Free lodging for kids and the family pet at this already low-priced hotel makes the Red Roof Inn Albany Airport a good choice for families on a budget. Pack the whole family in the car — as long as kids are under 17 and your dog is well-behaved they all stay free at this three-story property. Theyll dig the modern new furnishings with an almost retro vibe and the free expanded cable in all 115 rooms. Theres also a desk armchair and granite countertops in the bathroom. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. In the morning enjoy free coffee and a newspaper then visit the front desk before heading out the door to pick up discount coupons to local restaurants and fitness centers. Your taxi to and from the airport is courtesy of the hotel. There are at least a dozen restaurants within walking distance. The Colonie Center Mall with many more restaurants plus a food court and more than 100 stores is about one mile away. The Albany International Airport is two miles from the hotel.