Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

3.5 star property

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Property amenity
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor) | View from room
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY, 12211
  • Colonie Center Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • CNY Fertility Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Siena College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Duplex, 1 King Bed (Suite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

Hotel with free parking, near Colonie Center Mall
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG offers 322 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Mr. D's
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the restaurant
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Colonie Center Mall and 6 minutes from Siena College
  • Free airport and local-area shuttle service
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 14 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 23433 square feet (2177 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. An area shuttle within 3 miles and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are free. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG was completed in January 2021.

This Albany hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon.
Mr. D's - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free self-parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free 24-hour return airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free local area shuttle up to 3 miles

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–11:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends: USD 8-13 for adults and USD 5-12 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Mr. D's

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bike rentals
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (23433 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 14

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 81
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 12 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Renovated entire property – January 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 95 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 13 for adults, and USD 5 to 12 for children
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Desmond Albany
Desmond Hotel
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The Desmond Hotel Conference Center
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Crowne Plaza Albany The Desmond Hotel
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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful for entire stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for a weekend getaway
Beautiful hotel lobby as you enter to a warm and friendly greeting by the hotel staff. Our room was large and clean. The beds were super comfortable. The bathroom had a good shower. They had a feature I wish more hotels would have, a wall mounted light up magnifying mirror. Since there were 4 of us we needed more towels and wash clothes delivered to the room as it was stocked for two. It was the fastest housekeeping delivery ever! We ate at the restaurant, Mr. D's. Although a bit over priced, the food was very good! We did not use any other amenities this time. The next time we are in Albany we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohmmed, Ottawa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely second stay at this hotel
wonderful stay and we loved the location of our room as we were able to walk from our room onto the courtyard area. Staff was very responsive. The drainage of our tub was slow with the stopper in place. It was fine when removed, but the drain beneath seemed dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Antoine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool had green around the drain so didn’t use it. Room was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Warwick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, huge hotel! Weill definitely stay again. The restaurant was delicious too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was there for a wedding, it was beautiful, staff was awesome and so helpful. Room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Desmond hotel asthetically pleasing, and affordabl
The service at the Desmond is top notch. Personable front desk, hard workers cleaning and the food at Mr.D was superb. The only critique I had is I wish they had a comforter on bed inaddittion to fitted sheets. Hotel centrally located near Airport and driving distance from restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Solid hotel in Albany area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Most uncomfortable check in ever!
At check in, they wanted to charge more for parking and said because we booked through hotels.com that we would get a substandard room. Very disappointed in the service and the way that we were treated to feel extremely uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

SUSAN L

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Easton

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spacious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cate

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful, clean, welcoming and the staff was excellent as well. Great fitness center with plenty of options for cardio and weights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Boise

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024