The Hoiday Inn Express Downtown in historic downtown Albany, N.Y., is two blocks from the USS Slater and three blocks from Empire State Plaza and Pepsi Arena. The New York State Museum and the Palace Theater are five blocks away. The New York State Capitol is six blocks from the hotel.

The property is 10 miles from Albany County Airport. The Red Carpet Inn serves complimentary hot breakfasts on weekdays, and complimentary coffee and newspapers are available in the lobby.

Additional amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness equipment and business services.

The 135 guestrooms at the hotel feature cable television with premium channels, coffeemakers and dial up Internet access. Refrigerators and microwave ovens are available upon request. Renovation Notice: A portion of the Red Carpet Inn is currently closed due to renovations. The completion date is tentatively scheduled for early to mid 2007. The hotel assures that any inconveniences will be minimal.