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Desmond Hotel and Conference Center

Average Price: $177  
 
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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. Truly fantastic service and greatly appreciated; I am happy to report that my sister week-end was a hit.
"Unbelievable reception (the good kind) " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/23/2012 Vote      
2. The rooms were great, but I was specific about the view, the type of T.
"Unbelievable reception (the good kind) " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/23/2012 Vote      
3. After sitting in a conference all day it was great to swim and soak.
"Great for work and play! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/4/2012 Vote      
4. 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      
5. 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      
6. 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      
7. Our organization has had conferences at the Desmond in the past and the latest one continued to be a great conference.
"Conference Facility " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/23/2012 Vote      
8. The facility was great and worked for large conferences and breakout meetings.
"Repeat performance " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/22/2012 Vote      
9. We ate in the Tavern and Jeff was great.
"Perfect " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/29/2012 Vote      
10. The place was a great.
"Perfect " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/29/2012 Vote      
   
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