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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Food and drink

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY, 12211
  • Place, Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shaker Heritage Society
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, New York National Guard Headquarters
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(97 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex, 1 King Bed (Suite) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Duplex, 1 King Bed (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

Hotel with free parking, near Colonie Center Mall
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and a conference centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG offers 322 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Mr. D's
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the restaurant
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Colonie Center Mall and 6 minutes from Siena College
  • Free airport and local-area shuttle service
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 14 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 23433 square feet (2177 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG also features a vending machine, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. An area shuttle within 3 miles and A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are free. Self parking is free.

This Albany hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to noon.
Mr. D's – This restaurant specialises 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 miles
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 8 to 13 for adults and USD 5 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Mr. D's

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (23,433 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (81 centimetre high)
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 95 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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 by IHG Hotel
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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 707 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location to stay near the airport. Keep in mind that it’s a huge hotel with a long walk to some of the rooms. Also the parking lot wraps around the long side of the hotel and could feel kind of dark at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was located close to the Albany airport. It was clean, had friendly staff and offered the convenience of a great restaurant in the hotel lobby. Beautiful grounds with an indoor courtyard filled with plants and a koi pond. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always love studying with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

katharine, Maitland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right outside Albany airport entrance. Easy parking. Excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airport shuttle was timely and very responsive to all flights regardless of the time of day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Palm City

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Airport shuttle was so helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I dont have much to stay,i arrived later in the night and left at check out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient and great for the price for Saratoga big racing weekends. Rooms are very dated and not comfortable. You get what you pay for I guess. Close to airport, almost on the tarmac.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marina, Albany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s definitely ok but the rooms are not so clean. Bathroom wasn’t that clean snd carpet definitely needed vacuuming. But it’s not bad compared to other hotels. The restaurant on premises is nice and they service breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hotel is super is close to the highway and super convenient to everything. I would definitely stay here again and hopefully next time the room will be little bit more clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn't realize dogs would be there barking all night. Also there were children running up and down the hallways apparently without adult supervision. The room was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheneikwa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and staff was responsive and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Transport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025