• Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping

Minutes from Albany International Airport, this hotel offers exceptional on-site facilities and services along with spacious accommodations. Free 24-hour airport and local area transfers within a 4.8-km radius are also provided based on availability. Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is 100% nonsmoking and features an indoor swimming pool along with modern fitness facilities and fully equipped business and conference rooms. Guests at the hotel can also enjoy on-site dining at the restaurant and free WiFi. With a location close to Albany city center, guests at the Desmond can easily access a variety of popular area attractions, including museums and entertainment venues. There are also a number of shopping centers and restaurants nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

American

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 queen beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Judge
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff! Very helpful and super friendly! I liked the water station at the registration desk. I liked the shower height.
  • S
    Samantha
    United States of America United States of America
    food was great! room and facilities were super clean
  • Philip
    United States of America United States of America
    We had a good dinner when we were too road-weary to go farther a field.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Mr. D's
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The hotel is now fully renovated as of April 2021. Room Service is currently discontinued until further notice.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

  • The prices at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is 5.6 miles from the center of Albany. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Mr. D's

  • Check-in at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite
    • Quad

  • Guests staying at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • À la carte