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About the Hotel

660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, New York, United States, 12211
Great
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Highlighting a ballroom and a banquet hall, suited for gatherings, the upscale 3-star Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is located around a 10-minute drive from the grassy Cook Park. The upscale hotel features an American restaurant, a lounge bar and offers the opportunity to take advantage of a fitness suite.

Location

This Albany hotel, nestled near the business district of Albany, is 3.6 km from the American Italian Heritage Museum. The Crossings of Colonie is approximately 5 minutes by car from Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond, which is also situated just a few steps from Times Union Center.

Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the 57-acre Six Mile Waterworks Park, 4.4 km from the accommodation.

5 km from Albany International airport, the hotel boasts shuttle service and bicycle rentals for its guests.

Rooms

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond features 20 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio as well as coffee/tea making machines. An iron and an air conditioner are featured for guests' comfort. A separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as hairdryers and towels, are also provided.

Eat & Drink

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel residents can enjoy themselves in Mr Ds restaurant which serves American dishes. There is also a restaurant with different American dishes in the area.

Leisure & Business

Plus you'll find an indoor swimming pool. Other facilities include a laptop safe and a work desk offered at 11 meeting rooms on site.

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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Room
2 persons
335 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
1 King Bed Standard Top Floor
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Balcony
Junior King Suite Mobility Accessible Tub
2 persons
335 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Standard King Room
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Facilities: Great
8.9/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Services

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel Location

660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, New York, United States, 12211
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660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, New York, United States, 12211
Nearby
Times Union Center
1700 ft
Restaurants
Professor Java's
2300 ft
217 Wolf Rd
Starbucks
1600 ft
243 Wolf Rd
Wired Coffee & Bagel
2100 ft
652 Albany Shaker Rd
Ted's Fish Fry
3000 ft
203 Wolf Rd # 1
Getting around
City Centre
Albany14 min  ·  5.8 mi
Airports
Albany International (ALB)8 min  ·  3.2 mi
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of US$8 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
Spanish
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
20
Former name
The Desmond Hotel Albany

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 661 verified reviews
8.9/10
Great
88%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
9.1/10
Facilities
8.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.0/10
Location
9.2/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.5/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 616 reviews
8.8/10
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