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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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clean (20)   comfortable (16)   courtyard (16)   decorate (6)   desk (6)   furnish (6)   good (7)   great (7)   hotel (21)   large (7)   liked (15)   nice (17)   quiet (7)   service (9)   staff (13)   well (8)    
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1. 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      
2. I arrived earlier and I think that I was nervous about making it into the perfect week-end because I asked for a change of room 3 times.
"Unbelievable reception (the good kind) " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/23/2012 Vote      
3. Rooms were clean with attractive decor.
"Friendly staff, unique accomodations " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/21/2012 Vote      
4. Yummy food at the conference and clean rooms as well.
"Excellent concierge service! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/21/2012 Vote      
5. While the rooms are quite large and overall pretty clean, I found that there was hair all over my bathroom, the sink, the floor, and the tub.
"Betsy Ross Would Have Liked It. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/9/2012 Vote      
6. Overall, while the hotel is nice and the rooms are very large, I found my room to be quite dirty, particulary the bathroom.
"Betsy Ross Would Have Liked It. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/9/2012 Vote      
7. The rooms were very nice with some unusual touches - like a canopy bed that was as comfortable as it was pretty.
"Great for work and play! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/4/2012 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. 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      
10. The layout is interesting and now with the changeover of the pool area to a fountain, there is more room to socialize with large groups.
"Repeat performance " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/22/2012 Vote      
   
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