The properties listed on Albany Hotels are not limited to only hotels. Albany Hotels offers more than just hotels. Infact, Albany has some of the finest Bed & Breakfast, Resorts, Motels and Inns around. The type of place you decide to stay at depends on your needs and what you are looking for. Get to know the differences between a Motel and a Hotel. Find out what constitutes a Bed & Breakfast and what makes up an Inn.
The following property types can be found on Albany Hotels:
Hotel
A hotel is classified as an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. Common features of hotel rooms include a bed, an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, a television, telephone, alarm clock, and internet connection. Hotels also provide amenities such as restaurants, swimming pools, conference centers, and social function spaces.
Motel
Motels were originally designed for motorists, and often have parking areas for motor vehicles. A motel is usually a single building consisting of connected rooms whose doors face a common parking lot, or a series of small buildings sharing a common parking lot. Motels fill the need for inexpensive, overnight accomodations, close to main routes.
Inn
An inn is a building that provides, lodging, food, and drinks for travelers, and is typically located in the country. Inns tend to be grander and more long-lived establishments than hotels or motels.
Bed & Breakfast
A bed and breakfast is a small lodging establishment, which usually offers breakfast, but no other meals. Most bed and breakfasts are private homes with fewer than 10 bedrooms available.
Resort
A resort is a type of hotel meant for relaxation and recreation, often used by people on vacation. Most resorts are self-contained, and offer food, drink, lodging, sports, entertainment, and shopping.
Hostel
A hostel is a budget-oriented lodging option, and provides basic accomodations, such as a bed or bunk-bed, in a dormitory, with a shared bathroom, and occasionally a shared kitchen or lounge.
