About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel in Albany offers rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine with vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails in a modern ambiance. Additional facilities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, and bar. Convenient Location: Located 3281 feet from Albany International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as the University of Albany-SUNY (5.6 mi) and the Capitol Building (6.2 mi). Free on-site private parking is available. Highly rated for connectivity, room cleanliness, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • American

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
1 king bed
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2 queen beds
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ivon
    United States United States
    From the moment we arrived we were greeted with a friendly welcome and we felt like we truly were valuable guests. The restaurant staff was fabulous and friendly. The food at the restaurant Mr. D's, was quite delicious and the seating area was...
  • Ramona
    United States United States
    Very good restaurant. The breakfast chef Scott made excellent omelets.
  • Jean
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Room and bed were comfortable and the hotel was very cosy. The staff were very friendly.
  • Roselena
    United States United States
    The room and bath were very nice. Clean and quiet fan!
  • Arthur
    United States United States
    This place is great if you want to get away and disconnect. I was here for a training close by and everything was accessible in like 10 minutes (by car)…
  • Kamillah
    United States United States
    The Desmond never disappoints. It’s a cool place to stay if you’re heading to Saratoga or Albany.
  • William
    United States United States
    The pub served much better food than I have come to expect at large hotels with ballromms, etc.
  • Kendra
    United States United States
    Adorable, clean, comfortable, friendly, great food, and there are coy fish. I don’t know what else you could want!
  • Patrick
    United States United States
    the bed was super comfortable, and the internet was fast! The restaurant on site was terrific! great D's salad and clam chowder!!!!!
  • Tice
    United States United States
    Dinner is always fantastic at your hotel restaurant. Very efficient shuttle service. Can always count on promptness to airport.

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

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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscover Cash is not accepted

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.