Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

Hotel with free parking, near Colonie Center Mall

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Albany. Enjoy tasty American dishes at Mr. D's, cozy up by the lobby fireplace, or sip a well-crafted cocktail at the bar. The 24-hour gym provides a convenient spot for an energizing workout.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

₹10,866 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Tomorrow

Oct 5 - Oct 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 13 of 13 rooms

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Single Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Dining table

LCD TV

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Duplex, 1 King Bed (Suite)

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Dining table

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Sofa bed - twin

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Sofa bed - twin

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Renovated in 2021

Blackout curtains

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

About the area

Located in Albany, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG is in the business district and near the airport. Palace Theater and Proctors Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Colonie Center Mall and Crossgates Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Saratoga Race Course. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Visit our Albany travel guide

660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY, 12211

What's nearby

Colonie Center Mall - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Siena College - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Crossgates Mall - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
University at Albany - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
Albany Medical Center - 12 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

Albany International Airport Station - 6 min drive
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Olive Garden - ‬14 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬20 min walk
‪The Tavern at the Desmond - ‬1 min walk
‪Arby's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

Hotel remodelled in 2021 and located near Colonie Center Mall

Located close to Siena College, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG provides a free return airport shuttle, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Mr. D's, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.

Other perks at this hotel include:

An indoor pool
Free self-parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and bike hire
An electric car charging station, express check-out and express check-in
Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options and helpful staff

Room features

All 322 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.

More amenities include:

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and mini fridges

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Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

₹12,605 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
Free area shuttle up to 3 miles
Onsite parking available only on request
Free self parking on site
Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 15 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 8 to 13 for adults and USD 5 to 12 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

Mr. D's

Things to do

24-hour gym
Bicycle rentals
Indoor pool

Family friendly

Free area shuttle
In-room cot
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Wedding services

Business services

14 meeting rooms
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Conference centre (23,433 square foot of space)

Outdoors

Garden

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
12 accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in stairways (81 centimetre high)
Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site

4 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1974
Comprehensive recycling policy
Fireplace in lobby
Renovated entire property - January 2021
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Mini-fridge

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75, per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total (up to 43 kg per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 13 for adults and USD 5 to 12 for children
Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 15 per day
Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG?

As of 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG on 26 Oct 2025 start from ₹9,490.37, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 43 kg per pet. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Colonie Center Mall and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Siena College. Crossgates Mall and University at Albany are also within 6 mi (10 km). Albany International Airport Station is 28 minutes by foot.