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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel

Albany New York
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Located in Albany, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel 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.

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.

Property Details

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.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Long-term parking (surcharge)
  • Number of meeting rooms - 14
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2177
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Free airport transportation
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Conference center
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Ballroom
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Express check-in
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wedding services
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Computer station
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 23433
  • 24-hour business center

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. 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.

  • 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

Other details

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Mr. D's serving guests of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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).

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Colonie Center Mall - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Albany County Hockey Facility - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Pruyn House - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Shaker Heritage Society - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Northway Mall - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Capital Region Orthopaedics Latham - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Siena College - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Latham Farms - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Curtain Call Theater - 5 km / 3.1 mi
CNY Fertility Center - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Albany NanoTech Complex - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Crossgates Mall - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Lions Park - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Specialty Eye Surgery & Laser Center of the Capital Region - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 54.7 km / 34 mi
The preferred airport for Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel is Albany Intl. Airport (ALB).

  • 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.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).


Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 95
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 43
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8–13 for adults, and USD 5–12 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.

Location

660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, New York 12211, United States