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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)
2 Queen Beds
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Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobil, Tub)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room
1 Twin Bed 2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-in Shower)
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Duplex, 1 King Bed (Suite)
1 King Bed
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Room sleeps 4 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with free parking, near Colonie Center Mall

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities

Located in Albany, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel is in the business district, a 4-minute drive from Colonie Center Mall and 6 minutes from Siena College. This hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Crossgates Mall and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from University at Albany.

Stay in one of 322 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 3 miles.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Mr. D's serving guests of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Albany? This hotel has 23433 square feet (2177 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 14 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and 14 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 23433 square feet (2177 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. An area shuttle within 3 miles and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are complimentary for guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2021.

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 36
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 91
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 35
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 89
  • Free airport transportation
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 32
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 81
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Year Built - 1974
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Uncovered parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Swimming pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2177
  • Number of meeting rooms - 14
  • Luggage storage
  • Long-term parking (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 23433
  • Conference center
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 322
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Wedding services
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 12
  • Fireplace in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Parking

Long-term parking (surcharge) , Free self parking

Room Amenities

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel offers 322 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Dial-up internet access
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 32
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mini-fridge
  • Braille signage
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and noon.

Mr. D's - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (up to 95 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Car not required

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Debit cards not accepted

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 13 for adults, and USD 5 to 12 for children
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Desmond
  • Desmond Albany
  • Desmond Hotel
  • Desmond Hotel Albany
  • Hotel Desmond
  • The Desmond Hotel Conference Center
  • The Desmond Hotel Albany
  • Crowne Plaza Albany The Desmond Hotel
  • Crowne Plaza Albany The Desmond Hotel an IHG Hotel
  • Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel Hotel
  • Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel Albany

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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