The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge

The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge Hotel in Albany

4.2

Excellent(109 Reviews)

Hotel in Albany, NY

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Located in Albany, 600 metres from New York State Capitol, The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Albany, NY

Nearby attractions

New York State Museum

1 mi

Howe Caverns

31.8 mi

Saratoga National Historical Park

24.5 mi

Bennington Battle Monument

32.5 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Sofa • 355 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 1 Double • 1 Double

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge

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4.2

Excellent(109 Reviews)

Hotel in Albany, NY

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Located in Albany, 600 metres from New York State Capitol, The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Albany, NY

Nearby attractions

New York State Museum

1 mi

Howe Caverns

31.8 mi

Saratoga National Historical Park

24.5 mi

Bennington Battle Monument

32.5 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Sofa • 355 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 1 Double • 1 Double

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.2

Excellent(109 Reviews)

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4.2

Jul 2024

We stayed here while traveling through town. It just so happened that nobody else was in the mansion the night we were t

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.

4.2

Feb 2024

So lovely that we're considering having our wedding/reception here!

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.

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.

4.2

Sep 2023

Nice old villa close to the center of Albany

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

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.

4.2

Aug 2023

Great room terrible service

Got the carriage house for our group. Large and nice. Parking included.

Staff was not good at all. I called to confirm but when we arrived the place wasn’t ready. Owner seemed very unconcerned and didn’t offer us even a free drink to compensate for our lost time in our rooms. Had to really argue with her.

4.2

Aug 2023

Great money making venture for owners. No staff, and no services.

beautiful exterior, lobby.

I was very disappointed with my stay. The room was adequate, not the same as the pictures. There was no breakfast in the morning - nothing was available and the coffee maker was not functioning. There were no staff to be found at all on the property.

4.2

Jul 2023

The inn really does not live up to the images on the website. At least, not in the annex/cottage area. The place is

The inn keepers seem nice

It’s run down.

4.2

Jul 2023

I found myself in an unfortunate situation and I needed a hotel room under short notice. The Argus came to my rescue and

Friendly and cooperative staff.

Rooms were simple, but still comfortable.

4.2

Jul 2023

Book direct with property not thru Booking.com

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.

4.2

Jun 2023

Not your typical hotel

We never stayed at this property.

Doors were wide open but No one was in the hotel when we arrived. We walked in and found an office with a couch that seemed as if someone was sleeping in there because it had pillows and sheets on the couch. In the dining room was fruit and a bagel left over from the morning. The bar had dirty glasses and crumpled tablecloth on top. Walked up stairs looking for someone. Stairs were dirty and wrought iron had dust an inch thick. Rooms were sparse and empty. It was creepy. So I called and said we didn't feel comfortable staying there. The owners then came back from their walk and said they wanted it to feel like home. My home is nothing like that so we left. Owner said we wouldn't be charged.

4.2

Jun 2023

The day after I booked the owner called me to ask me if I can change my family room, she said she will put us in a bigge

The property was very scary at nights, the electricity went out for a few hours, did not like and would not return. My necklace was stolen by the owners and they refused to give it back to me, I will file a police report, they are thieves.

everything

4.2

May 2023

Once I understood how the property was run (more Air Bnb and not a hotel) I was ok with it. Coming into a lace which was

Clean & quiet.

No staff on arrival. I had no idea where anything was.

4.2

Dec 2022

Passable

Luckily we ran into the maintenance guy who let us in as there were no other staff there. Evidently we were the only ones in the whole place which was a little creepy when we came back to our room at 11.

4.2

Oct 2022

A Ghost BNB at Boutique Hotel Prices

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

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.

4.2

Oct 2022

lovely hotel in a good location

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

4.2

Oct 2022

very well kept, comfy beds, yummy foods!

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

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)

4.2

Oct 2022

Very comfortable, well appointed, like staying at your rich grand aunts house - that was updated to modern !

Stunning historical mansion, painstakingly restored to its grandeur. Super clean, nicely decorated rooms, and large comfortable common areas including coffee bar, cocktail bar, kitchen for use, and sprawling comfortable sitting and dining rooms. The Hotel is 30 steps from the beautiful Washington Park that is replete with walking/jogging trials around lake, giant beech and maple trees, playground. Owner/Operators make sure everything is “just so”.

Everything was done exactly right.

4.2

Sep 2022

I intend to spread the word…

it’s stunning decor, the architectural integrity, Jess!!

not enough time to spend there!

4.2

Sep 2022

Beautifully and simply designed B&B with kind, personable staff.

Everything! Such beautiful decor, comfortable bed, all the amenities I needed, large variety of options for breakfast and great location for walking to good restaurants and nightlife.

Nothing. It was all amazing! Definitely going back.

4.2

Sep 2022

A Great Weekend in Albany at the Argus

The whole checking in process was seamless. Sent a code to my phone and walked into the place upon arrival and went right to the room. The staff was friendly and full of history of the actual facility which I found out is only a bit more than a year old. Our room was bigger than my college apartment - apparently I received what would normally be a family room as it had a completely separate breakout room (no door) with a large daybed. The appliances were modern but made to look older - added a cool effect. The facility itself is huge inside with a great bar and very knowledgeable bartender. The drinks were top notch as well.

Not a criticism just an observation - there were no pictures or anything of that sort on the walls in the room. I asked and was told that the place is so new they are getting to everything and plan to fill the space with art from local artists. I had no idea the place was that new.

4.2

Aug 2022

Very good

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

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.

4.2

Aug 2022

pleasant stay

clean, beautiful bldg, parking easy,location

poor attention to breakfast preparation TV operation too complex with no instructions 2 remotes????

4.2

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Everything

None

4.2

Aug 2022

Quaint and Sophisticated

Beautiful property with accommodating staff. Jess was amazing and we will definitely return again. The breakfast area was awesome and even had non dairy options!

Construction

4.2

Aug 2022

very comfortable bed and accommodations. had a good rest.

it’s a beautiful facility. we live across the park on Willett street and needed a room for the night.

nothing. nothing not to like except that we needed cups or glasses in the bathroom and there weren’t any

4.2

Jul 2022

Would definitely recommend a stay here. Albany is a beautiful state capital ❤️.

Beautiful historic house. Nicely renovated. Beautiful bar/lounge area. Wonderful alternative to standard hotel room.

The upstairs ac was not on . It was 90 degrees outside so the rooms were too hot to rest in prior to our concert.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Albany?

The average price for a rental in Albany is $142 per night. This rental is $18 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge

Hotel in Albany, NY

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Albany, NY

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge

Hotel in Albany, NY

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Albany, NY

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Albany?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge?

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