Free cancellation before 4:00 PM on September 4, 2025
Cancellation
Free cancellation before 4:00 PM on September 4, 2025
You can cancel for free until 4:00 PM on the day before arrival. If you cancel after 4:00 PM on the day before your arrival, the cancellation fee will be the cost of the first night. If you don't show up, the no-show fee will be the same as the cancellation fee.
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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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“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
“Very good restaurant. The breakfast chef Scott made excellent omelets.”
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Jean
United Arab Emirates
“Room and bed were comfortable and the hotel was very cosy. The staff were very friendly.”
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Kendra
United States
“Adorable, clean, comfortable, friendly, great food, and there are coy fish. I don’t know what else you could want!”
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Patrick
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!!!!!”
Lillis
United States
“Clean and comfortable. Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly.”
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Paul
United States
“We went to a wedding reception at the Desmond Crowne Plaza and stayed after overnight!
The venue is a perfect one for such!
The reception staff were beyond excellent! Our food was very good but the best were the servers!
Bravo!
Our room...”
Juliana
United States
“Everything is perfect! The location, the staff, the facilities, the beds, and the mini-fridge.”
Hunt
United States
“Great breakfast. Bread pudding was out of this world.”
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Sakeenah
United States
“Very clean
Staff was happy , accommodating and very professional”
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. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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.
FAQs about Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
Guests staying at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
American
À la carte
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Room options at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel include:
Double
Suite
Check-in at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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 has 1 restaurants:
Mr. D's
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
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is 6 mi from the center of Albany.
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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...”
United Arab Emirates“Room and bed were comfortable and the hotel was very cosy. The staff were very friendly.”
