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January 22, 2020Tru by Hilton Announces Soft Open
Tru by Hilton, Albany Airport, located in Colonie right near Albany International Airport, and developed by British American Development Corp and Prestige Hospitality Group, is ready to welcome guests. The new, modern hotel demonstrates a creative take on comfort and affordability, designed to capture the young business travelers’ attention.
With a soft open that happened on Friday, January 17, this hotel is unique to the market because it is dedicated to the Tru model, as opposed to a hybrid. The Tru brand is constantly improving and changing, making this newest generation of Tru, the most enhanced, technologically savvy, and appealing to the hotel patron.
With Albany Airport less than a mile from the hotel, Tru by Hilton, Albany Airport is catering to the up and coming business workforce, which is looking for open spaces to work, high speed Wi-Fi, and a touch of recreation to take a mental break. Guests of Tru by Hilton also receive complimentary airport shuttle service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and the complimentary “Top-It” breakfast bar daily.
Highlighted amenities include games in the lobby, sleek energy efficient rooms with plenty of outlets, innovative storage options, large bathrooms with lots of counter space and wall-mounted shower and soap dispensers to reduce waste. There is also a 24/7 Eat. & Sip. market for a quick bite or buzz with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate always available, with wine and local craft beers also available. Classic amenities are also included such as a technologically advanced workout room, and indoor pool area.
The additional perks of staying at Tru by Hilton, Albany Airport include full access to a multi-use outdoor athletic trail, the Historic Shaker Site, and businesses and services which reside in the British American Airport Park.
“We absolutely love the product that Hilton has designed for such an important segment of the market. The Tru brand by Hilton has seen tremendous success as they open properties across the country,” said Justin Smith, President of Prestige Hospitality Group and a Partner of the Tru. “Our Tru by Hilton, Albany Airport, with the outstanding location adjacent to the airport, the British American Airport Office Park, and centrally situated near great dining and shopping, will be a very attractive offering to guests visiting the region.”
Kyle Dzembo, General Manager of Tru by Hilton, Albany Airport adds, “The team here at the Tru by Hilton, Albany Airport is excited to welcome our new guests. We have developed a product that will be very well received. Our lobby is inviting and unique with local craft beers and wine, a game zone that offers many recreational activities and cozy furniture to let you relax in a fun environment. Each guest room is beautifully equipped with the most advanced technology available in a hotel.”
The Tru by Hilton, Albany Airport is operated by Prestige Hospitality Group, LLC of Albany, NY. The property is owned by BA Hospitality LLC including partners British American Development Corp., Prestige Hospitality Group, LLC, Dewey Delsignore and Paul Harding.
Tru by Hilton, Albany Airport will be the fifth Hilton hotel within the Prestige Hospitality Group portfolio. Prestige Hospitality Group is headquartered in Albany, NY, and has 33 hotels and just over 2800 rooms in its portfolio.
