Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel 660 Albany Shaker Rd., Albany, NY 12211 United States (USA) near Exit 4 (4) 24 on I-87 (~0.1mi)


About

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.


Local Attractions

Albany Berkshire Ballet, Albany Center Galleries, Albany City Hall, Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany Institute History and Art, Albany International Airport (ALB), Albany Medical Center South, Albany Medical College, Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Albany Visitors Center, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, Bellevue Womens Hospital, Bleecker Stadium, Capital District Psych Center, Capital of NY, Times Union Center, Saratoga, Racetrack, NYS Museum, College of St. Rose, Siena College, University of Albany, Colonie Center Mall, Corning Tower, Cultural Education Center, Governer Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza, Henry Hudson Planetarium, Historic Cherry Hill, Hudson River Walkway, Irish American Heritage Museum, Junior Museum, Memorial Hospital Schl Nursing, New York State Capitol Building, New York State Executive Mansion, New York State Museum, New York State Museum Cultural, Rensselaer Co


Property Description

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.


Cancellation/ Refund policy

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


Airport & Shuttle Information

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.


Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed. Sorry, pets are not allowed.


Details / Other Expenses
  • Check In: 4:00 PM Check Out: 12:00 PM Year of Last Renovation: 2010 Floors: 4 Rooms: 323 Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways Non Smoking Rooms: 323 Handicap Rooms: Suites: 16 Room Windows: Windows Do Open Cleaning Frequency: Daily Meeting Rooms: 20 View Spaces Meeting Space: 22570 sq. feet Banquet Space: Holds 540 people Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Mi Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site Lounge/Bar Hours: 11:30AM - Midnight (Fri & Sat 11:30AM - 1AM) 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

Amenities / Features
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM
  • Central location
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Elevator
  • Fax available
  • Hairdryer available
  • Ice Maker
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Licensed bar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Office in room available
  • Radio in room
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Solarium
  • Telephone
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Voicemail
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Dinner available
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fitness and health center
  • Handicap accessible
  • Internet - wireless
  • Ironing facilities
  • Movies in room
  • 24 hours opened
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Alarm clock
  • Breakfast in room
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Electronic key card
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Games room
  • Central heating
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Microwave in room
  • Office or business center
  • Quiet location
  • Safe in rooms
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Television
  • Video Games in Room

About Brand

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.


Internet

We have fast free WiFi throughout the hotel.


Meeting Spaces
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
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

Details
Room Type Ballroom
Total 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 Available
Amenities 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
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

Details
Room Type General Meeting Room
Total 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 Available
Amenities Available
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

Details
Room Type General Meeting Room
Total 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 Available
Amenities Available
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

Details
Room Type General Meeting Room
Total 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 Available
Amenities Available
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

Details
Room Type General Meeting Room
Total 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 Available
Amenities Available
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

Details
Room Type General Meeting Room
Total 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 Available
Amenities Available
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

Details
Room Type General Meeting Room
Total 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 Available
Amenities Available
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

Details
Room Type General Meeting Room
Total 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 Available
Amenities Available
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

Details
Room Type General Meeting Room
Total 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 Available
Amenities 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

Details
Room Type General Meeting Room
Total 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 Available
Amenities 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

Details
Room Type General Meeting Room
Total 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 Available
Amenities Available

Breakfast Information

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.


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