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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

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.

Airport shuttle
Airport shuttle
Daily housekeeping
Daily housekeeping
Fitness center
Fitness center
On-site parking
On-site parking
Pet-Friendly
Pet-Friendly
Pool
Pool
1 On-site restaurant
1 On-site restaurant
Smoke-free hotel
Smoke-free hotel
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Airport shuttle
Daily housekeeping
Daily housekeeping
Fitness center
Fitness center
On-site parking
On-site parking
Pet-Friendly
Pet-Friendly

Front desk: 1-518-8698100

Reservations:

660 Albany Shaker Road Albany, New York 12211 United States

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Explore Albany - The Desmond Hotel

Our Albany hotel features newly renovated room with modern design

Sleep well, rest easy

Our indoor heated pool includes ADA/handicap accessible lift.

Make the most of your stay

Enjoy the full serviceCrowne Plaza hotel near the Albany Airport

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Our Albany hotel features newly renovated room with modern design

Sleep well, rest easy

Our indoor heated pool includes ADA/handicap accessible lift.

Make the most of your stay

Enjoy the full serviceCrowne Plaza hotel near the Albany Airport

Take a look

Hotel packages available

FAQs for Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

Yes, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel has an indoor pool.
Complimentary parking is available at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel for hotel guests.
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.
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.


On weekends, breakfast is available from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
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 4:00 PM, and check-out time is 12:00 PM. Contact the hotel directly for options available for early check-in or late check-out.
Yes, the Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel offers free WiFi!
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Praise from the press

Voted #2 "Best Local Hotel" 2021

Times Union Best of the Capital Region Awards 2021