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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

3.5 star property

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Meeting facility
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Meeting facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY, 12211
  • Place, Colonie Center Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Crossgates Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University at Albany
    ‪7 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
(11 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
(61 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
(92 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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 clean guestrooms 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. A complete renovation of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG was completed in January 2021.

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)
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - January 2021
  • 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
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 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. 719 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1015 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Salva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Oyekale

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David, McLean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suneet

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Enjoyed our stay. Staff are great. Food is excellent. When we go to Albany this always where we stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kindra and Brian

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel all around! Enjoyed our dinner at Mr D’s. Liked the happy hour options and price of the drinks. Room was very clean and quiet. Should include breakfast though for $250 a night room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

joy h, Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was in 143 - there’s a terrible noise in the bathroom at all times - sounds like a truck is stalled outside - it gives off an electrical vibration feel. The center of the room is less so. My guess is that the room is right next to the equipment room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jenny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pictures on the site make this hotel look so updated but it is really worn down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Girish

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephan

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, West Pawlet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s the nicest hotel by the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DeAnne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel so close to Albany airport

I was only there for 5 hours due to late evening arrival and an early morning flight but the hotel was nice and quiet. The shuttle service and proximity to the airport was a nice convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Albany only issue is that they don’t have a microwave anywhere in the building
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick&easy check in and check out. Clean room, enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best I ever stayed in. The staff was so helpful .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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