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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

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Welcome to the Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel Albany NY Welcome to the Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel Albany NY
Relax in our hotel lobby with free WiFi and wood burning fireplace Relax in our hotel lobby with free WiFi and wood burning fireplace
24-hr lobby Marketplace with grab & go snacks and sundry items 24-hr lobby Marketplace with grab & go snacks and sundry items
Adaptable lobby workspaces for you or your team to enjoy anytime Adaptable lobby workspaces for you or your team to enjoy anytime
Relax by the seasonal fireplace in the lobby of our Albany hotel Relax by the seasonal fireplace in the lobby of our Albany hotel
Modern Albany hotel for business and leisure family travelers Modern Albany hotel for business and leisure family travelers
Enjoy free coffee each morning until 10am at our Albany hotel. Enjoy free coffee each morning until 10am at our Albany hotel.
Work anytime in our comfortable adaptable lobby Plaza Workspace Work anytime in our comfortable adaptable lobby Plaza Workspace
Work any time in our lobby Plaza Workspace with adaptive seating Work any time in our lobby Plaza Workspace with adaptive seating
Our front desk staff are here to assist you 24-hours a day Our front desk staff are here to assist you 24-hours a day

Escape to our landmark Albany Airport hotel

Crowne Plaza® Albany - The Desmond Hotel is the perfect place to relax and recharge in its pet-friendly guest rooms with a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service, seasonal bike rental program, indoor pool and Mr. D’s Restaurant & Lounge, a local favorite known for its famous Desmond Bread Pudding.

Planning a meeting or wedding in Albany? Our hotel is designed to host events of any size, with 24,000 square feet of flexible space including 11 meeting rooms, three ballrooms, and unique courtyards with soaring ceilings and atrium skylights.

Whether you’re in town visiting the University of Albany or looking for your home-away-from-home near the Wolf Road Business District, our upscale hotel is a quick drive from major attractions including Crossgates Mall, The Crossings Park of Colonie, the MVP Arena, and downtown Albany.

Our family looks forward to welcoming you to Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel.

 

FEATURED AMENITIES

Parking
Parking
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Pool
Pool
Fitness center
Fitness center
Restaurant
Restaurant
Wi-Fi included
Wi-Fi included
Meeting facilities
Meeting facilities
Parking
Parking
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Pool
Pool
Fitness center
Fitness center
Restaurant
Restaurant
Wi-Fi included
Wi-Fi included
Meeting facilities
Meeting facilities
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Location & Arrival Information

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, New York 12211
United States

Book a Reservation: +1 800 4483500
Contact Front Desk: + 1-518-8698100
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Check-in: 4PM

Check-out: 12PM

Minimum Check-in Age: 18

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Guest Rooms

Our modern, pet-friendly hotel rooms near Albany International Airport feature either a king bed or two queen-size beds outfitted with premium linens. Other amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, HDTV, Keurig coffee maker, safe, and multiple USB outlets. Handicap accessible rooms are also available.

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Hotel Highlights

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the largest indoor event in Albany. Enjoy inclusive overnight room packages at this incredible experience. Join us at this year's theme "Over The Rainbow" for four hours of themed entertainment, open bar, dinner, dessert and late night food stations. This is a 21+ event.

New Year's Eve 2025 at Crowne Plaza Albany

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the largest indoor event in Albany. Enjoy inclusive overnight room packages at this incredible experience. Join us at this year's theme "Over The Rainbow" for four hours of themed entertainment, open bar, dinner, dessert and late night food stations. This is a 21+ event.

Call +1-800-448-3500
Call +1-800-448-3500
Our two indoor courtyards are a guest favorite with 31′ and 34′-high ceilings featuring brick walkways, large atrium skylights, a koi pond, and guest room balconies that overlook year-round landscaping. They make the perfect venue to host your next tradeshow or meeting, or to celebrate a wedding, gala or any social occasion.

Unique Indoor Courtyards

Our two indoor courtyards are a guest favorite with 31′ and 34′-high ceilings featuring brick walkways, large atrium skylights, a koi pond, and guest room balconies that overlook year-round landscaping. They make the perfect venue to host your next tradeshow or meeting, or to celebrate a wedding, gala or any social occasion.

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Step inside the Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel and experience the transformation of our landmark Albany hotel. Reimagined for a new era, comfortable and chic public areas now meet fabulous guest rooms with updated amenities. Relax and recharge in our 24-hour Fitness Center, indoor heated pool and onsite restaurant.

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Step inside the Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel and experience the transformation of our landmark Albany hotel. Reimagined for a new era, comfortable and chic public areas now meet fabulous guest rooms with updated amenities. Relax and recharge in our 24-hour Fitness Center, indoor heated pool and onsite restaurant.

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Located half a mile from the Albany Airport, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel has the perfect convenient location for travelers flying out of Albany. The hotel offers 24-hour roundtrip shuttle service to the airport, and a popular Stay, Park & Fly package with up to two weeks complimentary parking included.

Albany Airport

Located half a mile from the Albany Airport, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel has the perfect convenient location for travelers flying out of Albany. The hotel offers 24-hour roundtrip shuttle service to the airport, and a popular Stay, Park & Fly package with up to two weeks complimentary parking included.

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Choose to hold your Albany meeting, tradeshow, or event in our landmark 23,433 sq. ft. of flexible event space with 23 total meeting rooms including three modern ballrooms and two unique indoor landscaped courtyards with soaring ceilings. With award-winning service, plus the latest in technology, your next event will be a sure success.

Meetings & Events

Choose to hold your Albany meeting, tradeshow, or event in our landmark 23,433 sq. ft. of flexible event space with 23 total meeting rooms including three modern ballrooms and two unique indoor landscaped courtyards with soaring ceilings. With award-winning service, plus the latest in technology, your next event will be a sure success.

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Explore Albany

No visit to Albany is complete without a trip to the historic New York State Capitol Building, which has served as the seat of government for the state of New York since the 1880s. Art enthusiasts, meanwhile, will appreciate the vast collection of art and historical objects depicting life and culture of New York’s Upper Hudson Valley from the seventeenth century to the present. 
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FAQs for Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

Complimentary parking is available at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel for hotel guests.
Always check the hotel's cancellation policy before booking a rate. Room cancellation is subject to rate booked at time of reservation and cancellation policy varies by rate.
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel has 1 restaurant.
Yes, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel offers a complimentary local area shuttle. Check our Transportation page for more details.
Check-in at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is from 4PM, and check-out time is 12PM. Contact the hotel directly for options available for early check-in or late check-out.
Yes, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel has an indoor pool.
Yes, there is an onsite fitness center at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel.
Yes, the Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel offers free WiFi!
Pets are welcome at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel. There is a pet deposit per stay of 100 USD . Our Pet Policy: Service animals and small pets under 95 lbs are allowed. Limit one pet per room. 100 deposit and 75 service apply per our Pet Agreement. Pets cannot be left unattended and are not allowed in our courtyard or restaurant. Additional fees may apply.
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