Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

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, Siena College, SUNY Albany, RPI, and Union College. The Desmond offers colonial charm and contemporary comfort combined with a business friendly environment. The Desmond is an award-winning, luxury hotel complete with a 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, indoor pool with Jacuzzi, 24 hour business center and two beautifully landscaped all-season atria. The Albany conference center offers 22 unique meeting spaces and over 24,000-square-feet of flexible function space, amphitheater and 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.