Amenities Columns

$$ | Miles | Fit | Kit | I'net

$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy (under $50), M=Midrange ($50 to $100), U=Upscale ($100 to $150), L=Luxury (over $150). Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to Discount Hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

Fit

Discount Hotels near I-90 in Schenectady offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

Kit

Discount Hotels near I-90 in Schenectady offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

I'net

Discount Hotels near I-90 in Schenectady offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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Visitors' Center - From I-90 eastbound take exit 26 and merge with  the eastbound traffic on I-890. Exit i_490 at exit 4-A and follow the exit road all the way to its end at Edison Ave (which will become Erie Blvd). Turn left and drive toward downtown on Erie to State Street and the Chamber of Schenectady County is just around the corner on your right at 306 State Street.
  For more information, phone 1-800-962-8007 (toll free).

Central Park - This central city park is more than just another green area. It features a rose garden with more than 200 varieties of 4,500 roses in flower from June until frost.
  While you’re in the Park, you may have the opportunity to enjoy a concert at the Agnes Macdonald Music Haven Stage. Other activities include swimming, fishing (NY license required), tennis or casual strolling the landscaped walkways. Or just sit and relax on a shore-side bench and enjoy the duck pond.
  There are many festivals during the summer months in Central Park. One, always popular, is the annual, August Tuesday in the Park: a celebration of community life.
  For more information, phone 1-518-382-5151.
  From I-890, take exit 7 and follow Chrisler Avenue to Golf Road. Turn left and into Central Park.

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Stockade Historic District - Schenectady’s Stockade, a thriving residential community, has occupied this site for 300 years! Originally founded by the Dutch in 1661, it was destroyed during the 1690 Indian-French massacre. The Dutch rebuilt and, today, it is still a thriving community. Many of the homes, here, date from the early 1700s. Of course, new homes were continually added so, now, the community sports a variety of homes dating all the way up through the 19th Century.
  Historic markers indicate construction dates and identity of the early owners. We recommend you stop by the Chamber’s Visitors' Center (see above) and get a copy of the Stockade Self-Guided Tour. Then take a self-guided tour. Here you'll see an exceptional collection of Dutch, Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Victorian residential architecture.
  If you are in the area in September, they have an annual 'Walkabout' - this is a guided Stockade house and garden tour.
  For more information phone 1-800-962-8007 (toll free) or visit their web site: Stockade.  
  From the Visitors' Center drive 2 more blocks up Erie Boulevard to Union Street.