Best Western Plus Saratoga Springs

Best Western Plus Saratoga Springs is a quiet and well-maintained hotel that attracts both business and leisure travelers, including Skidmore College families and race enthusiasts. The lobby is bright and pleasant, largely due to the white walls and distinctive floor tiles marbled in light earth tones. Traditional wood upholstered furniture and a gas fireplace on an outer wall help create a homey ambience. Race-theme art decorates some walls, including a photograph that hangs behind the wooden front desk. Dark wood beams run across the ceiling of the breakfast area, which helps to minimize the generic drop-ceiling tiles. The lovely pool area is especially popular in season, as it's set with woven loungers, a whirlpool, and tables with bright blue umbrellas.

This hotel is located on a relatively quiet spot on South Broadway, about an eight-minute drive into the historic heart of downtown Saratoga Springs. It’s approximately a two-minute drive to Interstate 87. A couple of restaurants are within a few minutes’ walk, and there’s a plethora of eateries and shops in town. It’s approximately a six-minute drive to the Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs Casino and Hotel, and Saratoga Springs Race Course. Skidmore College is a 12-minute drive. The Saratoga Springs National Historical Park and its Revolutionary War battlefields are 19 minutes away. The Six Flags Great Escape theme park is a 26-minute drive, as is Albany International Airport. The nearest Amtrak station is nine minutes away by car. Parking on the hotel’s surface lot is free.

Guest rooms at this Best Western have received consistent praise for being clean, spacious, and relatively quiet. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi -- but no safes. Overall the decor is pleasant, if generic and a bit dark. Most rooms have soft yellow walls and solid or striped brown carpet. Wood furniture in a reddish-brown finish includes headboards, dressers, and desks. Double Queen Rooms have small wood tables and two chairs, and King Rooms include upholstered sleeper sofas and wood coffee tables. Deluxe Rooms and Suites have kitchenettes with full-size fridges, sinks, ranges, and utensils. Nondescript art decorates some of the walls. The simple bathrooms are nicely sized, with tan granite vanities, brown tile floors, and shower/tub combos. Windows tend to overlook the pool area or a four-lane road.

This Best Western Plus offers a comprehensive amenities package, starting with a free hot breakfast buffet that includes egg and meat dishes. The lobby gift shop also sells sundries, snacks, beverages, and microwaveable items like soup. The hotel has a nice outdoor pool and whirlpool that are surrounded by several tables and chairs, including loungers. The small fitness center offers several pieces of equipment including cardio and weight-training machines. There's meeting space and a business center with two computer stations and a printer. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property. Coin-operated laundry facilities are on site, and valet dry cleaning and laundry services are available for an extra charge. The front desk has a safe deposit box for guest use. Pets are welcome with a surcharge.