Desmond Hotel and Conference Center

The Desmond is Albanys premier hotel and conference center in the heart of Tech Valley. The landmark hotel is conveniently located within minutes of the Albany International Airport -ALB at the crossroads of I-87/ I-90 and downtown Albany. The Desmond offers elegance and charm with contemporary comfort in a business friendly environment. Voted 2012 Best Local Hotel five consecutive years by the Times Union Newspaper readers. Discerning and seasoned travelers appreciate the hotel's modern amenities and smoke-free environment. The hotel offers 323 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites. Guests can choose from deluxe spacious accommodations; two queen beds or a California king bed option or executive- junior- duplex and presidential suites. Hotel amenities included- complimentary WiFi- complimentary parking courtesy shuttle service within a 3 mile radius of the hotel- on-site ATM- indoor pool with Jacuzzi- fitness center- 24-hour business center- room service- billiard room and gift shop. Our exquisite ballrooms and indoor courtyards are stunning venues for weddings- other social events and business meetings. The hotel offers over 24-000 square feet of attractive event space encompassing 22 function rooms and boardrooms. Guests of The Desmond enjoy an excellent choice of cuisine at three popular restaurants: Scrimshaw- a AAA Four Diamond-rated fine dining experience offering classical Continental cuisine- Simpson's Grille- casual dining for breakfast- lunch and dinner and The Tavern- an English pub complete with a sprawling copper bar- flat screen televisions and comfortable table seating for cocktails and lite fare. We invite you to be our guest. A one-of-a-kind hotel awaits you at The Desmond.