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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY, 12211
  • Place, Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shaker Heritage Society
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, New York National Guard Headquarters
    ‪3 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
(12 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
(62 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(97 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

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)

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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 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)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Duplex King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Room - Mobility Access

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Queen Room With Mobility Accessible Tub

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Queen Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Junior King Suite With Mobility Accessible Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Standard King Room with Tub

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room-Top Floor

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds Standard Mobility Accessible Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Junior King Suite with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Albany

Located in Albany, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG is in the business district, a 4-minute drive from Colonie Center Mall and 6 minutes from Siena College. .This hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Crossgates Mall and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from University at Albany.

What's nearby

  • Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Shaker Heritage Society - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Colonie Center Mall - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • New York National Guard Headquarters - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University at Albany - 6 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Albany International Airport Station - 6 min drive
  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Olive Garden
  • The Tavern at the Desmond
  • Starbucks
  • Dunkin'
  • LongHorn Steakhouse

About this property

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

Hotel with free parking, near Colonie Center Mall
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG offers 322 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 322 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 3 miles.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Mr. D's serving guests of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Albany? This hotel has 23433 square feet (2177 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 14 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and noon.
Mr. D's - This restaurant specializes 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 95 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 onsite 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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. 712 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1013 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I dont have much to stay,i arrived later in the night and left at check out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient and great for the price for Saratoga big racing weekends. Rooms are very dated and not comfortable. You get what you pay for I guess. Close to airport, almost on the tarmac.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

8/10 Good

Emily

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

6/10 Okay

Marina, Albany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s definitely ok but the rooms are not so clean. Bathroom wasn’t that clean snd carpet definitely needed vacuuming. But it’s not bad compared to other hotels. The restaurant on premises is nice and they service breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hotel is super is close to the highway and super convenient to everything. I would definitely stay here again and hopefully next time the room will be little bit more clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn't realize dogs would be there barking all night. Also there were children running up and down the hallways apparently without adult supervision. The room was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheneikwa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and staff was responsive and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Transport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close to shopping. Even though near an airport, it was still pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Business traveller
It was a cool hotel for sure, close to the airport. Our minifridge was frozen over, and there was no way I would put anything in it. The ice machine put as many black mold specs in the ice bucket as it did ice, so that wasn't helpful either. The front desk staff had as much personality as a paper bag. They were there, but there was a lot of shoulder shrugging if you asked about the internet or anything other than checking in. When i checked out the fact that I walked up the counter rather than had my receipt emailed to me was an absolute inconvenience. It was ok but I overpaid, for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

All good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen Marie

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a service dog I asked the room to be cleaned at 5am that I would be out 830-130 lunch date at 2pm. No one cleaned the room they said the dog was growling it would take 30 min I had to take him with me then they lied and said it was done in 15 min throughout my stay I only asked the room to be cleaned once the housekeeper did not speak English refused to clean my room earlier overpriced the Desmond parked 20 years ago no ice on my floor chipped paint outdated although I heard it was done over by my brother in law who was head of maintenance and retired he died of a heart attack that was a long time ago I’m really disappointed I could of stayed for half the price got breakfast I thought I wa getting luxury I was not rough towels etc everything was bad
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has been around for a long time. Very convenient to the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milovan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

The receptionist (Sharif) was very welcoming which we really appreciated. And the facility is just fabulous — not what anyone would ever expect from a near-airport hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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