Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is located half a mile from the Albany International Airport at the Northway I-87 Exit 3. Our recently renovated property includes 322 guest rooms, including courtyard view balcony rooms and unique suites with optional private entrances and patios. Hotel amenities include an indoor heated pool, 24-hour fitness center, complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service, new on-site restaurant and lounge Mr. D's and 24,000 sq ft of meeting and event space.