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Voted “Best Local Hotel” 2012, five consecutive years. AAA Four Diamond Scrimshaw. From the moment you walk in, you'll know why guests tell us The Desmond is the best part of traveling.
Welcome to The Desmond Albany Hotel and Conference Center, voted "Best Local Hotel" for Six Consecutive Years Among Albany Hotels by the Times Union readers.
The Desmond is one of the premier Albany hotels. The Desmond Albany Hotel is located at the entrance of the Albany International Airport (ALB) and minutes from downtown Albany. The Desmond offers colonial charm and contemporary comfort combined with a business friendly environment. The Desmond is an award-wining, luxury hotel complete with a AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant, Scrimshaw. The Desmond also offers for more casual dining, Simpson's Grille and The Tavern, an English style pub for lighter fare.
The Albany hotel amenities include 323 guest rooms and suites, complimentary Wi-Fi, free parking and airport shuttle service, a newly renovated fitness center, indoor pool with Jacuzzi, 24 hour business center and two beautifully landscaped all-season atria. The Albany conference center offers 22 unique meeting spaces and over 24,000-square-feet of flexible function space, amphitheater and conference center.
Our professional staff is prepared to make your experience memorable. We invite you to be our guest. A one-of-kind hotel awaits you, at The Desmond Albany Hotel.
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