Name: Colonie Inn and Suites
Address: 706 Route 9, Albany, New York, United States of America, Albany, New York, US
Price range: $56–$102 per night
Rating: 8.03

What guests think

At Colonie Inn and Suites, reviews describe a very budget, dated motel experience with large, simple rooms, but frequent complaints about cleanliness, odors and smoke, and recurring maintenance troubles like HVAC, plumbing, locks, and broken fixtures.

Noise from other guests and a nearby restaurant appears in multiple reviews, and several travelers raised safety concerns such as key card mix ups, early room entry attempts, and an unsettled atmosphere. Many appreciated the low price, occasional room changes or upgrades, in-room fridge and microwave, and ample on-site parking and nearby stores. Expect a no-frills stay with variable conditions and comfort.

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Facilities

On-site parking is available, but amenities are limited; the ice machine and some basics like coffee were unavailable at times.

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TAMMY

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is in terrible condition. No ice. No coffee. Holes in the bedspread that didnt fit bed and holes in the drapes that didnt fit and wouldn't close.

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Ann

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

July 29, 2025 I stayed two nights at this hotel. Plus-- was the refrigerator was the right size for the room, and it worked. This added convenience to the trip. Bathroom sink faucet worked. So, I was able to wash dishes. There was a small table and chairs in room, that I used. The TV worked pretty well. There was a cable connection. The bed was not too bad. I felt I was rested, when I woke up in the morning. I was able to pick up the hotels wi-fi signal while in the room. Which was a convenience. Con--was there was some on and off noise at times. I was informed by the staff. That their ice machine was out of order. This being an inconvenience in the summer.

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Sonia

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a regular room and was assigned to a suite upon check-in. There is an on-site parking with plenty of space. The room was comfortable, with a fridge and microwave. However, cleanliness could be improved. The staff was extremely helpful: I was unable to turn off the water after showering and they were able to assist right away. Overall, it was an affordable place to stay for one night. I am happy with my stay and would consider staying here again. Note: I did get some shady vides upon arriving. This looks more of a place where regulars stay long-term. There were some people screaming on several occasions throughout the night in the room above me. However, as a solo woman, I did not feel unsafe in the comfort of my room.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with many reports of dirty rooms, stained linens, strong odors or smoke, mold, bugs or bedbugs, and unvacuumed carpets, while a few guests found conditions acceptable.

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Karen

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was very old and nasty. If I had not been exhausted I would have asked for my money back. Room had dirty walls. No amenities. Bed did not have any pillows with pillow cases. Only had pillows with shams on them. Black mold was everywhere in the bathroom. Checked bed for bedbugs. Thank goodness I didn't see any and did not see any roaches or mice. This place looked like a place you would rent for an hour. Surprised I didn't see any prostitutes at the front door. This place should not be listed in your inventory and should be condemned. No one should ever stay there. Please don't make a reservation for this place, you will be sorry. Nasty, nasty, nasty. .

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Pamela

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked 2 nights in the Colonie Inn. I did not expect much as it was an inexpensive hotel, but when I got there the state of my room was frankly shocking. I had not toilet paper in the room, and the sheets looked dirty, so I had to request they be changed. Even so, the room had bugs in it, mold, and there appeared to be food stains splattered on the mattress and the wall. The carpet was so dirty I had to keep my shoes on, because my feet turned black. I could not stay in the room a second night. It was too disgusting. I checked our early. They refused to refund me for the night I did not stay.

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hazel

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When I check in my room was not cleaned, there were no sheet on the bed, toilet was gross, there were dirty qtips in the sink drain. the room smelled like an ash tray. and When I went to get the fitted sheet, it was the wrong size, and I didn't get the pillow cases until the 2nd night.

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celaletdin

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was disappointed by the dirty room and conditions of furniture. Even though the room was given as a non-smoking room, there was a strong smell of cigarette smoke in the room and cigarette burn holes in the bedspreads.

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Lana

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Filthy. Left and went to another hotel at 1:30 AM after traveling all day…it was THAT bad

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loretta

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good people, bugs, overall Safe. Nothing was bothered, people were down to earth. Just not clean.

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thomas

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed bugs every time

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Brittny

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Smells bad. Comforter had lots of stains clearly not washed in a long time. No one vacuumed carpet was very dirty.

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Walter

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed in a handicap room. The walk-in shower had mold in the corners between the walls and floor. Bathroom sink did not leak but had huge cracks in the bowl. Air conditioning motor was loud and noisy, waking me up from sleep. I raised the temperature on the thermostat three degrees so it would not come on again. Did not see any hot food at the free breakfast. Regardless, there was a sign saying breakfast was $3 for single room occupants. I went to Starbucks.

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Richard

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The place was dirty and had bedbugs

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and basic; some are spacious with working fridge and microwave and reasonable beds, but noise is common and heating control and other in-room features can be unreliable.

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Christopher

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was ok, facility was clean but very dated.

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Gary

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the stay but pillows were flat and no trash can.

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Abdool

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is a budget location so it is on the older side. I was able to check in early but I did call ahead. Room smelled like cigarettes but I should have checked off non smoking room . Did not realize that places still allow smoking in rooms.

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Peter

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An avg hotel, price was good; A little noisy, rooms around a circle, one kid was loud

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LORNA

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff was very nice and helpful. The only issues were the inability to control the heat in your room due to the centralized heating and the smell of cigarette smoke that came through the vent from outside.

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Ann

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

July 29, 2025 I stayed two nights at this hotel. Plus-- was the refrigerator was the right size for the room, and it worked. This added convenience to the trip. Bathroom sink faucet worked. So, I was able to wash dishes. There was a small table and chairs in room, that I used. The TV worked pretty well. There was a cable connection. The bed was not too bad. I felt I was rested, when I woke up in the morning. I was able to pick up the hotels wi-fi signal while in the room. Which was a convenience. Con--was there was some on and off noise at times. I was informed by the staff. That their ice machine was out of order. This being an inconvenience in the summer.

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Stephen

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Dated, and has seen a lot of traffic over the years. Bed was clean and comfortable. Water in the shower was hot and with good pressure towels were clean. Bathroom was clean. I would stay again.

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ALLEN

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Besides the fact the guy blasted the music for till arond 10pm it was it was not ok but either then that the hotel was nice rooms were big

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Shawn

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were big, a/c worked great, fridge and microwave made it convenient for late night snacks.

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Sonia

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a regular room and was assigned to a suite upon check-in. There is an on-site parking with plenty of space. The room was comfortable, with a fridge and microwave. However, cleanliness could be improved. The staff was extremely helpful: I was unable to turn off the water after showering and they were able to assist right away. Overall, it was an affordable place to stay for one night. I am happy with my stay and would consider staying here again. Note: I did get some shady vides upon arriving. This looks more of a place where regulars stay long-term. There were some people screaming on several occasions throughout the night in the room above me. However, as a solo woman, I did not feel unsafe in the comfort of my room.

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly, accommodating, and responsive, including helpful management and room changes, but there are notable complaints about rudeness, poor problem resolution, early room entry, key card errors, and refund disputes.

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Jason

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is excellent, and the people who stay here are very friendly and helpful!

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Rylan

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They helped us change rooms when needed.

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Jerry

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was excellent and catered to my needs .

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Craig

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They gave someone a key card to my room and that person enter my room when I was sleep I confronted the main desk about giving someone the key card that wasn't on the reservation they asked me to leave I refuse to leave because I paid for the room and then they had me arrested for trespassing

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Susan

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

New manager is great!!

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Amber

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stafff was beyond rude and our jacuzzi suite had no hot water for our entire stay. We spoke with staff multiple times and there was never a resolution. At checkout I requested a refund and was told I could get $30 and If I didn’t take it I got nothing . He then proceeded to tell men idc call the cops , trump or Obama and then refused to refund anything

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Norine

Dec 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff even switched our reservation to a down stairs room because we are disabled without extra charge.

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Kathryn M

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel rooms are no frills, but they’re clean and I feel safe here as a woman alone. The people who work here are wonderful.

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Trisha

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel staff knocked on my door prior to 11am and then proceeded to try to open my door. They would have walked in on me in the shower if I didn’t have the door bolted. Being a woman staying alone in a hotel room already has enough dangers without staff members entering rooms for who only know what he was hoping for.

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zabi

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing management despite the 2 star position the management did an outstanding service and made my stay a memorable one, thank you so much Neal hope to see you and have your excellent service again…

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Location

Convenient for errands and getting around, with Walmart nearby; a few note noise from an adjacent restaurant, a 30 minute ride to SPAC, and confusion finding the property after a recent name change.

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Thomas

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Difficult to find since the name changed 10 months ago and is now called Colonie Inn NOT Golden Circle. The lobby was not welcoming but the woman at the desk was accommodating. The room could have been cleaner. No ice bucket or cups of any kind. Had to go to the lobby to get ice.The place is old and somewhat run down. The price was good.

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srdjan

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Near Walmart and easy to get around

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Monique

Dec 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I like how quiet it was

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Christopher

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

30 minute uber ride to SPAC

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James

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy from restaurant next door. Very very very noisy. Also just not great.

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Jean

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For the cost and location the Inn was serviceable.

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Dining

Limited information: breakfast is available but appears basic, with one review noting no hot items and a small fee, while another appreciated having it; one guest also mentioned no coffee.

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TAMMY

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is in terrible condition. No ice. No coffee. Holes in the bedspread that didnt fit bed and holes in the drapes that didnt fit and wouldn't close.

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Therese

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was as expected. Dated but that’s fine. Staff was polite, all basics were provided for. Breakfast is a nice benefit.

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Walter

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed in a handicap room. The walk-in shower had mold in the corners between the walls and floor. Bathroom sink did not leak but had huge cracks in the bowl. Air conditioning motor was loud and noisy, waking me up from sleep. I raised the temperature on the thermostat three degrees so it would not come on again. Did not see any hot food at the free breakfast. Regardless, there was a sign saying breakfast was $3 for single room occupants. I went to Starbucks.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $56	16 $91	17 $90	18 $99	19 $97
20 $91	21 $85	22 $84	23 $91	24 $83	25 $101	26 $101
27 $89	28 $84	29 $91	30 $87

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $83	2 $101	3 $102
4 $91	5 $88	6 $92	7 $83	8 $91	9 $97	10 $97
11 $91	12 $87	13 $92	14 $92	15 $92	16 $99	17 $101
18 $89	19 $89	20 $92	21 $89	22 $92	23 $101	24 $102
25 $89	26 $92	27 $89	28 $92	29 $92	30 $97	31 $101

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Jetted Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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