The Desmond Hotel Albany

General information

The Desmond Hotel is conveniently located at the entrance of the Albany International Airport (ALB), adjacent to shopping on Wolf Rd and minutes from downtown Albany via I-87 and I-90.

As Albany’s premier hotel and conference center, The Desmond is an independent, family owned and operated property that is proud to celebrate over 40 years of providing outstanding service and a unique experience. Voted “Best Local Hotel” in 2017 for the 10th consecutive year in the Times Union Best of the Capital Region poll. The Desmond has also received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 7 years.

The hotel features 322 guest rooms and suite options including king size four-poster beds, double queens, executive suites, junior suites and spiral staircase duplexes. Exceptional dining is available on-site in Simpson’s and The Tavern, an English pub.

Modeled after a colonial village square, our two indoor courtyards feature mock storefronts, brick pathways, a koi pond, beautiful fountains, and balconies that overlook our year-round landscaping. Versatile facilities, award-winning food, and personal service make the hotel an exceptional venue for meetings and conferences.

We invite you to experience The Desmond.