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

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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: YahooTravel (19) , MyTravelGuide (1) , Expedia (21) , TripAdvisor (100) , BedBugRegistry (6)

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1. While food was good and presented very nicely - they are very overpriced.

"Betsy Ross Would Have Liked It. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/9/2012 Vote

2. The food was slightly above average (I think I was spoiled by my last conference at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel).

"Great for work and play! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/4/2012 Vote

3. We ate at the Simpson, one of the restaurants in the Desmond, the food was fabulous and the service was wonderful.

"Go to the Desmond in Albany, you will love it! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/29/2012 Vote

4. This was in large part due to the accommodations available for large and small group sessions, great food and overnight accommodations.

"Conference Facility " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/23/2012 Vote

5. Result - good food delivered hot in 5 - 10 minutes.

"Not quite what is used to be, but still quite acceptable. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/2/2012 Vote

6. We had dinner in the pub style restaurant, very good food, great service, and roomy booths.

"It is an above average hotel in Albany NY. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/28/2012 Vote

7. Food was plentiful and outstanding as was the service.

"Never stayed but I've hosted 3 events here. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/28/2012 Vote

8. The courtyard was amazing, the food was great, and the service was phenomenal.

"Excellent Facility " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/17/2012 Vote

9. Also food signs were on only about 40% of the items and the ones that were on the buffet had seen better days.

"Great Staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/15/2012 Vote

10. The Tavern became a place for us to go to enjoy a good conversation and a great steak sandwich or the wonderful food from the Simpson as well, with an ambience that makes you feel warm and comfortable.

"I LOVE THE DESMOND AND THE STAFF " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/17/2011 Vote