That was the question I received on my cellphone from friends who arrived before we did.... The outside was absolutely horrible. Chipped paint, broken windows taped with duct tape and a lady of the evening standing right outside. THe area is aweful. There was an altercation a few doors down that required the police to respond. I was fearful for my safety in the area and would not recommend this hotel or area if you expect your car to be there when you plan to leave the next day. We ended up going to the front desk and reported to the clerk that we would not be staying. Of course the cleark would not refund our money. That is probably the only way they make their money because there certainly was not any patrons staying there. We ended up reserving at another hotel in Latham, not far from schenectady and was much happier!

The hotel is located in an area I wouldn’t recommend to anybody for a business trip. Although the reception area inside looks clean, the first thing you notice is the foul-stinking smell coming from the side area. I made a reservation to stay to the hotel and the smell triggered my asthma attack, which is why I cancelled to go to a better hotel. The hotel wanted to charge me a cancellation fee, which I am refusing to pay.

Had a lot of trouble reserving. Neighborhood is rough. Section 8 people seemed to be staying there. We had 2 rooms. One had no sheets, but a fridge. I had no fridge, but did have sheets. No toilet paper or tissues. Broken step on the stairs almost twisted my ankle. Not super clean, but, OK. Had concerns about safety for car and rooms. In-house phones did not work. Coffee/Breakfast was horrible/non-existent. Never again. Will pay more money for a safer, clean room with sheets and everything one expects. I will be suspect of Econolodges from this point on.

This hotel gives you very good value for your money. In spite of being inexpensive, it is very clean and comfortable. I also like it for the fact that it is conveniently close to downtown Schenectady and the train station. It is a very short walk from this place to both downtown and the train (Amtrak) station. Last, but not least, its owners are very nice people.