Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG

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3 stars 

660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, United States

Excellent803 verified ratings
8.7

$127

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$127
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$145
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1 queen bed
$161
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King room
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$191
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1 king bed
$203
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$102
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About Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG

Discover essential information, amenities, and features of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG, providing insights into what to expect during your stay. Information on this property was last updated on December 4, 2025.
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is the perfect place to relax and recharge in its pet-friendly guest rooms with a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service, seasonal bike rental program, i...

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Check-in time4:00 PM
Check-out time12:00 PM
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+1 518 869 8100

Perks and amenities at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG

A comprehensive list of on-site, in-building, and in-room amenities you’ll find at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Free airport shuttle

General

  • Window
  • ATM on-site
  • Radio
  • Raised toilet
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Increased accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Safety deposit box
  • Cribs available
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Gift shop
  • Seating area
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Ironing service
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Room service
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Higher-level toilet
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Accessible parking
  • Adapted bath
  • First-aid kit
  • Additional bathroom
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Microwave
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Indoor pool
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Key card access
  • Sofa bed
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Kids meals
  • CCTV outside property
  • No smoking
  • Balcony
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laptop safe
  • Express check-out
  • Body soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Lowered sink
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Trash cans
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Conditioner
  • Desk
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • 24hr front desk
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance
  • Storage available
  • Private parking

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
  • Fitness center

Services

  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Free airport shuttle

Reviews for Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG

Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG, providing insights into their experiences. Travelers have left 803 reviews of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG to date. Review data was last updated on December 4, 2025.
8.7
Very good803 verified ratings
Pros +
  • Loved the indoor courtyard as well as the exercise equipment and pool (in 1 review)
  • "Clean, neat, friendly staff." (in 57 reviews)
  • The room was very comfortable. (in 37 reviews)
Cons -
  • The hotel was how we remembered thirty years ago. (in 3 reviews)
  • The place has been completely renovated. (in 3 reviews)
  • No refrigerator in the room. (in 26 reviews)
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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG is located at 660 Albany Shaker Road in the neighborhood of Albany. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on December 4, 2025.

Most Popular Landmarks

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Public Transportation

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Rental Cars

$68 daily average

Closest Airports

Albany Intl Airport

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FAQs when booking at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding reservations, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG. FAQs were last updated on December 4, 2025.
  • Is pricing at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG comparable to 3 star hotels in Albany?

    Nightly rates at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG will generally be 10% cheaper than the average 3-stars hotel in Albany. When staying at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG, you should be prepared to pay about $140/night, which is considered to be a good deal in Albany for a 3-stars hotel.

  • How close is Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG to the nearest airport, Albany Intl Airport?

    With a distance of 1.4 mi between Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG and the nearest airport, Albany Intl Airport, the drive typically takes about 0h 02m depending on traffic. Be sure to check traffic trends near the hotel and airport as some areas experience higher traffic than others and can increase your expected travel time.

  • What is the best way for guests to get from Albany Intl Airport to Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG?

    Getting from Albany Intl Airport to Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG can be as easy as renting a car at the airport’s rental desk for, on average, $45/day in Albany. Luckily, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG has parking on site for guests who choose this method of transportation. The airport shuttle to Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG is a great option for visitors flying into Albany Intl Airport. Taking a taxi or rideshare service from the nearest airport, Albany Intl Airport, to your hotel is often the most cost effective transportation solution.

  • Is Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG considered pet-friendly?

    Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG is pet friendly. Feel free to bring your household pet if you’re staying at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG.

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

    Yes. Many people visiting Albany look for a hotel with a pool. Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG has a pool on site that hotel guests may use, but be advised that hotels typically have rules in regards to pool usage.

  • How close is Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG from the Albany city center?

    The center of Arbor Hill, Albany, is just 5.1 mi away from the front doors of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG. You can find many fellow tourists at places such as New York State Museum, which you can get to from Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG using any means of transportation.

  • What is the Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG phone number?

    For questions about Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG and your reservation, contact the front desk directly at +1 518 869 8100.

  • Does Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • Is there a gym or fitness center at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG?

    There is a hotel fitness center accessible to guests of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG. Most hotels do not have 24-hour fitness centers, so be sure to contact the front desk for gym hours and availability.

  • What is the check-out time at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG?

    Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG check-out time is 12:00 PM, though late check-out may be accommodated if agreed in advance with the hotel reception.

  • How much does it cost to stay at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG, Albany?

    On average, guests have been paying $140 per night to stay at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG. Some users have found rooms as low as $96 per night. Enter your dates in the form above to see the price rates available for your stay.

  • Is there a restaurant at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG?

    Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG does have a restaurant. If you’re more interested in drinking than eating, there’s a bar on-site too.

  • Does Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG have a laundry service?

    This accommodation does offer laundry services. No need to pack a travel iron either, as the accommodation can provide one.

  • Does Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG offer accessible rooms?

    Yes, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG provides accessible rooms for guests requiring them. Make sure to check the deals available on HotelsCombined for the latest availability.

  • Are there any other Crowne Plaza hotels in Albany?

    In total, there is 1 location in Albany. The most popular Crowne Plaza property in Albany is Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG.

  • What is the cheapest day to check into Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG?

    Consider checking into Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG on Thursday, when the nightly price is typically at its lowest (average nightly rate of $127).

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