Early check-in available and ideal for business travelers on the go Luxurious, soft bedding and aromatherapy kit provided Quiet Zones between 9 pm to 10 am Sunday to Thursday where there is no room attendant, housekeeping services, or engineering activities to help guests enjoy a restful night. Guests have the option to request services if needed Bath amenities include Temple Spa's professional skin and hair care products for ultimate relaxation Wireless internet available in guest rooms, suites, business center, and public areas The Crowne Plaza Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.
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Love the location and layout! Great reception at front desk with very polite staff member on arrival at 6:00pm. Assistant mgr. name? Tall thin fellow. I love everything about this hotel! Staff, food, atriums proximity to the airport. You are tops! The Desmond is one of the premier Albany hotels. The Desmond Albany Hotel is located at the entrance of the Albany International Airport (ALB) and minutes from downtown Albany. The Desmond offers colonial charm and contemporary comfort combined with a business friendly environment. The Desmond is an award-wining, luxury hotel complete with a 2010 AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant, Scrimshaw. The Desmond also offers for more casual dining, Simpson's Grille and The Tavern, an English style pub for lighter fare. The Albany hotel amenities include 323 guest rooms and suites, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, free parking and airport shuttle service, a newly renovated fitness center, two indoor pools, 24 hour business center and two beautifully landscaped all-season atriums. The Albany conference center offers 12 unique meeting spaces and over 20,000-square-feet of flexible function space, amphitheater and IACC-certified conference center. Our professional staff is prepared to make your experience memorable. We invite you to be our guest. A one-of-kind hotel awaits you, at The Desmond Albany Hotel.
Policies / Expenses Nightly Parking: free Typical Group Deposit: 10% Total Taxes: 14.00% Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) State Tax: 8.00% Occupancy Tax: 6.00% Food and Beverage Tax: 8.00% Audio Visual Tax: 8.00% Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 175.00 Per Day Food and Beverage Service Charge: 20.00% Audio Visual Service Charge: 20.00% Chef Attendant Fees: 95.00 Per Function (Per Station) Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 11.95 Per Person Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 13.50 Per Person Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 16.95 Per Person Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 17.95 Per Person Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 22.95 Per Person Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 18.95 Per Person Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 24.95 Per Person Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 31.95 Per Person Morning Break Cost: 5.25 Per Person Afternoon Break Cost: 9.95 Per Person Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 55.00 Per Person Banquet Soda: 2.95 Per Item Banquet Bottled Water: 2.95 Per Item
1/4 mile from Albany International Airport (ALB)Complimentary Airport shuttle Local Shuttle Info: We offer a 24 Hour Complimentary Shuttle to and from the Albany International Airport which runs on demand.
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed. Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Early check-in available and ideal for business travelers on the go Luxurious, soft bedding and aromatherapy kit provided Quiet Zones between 9 pm to 10 am Sunday to Thursday where there is no room attendant, housekeeping services, or engineering activities to help guests enjoy a restful night. Guests have the option to request services if needed Bath amenities include Temple Spa's professional skin and hair care products for ultimate relaxation Wireless internet available in guest rooms, suites, business center, and public areas The Crowne Plaza Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.
We have fast free WiFi throughout the hotel.
Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) |
Size (sqft.) |
Banquet 5'/6' ![]() |
Crescent ![]() |
Classroom ![]() |
Hollow Square ![]() |
U-Shape ![]() |
Boardroom ![]() |
Convention 8'/10' ![]() |
Theater ![]() |
Reception ![]() |
Regist. Desk ![]() |
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Fort Orange Ballroom | L x W x H (Feet)82 x 42 x 11 | Size (sqft.) 3444 | Banquet 5'/6 287/287 | Crescent -- | Classroom 210 | Hollow Square 100 | U-Shape 90 | Boardroom -- | Convention 22/17 | Theater 382 | Reception 344 | Regist. Desk 344 |
Fort Orange Ballroom
DetailsRoom Type BallroomTotal Size 3444 Sq. Mi Dimensions 82 x 42 x 11 Ft. Floor Level Ground Level Columns 0 Windows 0 Natural Light? No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities AvailableAmenities Available Coffee/Tea Setup Food/Beverage Projection Equip. TV/VCR/DVD WIFI Internet Podium LAN Internet Microphone Teleconferencing White Board Video Conference Flip Chart Air Conditioning Computer Rentals Simultaneous Interpretation Sound System |
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Town Hall Amphitheater | L x W x H (Feet)40 x 60 x 13 | Size (sqft.) 2400 | Banquet 5'/6 --/-- | Crescent -- | Classroom -- | Hollow Square -- | U-Shape -- | Boardroom -- | Convention --/-- | Theater 107 | Reception -- | Regist. Desk -- |
Town Hall Amphitheater
DetailsRoom Type General Meeting RoomTotal Size 2400 Sq. Mi Dimensions 40 x 60 x 13 Ft. Floor Level Natural Light? No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities AvailableAmenities Available |
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King Street Ballroom | L x W x H (Feet)52 x 104 x 13 | Size (sqft.) 5408 | Banquet 5'/6 --/-- | Crescent -- | Classroom 360 | Hollow Square -- | U-Shape 100 | Boardroom -- | Convention --/-- | Theater 900 | Reception -- | Regist. Desk -- |
King Street Ballroom
DetailsRoom Type General Meeting RoomTotal Size 5408 Sq. Mi Dimensions 52 x 104 x 13 Ft. Floor Level Natural Light? No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities AvailableAmenities Available |
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High Street 24/26 Ballroom | L x W x H (Feet)52 x 41 x 11 | Size (sqft.) 2132 | Banquet 5'/6 --/-- | Crescent -- | Classroom 90 | Hollow Square -- | U-Shape 40 | Boardroom -- | Convention --/-- | Theater 160 | Reception -- | Regist. Desk -- |
High Street 24/26 Ballroom
DetailsRoom Type General Meeting RoomTotal Size 2132 Sq. Mi Dimensions 52 x 41 x 11 Ft. Floor Level Natural Light? No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities AvailableAmenities Available |
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The Lodge | L x W x H (Feet)35 x 26 x 17 | Size (sqft.) 910 | Banquet 5'/6 --/-- | Crescent -- | Classroom 50 | Hollow Square -- | U-Shape 25 | Boardroom 30 | Convention --/-- | Theater 70 | Reception -- | Regist. Desk -- |
The Lodge
DetailsRoom Type General Meeting RoomTotal Size 910 Sq. Mi Dimensions 35 x 26 x 17 Ft. Floor Level Natural Light? No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities AvailableAmenities Available |
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King Street Courtyard | L x W x H (Feet)52 x 20 x 34 | Size (sqft.) 1040 | Banquet 5'/6 --/-- | Crescent -- | Classroom -- | Hollow Square -- | U-Shape -- | Boardroom -- | Convention --/-- | Theater -- | Reception -- | Regist. Desk -- |
King Street Courtyard
DetailsRoom Type General Meeting RoomTotal Size 1040 Sq. Mi Dimensions 52 x 20 x 34 Ft. Floor Level Natural Light? No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities AvailableAmenities Available |
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Fort Orange Courtyard | L x W x H (Feet)69 x 30 x 32 | Size (sqft.) 2070 | Banquet 5'/6 --/-- | Crescent -- | Classroom -- | Hollow Square -- | U-Shape -- | Boardroom -- | Convention --/-- | Theater -- | Reception -- | Regist. Desk -- |
Fort Orange Courtyard
DetailsRoom Type General Meeting RoomTotal Size 2070 Sq. Mi Dimensions 69 x 30 x 32 Ft. Floor Level Natural Light? No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities AvailableAmenities Available |
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Fort Orange Koi Pond | L x W x H (Feet)77 x 44 x 32 | Size (sqft.) 3388 | Banquet 5'/6 --/-- | Crescent -- | Classroom -- | Hollow Square -- | U-Shape -- | Boardroom -- | Convention --/-- | Theater -- | Reception -- | Regist. Desk -- |
Fort Orange Koi Pond
DetailsRoom Type General Meeting RoomTotal Size 3388 Sq. Mi Dimensions 77 x 44 x 32 Ft. Floor Level Natural Light? No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities AvailableAmenities Available |
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Shaker Room | L x W x H (Feet)26 x 38 x 10 | Size (sqft.) 988 | Banquet 5'/6 --/-- | Crescent -- | Classroom 50 | Hollow Square -- | U-Shape 25 | Boardroom 30 | Convention --/-- | Theater 70 | Reception -- | Regist. Desk -- |
Shaker Room
DetailsRoom Type General Meeting RoomTotal Size 988 Sq. Mi Dimensions 26 x 38 x 10 Ft. Floor Level Natural Light? No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities AvailableAmenities Available |
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Executive Meeting Suites - 4 Available | L x W x H (Feet)25 x 18 x 8 | Size (sqft.) 450 | Banquet 5'/6 --/-- | Crescent -- | Classroom 18 | Hollow Square -- | U-Shape 20 | Boardroom 24 | Convention --/-- | Theater 30 | Reception -- | Regist. Desk -- |
Executive Meeting Suites - 4 Available
DetailsRoom Type General Meeting RoomTotal Size 450 Sq. Mi Dimensions 25 x 18 x 8 Ft. Floor Level Natural Light? No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities AvailableAmenities Available |
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High Street Boardrooms - 4 Available | L x W x H (Feet)17 x 20 x 11 | Size (sqft.) 340 | Banquet 5'/6 --/-- | Crescent -- | Classroom 16 | Hollow Square -- | U-Shape 12 | Boardroom 14 | Convention --/-- | Theater 24 | Reception -- | Regist. Desk -- |
High Street Boardrooms - 4 Available
DetailsRoom Type General Meeting RoomTotal Size 340 Sq. Mi Dimensions 17 x 20 x 11 Ft. Floor Level Natural Light? No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities AvailableAmenities Available |
We do not provide a free breakfast. We have a full service restaurant with breakfast available 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM. Cost is between $10.00 and $15.00.