Courtyard by Marriott Albany Troy Waterfront

We stayed a night at Courtyard by Marriott of Troy for 1 night in Feb 2025 while visiting RPI. The hotel is super clean and looks and feels like recently built. Mattress was comfortable, the curtains provided full darkness, the climate unit worked smoothly, and the bathroom was excellent and clean. Location is very convenient, close to highway exit. That would be a perfect stay, but unfortunately there was a serious problem with noise coming from the highway and Hudson bridge next to the hotel. Buses, trucks, motorcycles, crazy road racers, etc. - we heard all of them, especially as the morning was approaching. The noise was heard even with earplugs, though this way it was tolerable. Hotel in such location must have sound proof windows. We’ve been to many hotels next to highways but never had a problem with noise. Had to read other people’s reviews. We can recommend this hotel for those for whom heavy road noise is not an issue.

review we love staying at the Courtyard by Mariott in troy the hotel is a nice gem, with a beautiful terasse view on the Hudson River !!! you can relaxe after a day at work or even after a day playing tourist in troy town!!! lots of action in this cute town with its arts history architecture and famous MusicHall !!! It’s our 3rd visit this year and we always stay at the courtyard.. it’s like home away from home 🏠 Great front desk staff !!! and thanks to Suzy …. she always remembers us !!!!

We were on a road trip and had stayed the previous night at a wonderful Courtyard on the other side of Vermont. When we figured out how much farther we wanted to drive, we booked this Courtyard in Troy. As we exited the highway, the first thing we noticed was that the hotel was extremely close to a highway overpass, probably much less than 500 feet, so when we checked in, I requested a quiet room. The desk clerk gave us a room on the 3rd floor towards the end of the hall away from the overpass. It turned out, however, that the overpass would be the least of my concerns. As I closed the curtains, I realized we were situated right on Rt. 4/River St. An obnoxiously loud motorcycle went by. And another. We were way too tired to check out and didn't want to pay the extra $40 or more for a room on the other side of the hotel where guests have a view of the parking lot and the Hudson River, undoubtedly an underwhelming site. The result, then, is that I got just one hour of sleep and the rest of our trip was ruined. All night long, the noise was so jarring that I felt like we were next to a racetrack. Neither pillows nor earplugs could handle the din. I became so desperate for sleep that I stripped the bed and moved into the shower--first making sure it was completely dry! Quiet at last! Then I realized that my head was next to a very low shelf in the shower...and when I held the cell phone flashlight underneath, little circles of mold or dirt sent me fleeing back to bed. Unless you wear hearing aids or are deaf, I strongly suggest you stay elsewhere. Adding to the frustration was the squeaky bed every time my husband tossed and turned, not as bad as budget hotels, but unacceptable for a Marriott.

This place is just fine. Clean and bright. Good location in downtown Troy. The Starbucks / coffee counter in the lobby was a little outmatched in the morning. Everything took forever. But still, this is my preferred place to stay in Troy. Seemed like a lot of families, many of them there to look at colleges together.

Nice hotel with waterfront location. Front desk reception staff are very welcoming with good information on the local area. Easy walk to riverfront bars and restaurants. Very clean and comfortable rooms. The fitness center has a good selection of equipment and space. Very good second stay at the hotel.