Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

Hotel with indoor pool, near Colonie Center Mall

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November 2025

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December 2025

In the heart of Albany, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is a vibrant retreat. Dine on American cuisine at Mr. D's, relax by the lobby fireplace, and unwind with a cocktail at the bar or an invigorating workout in the 24-hour gym.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Connecting rooms available
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Free airport shuttle
Free area shuttle
24-hour fitness center
24-hour business center
Conference center
14 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium TV channels
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

$123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Tomorrow

Nov 2 - Nov 3

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 13 of 13 rooms

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

Standard Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Dining table

LCD TV

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Duplex, 1 King Bed (Suite)

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Dining table

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Sofa bed - twin

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Sofa bed - twin

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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About the neighborhood

660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY, 12211

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 Intl. Airport (ALB) - 7 min drive
Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 27 min drive
Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 42 min drive
Albany-Rensselaer Station - 19 min drive
Schenectady Station - 20 min drive
Albany International Airport Station - 28 min walk
Free airport shuttle
Free area shuttle

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

Located just 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from the airport, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Mr. D's, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a fitness center. The helpful staff and restaurant get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 322 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

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.

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 95 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
- Pets must be supervised

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

- Onsite parking available only on request
- Free onsite self parking
- Uncovered onsite extended parking (USD 15 per day)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

- Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

- Free area shuttle within 3 miles

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–11:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Free local shuttle
Children's menu

What to do

Golfing nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
14 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (23433 square feet of space)

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Bicycle rentals

Facilities

Built in 1974
ATM/banking
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
Vegetarian dining options
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
Water dispenser
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 35
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
12 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Stairway handrail height (inches): 32
Wheelchairs available on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch LCD TV
Premium digital channels

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Phone
Desk chair

Food and drink

Mini-fridge

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 to 13 for adults, and USD 5 to 12 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

Uncovered extended parking costs USD 15 per day
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

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.

Also known as

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Desmond Albany

Desmond Hotel

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Hotel Desmond

The Desmond Hotel Conference Center

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Frequently asked questions

Does Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 95 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.