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6th

Out of 62

Desmond Hotel and Conference Center	Average Price: $177 Check Rates

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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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	No recent comments about noise were found.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. Rooms were clean with attractive decor.

"Friendly staff, unique accomodations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/21/2012 Vote

2. The Colonial decor makes you feel like you stepped back in time, but with today's conveniences.

"Old Colonial Feel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2012 Vote

3. The decor is amazing and the service is impeccable.

"WE LOVE TO STAY AT THE DESMOND ALBANY " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/11/2011 Vote

4. The decor is elegant and inviting, the front desk is courteous and efficient, and the hotel is spotless.

"Still a great place " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/8/2011 Vote

5. We booked the standard queen room which had lovely colonial decor, including a four-poster, very comfortable bed.

"Charm, value and convenience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/28/2011 Vote

6. The main restaurant, Scrimshaw, has nice decor and offers great service and even better food.

"Nice, Unique Hotel in Albany " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/13/2010 Vote

7. I like the colonial decor because you don't see it everywhere.

"Unique and classy " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/25/2010 Vote

8. The Desmond has nice size rooms, they need to be updated they are a bit busy as far as the decor goes.

"Great layout, terrific restaurant!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/22/2012 Vote

9. Couldn't believe a hotel this size wouldn't have this kind of assistance'Colonial' decor very dated lookingShower had such a powerful spray curtain got sucked into tub against inside wall of shower-had to weight it down with icebucket if I didn't want it to wrap around meSome food in Scrimshaw, their gourmet restaurant, not so great considering the prices: Scallops in the appetizer were minscule and tasted off, prime rib looked re-heated.

"Nice Business Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/31/2012 Vote

10. The decor seemed a bit dated, but the rooms were clean and comfortable, and all of the staff were friendly and helpful.

"A bit dated, but comfortable. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/19/2009 Vote