BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

1228 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203-3326
Phone: 518/489-2981 Fax: 518/489-8967 192 Rooms
Check In Time: 3:00 PM Check Out: 12:00 AM

Discover this pet friendly Albany, New York hotel offering convenient access to key area attractions such as the New York State Capital building, State University of Albany and the Saratoga Gaming & Raceway.

Whether traveling to upstate New York on business or pleasure, the BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel-Albany is proud to offer sophisticated accommodations, friendly customer service and convenient access to key area attractions. Guests staying at this Albany area hotel will find themselves minutes away from the New York State Capital, the State University of Albany and the historic USS Slater. This full-service hotel offers spacious, comfortably appointed guest rooms and suites, each fully-equipped with cable satellite with HBO® and free wireless high-speed Internet access.

Guests staying at the BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel-Albany will enjoy an array of full service amenities including a complimentary full breakfast, an onsite restaurant, an indoor heated swimming pool, an exercise facility and a courtesy shuttle to Albany International Airport, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrack Station, and Albany Greyhound Bus Station. For guests conducting business while traveling, this pet friendly hotel offers full business services and 8,000 square feet of meeting facilities.

The BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel-Albany is conveniently located less than five miles from a variety of key area attractions including The Executive Mansion, The New York State Museum and Cultural Center. Racing fans will enjoy a quick trip up to Saratoga to visit the Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, while business travelers will find convenient access to Nanotech, the New York State Police Academy, GE Plastic and the Albany Medical Center.

The friendly, helpful staff at the BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel-Albany is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Albany, New York. Make a reservation today and save!

Hotel Amenities & Services

Complimentary full breakfast full hot American buffet breakfast served 6:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Mon - Fri and 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Sat - Sun
Indoor pool Heated
Exercise facility Open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 2 treadmills, stationary bike and weight machine
Cocktail lounge happy hour 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm everyday
Safe deposit box
Two elevators
Airport courtesy shuttle available, make prior arrangements with hotel. Based on availability.
Local shuttle, availble. Make prior arrangements with hotel. Based on availability,
Free parking
Truck/RV parking Outdoor
Meeting facilities 6 Function rooms, 2 Boardrooms Total: 6500 Sq. Ft. meeting space
Banquet facilities Accommodates 10 - 350 guests.
Steam room
Catering
Conference services
Business center available 24 hours
Universal gym
Fax services - nominal fee
Stationary bike
Treadmill

Locker room
24-hour front desk
Express check out
Cable or satellite television
Fax machine
Computer available
Photocopy, nominal fee
Dataports
Mail services United Postal Service
Wedding services Contact Catering Sales Manager for assistance
Conference facilities 6 Function rooms, 2 Boardrooms. Total: 6500 Sq. Ft. meeting space
Ballroom 6 Function rooms
Air-conditioning
Interior corridor
Elevator, wheelchair accessible 2 elevators
Parking for the physically challenged
Ice/vending machines One on every floor
Sunbathing
Outdoor parking
Higher rates may apply for holidays/special events

BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

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Conveniently located, the best western sovereign hotel - albany in Albany, New York is shown on the map. Detailed driving directions from popular points or nearby cities are listed below. For those with GPS, here you go:

Longitude: 42.677765 / Latitude: -73.827825

Driving Directions to Hotel

From: Airport. Albany International Airport-Turn left from the airport parking, follow signs to 87 South for one mile. Turn right onto 87 South, follow Western Avenue Lane to the end. At traffic light, turn left onto Route 20 East -Western Avenue. The BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany is one mile on your right.

From: North. Saratoga, Lake George, Lake Placid, Montreal. Take I-87 South to the end. At traffic light, turn left onto Rt.20 E -Western Avenue. The BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany is one mile on your right.

From: South. Kingston, Newburg, New York City, New Jersey. Take I-87 N to Exit 24. After the toll, follow Exit 1S -Western Avenue- to the end. At traffic light, turn left onto Route20 E -Western Avenue. The BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany is one mile on your right.

From: West.

From: Utica, Cooperstown, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo. Take I-90 E to Exit 24. After the toll, follow Exit 1S -Western Avenue- to the end. At traffic light, turn left onto Route 20 E -Western Avenue. The BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany is one mile on your right.

From: East (Boston) Take I-90 W, take Exit B1, follow I-90 W to Exit 1S -Western Avenue- to the end. At traffic light, turn left onto Rt.20 E -Western Avenue. The BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany is one mile on your right.

From: Points East. East Greenbush, Rensselaer, and Castleton. Take I-90 W toward Buffalo. Take Exit 1S -Western Avenue- to the end. At traffic light, turn left onto Route 20 E -Western Avenue. The BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany is one mile on your right.

BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

We care about the quality of your stay with us. Below are nearby attractions, shopping and restaurants that are popular with our guests. Listed locations are nearby with approximate distance listed where available.

Most Popular Area Attractions

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Albany Institute of History and Art

The Albany Institute of History and Art has encouraged interest in the art, culture and the history of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley, since its opening in 1909. Stroll through this downtown museum to view the wonderful collections and exhibitions, including the Hudson River School collection and the Albany Mummies. Permanent exhibitions include Ancient Egypt and Traders and Culture: Colonial Albany and the Formation of American Identity.

Schedule time to attend one of the museum's lectures, educational programs or classes offered throughout the year. The museum also hosts cultural events, lectures and workshops. Stay close to all of the wonderful Albany attractions as a guest of Best Western hotels and enjoy comfortable accommodations.

Albany International Airport

Set in New York’s capital city, the Albany International Airport (ALB) is a public airport set just north of Albany. Established in 1908, ALB supports major airlines such as Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and US Airways.

Supporting four terminals, ALB serves the city of Albany as well as central New York. When flying into New York’s capital city, be sure to find a nearby Best Western hotel in Albany.

New York State Capitol

The New York State Capital City of Albany dates back to 1614, when the first European settlers arrived. It was charted as a city in 1686 and became the state capital in 1797. By 1867, work had begun on the New York State Capitol building and took thirty years to complete. This impressive white granite Romanesque Revival and Neo-Renaissance style building was the most expensive building built at the time, at a cost of $25 million.

Enjoy a guided tour this National Historic Landmark to view the beautiful, vast Assembly Chamber, where the New York State Legislature meets. Continue your tour in the lobby, to view the huge vaulted Moorish-Gothic ceiling and onto the three major staircases: the Great Western Staircase, the Senate Staircase and the Assembly Staircase. After the tour, check into one of the Albany Best Western hotels, to enjoy comfortable lodging and excellent guest services.

New York State Museum

Enrich your knowledge of New York, while visiting the Capital City of Albany. Spend an afternoon touring the New York State Museum. This historical museum was established in 1836 as the New York State Geological and Natural History Survey and is located on the south side of the Empire State Plaza, facing the New York State Capitol. It is the oldest museum in the country. Schedule plenty of time for touring the four floors of the museum, the largest in the state.

While browsing the displays of artifacts, have fun riding the working carousel built between 1912 and 1916. Permanent exhibits include the Ancient Life of New York, Mineral of New York, Native Peoples of New York, Fire Engine Hall, The World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response and Windows on New York. Enjoy your time in Albany as a guest of Best Western hotels and have fun in the Capital City.

Washington Park

While touring the Capital City of Albany, stop and smell the tulips at one of the city's premier parks. Visit Washington Park, in central Albany, for a fun-filled day outside. This historical 136-acre park was established in 1870. Enjoy exploring this magnificent park and its many features, including the original 1875 footbridge that crosses Washington Park Lake. The lawn in front of the 1929 brick Spanish Revival style Washington Park Lake House, has hosted plays for more than twenty years.

Several monuments adorn the park. Be sure to view the park's first memorial, a bust of Dr. James H. Armsby, the co-founder of Albany Medical College and the King Memorial Fountain. The park hosts several concerts, special events and festivals throughout the year. The annual Tulip Festival has been held at the park since 1949, showcasing the park's 200,000 tulips. Whether strolling the park's grounds, playing a game of tennis or basketball or relaxing by the lake, this beautiful park is a wonderful place to spend the day. Stay close to the park in one of the Albany Best Western hotel for a peaceful night's rest.

More Area Attractions & Services

3.00 mile(s) from New York State Capitol
4.00 mile(s)from The Executive Mansion, the Governors home in the Capitol.
4.00 mile(s)from The Egg, offering the best in music, theatre and dance
4.00 mile(s) from downtown Albany, city hall and court of appeals
4.00 mile(s) from USS Slater DE - 766, a World War II destroyer escorts Nazi U - Boats on the North Atlantic, built in 1943
4.00 mile(s) from New York State Museum and Cultural Center
4.00 mile(s) from ESP
4.00 mile(s) from Planetarium
4.00 mile(s) from Heritage and Washington Park
4.00 mile(s) from Albany Aqua Duck, a 42 seat amphibious vehicle to tour of Albany and the Hudson River. Operates April - November
4.00 mile(s) from Hudson River
4.00 mile(s) from Times Union Center
4.00 mile(s) from Institute of History and Arts
5.00 mile(s) from Dutch Apple Cruise
5.00 mile(s) from Palace Theater
5.00 mile(s) from Capitol Repertory Theatre
5.00 mile(s) from Port of Albany

5.00 mile(s) from Proctor Theatre
6.00 mile(s) from Schuyler Manion, The 1761 Georgian home of Revolutionary War General Philip Schuyler and his family
6.00 mile(s) from Ten Broeck Mansion, the home, a Federal style house with sloping lawns and formal garden built in 1798
8.00 mile(s) from Pruyn House, a historic connection to the Dutch heritage of Albany
8.00 mile(s) from Clifton Park
12.00 mile(s) from Altamont Fairground
12.00 mile(s) from Appel Inn Banquet House
1.00 mile(s) from Stuyvesant Plaza
2.00 mile(s) from Crossgates Mall
3.00 mile(s) from Colonie Center
3.00 mile(s) from Northway Mall
4.00 mile(s) from Westgates Mall
4.00 mile(s) from Wolf Road Shopper's Park
4.00 mile(s) from Star Plaza
4.0 mile(s) from 20 Mall
5.00 mile(s) from Huck Finn's Warehouse
8.00 mile(s) from Delaware Shopping Center

Distances to Popular Points of Interest

3.00 mile(s) from Albany

8.00 mile(s) from Latham

8.00 mile(s) from Rensselaer

8.00 mile(s) from Delmar

8.00 mile(s) from Troy

10.00 mile(s) from Rotterdam

12.00 mile(s) from Clifton Park

12.00 mile(s) from East Greenbush

12.00 mile(s) from Schenectady

12.00 mile(s) from Malta

25.00 mile(s) from Saratoga Spring

40.00 mile(s) from Glennsfall

50.00 mile(s) from Lake George

70.00 mile(s) from Cooperstown

75.00 mile(s) from Utica

80.00 mile(s) from Westfield, MA

80.00 mile(s) from West Springfield, MA

108 mile(s) from Hartford, CT

159 mile(s) from New York City

166 mile(s) from Boston, MA

180 mile(s) from Syracuse

200 mile(s) from Ithaca

226 mile(s) from Montreal

360 mile(s) from Buffalo

2.00 mile(s) from Nanotech

2.00 mile(s) from Sematech North America

2.00 mile(s) from NY State Police Academy & NY State Offices Campus

2.00 mile(s) from Washington Medical Arts

2.00 mile(s) from Executive Park

2.00 mile(s) from Great Oak Corporates

3.00 mile(s) from Charles Park

3.00 mile(s) from Corporate Circle

3.00 mile(s) from AMRI, Inc

3.00 mile(s) from Merak N.A

3.00 mile(s) from Columbia Circle

3.00 mile(s) from NY Independence Sys. Operations

3.00 mile(s) from Empire State Plaza

3.00 mile(s) from Wolf Road Business

3.00 mile(s) from Albany Medical Center

3.00 mile(s) from Transworld Entertainment

4.00 mile(s) from Federal Office Building

4.00 mile(s) from Corporate Woods

8.00 mile(s) from GE Plastic

10.00 mile(s) from Albany International Corp.

12.00 mile(s) from Luther Forest Technology, Future home of AMD

15.00 mile(s) from GE, Schenectady

0.10 mile(s) from State University of Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222

3.00 mile(s) from The College of St. Rose, 432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

4.00 mile(s) from Siena College, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12110

4.00 mile(s) from Excelsior College, 7 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203

4.00 mile(s) from Cornell University, 90 State Street, Ste.600, Albany, NY 12207

5.00 mile(s) from Albany Medical College, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208

6.00 mile(s) from Albany College, Pharmacy, 106 New Scotland Ave. Albany, NY 12208

6.00 mile(s) from Albany Law School, 80 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208

6.00 mile(s) from Maria College, 700 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208

Local Area Recreation Opportunities

Steam room

6.00 mile(s) from Western Turpike Golf, Public golf course

Nearby Restaurants

The 1228 Grill & Bar, on premises, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, open from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Adjacent to Sutter's Mill & Co, Pub, American, Open for: Lunch and Dinner.
0.50 mile(s) from Barcelona, Bar/Lounge, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mediteranean/Italian Cuisine
0.50 mile(s) from Maggie's Cafe, Bar/Lounge, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
0.50 mile(s) from Across The Street Pub, Pub, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, Burger, Sandwiches and Wings.
1.00 mile(s) from Boston Market, Fast Food, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
1.00 mile(s) from Burger King®, Fast Food, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

1.00 mile(s) from Ninety Nine, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
2.00 mile(s) from McDonald's®, Fast Food, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
4.00 mile(s) from DP's, Brasserie, Continental, Open for: lunch, dinner,
4.00 mile(s) from Delmonico, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: lunch, dinner, Italian Steak House Restaurant
4.00 mile(s) from Red Lobster, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner,
4.00 mile(s) from Macaroni Grill, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
4.00 mile(s) from Capital Buffet, Buffet, Chinese, Open for: lunch, dinner,

BEST WESTERN Sovereign Hotel - Albany

Enjoy your stay with us even more by checking out some of the most popular area points of interest and local area events happening in or near Albany. Chase the links to explore the local region even more.

Local Events Worth Considering:

June 2013

May 29 ? June 2, 2013
Lake George Elvis Festival

10th Annual in Lake George