Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, New York, 12211

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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, New York, 12211

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About Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in Albany, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG is in the business district, a 4-minute drive from Colonie Center Mall and 6 minutes from Siena College. This hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Crossgates Mall and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from University at Albany.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 3 miles.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Albany? This hotel has 23433 square feet (2177 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 14 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Mr. D's serving guests of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Stay in one of 322 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Pet Policy for Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG are listed below.

Pets allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are allowed

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 43

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 95

Maximum number of pets per room 1

Additional Hotel Details

• Property does not require health documentation at check-in
• Professional property host/manager
• Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
• Contactless check-out is available
• LGBTQIA+ friendly
• Cashless transactions are available
• Contactless check-in is available
• Essential workers only - NO
• Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Featured Amenities

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG Hotel Amenities

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible - may have limitations

Breakfast Services

• Breakfast available - Extra Charge

Business, Conference & Meetings

• Meeting Room Facilities
• Conference Facilities
• Conference center & rooms
• Banquet hall on site
• Ballroom on site
• Wedding & banquet services
• Conference space & rooms
• Conference space size : feet -
• 24-hour / 7 Days business center

Fitness Services

• GYM - Fitness facilities
• 24/7 fitness facilities

General Amenities

• Dry cleaning & laundry service
• Comprehensive recycling policy
• Braille or raised signage
• Assistive listening devices available
• Wheelchair accessible parking
• At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
• LED light bulbs
• No accessible shuttle
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Hotel Restaurant
• Visual alarms in hallways
• Handrails in stairways
• Common area water dispenser

General Amenities

• Wheelchairs available on site
• Electric vehical charging station
• Number of accessible parking spaces - 12
• Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
• Laundry Room
• Elevator & lift on property
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Vending machine available
• Wheelchair-accessible van parking
• Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
• Change of bed sheets (on request)
• Pool hoist on site
• Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
• Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
• Wheelchair-accessible pool
• Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
• Well-lit path to entrance
• Change of towels (on request)
• Stair-free path to entrance
• Registration desk height (centimeters) - 91
• Elevator door width (inches) - 35
• Registration desk height (inches) - 36
• Water-efficient toilets only
• Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 32
• Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
• Elevator door width (centimeters) - 89

General Amenities

• Water-efficient showers only
• Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 81
• Housekeeping on request
• Golfing nearby
• Wheelchair accessible path of travel
• ATM & banking on site

Internet

• Free internet
• Computer station

Lobby Level Services

• Fireplace in lobby
• Express check in
• Luggage storage facilities
• Express check out
• Bellhop & Porter service
• 24/7 front desk

Outdoor

• Garden on property

Parking Services

• Long term parking - Extra Charge
• Uncovered parking
• Self parking - Free

Pool Facilities

• Swimming pool
• Number of indoor pools -

Property Features

• Smoke free property

Restaurants & Bars

• Number of bars & lounges -
• Coffee & tea in common areas
• Number of restaurants -

Transportation Services

• Airport shuttle - Free
• Area shuttle - Free

HOTEL LOCATION

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Nearest airport and around Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
- Albany, New York Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Colonie Center Mall - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Albany County Hockey Facility - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Pruyn House - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Northway Mall - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Capital Region Orthopaedics Latham - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Siena College - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Latham Farms - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Curtain Call Theater - 5 km / 3.1 mi
UHY Center - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
CNY Fertility Center - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Albany NanoTech Complex - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Crossgates Mall - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Lions Park - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Specialty Eye Surgery & Laser Center of the Capital Region - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 29.3 km / 18.2 mi
Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 54.7 km / 34 mi

The preferred airport for Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG is Albany Intl. Airport (ALB).

EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES

The Desmond Hotel Albany

Elegant hotel offering comfortable lodging, dining options, and a unique indoor courtyard (0.0 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY

Albany International Airport

Major airport for domestic and international flights with various amenities and parking facilities (0.5 miles from the hotel location)
Address: Albany Shaker Rd, Colonie, NY

Crossings of Colonie

Scenic park offering walking paths, a playground, and picnic areas for family-friendly outdoor activities (1.8 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 580 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville, NY

Pruyn House

Historic site offering guided tours to learn about local history in a beautiful, tranquil setting (2.4 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 207 Old Niskayuna Rd, Latham, NY

Wolf Road

Vibrant shopping and dining district with a wide variety of stores, restaurants, and entertainment options (2.5 miles from the hotel location)
Address: Wolf Rd, Albany, NY

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