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Renovated
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 and 23 event spaces 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.
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
The highlights
- Unique Indoor Courtyards
- Albany Airport
- Meetings & Events
- Weddings
- Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge
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FAQs for 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 0 USD . Our Pet Policy: Service animals and small pets under 95 lbs are allowed. Limit one pet per room. 75 pet fee applies per our Pet Agreement. Pets cannot be left unattended and are not allowed in our courtyard or restaurant. Additional fees may apply.
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel offers free shuttle service from Albany International Airport (ALB). Outside baggage claim area
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.
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!
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is conveniently located near Albany International Airport (ALB), approximately 0.5 miles away (0.8 kilometers) from the hotel. Whether you are arriving for a family vacation, a business trip, or a weekend getaway, our location makes getting to and from the airport straightforward. We recommend checking with the front desk for the latest transportation options, including ride-share services and local shuttle providers, to help you plan your arrival and departure with ease.
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is ideally situated close to some of the area's most popular attractions and points of interest. Guests staying with us enjoy easy access to the following:
- Albany International Airport-2 miles away (3.22 kilometers)
- University of Albany-5 miles away (8.05 kilometers)
- Siena College-4 miles away (6.44 kilometers)
- Saratoga Springs Racetrack-32 miles away (51.5 kilometers)
- Union College-11 miles away (17.7 kilometers)
- RPI Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute-10 miles away (16.09 kilometers)
- Global Foundries-17 miles away (27.36 kilometers)
- Luther Forest Technology Campus-20 miles away (32.19 kilometers)
- MVP Arena-9 miles away (14.48 kilometers)
- Albany Nanotech Complex-5 miles away (8.05 kilometers)
- Corporate Woods Business Park-4 miles away (6.44 kilometers)
- St. Peter's Hospital-8 miles away (12.87 kilometers)
- Albany Medical Center-10 miles away (16.09 kilometers)
- GE Aerospace Research -9 miles away (14.48 kilometers)
- Empire State Plaza Complex in Capitol Park-9 miles away (14.48 kilometers)