Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping

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 vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, and dinner, complemented by a bar offering cocktails. An indoor swimming pool and fitness center enhance the leisure experience. Convenient Location: Located 0.6 mi from Albany International Airport, the hotel provides a free airport shuttle service. Nearby attractions include Crossings at 1.2 mi and the University of Albany-SUNY at 5 mi. Guests appreciate the connectivity, room cleanliness, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Regina
United States United States
“I love the excellent customer service and customer the beautiful facility setting.”
Diana
United States United States
“Every staff member we encountered was kind and helpful. The hotel itself is pretty with a different style in the courtyards than most. The koi pond was a really fun addition.”
Elena
United States United States
“Desmond is a very nice, well-kept hotel. The courtyard in the middle of the hotel is a welcome surprise, very visually pleasing and nice to look it. That was our view from the room. We also had a breakfast voucher with our room.”
Gretchen
United States United States
“The restaurant in the lobby had good food and service. Great after a long day of travel near the airport”
Michael
United States United States
“Very nice and clean. Had a great visit. Would definitely return.”
Ashley
United States United States
“The double bedroom was big and spacious! Front desk men where super nice and friendly”
Roberta
United States United States
“Great restaurant on-site, an around the clock shuttle transporting you to and from the Albany airport, which is less than a mile away. Very quiet! Wonderful beds and pillows in a well laid out room. Aesthetically pleasing decor and environment....”
Edward
United States United States
“Everything was delivered at the highest standard of professionalism for this price point. The rooms were excellent, the food was great, and the overall value for the stay was exceptional.”
Dana
United States United States
“Staff are kind, very accommodating. Food at Mr Ds was wonderful as we're the drinks.”
Caroline
United States United States
“Wonderful server at breakfast- great with our two little ones!”

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

Amenities of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

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
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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.

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