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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, USA, 12211
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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is a full service hotel with 23,433 square feet of flexible function space available for meetings and events of all sizes. Featuring 23 total meeting spaces including three ballrooms that divide into nine total sections, an amphitheater and two large indoor courtyards with over 30' high ceilings and atrium skylights that can be used for dining, registration or exhibit space. Onsite audio-video technology and technicians from our partners onsite. 322 pet-friendly guest rooms and suites with modern design and amenities for seasoned business travelers. Indoor heated pool, 24-hour fitness center, onsite restaurant & lounge, and complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service. Enjoy our award-winning food and beverage packages, professional banquet staff and exceptional hospitality and service.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandCrowne Plaza Hotels
Built1974
Renovated2021
Total meeting space23,433 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms322
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Awards

Industry awards
2025 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
23,433 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,408 sq. ft.
Space (private)
23,433 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
23
Second largest room
3,444 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
5,663 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Fort Orange Courtyard
2,070 sq. ft.
69 x 30 sq. ft.
32 ft.
180
-
180
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Fort Orange Ballroom
3,444 sq. ft.
82 x 42 sq. ft.
11 ft.
375
90
280
375
210
-
Fort Orange Ballroom Section 5
1,134 sq. ft.
27 x 42 sq. ft.
11 ft.
125
34
80
125
60
34
Fort Orange Ballroom Section 7
1,134 sq. ft.
27 x 42 sq. ft.
11 ft.
125
34
80
125
60
34
Fort Orange Ballroom Section 9
1,134 sq. ft.
27 x 42 sq. ft.
11 ft.
125
34
80
125
60
34
Fort Orange Koi Pond
3,388 sq. ft.
77 x 44 sq. ft.
31 ft.
200
-
200
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King Street Courtyard
1,040 sq. ft.
52 x 20 sq. ft.
34 ft.
100
-
100
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King Street Ballroom
5,408 sq. ft.
52 x 104 sq. ft.
13 ft.
900
100
540
900
360
-
King Street Ballroom Section 2
1,352 sq. ft.
52 x 26 sq. ft.
13 ft.
140
40
100
140
72
44

Meeting room floor plans

King Street Courtyard Download PDF
King Street Courtyard
Fort Orange Koi Pond Download PDF
Fort Orange Koi Pond
King Street Ballroom Download PDF
King Street Ballroom
High Street Ballroom Download PDF
High Street Ballroom
Fort Orange Courtyard Download PDF
Fort Orange Courtyard
Shaker Room Download PDF
Shaker Room

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
322
Single (1 bed)
148
Double (2 beds)
172
Suites
19
Tax rate
8%
Occupancy rate
6%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 0.5 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Albany International Airport

Albany International Airport

Airport
1 mi
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Albany, NY, US 12211
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Colonie Center

Colonie Center

Shopping
5 mins
Colonie Center is a shopping mall located in Roessleville, New York, a suburb of Albany, at the intersection of Central Avenue, Wolf Road, and Interstate 87. Opening in 1966, it was the first enclosed shopping mall in New York's Capital Region.
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Albany, NY, US 12205
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The Crossings Park of Colonie

The Crossings Park of Colonie

Park
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University
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Recreation
15 mins
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Convention center
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Affiliated Organizations (2)

Crowne Plaza Americas
Crowne Plaza Americas
Whether you’re traveling for business, leisure or both, we connect you to the people, places and possibilities to make your stay remarkable.
IHG Hotels and Resorts - Global
IHG Hotels and Resorts - Global
We can't create the deck, but we can definitely make meetings more fun. So come meet how you meet. We'll get your group in the right headspace.

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Facility Restrictions

Room service is currently discontinued until further notice.

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Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Recycling program

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Small Business Enterprise
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC , IHG, Albany County Depart of health
Does Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Electrostatic spray of hospital grade disinfectant
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