Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel
660 Albany Shaker Rd, Colonie, New York State 12211, United States
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Highlights
Free airport transfers
Pets welcome
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to doAmenities
Golf Course
Indoor swimming pool
Fitness Room
Private parkingFree
Airport pick-upFree
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Bar
All amenities
Property Description
Crowne Plaza® Albany - The Desmond Hotel is the perfect place to relax and recharge in its pet-friendly guest rooms with a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service, seasonal bike rental program, indoor pool and Mr. D’s Restaurant & Lounge, a local favorite known for its famous Desmond Bread Pudding.Planning a meeting or wedding in Albany? Our hotel is designed to host events of any size, with 24,000 square feet of flexible space and 23 event spaces including 11 meeting rooms, three ballrooms, and unique courtyards with soaring ceilings and atrium skylights.Whether you’re in town visiting the University of Albany or looking for your home-away-from-home near the Wolf Road Business District, our upscale hotel is a quick drive from major attractions including Crossgates Mall, The Crossings Park of Colonie, the MVP Arena, and downtown Albany. Our family looks forward to welcoming you to Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel.
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8.9/10
Very GoodThe stay was absolutely great!
Very clean and good service
Thank you !
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Surroundings
Airport: Albany International Airport
(5.2 km)
Train: Albany–Rensselaer Station
(20.6 km)
Train: East Greenbush Amtrak Station
(20.6 km)
Landmarks: Hearst Media Center
(470m)
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Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
Guest Reviews
8.9/10
Very Good
107 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.9
- Amenities8.9
- Location8.9
- Service8.9
Average for similar properties in Colonie
Guest User
May 7, 2024
The stay was absolutely great!
Very clean and good service
Thank you !
Guest User
May 22, 2024
The service staff is very warm and thoughtful. We stay here every time we go to Albany and RPI.
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Guest User
August 7, 2023
very good good
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Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf Course
Off-site
Indoor swimming pool
Fitness Room
Private parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Free
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
Free
Taxi booking service
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Business Center
Multi-Function Room
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Indoor swimming pool
Fitness Room
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Indoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Shuttle Bus Service
Free
Airport pick-up
Free
Airport drop-off
Free
Business Services
Postal Service
Multi-Function Room
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Business Center
Wedding Service
Front Desk Services
24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk Safe
Porter/Bellhop
Luggage Storage
Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Food & Drink
Bar
Lobby Bar
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Smoking Area
ATM
Elevator
Vending Machine
Health & Wellness
Golf Course
Off-site
Fitness Room
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Dry Cleaning
Additional charge
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Accessibility
Assistive Listening Devices
Braille Signage
Pool Hoist Available
Handrails in Stairways
Accessible Rooms Available
Pool Ramp Available
Stair-Free Property Entrance
Wheelchairs Available On-Site
Safety & Security
First-Aid Kit
Security Alarm
Smoke Detector
CCTV In Public Areas
Fire Extinguisher
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 16:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
If you plan to arrive after 01:00 in the morning on the day following your check-in date, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots can be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 2 years old and under | Extra cot: Free |
Breakfast
StyleA la carte
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs, cats
Fee: US$75.00 (approx. NZD 126.58) per room per stay
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 1974
- Renovated: 2021
- Number of Rooms: 20
Crowne Plaza® Albany - The Desmond Hotel is the perfect place to relax and recharge in its pet-friendly guest rooms with a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service, seasonal bike rental program, indoor pool and Mr. D’s Restaurant & Lounge, a local favorite known for its famous Desmond Bread Pudding.Planning a meeting or wedding in Albany? Our hotel is designed to host events of any size, with 24,000 square feet of flexible space and 23 event spaces including 11 meeting rooms, three ballrooms, and unique courtyards with soaring ceilings and atrium skylights.Whether you’re in town visiting the University of Albany or looking for your home-away-from-home near the Wolf Road Business District, our upscale hotel is a quick drive from major attractions including Crossgates Mall, The Crossings Park of Colonie, the MVP Arena, and downtown Albany. Our family looks forward to welcoming you to Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel.