Desmond Hotel

  • 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211

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Offers impeccable suites and guest rooms that are beautifully appointed. There are ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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3.5

(70 reviews)

92% of guests recommend this place.

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Top Reviews from Around the Web:

They sent the maid to clean it and she found the middle leg of the king bed broken... more on Yahoo! Travel

Frankly, for half the price, we more enjoyed the smaller hotels that we stayed in during our trip to the Lake Placid area before arriving in Albany. more on VirtualTourist

Ate in both the restaurants, excellent food and Wine Spectator award winner. more on Expedia

On the plus side, breakfast was better. more on Travelocity.com

The room was very nice and the hotel staff was fabulous. more on TravelPost.com

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4.0

(16 reviews)

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

Family reunion .... booked 5 rooms for 5 days. Had my daughter's wedding here in July 2002 and it was wonderful. Stayed here 1 night in March 06..also OK. However, this visit - Nov 22 - 25th 2006- our room had trash under the bed. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The Desmond has lost my business. We have used The Desmond on a regular basis until today when we were advised they are no longer pet friendly. My K-9 friend ... more on Yahoo! Travel

after check in we ordered champane in our room, had a nice meal, than danced till 1:00 am and never left the hotel.Only problem ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I liked everything about it. There was notin i did not like. It was the best hotel ive ever been to, and the rooms were so big and ... more on Yahoo! Travel

When I checked in there was no information given concerning internet access. When I called from my room about a Lan cord, they said no one was free to bring one to me, and I'd have to come down and get one myself. I said I would come ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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3.0

(10 reviews)

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

Went to Albany for a parent's weekend at college. Spent the night at the Desmond. The hotel is undergoing renovation. The room was nice, but was awakened early Sunday morning as housekeeping ... more on TripAdvisor

This hotel is amazing. The service is the best I have ever experienced. My husband and I were traveling with a 7 year old and an 8 month old and the accomodations were perfect. Be sure to eat ... more on TripAdvisor

The hotel had a charming atmosphere, the indoor courtyards and atriums were beautiful and the in house restaurant was excellent: great food and staff. My hotel room was ok, but could definitely use a ... more on TripAdvisor

Best ADA room in NY! Very comfortable beds, nice bathroom. Very unique hotel design, extremely efficient check-in/out. Restaurants are pricey. Many weddings taking place during ... more on TripAdvisor

This is a terrific hotel. Great ambiance, fantastic style and well cared for. Pristine rooms and comfy ... more on TripAdvisor

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

The Desmond has been wonderful so far! I'm getting married there in June and we have a lot of out of town guests staying there. They've all commented on how nice everyone has been over the phone. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Average is all I can say never stayed anyplace like this that didn't have a laundry room where you can wash your own clothes. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Great Amenities at Desmond Hotel:

  • Photocopy center
  • Multiple pools: indoor and outdoor
  • Restaurant - cafe
  • Modem
  • Live entertainment
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Ironing service
  • Banquet facilities
  • Handicap room
  • Meeting facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Baby sitting
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Wheel chair access
  • Transportation services - local area
  • Air conditioned public areas
  • Catering services
  • Room service - limited hours
  • Rooms/facilities for disabled guests
  • 120 ac
  • Hair dryer
  • Internet access
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fireplace
  • Game room
  • Non-smoking
  • Alarm clock
  • Shops and commercial services

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