Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Albany-Downtown Guests looking for a convenient downtown Albany hotel will find this Holiday Inn Express, located close to the Riverfront and the Empire Plaza, the ideal location. For doing business in town, our Albany downtown hotel is close to Verizon, General Electric and Empire Blue Cross. Our hotel in Albany is also near the Legislative Office Building and state offices. Our courtesy shuttle can pick you up at the Amtrak station. Or if you're flying, the hotel is close to Albany Airport (ALB), just 8 miles away. We also have easy access to I-90, I-87 and NYS Thruway 787. Plus we have the only free hotel parking in downtown Albany. Leisure travelers will find our downtown Albany hotel, with its historic downtown location, close to many major attractions. City Center tours and professional theatres vie with parks and the Riverfront for a perfect getaway, just minutes from the Holiday Inn Express Albany-Downtown. Newly updated rooms and a waterfall at the front desk will make your stay memorable. With 22 restaurants within walking distance of our Albany hotel, you will have a choice of fine or casual dining. In addition, we're Wi-Fi friendly. When you're looking for Albany lodging, stay with the Holiday Inn Express Albany-Downtown. Albany is a city with 400 years of history within your reach. Come experience the Downtown Difference. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.