Morgan State House Inn

After struggling to find the place (there are no signs..probably not allowed I assume), I entered the non descript building to find a lovely home. Welcomed and provided with keys and location to parking lot around the corner. My room was in "the annex" a few doors down. We took the elevator to the eight floor and I was reminded of old hotels I stayed in back in the 60's; long hallway, old fashioned door handles and locks, but when entering the room, I found a neat and roomy and clean space, with a small cook top, coffee machine, refrigerator and a work nook. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom VERY small and old fashioned with cast iron tub and shower curtain but all worked fine. I did not make breakfast so unable to comment on that. Area is very nice, across from a beautiful park and a 15 minute walk to the Egg and the government center. Plenty of restaurants and safe. A few blocks off can get a bit spicey but I roamed that area too with no problems. As I was alone, it was great; fair price and I felt comfortable, although totally on my own. Not your typical B&B so if you are used to being coddled, probably not for you. But if you are looking for a clean and reasonable priced place in a very nice location, give this a try. BTW, the wifi was lousy in the room. It seems it is meant for you to go to the lobby to use it.

Really charming old, well-kept house with a lovely garden, and the staff was so friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay there again, if we come back to Albany!

I want to say the Morgan state house is a perfect place to stay especially if you are going to an event at the MVP arena. The walk to the arena is short and very welcoming. The victorian style of the main house is beautiful. The room was perfect with special characteristics that myself personally have not even found at a hilton. The parking was extra but very much worth it for the security of your vehicle. Gated and locked i felt safe with my car being off the street. The welcoming nature of the owners was warming. We did not utilize the outdoor space but by visually inspecting the area it seemed like a very relaxing space to end the day.

All sites in walking distance, across from park. Elevator in the building. Nice breakfast served, great place to stay.

Nice place , especially if you appreciate an older, historic type building. No elevator in the building we were in ( walk up), which was clear when I made the reservation. Due to historic building restrictions, air conditioner was floor model and quite loud. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was quite simple. Nice “backyard “ city patio.

This is a very interesting and unique place to stay. The location is amazing - overlooking Washington Park, walkable and access to many areas of Albany. A couple of suggestions: the parking lot is a short block from the property which I learned just an hour before arriving. The property address is the place where you check in, which is a brownstone with stairs for entry. Upon checking in I was told I would be in a room 2 buildings down the street, and then given a key chain with 3 keys for access to that building, and the room. Its very much like an Airbnb since the building where I stayed had other occupants (renters, etc.). The room was big and comfortable - a little on the older side but that's not an issue for me. My television did not work - it was a DirectTV (dish) system - and it never worked during my stay. To check out you walk back down the street, ring the bell for assistance and enter that building to check in. Overall, I think this is a nice and unique place with great access - but they need to figure out communication and process a bit more. Older folks with mobility issues would not be a good fit for this hotel option!

Although we like Albany as a starting point for an Upstate New York vacation, the airport hotels are all alike and the downtown hotels are mostly unexceptional. The Morgan State House website made the inn seem like the perfect charming alternative, with a 9.2 rating on hotels.com to boot. The rooms at the inn itself may well be as nice as most reviewers claim. We wouldn't know. What we experienced was the world of antimatter. Like several other reviewers, we were shuffled off to a dumpy old apartment building several doors down. The room, with a teeny bathroom, was ordinary. The majestic view was of other apartments. A morning walk around the block revealed some elegant facades but also a run-down commercial street with many empty storefronts. We had an average, pour-it-yourself breakfast overlooking a pleasant little courtyard. The inn did not appear to have had many guests on that Monday night. We only saw three over the course of breakfast. Looking over the inn's website, one can be forgiven for failing to see the distinction between The Brownstone, which is the 4-floor walk-up inn itself, and The Studios, which are at the drab apartment building and offer an anyplace USA stay. Same for the hotels.com website, where the key word is annex/elevator, which means the apartment building, and walk-up, which is the actual inn where we expected to stay.

The property was inconveniently located for dining options and parking. We were looking forward to walking the park associated with Inn, however neighborhood didnt lend to a safe feeling. Property is dated and worn. Room doors only had a flimsy lock to secure the door. The Inn appeared to be occupied by long-stay or permanent tenants. The hallway smelled of having a Marijuana grow room nearby. Assuming a room on floor was growing or had marijuana in abdundant quantity. Parking was a block away from Inn, so pack lightly to carry luggage.

Well appointed historical property next to Washington park and all the Lark street restaurants. Would definitely stay here again. Great, friendly owner. Secure parking a plus.

Nice place, garden I was a wonderful retreat and lobby in main house was just beautiful! Friendly staff!

Liked the friendly owners and assistant manager. They were very accommodating and helpful. Stayed in an elevator building a few doors down which helped with carrying our luggage. Apartment was quite dated and needs a a thorough update and peel all the paint layers. Nice views from 6th floor. No ramps so not easily accessible if need be. Lovely seating indoor/outdoor at the Morgan House property and very nice breakfast options.

After struggling to find the place (there are no signs..probably not allowed I assume), I entered the non descript building to find a lovely home. Welcomed and provided with keys and location to parking lot around the corner. My room was in "the annex" a few doors down. We took the elevator to the eight floor and I was reminded of old hotels I stayed in back in the 60's; long hallway, old fashioned door handles and locks, but when entering the room, I found a neat and roomy and clean space, with a small cook top, coffee machine, refrigerator and a work nook. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom VERY small and old fashioned with cast iron tub and shower curtain but all worked fine. I did not make breakfast so unable to comment on that. Area is very nice, across from a beautiful park and a 15 minute walk to the Egg and the government center. Plenty of restaurants and safe. A few blocks off can get a bit spicey but I roamed that area too with no problems. As I was alone, it was great; fair price and I felt comfortable, although totally on my own. Not your typical B&B so if you are used to being coddled, probably not for you. But if you are looking for a clean and reasonable priced place in a very nice location, give this a try. BTW, the wifi was lousy in the room. It seems it is meant for you to go to the lobby to use it.

This was a nice place to stay! Staff were friendly and helpful. The only issue with our particular room was that the bathroom faucet was so rusted it was nearly impossible to turn the handles. I’d recommend staying here though!

The annex had none of the charm of the main building and the pre-war condition of our building was not ideal. The breakfast was also disappointing. Everything seemed picked up at a grocery store. Some fresh orange juice and baked goods would have gone a long way.

Although we like Albany as a starting point for an Upstate New York vacation, the airport hotels are all alike and the downtown hotels are mostly unexceptional. The Morgan State House website made the inn seem like the perfect charming alternative, with a 9.2 rating on hotels.com to boot. The rooms at the inn itself may well be as nice as most reviewers claim. We wouldn't know. What we experienced was the world of antimatter. Like several other reviewers, we were shuffled off to a dumpy old apartment building several doors down. The room, with a teeny bathroom, was ordinary. The majestic view was of other apartments. A morning walk around the block revealed some elegant facades but also a run-down commercial street with many empty storefronts. We had an average, pour-it-yourself breakfast overlooking a pleasant little courtyard. The inn did not appear to have had many guests on that Monday night. We only saw three over the course of breakfast. Looking over the inn's website, one can be forgiven for failing to see the distinction between The Brownstone, which is the 4-floor walk-up inn itself, and The Studios, which are at the drab apartment building and offer an anyplace USA stay. Same for the hotels.com website, where the key word is annex/elevator, which means the apartment building, and walk-up, which is the actual inn where we expected to stay.

Overall our stay, though only one night was great, from front desk experience to checkout. The place is lovely, clean and well kept. And the muffins were delish. We'd go back again.

This was our second stay at Morgan State House. The Innkeepers are eager to help and informative about the area. Our room was clean and comfortable. The Inn is central and walking distance to several restaurants and pubs which is great. Definitely would stay again if in the area!

Been traveling a good deal since Covid and this was our best stay yet! Could not have been happier. The suite was so well appointed with every convenience you could desire. From the beautiful antique period furniture, artwork, well stocked kitchenette, architecture, cleanliness and on and on. If you’re coming to Albany be confident choosing the Morgan State House!

Great place to stay the host were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean great location.

The bed was comfortable and it was clean.

After struggling to find the place (there are no signs..probably not allowed I assume), I entered the non descript building to find a lovely home. Welcomed and provided with keys and location to parking lot around the corner. My room was in "the annex" a few doors down. We took the elevator to the eight floor and I was reminded of old hotels I stayed in back in the 60's; long hallway, old fashioned door handles and locks, but when entering the room, I found a neat and roomy and clean space, with a small cook top, coffee machine, refrigerator and a work nook. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom VERY small and old fashioned with cast iron tub and shower curtain but all worked fine. I did not make breakfast so unable to comment on that. Area is very nice, across from a beautiful park and a 15 minute walk to the Egg and the government center. Plenty of restaurants and safe. A few blocks off can get a bit spicey but I roamed that area too with no problems. As I was alone, it was great; fair price and I felt comfortable, although totally on my own. Not your typical B&B so if you are used to being coddled, probably not for you. But if you are looking for a clean and reasonable priced place in a very nice location, give this a try. BTW, the wifi was lousy in the room. It seems it is meant for you to go to the lobby to use it.

Oh what a treat! This is a stately old brown stone with high ceilings and gorgeous woodwork. Our room had a bay window overlooking the park across the street. The sun streamed through beveled glass all day. French doors led to a huge bathroom with separate vanities. Staff was helpful and friendly—— helped us fix an iPhone issue so we didn’t have to go to the Apple Store. Breakfast was varied and plentiful and we had continuous access to most of the offerings throughout the day.

What a unique spot to stay in Albany - a lot of character, helpful management, lovely location across from the park and in historic buildings. My room was in the "annex" in an apartment building down the block and, while it is not a fancy building, I was very happy with my room (which was a suite with a kitchen, bathroom, large closet, etc.). I had a view of the park and the decor had some nice, funky touches. My only kvetches would be that while the wifi was strong, it wasn't always reliable - it would drop out at times. And, being an old building, it was a little noisy with "old building sounds" at night (it was winter so probably related to the heating). The included breakfast was not lavish but more than did the job and included some nice options. I would definitely come back.

We stayed in the 2nd property located @ 399 State St. Had a studio w/ kitchenette. Great location and walkable to a lot of stuff. I highly recommend this property.

Fantastic stay in Albany with warm wonderful hosts. I enjoyed getting a real sense of history in this early 20th century mansion! Breakfast and sitting room were in the actual Morgan Mansion but our room was in the adjoining pre-war Condo building. The room was huge with a sitting area and small kitchen. Everything was very clean. I’ll be looking for excuses to return!

A hidden gem. I love this place. I can’t fault it. Apart from Wi-Fi dropping signal. But outstanding little place. Historical, boutique chic. Great for short stay. The staff where incredibly friendly and couldn’t do enough for me. I will definitely be back. I look forward to seeing you guys on the early new year.

Loved everything about my stay. My room was like a small apartment with separate kitchen, dressing room and walk-in wardrobe. Bed was comfortable with plenty of storage. Charming annexe and the actual State house. Beautiful view across to the park. Hosts were friendly and free breakfast was an added bonus. Buses close by into the city.

Such beautiful decor. Very unique and old feel that gave it some charm. Within walking distance of where I needed to be. Had a kitchenette which was helpful and the room was really cute. Wifi sometimes went in and out, but was told to expect that. Really should advertise the hours for “front desk” help on Expedia though. Overall, very nice accommodation and would definitely recommend.

Love that this is a historic building; our room was actually a suite with small eat-in kitchen. Lots of restaurants within walking distance.

This is more of a set of apartments rather than a hotel as such. There’s a common house (with no signage) where you check-in and have breakfast but I stayed in an apartment in a different building. It was high quality though - even had a walk-in wardrobe! The wifi wasn’t great and had issues with TV but overall it was a very pleasant stay. Note that check-in time is very brief in the afternoon so wouldn’t be a good place to book for a late arrival

Absolutely loved our stay!!!! Definitely will book again when visiting Albany. Staff were great.

Just terrific!!! What a kind and caring staff!! Eating in the beautiful garden, sleeping under the skylight in my room, snacks, juice, coffee and tea available at all times... I was on the 4th floor and they carried my luggage up and would have carried it down had I remembered to ask ahead of my 6am departure! Really really love this place!

Fabulous location for our quick visit. The owner had many useful suggestions. We would stay again if we’re back in the area.

Excellent service

This is a very interesting and unique place to stay. The location is amazing - overlooking Washington Park, walkable and access to many areas of Albany. A couple of suggestions: the parking lot is a short block from the property which I learned just an hour before arriving. The property address is the place where you check in, which is a brownstone with stairs for entry. Upon checking in I was told I would be in a room 2 buildings down the street, and then given a key chain with 3 keys for access to that building, and the room. Its very much like an Airbnb since the building where I stayed had other occupants (renters, etc.). The room was big and comfortable - a little on the older side but that's not an issue for me. My television did not work - it was a DirectTV (dish) system - and it never worked during my stay. To check out you walk back down the street, ring the bell for assistance and enter that building to check in. Overall, I think this is a nice and unique place with great access - but they need to figure out communication and process a bit more. Older folks with mobility issues would not be a good fit for this hotel option!

Lovely folks! Very accommodating. Will return

Love the whole staff team! The owner Chuck was very friendly, informative, helpful, and knowledgeable! His team I met John, Jeannie, Leo, and Miranda! They were all very nice!

Beautiful mansion just off Washington Park. Bathroom was dated but clean...fixtures fit the period vibe. Sitting area chairs and bed very comfortable. Nice view of Albany skyline. Muffins, bagels etc and coffee in kitchen for guests to enjoy. Only drawback was the staff left at 5 and no way to check in if arriving after 5.

Such beautiful decor. Very unique and old feel that gave it some charm. Within walking distance of where I needed to be. Had a kitchenette which was helpful and the room was really cute. Wifi sometimes went in and out, but was told to expect that. Really should advertise the hours for “front desk” help on Expedia though. Overall, very nice accommodation and would definitely recommend.

This is more of a set of apartments rather than a hotel as such. There’s a common house (with no signage) where you check-in and have breakfast but I stayed in an apartment in a different building. It was high quality though - even had a walk-in wardrobe! The wifi wasn’t great and had issues with TV but overall it was a very pleasant stay. Note that check-in time is very brief in the afternoon so wouldn’t be a good place to book for a late arrival

Very well maintained historic building. Not so sure I’d want to be walking around neighborhood at night.

I want to say the Morgan state house is a perfect place to stay especially if you are going to an event at the MVP arena. The walk to the arena is short and very welcoming. The victorian style of the main house is beautiful. The room was perfect with special characteristics that myself personally have not even found at a hilton. The parking was extra but very much worth it for the security of your vehicle. Gated and locked i felt safe with my car being off the street. The welcoming nature of the owners was warming. We did not utilize the outdoor space but by visually inspecting the area it seemed like a very relaxing space to end the day.

Lovely property. We like trying unique places to eat and shop. We only found 1 good restaurant. We like walking to these. The area close by was pretty shabby.

The property was inconveniently located for dining options and parking. We were looking forward to walking the park associated with Inn, however neighborhood didnt lend to a safe feeling. Property is dated and worn. Room doors only had a flimsy lock to secure the door. The Inn appeared to be occupied by long-stay or permanent tenants. The hallway smelled of having a Marijuana grow room nearby. Assuming a room on floor was growing or had marijuana in abdundant quantity. Parking was a block away from Inn, so pack lightly to carry luggage.

Absolutely loved our stay. The hotel was beautiful. From check in to check out it was outstanding including the staff. We walked to a great Thai Restaurant just down the street that was excellent. Stay at the Morgan you won’t regret it. Fabulous location.

This was our second stay at Morgan State House. The Innkeepers are eager to help and informative about the area. Our room was clean and comfortable. The Inn is central and walking distance to several restaurants and pubs which is great. Definitely would stay again if in the area!

Location great , interesting historic properties , very decent restaurant scene available within short walking distance ,

Love that this is a historic building; our room was actually a suite with small eat-in kitchen. Lots of restaurants within walking distance.

This is a magnificent use of two old buildings. Location right on Washington Park (a gem of an urban park) is wonderful. Staff is very friendly.

Great location! Walked to MVP Arena and had dinner on the way. Would definitely stay again.

Had an amazing stay at Morgan state house. The accommodations were excellent and the service was great too. They had homemade tarts for breakfast!

Our stay at the Morgan State House was absolutely delightful! Chuck was amazing, going above and beyond to ensure our comfort and enjoyment throughout our visit. The rooms were not only comfortable and clean but also brimming with fun personality that made our stay truly unique. Chuck's hospitality was top-notch, and the breakfast offered each morning was simply wonderful. It’s rare to find a bed and breakfast that offers all the amenities of a branded hotel, but Morgan State House manages to do just that, making it a special and memorable experience. The location is perfect, nestled close to dining options and charming shops. We loved being next to the park, where we enjoyed leisurely walks and even caught some live music in the park. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better stay. 10/10 – we can’t wait to come back!

Oh what a treat! This is a stately old brown stone with high ceilings and gorgeous woodwork. Our room had a bay window overlooking the park across the street. The sun streamed through beveled glass all day. French doors led to a huge bathroom with separate vanities. Staff was helpful and friendly—— helped us fix an iPhone issue so we didn’t have to go to the Apple Store. Breakfast was varied and plentiful and we had continuous access to most of the offerings throughout the day.

The annex had none of the charm of the main building and the pre-war condition of our building was not ideal. The breakfast was also disappointing. Everything seemed picked up at a grocery store. Some fresh orange juice and baked goods would have gone a long way.

All sites in walking distance, across from park. Elevator in the building. Nice breakfast served, great place to stay.

The Morgan State House gave us a fabulous location for my medical school reunion. The property is beautiful & historic, and we were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked such that our breakfast and modest lunch needs were covered while we worked on-line before the festivities. I would stay here again in the future!

Nice place , especially if you appreciate an older, historic type building. No elevator in the building we were in ( walk up), which was clear when I made the reservation. Due to historic building restrictions, air conditioner was floor model and quite loud. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was quite simple. Nice “backyard “ city patio.

Although we like Albany as a starting point for an Upstate New York vacation, the airport hotels are all alike and the downtown hotels are mostly unexceptional. The Morgan State House website made the inn seem like the perfect charming alternative, with a 9.2 rating on hotels.com to boot. The rooms at the inn itself may well be as nice as most reviewers claim. We wouldn't know. What we experienced was the world of antimatter. Like several other reviewers, we were shuffled off to a dumpy old apartment building several doors down. The room, with a teeny bathroom, was ordinary. The majestic view was of other apartments. A morning walk around the block revealed some elegant facades but also a run-down commercial street with many empty storefronts. We had an average, pour-it-yourself breakfast overlooking a pleasant little courtyard. The inn did not appear to have had many guests on that Monday night. We only saw three over the course of breakfast. Looking over the inn's website, one can be forgiven for failing to see the distinction between The Brownstone, which is the 4-floor walk-up inn itself, and The Studios, which are at the drab apartment building and offer an anyplace USA stay. Same for the hotels.com website, where the key word is annex/elevator, which means the apartment building, and walk-up, which is the actual inn where we expected to stay.

Overall our stay, though only one night was great, from front desk experience to checkout. The place is lovely, clean and well kept. And the muffins were delish. We'd go back again.

The property was absolutely gorgeous! I enjoyed my room. The breakfast was the only disappointment. As nice as the experience was overall, I was looking forward to a nice breakfast.