Welcome to the Crowne Plaza ALBANY - THE DESMOND HOTEL...

Located half a mile from the Albany International Airport, adjacent to the busy Wolf Road business district where I-87 and I-90 meet, the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel has a prime address at 660 Albany Shaker Road and is minutes from attractions like the Colonie Center Mall, Times Union Center and downtown Albany New York State government offices. Our spaces can accommodate your next business meeting or special event with our 24,000 square feet of flexible indoor event space, including 11 meeting rooms, 3 ballrooms and our unique indoor courtyards. Relax in 323 guest rooms, including spiral staircase suites and courtyard view balconies. With a 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool and on-site restaurant we have plenty of options for you to relax and recharge. Complimentary shuttle service to the Albany Airport, and within a 3 mile radius of the hotel, is available for your convenience. Unwind and experience a hotel that delivers modern hospitality with technology-enabled solutions.

Some hotel services may not be available or may be limited during your visit.The following services and amenities are available, but with reduced service: Airport Shuttle, Breakfast, Pool.The following services and amenities are currently not available: Fitness Center.We're a mile west of the airport ? our 24-hour shuttle has your rides covered. I-87 is nearby for easy trips to Colonie Center shops and the University at Albany. Downtown is 20 minutes from us, home to parks, state government offices, the USS Slater, and entertainment along the Hudson River. Keep the fun going with our foosball table and indoor pool. Breakfast's on us.

Hotel Features

Safety Equipment

Room Features

Total number of guest rooms: 323
subdivided into: 170 SGL | 169 DBL | 22 Suites

The 4-star hotel offers 323 comfortable guest rooms with telephone, Wi-Fi and handicapped accessible.

Food & Beverages

Sport & Leisure at the hotel

Meeting Rooms

20 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 107 persons with state-of-the-art equipment.

Meeting Packages

Meeting packages are submitted on request.

Add-on programmes / Places of interest

Special incentives will be arranged according to your requirements.

Miscellaneous

Additional meeting equipment on request.

Special Offers

Special offers are currently not available.

Location & Directions:

Arriving by car

Albany International Airport (ALB): Take a left at light exiting airport. Take a left at the next light onto Albany Shaker Road. Proceed through 2 traffic lights. The Desmond is on the right hand side about 3/4 miles from the second light. The hotel is a low-rise building set back from the road replicating a colonial village. ## Montreal (YQM)or Lake Boston: Take the Adirondack northway Montreal I-87 to exit 4, Albany airport/ Wold Road. On ramp, bear to the right. At end of ramp, there is a traffic light. Go left onto Old Wolf Road. At the next traffic light go right onto Albany-Shaker Road and take an immediate left into our parking lot. The hotel is a low-rise building set back from the road replicating a colonial village. ## Boston (BOS): Take the Mass turnpike west to exit b1, I-90 Albany west. Remain on I-90 west for 15-20 miles, viewing downtown Albany to your left about mid-way. Stay on I-90 until you see signs for Montreal north. Go north on the Adirondack northway Montreal I-87 to exit 4 Albany airport. At bottom of ramp go left onto Wolf road. At next traffic light, go left onto Albany-Shaker road. You will pass under the highway, proceed straight through the next intersection. The Desmond hotel is the next building on your left. The hotel is a low-rise building set back from the road replicating a colonial village. ## New York City (NYC) or Buffalo (BUF): Take the New York State thruway to exit 24. After toll- booths, take Adirondack northway -I-87- north to exit 4 Albany airport exit. At the end of the ramp, go left onto Wolf road. At next traffic light, go left on Albany-Shaker road. You will pass under the highway; proceed straight through the next intersection. The Desmond hotel is the next building on your left. The hotel is a low-rise building set back from the road replicating a colonial village.