Modest hotel offering river views & a fitness center, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast.

Best Western Plus Franklin Square Inn Troy/Albany

Opposite the Hudson River, this straightforward hotel is less than a mile from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and 7 miles from downtown Albany. The classically furnished rooms have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. Some add microwaves and/or river views. Suites offer 4-poster beds, seating areas and/or whirlpool tubs. Freebies include hot breakfast and parking. There's a sundry store and a guest laundry, in addition to 24/7 fitness and business centers.

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