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Stephanie Z

Bobbi

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 5 Oct 2024
Bobbi from the front desk was amazing!!
She went above and beyond and was so helpful!
She was so kind and helped me at a time when I really needed kindness!
Please thank her for me!
She made my night so much easier and better!
She provided excellent customer service and I am so thankful!
Date of stay: October 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 1 October 2024

I have stayed at this hotel many times. It is the best in the Albany area. Easy access from the highway and easy to get back on the highway for visits around Albany and to head home. Employees are friendly and very helpful. Free parking, many amenities including a restaurant with great food and reasonable prices.

Date of stay: September 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Thank Rose T
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Reviewed 24 September 2024 via mobile

Starting with our check in, the young man at the counter was extremely nice and professional. Our room was what we call a classic stay, everything was clean, plenty of towels, roomy, everything was in working order... everything you want in your room including quiet. The breakfast, Dana, recommended the Lox and bagels and it was delicious. The service was wonderful. So overall, this was an outstanding stay. Try this hotel, it won't disappoint.

Date of stay: September 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 10 September 2024

A few things one expects at a three-star hotel: hot and cold running water and bedding that’s pleasant to sleep in. Recent stays at The Crowne Plaza Albany, a.k.a. The Desmond lacked both.

If you are unfortunate to be assigned Rooms 321, 323 or 339 (or perhaps any rooms in that section of the hotel), you will be without cold water in the bathroom sink. The taps run hot and hotter. You’re also likely to suffer lumpy foam pillows (who knew foam pillows could be lumpy?) that are so hard you will wake up with a sore neck.

I brought the water issue to the attention of the night front desk staff who stated the obvious: there’s no engineering person around at 11pm. Moving rooms, their solution, confirmed the problem was more than an isolated issue. So did a subsequent stay.

Finally, I’ve attached pictures of the fine work that greeted me from the housekeeping department. Why are big pillows left to hang out of little pillow cases that don’t fit? Why aren’t sheets pulled down to cover the mattress? Do you really think your guests like getting into a bed that’s been slept in by hundreds with surfaces that aren’t covered with clean linens?

Has the Crowne Plaza brand moved so down-market as to consider such unwelcoming accommodations to be okay — or is The Desmond a uniquely bad property?

Date of stay: September 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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Thank Gary B
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Shawn Green, Owner at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, an IHG hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 13 September 2024

Dear Guest,

It is clear your stay was not up to our usual standards of excellence. The items you have brought to our attention will be looked into immediately. We hope you give us an opportunity to show you why we are considered the best hotel in the area.

Best,
Shawn Green
Assistant General

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Reviewed 4 September 2024

My family and I ended up staying at the Crown Plaza in Albany for a wedding. The location is great, close to the airport and interstates. There were also restaurants and shops not too far away. The staff were very nice and parking was free. Our room was on the first floor near the atrium, which was a bit loud during events but the events held while we were there didn’t go on too late (ended maybe around 9 or 10?).

Date of stay: August 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 23 August 2024 via mobile

This is a very nice hotel, and close to the airport if you need that, but it just wasn't for me. It is HUGE. I'm guessing that they cater more to big events and the guests that come from out of town for those events. There are 2 beautiful enclosed courtyard spaces - we saw the last part of a wedding reception in one of them when we checked in. The problem with such a big place is when you have to lug your stuff from the elevator all the way to the far end of the hotel to your room. And when I wanted to fill my water bottle, I had to go about half a mile in circles to find the ice machine (which turned out to be close to our room, but the signs had arrows pointing in the wrong direction 🫤) and then walk even more to find that the only water fountain was near the pool - downstairs and diagonally across the giant building from our room.
But the room was clean and comfortable, right along our route home, and we were only there for about 12 hours.

Date of stay: August 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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