The Omni, is a fairly expensive hotel right near the arena(within walking
distance), but I wouldn't call it a very safe area.  However, there would
not need a car to enjoy the experience, as it is right in the heart of
Albany.
 
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>From: Mark Lewin <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Mark Lewin <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Albany hotels
>Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 21:54:42 -0400
>
>At 04:58 PM 8/25/99 -0400, you wrote:
> >Does anyone from Albany know anything about the Holiday Inn Express Turf
>on
> >Western Ave in Guilderland?
> >Is it nice?  Is it in a safe area?
> >How far of a drive is it from the rink, etc, etc?
> >
>I'm not familiar with the hotel itself (but after all,
>a Holiday Inn is a Holiday Inn).  Guilderland is a
>safe area in the western suburbs of Albany.
>It's close to I-87 and I-90 so its easy in and out of the area.
>By car, it will take 20-30 minutes to get to the
>Knick via city streets but probably only 10-15 if
>you hop onto I-90. Assuming you'll have a car,
>Guilderland and Colonie are convenient to shopping malls,
>restaurants and drinking establishments.  The area is probably the
>best choice to stay if you don't mind the 15 minute drive downtown.
>
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