Best Western Plus Franklin Square Inn Troy / Albany
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About this property
Best Western Plus Franklin Square Inn Troy/Albany is located in Troy's historical district, a 4-minute walk from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and 7 minutes on foot from Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The hotel sits 0.5 miles from Russell Sage College and is 10 minutes from Albany International Airport, making it convenient for both leisure and business travelers. Guest reviews consistently praise the location, with a 5 out of 5 rating across over 1,000 reviews.
The property offers 85 rooms, including 7 suites, each equipped with air conditioning, refrigerators, and flat-screen televisions with cable service. Rooms feature private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Each room includes a coffee/tea maker and iron with ironing board, plus daily housekeeping service. Guests rate room comfort at 4.3 out of 5.
A complimentary full breakfast is included with every stay. The hotel provides a 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a garden for guests to enjoy. Additional amenities include free wireless and wired internet access, a banquet hall for events, a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and free self-parking. The property is smoke-free and features comprehensive accessibility accommodations, including wheelchair-accessible parking, registration desk, fitness center, and restrooms.
Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to midnight, with check-out at 11:00 AM. The hotel welcomes pets—up to 2 dogs per room with an 80-pound weight limit and a daily pet fee of $25. Service animals stay at no additional charge. Other pet types may be accepted at the hotel's discretion.
Location & nearby attractions
Hudson River - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Arts Center of the Capital Region - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Russell Sage College - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Rensselaer County Historical Society and Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Samaritan Hospital - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Poestenkill Falls - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Burden Iron Works Museum - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Specialty Eye Surgery & Laser Center of the Capital Region - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Hudson Valley Community College - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Peebles Island State Park - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Erie Canal - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 17 km / 10.6 mi
Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 32 km / 19.9 mi
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 59.5 km / 36.9 mi
Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 54.5 km / 33.9 mi
The preferred airport for Best Western Plus Franklin Square Inn Troy/Albany is Albany Intl. Airport (ALB).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with a 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats
- birds
- etc) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $25.00 per day..
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Know before you go
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.