Muhammed Ali Lounge & Pool Hall ⬢⬡

Entire rental unit in Albany, New York

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.75 out of 5 stars.328 reviews
Hosted by Diana
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

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This unique apartment is designed after the rich boxing history of Mohammed Ali in the old Public School 14 Building.

Nearby
￮ 3 Min to Times Union Center
￮ 5 Min to Albany Law
￮ 7 Min to Palace Theater
￮ 10-15 min to SUNY & St. Rose

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Airports
￮ 18 Min to Albany International Airport

Amenities
￮ Full-sized Pool Table
￮ Designer Curated Aesthetics
￮ Wide-Open for Mingling
￮ King Bed
￮ Work Station
￮ Yoga Station

Listing
￮ Entire Apartment for 4-6

The space
In 1915, another school was built in Albany called Public School 14 (Albany Schools). The principal of Philip Schuyler High was Ben Becker. He previously graduated from Philip Schuyler in 1925 and went to the Cortland State Teachers College. He began boxing at this school, and returned to Philip Schuyler as the athletic coach in 1930. He left Philip Schuyler to attend New York University, which he graduated from in 1934. In the 1950s, Becker helped to found the Big Brothers of Albany. He went on to coach boxing, as a part of the Amateur Athletic Union Adirondack District. He coached Muhammed Ali to the Olympics in 1960, perhaps why Ali visited Philip Schuyler in the later years. Becker eventually became the principal of Philip Schuyler, where he used many of his values as a boxer to teach students. The Albany Public Schools website noted, “In Ben Becker’s mind, there were no problem kids. Just kids with problems.” In 1970, he retired. He died in 1987.

This space is designed in the honor of the history of this building. It's a stylish loft style unit with a pool table, and modern furnishings that would be befitting of a modern day boxer. Diana, the interior designer, included boxing memorabilia as a tip of the hat to the rich history of the space.

The apartment has two bedrooms with a king bed and two twins, and can be expanded to fit an additional two on a space air mattress that can be deployed in the living room.

Our goal is to have a space that will be befitting of larger groups to chat, have fun, and of course play pool.

Guest access
-High speed internet
-Complementary coffee & tea, sugar & creamer
-Regular & USB charging plugs
-Dish Washer, Stove, Refrigerator & Microwave
-Clean sheets & towels
-Safe neighborhood with many shopping options
-Keyed 24/hr access to the apartment building
-24/hr video surveillance of hallways of building

Other things to note
1: 10pm - 9am Quiet Time
2: Pets are not allowed
3: Absolutely No Smoking In House
4: ***Absolutely No Parties/Events/Kickbacks***
5: Guests who are not a part of the reservation are not allowed to stay/visit.
6: Parking is along this wall in front of red car - https://storage.googleapis.com/salesmessage/app/messages/MM57fcb3447be55ce19965b77ff360101a/MEcb196e9696331053c24a7adddd66e6bd.jpeg

Rules & Fines:
This section is to help us punish inconsiderate guests.
Parties or events: Fined $75/person
Smoking: Fined $300
Theft: Fined cost of item + $5 replacement fee
For every guest not on reservation: $15/night
Make sure to lock the door before you leave to avoid the $100 fine!

Our business hours are 11am-11pm. While we allow check-in up to the latest possible hour, you must be aware of your check-in instructions, and should reach out to us in advanced to confirm and ask questions. We do not guarantee support after 11pm and do not provide refunds for issues checking-in.

Whenever Air Mattresses are needed, they must be requested in advanced.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 single bed, 1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Albany, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This building is located a short walk from all of Downtown Albany. Nearby you'll find famous Lark Street, Broadway Street, the Times Union Center, and tons oh historic buildings. The history on the street of Albany is staggeringly rich as you walk down the very streets that have seen the likes of Mohamed Ali, and Alexander Hamilton. The building was even named after the famous Schuyler family.

Meet your host

Superhost
3296 reviews
4.73 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm