Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
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About this property
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG is a 3.5-star property located in Albany's business district, just a quarter mile from Albany International Airport. The hotel is within a 4-minute drive of Colonie Center Mall and 6 minutes of Siena College, making it convenient for both leisure and business travelers.
The property features 323 guestrooms, including 16 suites, each equipped with an LCD television, complimentary wireless internet, and digital programming. All rooms include a desk, safe, phone, and bathroom with either a bathtub or shower, along with complimentary toiletries and hair dryer. Guests rate room comfort highly at 4.6 out of 5.
Dining is available at Mr. D's, where guests can enjoy a meal and visit the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are offered weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for an additional fee. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycle rentals for recreation. A fireplace in the lobby provides a welcoming atmosphere, and complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the property. A complimentary airport shuttle operates within 3 miles, and free self-parking is provided. The property also offers wedding services, conference space spanning 23,433 square feet across 14 meeting rooms, and a 24-hour business center.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with flexible arrival times, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. The property is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and welcomes pets up to 95 pounds; service animals stay free of charge. With a guest satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars across over 1,000 reviews and 100% recommendation rate, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG serves travelers seeking reliable accommodations near the airport and local attractions.
Location & nearby attractions
Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Shaker Heritage Society - 2 km / 1.2 mi
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
Northway Mall - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Shaker Ridge Country Club - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Capital Region Orthopaedics Latham - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Siena College - 5 km / 3.1 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
The nearest airports are:
Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 30.4 km / 18.9 mi
Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 60.5 km / 37.6 mi
The preferred airport for Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG is Albany Intl. Airport (ALB).
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Check-in & check-out
- 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 43
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 95
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 1
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- 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
Know before you go
- 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.
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
- 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).