Rotterdam Travel Guide
Schenectady
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Popular places to visit
Central Park Rose Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Central Park Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Schenectady. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Museum of Innovation and Science
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Innovation and Science in Schenectady. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Rollarama Skating Center
Take the family on an outing to Rollarama Skating Center during your trip to Schenectady. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Rivers Casino & Resort
Why not try your luck with a visit to Rivers Casino & Resort during your time in Schenectady? Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Union College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Union College during your trip to Schenectady. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Proctors Theater
You can enjoy a show at Proctors Theater during your trip to Schenectady. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Rotterdam
Quality Inn Schenectady - Albany
"The room was fine. Breakfast was pretty average and staff there was pleasant. My biggest issue was there being no elevator, and no mention of that that I saw in their info. There was a luggage cart that had my things on it and the clerk just gave me a key for a second floor room but never mentioned ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Belvedere Inn
"The young receptionist was sitting behind bullet proof glass and didn't greet us with a smile. She was very soft talker and I don't think she loved her job. Flyer at check in explained how they were collecting an additional $100 for security deposit for damages...that didn't seem very welcoming. ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady/Albany Area
"AC worked well during heat advisory. Easy to locate, nearby gas station and several places to eat within 5 minutes. Staff friendly, and readably available for assistance. Not fancy, but felt safe as a female traveler."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
"This property is first class. The staff was helpful."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hilton Albany
"Tried for over an hour to call for shuttle from airport and no answer with two people continuously calling. When finally phone answered and shuttle arrived the driver was not only irritated to come, but drove fast and aggressive entire war to hotel. Then to top it off the shuttle reeked of Marijuana! ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Marriott Albany
"16dollar internet access for a day. when cheap motels offer free access. The room and hallway was extremely stuffy, felt like there was filled with DEAD AIR. couldn't open windows. was hard to breathe. couldn't sleep well. The panel that supposed to show fire escape route, by the elevators on third ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Rotterdam
Niskayuna
Though Niskayuna may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mohawk River State Park and Town of Colonie Golf Course.
Scotia
Restaurants and riverfront are just a few things travellers like about Scotia. A stop by Collins Park Beach is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Schenectady Light Opera Performing Arts Center.
Union Street
While visiting Union Street, you might make a stop by sights like Central Park Rose Garden and Central Park Tennis Center.
East Glenville
Though East Glenville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Empire State Aerosciences Museum and Rivers Casino & Resort.
