Holiday Inn Express -- Albany Downtown Enhances Contemporary Lodging In the Capital City and Proudly Launches Its New Website -- www.HIEAlbanyDowntown.com

The Holiday Inn Express Albany Downtown has launched its new website and is announcing its upgraded accommodations. After $8 Million in renovations, a new owner and a new name, The Holiday Inn Express -- Albany Downtown is ready to greet you with SMART Staff, and SMART Accomodations. Featuring complimentary high-speed internet, brand new contemporary rooms, 24hr Business Center, SMART breakfast bar, and an indoor recreation area.

Albany, NY (PRWEB) April 23, 2008 -- A complete transformation has occurred at the elegant new Holiday Inn Express -- Albany Downtown. Located at 300 Broadway, just off I-787, this Downtown Albany hotel has been a part of the Capitol's landscape for more than 30 years. Under a new vision and new ownership, a trendy, contemporary select service hotel has taken shape at the site of the former Ramada Inn and Red Carpet Inn.

From the relaxing waterfall at check-in to the spacious great room with double-sided fireplace, the mood has been set for a welcoming and comfortable stay. Perhaps the most contemporary features are 26" High Definition flat screen TVs and iPod clock radios. The hotel is also the first in downtown to offer complimentary self parking.

To make sure you are met with superior service, the staff at completed the Holiday Inn Express SMART Service Training. SMART Service Training is a customer focused training program from Intercontinental Hotels Group designed to enhance our guest's experience.

A mixture of classic Albany & Saratoga photographs are located throughout the hotel, as well as trendy, eclectic artwork that frames the walls. The main floor features a 24 hour business center, SMART breakfast area, and Executive Boardroom and Indoor recreation area with pool, whirlpool, fitness facility, and sauna and steam room. You'll find all these great features and hotel photos on the new website www.hiealbanydowntown.com.

Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access can be found in all public areas, as well as the 135 deluxe guest rooms. The hotel features 10 suites, some of which offer an in-room Jacuzzi.

Investments of approximately $8 million toward the facility's transformation are apparent prior to entering the hotel thanks to an updated and appealing facade which extends the visual revitalization of downtown to just before the I-787 entrance.

For more information or to reserve hotel rooms or catered events, call 518-434-4111 or visit our new website: www.HIEALBANYDOWNTOWN.com">.

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