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	Old Songs Festival Lodging Opportunities
	Click for 2-page PRINTABLE pdf version (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) Here are some possible places to stay for those not camping on the Festival grounds or commuting from home. Many offer special festival rates as listed below. Be sure to mention the Old Songs Festival. Price estimates are subject to change; this listing is for your convenience -- Old Songs does not endorse any of the lodgings included on this list.
	BED & BREAKFAST
	Altamont Old Stone House Inn, 1160 Berne-Altamont Rd., Altamont, NY. 518/861-0200. 5 bedrooms w/ private bath, full breakfast, in-ground pool, veranda and porch. $105 - $175 per night. Sorry, booked for 2013. www.altamontinn.com English Garden B & B, 205 Union St., Schenectady, NY. 518/630-6760. The English Garden B & B is located in the heart of the Historic Stockade District. The Inn was built in 1775 and has four rooms available for lodging. Two rooms have porches overlooking the gardens. The room rate includes a full course breakfast. The rates have been discounted for Old Songs attendees ranging from $110 to $145. Please call Virginia Bohn for reservations and further explanation of the Bed and Breakfast. 2 night minimum. (10.5 miles to Altamont). Olde Judge Mansion B&B, 3300 Sixth Ave, Troy, NY. 518/274-5698. oldejudgemansion@gmail.com. $60 to $95 w/ full breakfast, off street parking, TV, VCR, internet (wireless/cable) all included. Both private and shared baths. www.oldejudgemansion.com (22.5 miles to Altamont) The State House, downtown Albany: 393 State St, Albany, NY 12210, 888/427-6063; 518/427-6063. Historic brownstone rowhouse mansion. "Catering to the exclusive needs of discriminating guests." 12 private rooms. King or queen bed, private bathrooms, $135 to $224 per night. Mention the Old Songs Festival and you will receive a 10% discount off of regular rates, but you must call for the special rate; check their website for other possible specials. www.statehouse.com The Van Voast House B&B, 1353 Union St, Achenectady, NY. 518-393-1634 or 518-370-4948 (cell). Located in Schenectady approximately 10 miles from the Festival grounds, the Arts and Crafts home was built in the 1920s, graced with details of a bygone era. A full breakfast including hot entrees, breakfast meats, and bottomless coffee is served on the rear porch overlooking the perennial garden. The two guest rooms are large and comfortable with private baths, a/c and TV. Each room is furnished with antiques and decorated in its own unique style. Rates for the Festival are $100-110 per night for double occupancy. www.vanvoastbb.com
	MOTELS AND HOTELS (WITHIN 10 MILES)
	Best Western Sovereign Hotel, 1228 Western Ave, Albany, 518/489-2981 Cost @ $81, 1 or 2 adults. Includes full hot breakfast, pool, sauna, cable. 1228 Grill restaurant on premises. Children under 17 stay free. Discounted breakfast for children. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. Days Inn, 1230 Western Ave, Albany, 518/489-4423. 10% discount for Old Songs Festival patrons. Includes continental breakfast, free internet, exercise facility and HBO. Mention the Old Songs Festival for these Special Rates. Holiday Inn Express, 1442 Western Ave, Albany, 518/438-0001 ext. 526 (speak with Evan) or email ehammond@turfhotels.com Cost @ $112 per night w/hot breakfast. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. Stardust Motor Inn, 2700 Curry Rd, Schenectady, 800/590-9088 or 518/355-8000 Cost @ $59/queen, $69/double. + 10% discount for festival. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. Super 8 Motel, 3083 Carman Rd (Rt 146), Schenectady, NY (off NY Thruway Exit 25), 800/624-8583, 518/355-2190. Cost @ $67.50 +tax/1 or 2 people per night. Free Continental breakfast; HBO cable; wi-fi, pet friendly with fee, 24 hours coffee/front desk service. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate.
	MOTELS AND HOTELS (WITHIN 15 MILES)
	Howard Johnson, 1614 Central Ave, Albany, NY, 518/869-0281. Host Hotel for the festival. Cost per night @ $69/single or double. Free continental breakfast., outdoor pool, fitness center, free wi-fi, free local calls, free HBO w/ cable. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. Albany Ramada Plaza Hotel, 3 Watervliet Ave Ext, Albany NY, 518/438-8431. Cost @ $84 for single or double. Conveniently located seconds off I-90 Exit 5. Includes deluxe hot breakfast, indoor heated pool, cable, wireless internet, fitness center, business center. Delta Blue Grill on premise. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. www.clarionhotelablany.com. Best Western Albany Airport Inn, 200 Wolf Rd, Albany NY, 518/458-1000. Cost per night @ &89.99 for single or double; $95.99 for triple or quadruple. Indoor/outdoor heated pool, complimentary full hot breakfast, new fitness center, on site restaurant and lounge, in-room microwave and refrigerator, complimentary airport shuttle, business center. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. www.bwalbanyairport.com Comfort Inn & Suites, 37 Route 9W, Glenmont NY. 518/465-8811. Cost @ $79 for a double. Includes hot breakfast, fitness center, pool, whirlpool, wireless internet, and restaurant onsite. (30 minutes to Altamont; 0.25 mi from I-90, I-87, I-787). Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. Cresthill Suites, 1415 Washington Ave, Albany NY, 518/454-0007. Cost @ $93.60 for studio suite or 1 bedroom. suite. Deluxe continental breakfast, apartment-style luxury suites w/ kitchen, living room, internet. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. Days Inn & Suites (formerly Baymont Inn), 1606 Central Ave, Albany, NY. 518/869-5327. Cost @ $89.99 standard; $109.99 suite (includes pull-out sofa bed, microwave). Deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. Book by June 15. Econo Lodge, 1630 Central Ave, Albany, NY . 518/456-0175. $65 for 1 double bed; $69.99 for 2 double beds. Free breakfast, fitness center, wi-fi. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. Hampton Inn, 10 Ulenski Dr, Albany, NY. 518/438-2822. Cost @ $109 per night. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport, 800 Albany Shaker Rd., Albany, NY, 518/464-6666. Cost @ $119/ King, $129/ 2 Doubles. Cooked to order breakfast, fitness center and indoor pool, complimentary WiFi in all rooms, Great American Grill on premises, complimentary airport shuttle service. Mention the Old Songs Festival. Holiday Inn Albany, 205 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY, 800/345-8082 or 518/458-7250. Cost @ $105 per night. Pet friendly, indoor pool, spa and sauna, fitness facility, arcade/game room, gift shops/newsstands, laundry facilities, complimentary wireless Internet access available in public areas, computer station, complimentary airport shuttle, on-site restaurant with a lounge. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special rate. Home Wood Suites by Hilton, 216 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY, 518/438-4300. Cost @ $149/ King Studio Suite (fits 4), $189/ 2 Queen Studio (fits 6), $349/ 2 Bedroom Suite (fits 9). Corporate and AAA discounts available. Full kitchens, separate living and sleeping areas, complimentary hot full breakfast, fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool, outdoor sports courts, BBQ area, 24 hour Suite Shop convenience store on premises. Mention the Old Songs Festival. Hotel Indigo, 254 Wolf Rd., Latham, NY, 877/270-1410 or 518/869-9100. Cost @ $149 + tax/ King. Pet friendly, 24 hour fitness center and sauna, Golden Bean coffee shop and Blu Stone Bistro & Lounge on premises. Complimentary airport shuttle. Mention the Old Songs Festival. Marriott Courtyard Albany Airport, 168 Wolf Rd, Albany NY, 866/541-6400 or 518/482-8800. Cost starting at $144+ tax. Indoor pool, fitness room, breakfast in restaurant, free high speed wireless internet. Visit www.marriott.com/albca for weekend rates. Marriott Courtyard Albany Thruway, 1455 Washington Ave, Albany NY, 866/541-5900, 518/435-1600. Cost starting at $104. Indoor pool, fitness room, breakfast in restaurant, free high speed wireless internet. Visit www.marriott.com/albws for weekend rates. Motel 6, 1600 Central Ave, Albany NY, 518/456-8982. Cost per night from $69 to $89 for a single or double. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. Quality Inn Albany Airport, 1632 Central Ave, Albany NY, 518/456-8811 Cost per night @ $72. Pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room, spa, high speed wireless internet in rooms, free breakfast. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. www.qualityinn.com/hotel/ny120 Red Carpet Inn & Suites, 1385 Washington Ave, Albany NY, Reservations: 518/459-3100 800/251-1962. Cost @ $49.95/1 person per night, $54.95/2 people per night. Ask for Maz or Shawn and mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. Red Roof Inn, 188 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY. 518/459-1971. Standard rooms $85.99; superior rooms $95.99; AAA and AARP discounts available; coffee in lobby 24 hours, wi-fi, off-property fitness club. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 8 California Ave, Albany NY, 518/724-7999. Only minutes from The Altamont Fairgrounds. Suites @ $109.00 two Queen beds & sofa bed or King suites with sofa bed. All rooms include microwaves and refrigerators. Complimentary hot/cold breakfast. www.marriott.com/albco<http://www.marriott.com/albco> mention "The Old Songs Festival special rate". Super 8 Motel, 1579 Central Ave., Albany, 800-800-8000, 518-869-8471. Cost per night @ $55/2 people and 1 bed. $60 2 people, 2 beds. Mention the Old Songs Festival for this special festival rate. Travelodge Inn & Suites, 42 Wolf Rd, Albany NY, 518/459-5670 Cost per night @ $65.95/single.
	CAMPING
	Thompsons Lake State Park -East Berne NY. The only local public campground (6.5 miles away) off Route 157 outside Altamont. 140 sites. Reserve through Reserve America – 800/456-2267. Local: 518/872-1674. Reserve at least 7 days in advance but earlier is recommended (4th of July is near). Pets allowed with 6-foot leash and proof of rabies inoculation. 2 vehicles allowed per site (fee for guests and additional vehicles). $19 per night for tent or trailer; includes $9.00 non-refundable reservation fee. www.reserveamerica.com
	PET LODGING
	Altamont Country Kennels. 220 Brandle Rd, Altamont, NY 518/861-8391. Please make reservations at least four weeks in advance. mail@altamontkennels.com. www.altamontkennels.com Pinebush Kennels. 274 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 518/456-0700. www.pinebushkennels.com