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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

3.5 star property
Hotel near Colonie Center Mall in Albany

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY, 12211
  • Place, Colonie Center Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Crossgates Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University at Albany
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 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
(93 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 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 drapes

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 drapes

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 drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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About the area

Albany

In shopping district.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Albany hotel, you'll find Colonie Center Mall and Siena College. Crossgates Mall and University at Albany are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Colonie Center Mall - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Crossgates Mall - 4 min drive - 7.9 km
  • University at Albany - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Siena College - 10 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Albany Medical Center - 16 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tavern at the Desmond - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

Hotel near Colonie Center Mall in Albany
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 14 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 23433 square feet (2177 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG also features a vending machine, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. An area shuttle within 3 miles and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are free. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG was completed in January 2021.

This Albany hotel is smoke free.

  • 322 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 23433 sq ft of conference space
  • 2177 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1974
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool

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
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (32 inches high)
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
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: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 95 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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The Desmond Hotel Conference Center
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Reviews

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 723 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1021 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shurly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not worth the price for one night of travel. It would be better for a long term stay, but it was nothing special. There wasn't a microwave. The room was comfortable, and it was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Oyekale

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David, McLean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suneet

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Enjoyed our stay. Staff are great. Food is excellent. When we go to Albany this always where we stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kindra and Brian

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel all around! Enjoyed our dinner at Mr D’s. Liked the happy hour options and price of the drinks. Room was very clean and quiet. Should include breakfast though for $250 a night room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

joy h, Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was in 143 - there’s a terrible noise in the bathroom at all times - sounds like a truck is stalled outside - it gives off an electrical vibration feel. The center of the room is less so. My guess is that the room is right next to the equipment room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jenny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pictures on the site make this hotel look so updated but it is really worn down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Girish

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephan

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, West Pawlet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s the nicest hotel by the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DeAnne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel so close to Albany airport

I was only there for 5 hours due to late evening arrival and an early morning flight but the hotel was nice and quiet. The shuttle service and proximity to the airport was a nice convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Albany only issue is that they don’t have a microwave anywhere in the building
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick&easy check in and check out. Clean room, enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025