by Wyndham Albany

422 W Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany, GA

0.99 mi from Albany State University

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This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and onsite conference space. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool and conveniences like a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities.

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Beautiful Private 3 Bedroom Home

1.53 mi from Albany State University

$299 nightly

$346 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Regent Motel

840 W Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany, GA

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1.64 mi from Albany State University

$54 nightly

$68 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the-clock assistance. Take advantage of the free self parking.

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Luxury Inn by OYO Albany

201 Thornton Dr, Albany, GA

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2.03 mi from Albany State University

$41 nightly

$52 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A fireplace in the lobby is provided and the front desk is staffed around-the-clock.

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Relax Inn

306 Tallulah Dr, Albany, GA

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2.42 mi from Albany State University

$52 nightly

$65 total

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Red Roof Inn & Suites Albany, GA

1400 Dawson Road, Albany, GA

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2.73 mi from Albany State University

$69 nightly

$85 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the express check-in and free internet in public areas. Express check-out and free newspapers are also provided.

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Merry Acres Inn

1500 Dawson Rd, Albany, GA

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2.84 mi from Albany State University

$91 nightly

$110 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Rodeway Inn Albany South

1525 Dawson Road, Albany, GA

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2.99 mi from Albany State University

$55 nightly

$69 total

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albany, GA

2809 Nottingham Way, Albany, GA

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5.06 mi from Albany State University

$94 nightly

$114 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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This hotel features a 24-hour gym and a steam room. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

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Baymont by Wyndham Albany at Albany Mall

2720 Dawson Rd, Albany, GA

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5.72 mi from Albany State University

$78 nightly

$95 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albany by IHG

2713 Pointe North Blvd, Albany, GA

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5.96 mi from Albany State University

$122 nightly

$147 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albany, GA

5 out of 5

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Baymont by Wyndham Albany at Albany Mall

5 out of 5

Posted 12 days ago

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"This hotel was very clean, beds were comfy and staff was very helpful. If you are looking for a swanky place look elsewhere. If you are looking for a clean room, clean well taken care of furnishings and everything works it is the place! Everyone was great! Thank you for a great 2 day stay."

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