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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY
Voyza AI summary
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is a 3-star hotels in Albany, NY. Guest sentiment is solid at 8.8/10 based on 909 guest reviews. Convenient Location Located minutes away from Albany International Airport and close to the city center, The Desmond Hotel offers easy access to a variety of attractions, shopping centers, and dining options. Convenient Location Located minutes away from Albany International Airport and close to the city center, The Desmond Hotel offers easy access to a variety of attractions, shopping centers, and dining options. Practical perks include parking options, shuttle access, on-site dining.
Luxurious Accommodations
Experience spacious and comfortable rooms at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, perfect for relaxation after a long day of travel or work.
Top-Notch Facilities
Indulge in the indoor swimming pool, modern fitness center, and fully equipped business rooms during your stay. Enjoy the convenience of on-site dining and stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel.
Convenient Location
Located minutes away from Albany International Airport and close to the city center, The Desmond Hotel offers easy access to a variety of attractions, shopping centers, and dining options. Experience the best of Albany during your stay.
Book your stay now at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel for a memorable and comfortable experience.
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660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY
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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel sits in Albany, NY, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider Albany activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in Albany, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
While many guests appreciated the cleanliness, some mentioned issues with ants and dirty towels.
Numerous positive mentions of helpful and attentive staff throughout the reviews.
Guests highlighted the convenient location near the airport, making it ideal for travelers.
Some complaints regarding mattress quality and a dirty towel were noted, affecting the overall opinion.
Guests appreciated the bar and restaurant offerings, though some wished for microwaves.
Mixed opinions; some felt the price should include more amenities like toiletries.
Many guests enjoyed breakfast and dinner, noting quality food and good service.
Overall positive experiences noted, but some issues impacted the final sentiment.
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. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in: 04:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Up to 6 adults per room, up to 8 rooms per booking.