Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel Review
The 3-star Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is situated in a shopping neighbourhood, 10 minutes' drive from Albany International airport. WiFi is provided throughout the property, and a cash machine and a lift are also available on site.
The Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond offers a made-to-order breakfast daily. Mr Ds restaurant at the upscale Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond serves American specialities. This Albany property invites guests to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. There is a restaurant serving Mexican food a mere 500 metres away.
The hotel is near a business district and within a 500-metre distance of Times Union Center. Guests can visit PEF Membership Benefits Program Labor Union, set within a 4-km distance of this Albany hotel.
The accommodation is within a 3.1-km distance of Ann Lee Pond Nature and Historic Preserve and other main attractions of Albany.
All of the air-conditioned rooms are complete with cable channels as well as tea and coffee making equipment, and some of them comprise a balcony and a place for dining. They are furnished with comfortable decor. Providing a hot tub and a sink, some bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries and towels.
Relax in a swimming pool or enjoy a hot tub, various recreational opportunities, and fitness facilities. The upscale Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond has a gym. This Albany property also provides meeting rooms for those arriving on business.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Classy hotel in a particularly good setting.
- Located in a commercial area with a garden and a lake throughout.
- Approx 10-15 minutes' walk from Roberto's Pizzeria & Bar.
- A great restaurant and a lobby bar available.
- Welcome beverages are included in some rates.
- Helpful service and a quick check-in.
- Rates are good.
- A few past guests were dissatisfied with rock hard beds.
- A few vacationers mentioned that Wi-Fi was quite slow.
Key Features
- indoor swimming pool
- free parking
- airport shuttle (free)
- free wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- restaurant
- facilities for disabled guests
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- wonderful breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Services
- Free airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Children's menu
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Northway Shopping Center 3.14 km (1.95 mi.)
- Rensselaer Lake 4.40 km (2.73 mi.)
- Burns-Whitney Pocket Park 3.78 km (2.35 mi.)
- Newton Plaza 3.08 km (1.91 mi.)
- Scoups Homemade Ice Cream 2.65 km (1.65 mi.)
- Ann Lee Pond Nature and Historic Preserve 3.15 km (1.96 mi.)
- The Crossings of Colonie 1.78 km (1.11 mi.)
- Cook Park 3.84 km (2.39 mi.)
- Six Mile Waterworks Park 4.40 km (2.73 mi.)
- PEF Membership Benefits Program 4.05 km (2.52 mi.)