Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

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Nov 22, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024
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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

Overview

Intro

Featuring a hot tub and an indoor pool, the 3-star Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is set near the business district of Albany. The Crossings of Colonie is placed around 20 minutes' walk away, and Collins Circle is 4.8 km from this Albany hotel.

Rooms

You can choose from one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms with cable channels, and self-catering amenities like coffee and tea making facilities. A Jacuzzi bath and a sink, together with such amenities as a hairdryer and towels, are also at guests' disposal.

Relax

The upscale Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond has a swimming pool and a gym. Business travellers are welcome to use a conference room offered on site.

Location

The upscale upscale accommodation is located in a shopping area, only minutes from Times Union Center. The hotel offers proximity to such natural sights as the 57-acre Six Mile Waterworks Park (4.4 km) and the grassy Cook Park (3.8 km).

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Impressions

Pros & Cons

  • Convenient small hotel with eateries and pubs.
  • Located in a commercial area with a garden and a lake throughout.
  • Not too far away from J T Maxies Bar & Grill.
  • A great restaurant and a lobby bar available.
  • Welcome beverages are included in some rates.
  • Helpful service and a quick check-in.
  • Rates are nice.
  • Bathrooms get mixed reviews and might be quite small.
  • Wi-Fi was quite slow for such a hotel.

Rooms

Leisure King Room - Non-Smoking
Room size: 28 m2
Max capacity: +
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
Room size: 31 m2
Max capacity: +
Queen Room - Disability Access
Room size: 31 m2
Max capacity: +
Standard Room
Room size: 31 m2
Max capacity: +
King Suite - Non-Smoking
Room size: 31 m2
Max capacity: +
One-Bedroom Suite
Room size: 31 m2
Max capacity: +
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Facitilies

Amenities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Services

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Ways to relax

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Kid-friendly activities

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Reviews

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Categories

  • Cleanliness 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Facilities 8.8
  • Free WiFi 8.6
  • Location 9.1
  • Total 8.6
  • Value for money 8.4
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Location

660 Albany Shaker Road
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Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. Northway Shopping Center 3.14 km (1.95 mi.)
  • 2. Rensselaer Lake 4.40 km (2.73 mi.)
  • 3. Burns-Whitney Pocket Park 3.78 km (2.35 mi.)
  • 4. Newton Plaza 3.08 km (1.91 mi.)
  • 5. Scoups Homemade Ice Cream 2.65 km (1.65 mi.)
  • 6. Ann Lee Pond Nature and Historic Preserve 3.15 km (1.96 mi.)
  • 7. The Crossings of Colonie 1.78 km (1.11 mi.)
  • 8. Cook Park 3.84 km (2.39 mi.)
  • 9. Six Mile Waterworks Park 4.40 km (2.73 mi.)
  • 10. PEF Membership Benefits Program 4.05 km (2.52 mi.)
  • 1. Professor Java's 690 m (2264 ft)
  • 2. Ted's Fish Fry 910 m (2986 ft)
  • 3. Wired Coffee & Bagel 630 m (2067 ft)
  • 4. Starbucks 480 m (1575 ft)
  • 1. Wolf Rd & Sand Creek Rd 2.28 km (1.42 mi.)

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel FAQ

Which attractions should we visit while staying at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel?
Staying at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel guests can visit the grassy Cook Park (3.8 km), The Crossings of Colonie (1.8 km) and University of Albany-SUNY (6 km), among others.
Is the upscale 3-star Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel close to the airport?
The upscale 3-star Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is set within 10 km of Albany International airport, and can be accessed with an 8-minute drive.
Is airport shuttle service offered by the Albany hotel free of charge?
Airport shuttle which will take you to the Albany hotel within 8 minutes is provided for free.