Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Albany, Dated

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

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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.
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1. 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

2. The rooms are standard size with colonial furnishings which can look rather dated.

"Very different but pleasant enough " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/1/2012 Vote

3. My hotel room was ok, but could definitely use a refresh, the furnishings were slightly out of date.

"Quaint and Charming " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/16/2011 Vote

4. I was expecting something old and dated, but the inside of this hotel is so cool.

"Cutest darn hotel I've ever seen...it's like staying inside Disney World! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/30/2011 Vote

5. To this date, 9 months later, I have yet to hear from any one at the Desmond regarding this situation.

Read full review 11/2/2010 Vote

6. The furnishings are dated, the carpeting in the room a bit dirty.

"The Desmond- Faded Glory " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/9/2010 Vote

7. I thought my room was creepy and dated.

"What's all the hubub? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/3/2010 Vote