Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

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, indoor pool and Mr. D’s Restaurant & Lounge, a local favorite known for its famous Desmond Bread Pudding. Planning a meeting or wedding in Albany? Our hotel is designed to host events of any size, with 24,000 square feet of flexible space and 23 event spaces including 11 meeting rooms, three ballrooms, and unique courtyards with soaring ceilings and atrium skylights. Whether you’re in town visiting the University of Albany or looking for your home-away-from-home near the Wolf Road Business District, our upscale hotel is a quick drive from major attractions including Crossgates Mall, The Crossings Park of Colonie, the MVP Arena, and downtown Albany. Our family looks forward to welcoming you to Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel.