Places to stay in Rensselaer, New York

Rensselaer is a city in Rensselaer County, New York, and is located on the Hudson River directly opposite Albany. The name is from Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original landowner of the region in New Netherland. Rensselaer is on the west border of the county. Earliest settlement occurred as early as 1628. The city has a rich industrial history stretching back to the 19th century, when it became a major railroad hub, a distinction which it maintains as the location of the 14th busiest Amtrak station. It was one of the earliest locations of the dye industry in the United States, and the first American location for the production of Aspirin. Local restaurants include Baking You Crazy, Son Of Egg - Rensselaer, June’s Restaurant, and Illusive Restaurant & Bar.

If you are travelling in the area, Rensselaer is located close to Northway Mall Shopping Center, Colonie Community Church, Wolferts Roost Country Club, Saint Joseph's Parochial School and Brunswick Church.

The center of Rensselaer ( which is at is longitude -73°44'30.12 and latitude 42°38'33.72 ) is located 1 mile away from Rensselar, 1 mile away from Albany, 3 miles away from Glenmont and 4 miles away from East Greenbush.

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Things to see and do, places to eat in Rensselaer

Jack's Oyster House ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 42 State Street, Albany, 1 mile from the center of Rensselaer. Opened in 1913 by Jack Rosenstein, the restaurant has been continuously operated by the same family and is now under the direction of grandson, Brad. Joined by Brad is Executive Chef Larry Schepici. Together, they work to create the ultimate dining experience for you each and every time you visit. www.jacksoysterhouse.com

Albany War Room Tavern ( Dining / Sushi ). Located at 42 Eagle Street, Albany, 1 mile from the center of Rensselaer. Located in the political epicenter of the State of New York, The War Room Tavern will embrace the culture, cuisine, and political history of New York in a chic and upscale restaurant. Built into a 1890s-era brownstone located in the shadow of the historic Capitol building, the War Room has been dubbed the “Planet Hollywood of State Politics.” www.albanywarroom.com

La Serre Restaurant ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 14 Green Street, Albany, 1 mile from the center of Rensselaer. In France, the greenhouse is called "La Serre". In the Albany area, La Serre is our own greenhouse restaurant. Our understated elegance, fastidious service and fine continental cuisine has made us a grand 30-year culinary tradition. Located in a restored historic building dating back to 1829, La Serre's beauty is truly unique. laserrealbany.com

Illusive Restaurant & Bar ( Dining / Other ). Located at 3 Ferry Street. Illusive Restaurant & Bar was designed through a collaborative effort made up of industry veterans, and reflects the hip sensibilities of the surrounding area while also paying tribute to Rensselaer's storied past. The newly renovated restaurant offers the option for fast, high quality pick up service, while also providing an enjoyable dine-in experience with a full-service bar unique to Illusive. www.illusives.com

Lazeez Restaurant ( Dining / Indian ). Located at 35 Central Avenue, Albany, 2 miles from the center of Rensselaer. This elegant, yet informal environment was designed to create a warm and inviting dining place which offers the ideal getaway for business lunch or relaxed dining experience. Our atmosphere and cuisine deliver an exceptional experience in both taste abd sight. LaZeez ambiance is welcoming and cordial and we invite you to experience our hospitality. We emphasize quality, freshly cooked food , using healthy, low fat methods of virtually greaseless cooking in the centuries of old Clay Oven (Tandoor) and the Indian Wok (karhai). eatlazeez.com

Gandhi Indian Restaurant ( Dining / Indian ). Our 25 plus years of skilled chefs will make each dish individually as you like. We will be happy to serve your dishes the way you like – from mild to extra hot. Enjoy our tasty & nutritious cuisine at Gandhi! We can improve our service quality to serve you better.You can now order our delicious Indian cuisine over the phone; have it delivered to you. albanygandhi.com