Clarion Hotels in Latham, New York

Latham is just six miles from downtown Albany.View of Albany, New York image by Ritu Jethani from Fotolia.com

The Clarion hotel chain is a member of Choice Hotels International. While there's only a single Clarion Hotel in Latham, New York, there are other Choice hotels in the area. Latham is located within Albany County, just to the north of the city. Its close proximity to the Albany International Airport and surrounding Interstate connections make it easy to come and go from Latham.

Clarion Hotel at The Century House

The Clarion Hotel at The Century House is located just five miles from the airport and offers guests free transportation there. A carefully landscaped lawn surrounds the Century House. Inside, the rooms are richly decorated to reflect the building's colonial architecture. Guests who feel the need to stretch their legs can take a walk on the hotel's nature trail in lieu of a trip to the exercise room. The hotel provides both standard and handicap-accessible rooms and offers guests a hot breakfast buffet in the morning. The Century House is close to several shopping centers and the New York State Museum.

Visitors flying to the Albany area who are planning to stay at Latham's Econo Lodge can choose the Stay & Fly Package when booking their rooms. The hotel is located only two miles from the airport and only six miles from downtown Albany. The city of Saratoga is also close by and includes attractions such as the Saratoga Springs and Performing Arts Center. The Econo Lodge is a pet-friendly hotel ($10 fee required) that also provides on-site laundry facilities for guests to use. There's plenty of shopping in the surrounding area, and the Six Flags Great Escape is only 25 miles away. The Econo Lodge allows for both bus and truck parking, making it ideal for those traveling in larger groups.

The Quality Inn & Suites Albany Airport is within driving distance of four area colleges. Guests staying at the hotel don't have to spend all of their time indoors. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, sun deck, picnic area and playground that guests are free to use. Anyone traveling from the hotel to Albany International Airport is shuttled there free of charge. The hotel is just over a mile from the Hudson and Mohawk River Cruises, where guests can view upstate New York's scenic landscape up close. Staying in Latham during the months of May and December allows visitors to take part in the annual Tulip and Winter Festivals. These festivals are fun for the entire family and explore New York's Dutch heritage.