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Scottish Inn Albany – reviews, photos

1384 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205
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Scottish Inn Albany
Ranked #42 of 50 hotels in Albany
2.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
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Rome, New York
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“unbelievable”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011
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Seems most others shared the same experiences---wish I knew beforehand. Not like pictures I have seen advertised.
Needed a place last minute for one night.
Only nice thing was linens seemed clean, although not high quality and not mended well-but didn't expect the best. TV worked ok. Noise in room upstairs most of stay-even could hear talking in shower!
Dirt on walls-massive amounts of fingerprints and brown substance(s) smudged on bathroom walls--(opted not to shower there), mold/mildew on shower curtain and tub surround. Cobwebs on all lights-difficulty communicating with man behind desk in english--he kept getting louder when I didn't understand (not helpful), repairs to walls amatuer at best-furniture old and tattered. Signs were there, but was willing to try--only couple cars in lot, buzz in for service, abandoned looking vehicle (snow covered and no tracks) around, pull behind camper in edge of lot (probably better option than room)
WORST OF ALL-woke to ants - hundreds of them - crawling all over nightstand--inches from my head!!! I quickly left---
No fridge/microwave or coffee availalbe as stated on their website--gym area and breakfast-where? not even mentioned at checkin--Not a chain I will use/recommend--so much for truth in advertising, eh?

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Scarsdale, New York
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Oh my God :-(”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

I could not fathom the question the manager asked of me when I asked to view the quality of the room first. He asked me, "Please don't destroy the room"? Now mind you "I" have never stayed at this motel before, and I should have chosen a much better place to stay for a night. I room was atroshous to say the least. Paint peeling of the bathroom door, grime on the shower walls. This is a welfare motel, I could get a sense of criminal activity here.

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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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I basically concur with the past few reviews though I've seen worse. It was listed as a two-star but didn't even have shampoo. Tissue holder apparently had been empty since 1983. The bottom step of the stairwell leading to second floor was propped up with wood and bricks. I wish I had a camera for that one. I forget the rest of the problems. Hotwire downgraded them and gave me a future credit. That satisfied me.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“No words can describe how disgusting this place is!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

Dirty, smelly..do not go here. Booked through discount Hotwire "secret deal" which mentioned name brand hotels...ended up with this and they would not refund. Hotwire told us to go and check it out and if not acceptable to call them then. They did not stand up to their word. Wanted us to try another room in same place. Spider webs, cigarette butts...trash on the steps. Yuk!
I have photos, but you wouldn't want to see them!

Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
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annapolis, md
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“Horrendous!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

Purchased through HOTWIRE, those crooks; pulled up to check in and was totally creeped out by the single 2 cars in the entire parking lot, one of them being a van w/o windows ???, and the one group of two men leering down at me from the top balcony. That was the ONLY sign of life. Place was awful. Sleep in your car before you sleep here. Any review that says it is cozy is nuts! NOT safe. Not even sure why they are in business unless they are looking for "hourly" guests. Currently on my 3rd phone call and 2nd email to Hotwire for them to refund me and make this right. I'm not hopeful and will never use the Hotwire service again.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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1384 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205
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