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Desmond Hotel and Conference Center

Average Price: $177  
 
Hotel Class:
660 Albany-Shaker Road
Albany, 12211 View map  
3-Star Hotel Rank: 3 of 11
Average review rating: 3.95
OpinionWell Value Index: NA
Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (6) , Expedia (21) , MyTravelGuide (1) , TripAdvisor (100) , YahooTravel (19)
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1. Hotel tries to be upscale but comes off as cheesy; my grandma might find it nice (ie nice 20 years ago)Rooms: basic room a bit worn, but clean, bed comfortableHotel amenities: bar; good with good bartenders/cold beer.
"Ok/Nice Hotel, but I'm sure there is better in the area for the same $$$ " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/9/2009 Vote      
2. Postivies:Good sized room with excellent lighting, a desk, extra seating with foot stoolBed very comfortable, sheets smooth, pillows good enough, unique canopy overheadNew flat screen tvBalcony overlooking new fountain in first courtyard, very pretty view with nice water soundsGranite countertop in bathroom, plenty of amenities, thick towelsService in restaurants & bar excellentFree internet access, although no wifi in the roomGenerally quietPool was warm enough for comfort but cool enough to swim laps without getting overheatedPlenty of parkingHot water plentifulPropery all non-smokingGood housekeepingSignature chocolate piano dessert to die forBlackened fish, lobster bisque in Scrimshaw very goodCoffee maker in room has real ceramic mugsNot so great:Asked for help with luggage when checking in, waited for 15 minutes and asked again two more times, but bellhop was a no-show.
"Nice Business Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/31/2012 Vote      
3. The restaurant was good and the bar food was just ok.
"Great spot " Read full review on TripAdvisor   11/14/2011 Vote      
4. 7 - As far as the food in the bar area.
"A couple of bad apples can ruin the experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/24/2011 Vote      
5. I was here for the NY Bar Exam and this hotel was definitely a very relaxing atmosphere to be in for such a stressful situation.
"Cutest darn hotel I've ever seen...it's like staying inside Disney World! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/30/2011 Vote      
6. One night we ate in the small bar/pub within the hotel.
"Charm, value and convenience " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/28/2011 Vote      
7. Also, ask if you wish to be put somewhere away from the participants in weddings and bar mitzvahs - the public rooms are well sound-proofed but the corridors are not.
"Olde style " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/15/2010 Vote      
8. restaurant, bar etc).
"What's all the hubub? " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/3/2010 Vote      
9. good restaurant and bar (very handy in an area loaded with fast food chains), nice rooms, pleasant service.
"As good as it gets in Albany " Read full review on Expedia   10/2/2007 Vote      
10. People in bar and restaurant were very, very nice.
"terrific old hotel " Read full review on Expedia   5/30/2007 Vote      
   
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