The English Garden B&B in Schenectady, NY

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The English Garden B&B

Location. The English Garden B&B is located in the heart of the Historic Stockade District of Schenectady, N.Y., five blocks from Union College. Biking is available along the Mohawk Towpath, along the Mohawk River just two blocks away. The city of Saratoga Springs, with its famous horseracing track and a multitude of museums and other attractions, is a 30-mile drive. The state capital, Albany, is 20 miles away.
Hotel Features. Built by wealthy fur traders as a Federal-style home in 1775, this bed and breakfast was revamped with Victorian architectural features in the 19th century. It has been said that George Washington was among those who stayed here in the early days. The 5,000-square-foot home is decorated with antiques, and features a ballroom and a tea room with original wood beams and plank flooring from 1775. Business services, including a fax machine and wireless Internet access are available. A complimentary full breakfast consisting of quiche, frittata, French toast, homemade breakfast breads, yogurt and seasonal fruit is served each morning.

Guestrooms. The guestrooms at The English Garden B&B have private or shared bathrooms. Suites, which can accommodate an extra single bed to accommodate additional guests, are available. Other amenities available in the rooms include wireless Internet access and cable television.

Expert Tip. Guests arriving by train will find this bed and breakfast extremely convenient, as the train station to New York City, Vermont and Canada is only one block away. Pickup at the train station is available.


Check-in is from 4 PM-6 PM. Guests planning to arrive after 6 PM must contact the hotel at least 48 hours prior to arrival to receive late check-in instructions or else they won't be able to check in.

Guests can contact the office using the number on the reservation confirmation received after booking via this Web site.

A $40 late check-in fee will be assessed for all arrivals after 11:30 p.m.

Please Note: Resort fees are determined by the hotel and are subject to change.

Surrounding Area

HISTORIC STOCKADE DISTRICT

Room Information - The English Garden B&b

Bed Type:  Short Description: Best available room Long Description: One queen bed. Private or shared bathroom with bathrobes. Suite or standard guestroom. Digital cable TV with VCR and DVD player. CD player. Wireless Internet access. Air conditioning. May have kitchenette with wet bar, refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker. May have porch.

Property Information

Check In Time - 4 p.m.
Check Out Time - 10 a.m.

Star rating: 2.5

Check in time is 4:00 PM, Check out time is 10:00 AM.

Area Activities

Mohawk River - 2.0 blocks
Union College - 5.0 blocks
Proctor's Theatre - 0.5 mile
Schenectady Museum - 1.0 mile
Schenectady Municipal Golf Course - 3.75 miles
Maple Ski Ridge - 6.0 miles
New York State Capitol - 18.5 miles
Albany, N.Y. - 18.5 miles
Historic Cherry Hill - 19.0 miles
Saratoga, N.Y. - 20.0 miles
Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 20.25 miles
Saratoga Race Track - 27.25 miles

Driving Directions - The English Garden B&b

205 Union Street, Schenectady, N.Y.
From the Albany International Airport:
Go north on Albany Shaker Rd and take a left on Rte 7.
Take Union Street all the way until Erie Blvd, and go straight over Erie Blvd.
Pass the entrance to the Historic Stockade.
Continue straight on Union to the property.