Good location

Stayed in May 2025

I received the self check in instructions morning off after I had already began my journey as my flight to Albany was at 5:29am. Nobody was there to greet me upon arrival but I was able to call and get my code updated start time for a 1p arrival, thankfully.

Cozy for Christmas. Next to lovely park and downtown campus. Walkable to downtown and Lark St eateries. Lovely complimentary breakfast pastries, fruit and coffee and tea. My room H1 had nice furnishings. Lovely Lovely property! The lounge opened in the evening but I didn't get to spend time there. It looked nice also. I would stay again and would recommend.

Stayed in December 2024

Could have been greeted better when we arrived. Took 3 tries to get us in room that had been cleaned and had a functioning toilet. Tub of dirty dishes in the self-serve kitchen even though we were the only guests at that time.

Breakfast was adequate. The house was very nice and spacious. Free parking.

Stayed in November 2024

Check in was very unusual. I was provided with a key code for the front door and given directions to find my room, no key just the key code to enter my room. The key code did not open the front door, no one was as the front desk. A guest happened to be in the area and opened the door for me. The key code did not open the door to the room. I wandered around the first floor and finally found a person to help me, she provided me with a real key. This person and every other staff member I met was very gracious, helpful, cheerful and I wish them much success running this hotel. They need to be more organized, I think things will improve.

The remodeled mansion was beautifully done and is a delightful place to stay for someone who does not want the cookie cutter hotel room of the big chains. Free parking was abundant and the location is extremely convenient for State buildings, SUNY and tourist attractions.

Stayed in June 2024

I think it wasn't clear that there was a communal kitchen or what the exact set up was. I think they may have been short staffed when I got there so I may have missed the introduction to the hotel cause there wasn't a front desk person and I went straight to my room.

I liked the bed and the bathroom. The mattress was very comfortable.

Stayed in February 2024

Only issue was no sound isolation, big gaps under doors so we could hear everything from the very early am

location, safety of the area, walkable spot with lots to see and big park nearby.

Stayed in July 2023

The room could use a little updating

The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Great location next to the park and walking distance to restaurants and cafes. The lounge and cocktail area is beautiful and the cocktails are excellent. Rooms could use a little updating. Love that they are pet friendly

Stayed in September 2023

Didn’t have control of AC in our bedroom.

Stayed in August 2023

There was a major problem with the “Booking” website. I was able to book a room that was “blocked” by the owner. The property is a historic building and the owner is a wonderful hostess. She worked diligently to correct the problem with the Booking website to get us credit. Will definitely stay there if in the Albany area in the future but will book directly with the property not thru Booking.com.

Stayed in July 2023

the bungalow needs updating in paint and most carpeting throughout.

property is lovely and interesting. not just a standard hotel. the bungalow feels a lot older and non-updated than the pictures but nice to have a space to enjoy.

Stayed in October 2022

I would have liked a chair in the room. the beds were great, but a chair would have helped.

the parking is so convenient. the style of the building was homey and comfortable.

Stayed in October 2022

Very expensive for a self check-in property with almost no amenities. Staff are rarely on premises, the cocktail bar was not open when I checked in or returned for the night, there was no food available for purchase and no toothpaste in the hotel room.

The property and location are beautiful and the manager was very nice when she was there.

Stayed in October 2022

the hotel is lovely, rooms were modern and so clean.

Stayed in October 2022

it’s an old building so no A/C but couldn’t open windows so even though you could request a fan, maybe having one in the room would be better (we got hot after midnight & didn’t want to bother anyone)

i liked that entry was done with the codes so we could come & go as we pleased

Stayed in October 2022

Not manned reception

Historic Old building Easy walk distance to city centre

Stayed in August 2022

The rooms are very small and basic. Also, I am not sure why the door to our room was wide open when we arrived, as a result, we got eaten alive by mosquitos while we slept.

I found our room to be spotlessly clean. The building is charming and the breakfast room was cute and cozy to hang out in.

Stayed in August 2022

None

My family of 5 has a wonderful stay at the Carriage house The place was huge. We were able to have delicious breakfast at the main house and the owners were so accommodating to let us us the washer and dryer at the main house. I can’t wait to come back and stay at this place

Stayed in July 2025

The autonomy & comfort

The best home away from home ever

Stayed in April 2025

My stay at the Argus Hotel was wonderful! I came to Albany for the bar exam, which was very stressful, but the staff was incredibly kind and the rooms were very comfortable.

Stayed in July 2024

Everything was great from the location to the look and feel of the place to the staff. The lounge was very nice as was the outside premises.

Stayed in July 2024

Outstanding customer service, beautiful space, wonderful location, very comfortable accommodations.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

Location Service Bed was comfortable.

Stayed in May 2024

I had sent an email prior to our stay asking if there was anything we might need to bring w/ us. Being a "boutique" type hotel, I worried we might need to bring our own towels, tp, that sort of thing (that has been mu experience w/ this type of place in the past). The email went unanswered, though I did get several "boilerplate" emails prior to our stay re: door codes, parking, etc. Luckily, everything we needed was provided. Additionally, when we were not immediately greeted. Again, this is typical for a boutique hotel, and we had all the codes & directions we needed to get in, so we headed to our room. The room was open & dirty. When we went back downstairs to inquire, Matt one of the owners explained that due to a housekeeping call-out, that room was unavailable. But they had upgraded us to a suite because of it, which was stunning. Just wish we had been notified before arrival of the change.

The property was beautiful. We stayed during winter, and the warm feel of the hotel was a perfect compliment. Beautiful woodwork & cozy bar w/ fireplace. The owners, particularly Matt, were great. And if you're an Old Fashioned or expresso martini lover, he mixes some of the best we've ever had. Matt was very knowledgeable about the property & city as well. We're locals & even we learned something! We could easily walk anywhere - the property sits right on Washington Park by the bridge & playhouse. And the street it's on is very quiet, so even though our suite was @ the front of the house, we had no noise. We were very content to spend the weekend here.

Stayed in January 2024

The public areas were not clean, the arrangements (especially breakfast) arranged with no love. The pictures deceive. Very poor cost benefit ratio. I would expect more from a 4 star accommodation.

Very nice and old villa close to the city center. Parking included!

Stayed in September 2023