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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
Our Albany hotel features newly renovated room with modern design Our Albany hotel features newly renovated room with modern design
Our Albany hotel guest rooms feature mini fridge and Keurig coffee Our Albany hotel guest rooms feature mini fridge and Keurig coffee
Our standard bathrooms feature spa style showerheads Our standard bathrooms feature spa style showerheads
Two level Duplex Suite with private entrance and living room Two level Duplex Suite with private entrance and living room
Indoor landscaped courtyard with atrium skylights and 30' ceiling Indoor landscaped courtyard with atrium skylights and 30' ceiling
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
Landscaped King Street Courtyard has natural light and 36' ceiling Landscaped King Street Courtyard has natural light and 36' ceiling

Escape to our upscale landmark Albany hotel

Crowne Plaza® Albany - The Desmond Hotel is the perfect place to relax and recharge with a 24-hour fitness center, convenient 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. Guests will also appreciate our complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to the Albany Airport and within a 3 mile radius of the hotel.

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

 

FEATURED AMENITIES

Parking
Parking
Pets allowed
Pets allowed
Pool
Pool
Fitness center
Fitness center
Restaurant
Restaurant
Wifi included
Wifi 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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Parking and Transportation

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

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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Choose to hold your Albany meeting, tradeshow, or event in our landmark 24,000 sq. ft. of event space including 11 meeting rooms, three ballrooms and two large indoor courtyards - all featuring our new air purification system for peace of mind. 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 24,000 sq. ft. of event space including 11 meeting rooms, three ballrooms and two large indoor courtyards - all featuring our new air purification system for peace of mind. With award-winning service, plus the latest in technology, your next event will be a sure success.

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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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Crowne Plaza Albany now features the industry-leading Air Scrubber air purification system with ActivePure Technology which destroys over 99% of all surface and airborne contaminants and purifies the air. Located in our lobby, courtyards, restaurant, and meeting spaces, this system provides peace of mind and a healthy environment for our guests.

New Air Purification System Provides Peace of Mind

Crowne Plaza Albany now features the industry-leading Air Scrubber air purification system with ActivePure Technology which destroys over 99% of all surface and airborne contaminants and purifies the air. Located in our lobby, courtyards, restaurant, and meeting spaces, this system provides peace of mind and a healthy environment for our guests.

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Enjoy our on-site Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge with a seasonal fireplace, wireless bar top phone chargers and comfortable contemporary décor. Our modern American menu serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with a delicious range of starters, salads, burgers and entrées. Relax at the full bar with evening happy hour food and drink specials.

Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge

Enjoy our on-site Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge with a seasonal fireplace, wireless bar top phone chargers and comfortable contemporary décor. Our modern American menu serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with a delicious range of starters, salads, burgers and entrées. Relax at the full bar with evening happy hour food and drink specials.

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Fall for a getaway

Save your spot for fall escapes and earn when you stay with us.
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New Year's Eve 2024

New Year's Eve 2024

Overnight Room Packages

Join us for this year's theme, "Kaleidoscope", a neon LED glow party with non-stop entertainment 9PM-1AM including two bands, DJ & themed performers.
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Graduation Weekend 2024

Graduation Weekend 2024

Celebrate Your Graduate

Book early for 2024 graduation weekend and save. Conveniently located near Siena and UAlbany colleges. Onsite restaurant & bar, indoor pool & shuttle.
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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 local area shuttle. Check our Area 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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