JUNE 27, 28 & 29, 2008 Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont, NY
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Old Songs Festival Lodging Opportunities UPDATED 3 / 11 / 08

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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 AND BREAKFAST

Altamont Old Stone House Inn, 1160 Berne-Altamont Rd., Altamont, NY 12009. 518/861-0200. 4 bedrooms w/ private bath, full breakfast, in-ground pool, veranda and porch. $90 - $150 per night. www.altamontinn.com Sorry - no vacancies for festival weekend '08

American Country Collection of B&B, 800/810-4948, representing 6 area B&Bs. Cost @ $85-$135 per night, dbl occupancy.

English Garden B & B, 205 Union St., Schenectady, New York 12305. 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 a full course breakfast. The rates have been discounted for Old Songs attendees ranging from $110.00 – 145.00. Please call Virginia Bohn for reservations and further explanation on the Bed and Breakfast. (10.5 miles from Altamont)

Mariaville Lake Bed & Breakfast. 176 Batter St, Mariaville Lake, New York. 518/864-5252. Located on beautiful Mariaville Lake, they offer five unique guest rooms, each filled with antiques, and all with queen beds, private bath and view of the lake. The common rooms offer cable TV and wireless internet. Whenever possible, we purchase local or organic ingredients, and are always happy to accommodate a vegetarian lifestyle. Mention Old Songs and receive 10% off the regular rates. www.mariavillelakebb.com (17.5 miles from Altamont)

Old Wesley Inn, 537 Barton Hill Rd., Schoharie, NY. 518/295-7640. $105/night w/ private bath, full breakfast. (25 min. to festival) www.oldwesley.com (last year’s rate) (15.5 miles from Altamont)

Olde Judge Mansion B&B, 3300 Sixth Ave., Troy, NY. 518/274-5698. $50 to $70 w/ full breakfast, off street parking, TV, VCR, internet (wireless/cable). (about 20 miles/30 min. to festival) www.oldejudgemansion.com (22.5 miles from Altamont)

The State House, historic brownstone rowhouse mansion. "Catering to the exclusive needs of discriminating guests." Downtown Albany: 393 State St. Albany, NY 12210, 888-427-6063; 518/427-6063. On the web at: www.statehouse.com. 16 private rooms. King or queen bed, private bathrooms, $135 - $224 per night. Mention the Old Songs Festival and you will receive a 10% discount off of regular rates; check their web site for other possible specials. (14.5 miles from Altamont)

MOTELS AND HOTELS (WITHIN 10 MILES)

Best Western Sovereign Hotel, 1228 Western Ave., Albany, 518/489-2981 Cost @ $92, 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. Special festival rate. Mention Old Songs Festival.

Days Inn, 1230 Western Ave., Albany, 518/489-4423. 1 bed $71.10, 2 beds $80.10 ($5.00 each person over 2 in double room ) Room with 2 Queen beds $84.60. Mention Old Songs Festival for these Special Rates.

Holiday Inn Express, 1442 Western Ave., Albany, 518/438-0001 Cost @ $112 per night w/hot breakfast. Mention Old Songs Festival for special rates.

Stardust Motor Inn, 2700 Curry Rd., Schenectady, 800/590-9088 Cost @ $59/queen, $69/double. + 10% discount for festival; mention Old Songs.

Super 8 Motel, 3083 Carman Road (Rt 146), Schenectady, Off NY Thruway Exit 25, 800/624-8583, 518/355-2190. Cost @ $80/1 or 2 people. Special festival rate; mention Old Songs.

MOTELS AND HOTELS (WITHIN 15 MILES)

Howard Johnson, 1614 Central Ave., Albany, NY, 518/869-0281. Cost per night @ $79/single; or double. Free cont. bkfast., outdoor pool, fitness center, free local calls, free HBO w/ cable. Special festival rate; mention Old Songs. Host hotel for the festival.

Albany Airport Courtyard, 168 Wolf Rd., Albany, 866/541-6400 or 518/482-8800. Cost per night @ $139 single or double. Indoor pool, fitness room, breakfast in restaurant, free Road Runner.

Albany Thruway Courtyard, 1455 Washington Ave., Albany, 866/541-5900, 518/435-1600. Cost per night @ $139 single or double. Indoor pool, fitness room, breakfast in restaurant, free Road Runner.

America's Best Inns & Suites, 1600 Central Ave., Albany, 518/456-8982. Cost per night @ 1 person:$69.99 1 or 2 people/1 or 2 beds. Add $7 for each additional person. AARP and AAA rates. (last year’s rate)

Comfort Inn, 1606 Central Ave., Albany, 518/869-5327. Cost @ $84 standard; $109 suite (includes pull-out sofa bed, microwave). Deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool. Special festival rate; mention Old Songs. Book by June 9.

Cresthill Suites, 1415 Washington Ave., Albany, 518/454-0007. Cost @ $119 for studio suite or 1 bdrm. suite. Deluxe continental breakfast. Apartment-style luxury suites w/ kitchen, living rm., internet. Special festival rate; mention Old Songs.

Days Inn, 16 Wolf Road, Albany, 518/459-3600 Cost @ $69 per night. AARP rates and others. (last year’s rate)

Econo Lodge, 44 Wolf Road, Albany, NY, 518/459-5670 Cost per night @ $69.99/single; $79.99/double.

Quality Inn Albany Airport, 1632 Central Ave., Albany, 518/456-8811 Cost per night @ $68. Pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room, spa. Special festival rate; mention Old Songs.

Red Carpet Inn & Suites, 1385 Washington Ave., Albany, 800/251-1962, 518/459-3100 Cost @ $49.95/1 person, $59.95/2 people per night. Special festival rate; mention Old Songs.

Regency Inn, 1517 Central Ave., Albany, 800/648-1605; 518/869-0277. Newly renovated. Cost @ $55/night single and $60/double. Incl. continental breakfast, outdoor pool, cable. Special festival rate, a considerable discount off regular rate, and includes tax. Mention Old Songs.

Super 8 Motel, 1579 Central Ave., Albany, 800/800-8000, 518/869-8471. Cost per night @ $58/2 people and 1 bed. $60 2 people, 2 beds. Special rate; mention Old Songs.

CAMPING
Thompsons Lake State Park - East Berne, NY. The only local public campground - (6 1/2 miles away) Off Rt. 157 outside Altamont. 140 sites. Reserve through MISTIX - 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). $16 per night for tent or trailer. Includes $9 non-refundable reservation fee. www.reserveamerica.com
PET LODGING

Altamont Country Kennels, 220 Brandle Rd., Altamont, NY 12009. 518/861-8391. www.altamontkennels.com
Pinebush Kennels, 274 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. 518/456-0700. www.pinebushkennels.com

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