Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, Albany

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel - A landmark property with indoor courtyards, 24000 sq ft of event space, and airport shuttle service

Located less than a mile from Albany International Airport, this family-owned Albany hotel features 322 pet-friendly rooms, including spiral staircase suites and courtyard-view balcony accommodations. The Crowne Plaza's two indoor courtyards showcase 30-36 foot ceilings with atrium skylights, landscaping, and a koi pond. Mr. D's Restaurant serves modern American cuisine with regional specialties like Drunken Goat Cheese Salad and Desmond Bread Pudding. The property offers a 24-hour fitness center with Precor equipment, an indoor heated pool, and complimentary WiFi throughout. Business travelers have access to 24000 square feet of meeting space comprising 11 meeting rooms, 3 ballrooms, and the unique indoor courtyards. The Desmond Hotel provides 24/7 complimentary shuttle service to the airport and locations within a 3-mile radius.

Pros

Indoor courtyards feature year-round landscaping and a koi pond

Pet-friendly rooms with individual climate controls and mini-refrigerators

24-hour complimentary airport shuttle and local area transportation

Multiple suite options including two-level Duplex Suites with private patios

Cons

6 miles from downtown Albany

Limited dining options after 11 PM