Courtyard Albany Troy/Waterfront

We were on a road trip and had stayed the previous night at a wonderful Courtyard on the other side of Vermont. When we figured out how much farther we wanted to drive, we booked this Courtyard in Troy. As we exited the highway, the first thing we noticed was that the hotel was extremely close to a highway overpass, probably much less than 500 feet, so when we checked in, I requested a quiet room. The desk clerk gave us a room on the 3rd floor towards the end of the hall away from the overpass. It turned out, however, that the overpass would be the least of my concerns. As I closed the curtains, I realized we were situated right on Rt. 4/River St. An obnoxiously loud motorcycle went by. And another. We were way too tired to check out and didn't want to pay the extra $40 or more for a room on the other side of the hotel where guests have a view of the parking lot and the Hudson River, undoubtedly an underwhelming site. The result, then, is that I got just one hour of sleep and the rest of our trip was ruined. All night long, the noise was so jarring that I felt like we were next to a racetrack. Neither pillows nor earplugs could handle the din. I became so desperate for sleep that I stripped the bed and moved into the shower--first making sure it was completely dry! Quiet at last! Then I realized that my head was next to a very low shelf in the shower...and when I held the cell phone flashlight underneath, little circles of mold or dirt sent me fleeing back to bed. Unless you wear hearing aids or are deaf, I strongly suggest you stay elsewhere. Adding to the frustration was the squeaky bed every time my husband tossed and turned, not as bad as budget hotels, but unacceptable for a Marriott.

This place is just fine. Clean and bright. Good location in downtown Troy. The Starbucks / coffee counter in the lobby was a little outmatched in the morning. Everything took forever. But still, this is my preferred place to stay in Troy. Seemed like a lot of families, many of them there to look at colleges together.

Nice hotel with waterfront location. Front desk reception staff are very welcoming with good information on the local area. Easy walk to riverfront bars and restaurants. Very clean and comfortable rooms. The fitness center has a good selection of equipment and space. Very good second stay at the hotel.

Was underwhelmed , especially for the price. No breakfast included. Elevators are painfully slow. Sofa is a bit bizarre- very deep so you cant actually have your back against it and your feet on the floor. Lighting difficult ( ie is not bright enough .) Location good. A/C good. Next time in area, would definitely opt for less expensive option. The price does not match amenities.

Lovely mid-range hotel on the Hudson and close to everything in Troy -- easy access to restaurants, farmers market and the highway. Lots of parking spaces. Picked a room with waterfront views. Normal sized room with sofa. Big bathroom with walk in shower. Fridge, coffee maker etc. Bistro downstairs offers breakfast (paid) and dinner, however i did not eat there so cant comment. Lobby area is nice and open (glass with view on the hudson). Best feature for me was the ability to walk to town and try one of the many good restaurants. Troy itself has a bit of quirky to it and wonderful architecture. Felt safe walking back at night.

There was something tired about this hotel. The staff, the rooms, but perhaps not the location which is walkable to downtown and there is a romantic river walk. I kind of regret booking here only because it was rather expensive and I don’t think it was worth it. But there weren’t a lot of options in 2023 for the foothills of the Berkshires when planing a fall wedding anniversary. The check in process was not great. First I was offered a street side first floor upon arrival, then, because we arrived 40 minutes before checkin we were “promised” a river view only to get a street side second floor when we came back at 4:30pm until my wife intervened for a fifth floor room, still street side. Makes me wish I did not prebook the stay on *******. I mean what’s the point. The rooms on the street are not quiet. There are 12am drivers either speeding loud cars or blaring loud music. It helps to have the AC on, but it is a rather loud 47 dB, measured from the bed (about as loud as a dehumidifier). Turning it off or intermittent setting doesn’t help with the street noise outside. Bathroom shower is poorly designed. The shower pours water on the floor but I do respect the silent exhaust fan that dries out the bathroom overnight. Good water pressure and shampoo, body wash and conditioner offered in large dispensers. The King room is very good size but tiny closet. It has a microwave and mini fridge. The bed is average comfort. The pillows make a crinkly-plasticky sound. The bed pad and mattress sheet falls off the bed easily. We did not take advantage of the hotel breakfast except to order a Starbucks coffee on our way out. It was an awkward interaction; I think the server expected a tip for a $6.48 venti coffee… Well I doubt we will be back here even if Troy itself has interesting architecture and a nice vibe in certain areas.