I always stay at the Desmond when in the Albany area, the rooms are spacious comfortable. I get the best sleep whenever I stay. The bathrooms are large and offer plenty of counter space. I appreciate having a make-up mirror. The hotel is convenient to the highway, and airport in addition to many restaurants. With that said their Hotel Restaurant Mr. D's is excellent and offers a variety of options in the dining room or at the bar. The friendly atmosphere is especially appreciated when I am travelling without my family.

I hadn’t been to The Desmond since the renovations and it is truly a vast improvement. The room temperature was easy to regulate and the bed was quite comfortable. I was disappointed that there were no makeup wipes or “vanity kit” in the room. I was thrilled to see a magnifying mirror but frankly it was way to magnified to work for me. Staff were helpful and friendly. So much more esthetically pleasing than prior visits.

The New Year's Eve event 2025-2026 on December 31, 2025, in Desmond was a complete and phenomenal success.The night was absolutely magical — every detail was perfect, and the energy was unforgettable. Desmond created such a warm, joyful atmosphere. It truly felt like the best way to welcome the New Year. The décor, the food, the music — everything came together beautifully. A truly top notch celebration. The hospitality made everyone feel at home. It was a night full of joy, laughter, and great memories. The New Year's Eve event 2025-2026 in Desmond was one of the most well organized and vibrant New Year’s Eve parties I’ve ever attended. The attention to detail was incredible — from the ambiance to the entertainment, everything was flawless. It was a perfect blend of fun, elegance, and celebration. The whole experience was amazing. Thank you for creating such a memorable night for all of us. The vibe was fantastic — warm hosts, great music, beautiful décor. Truly a celebration to remember. What a beautiful way to start the New Year! Every moment felt special. It was a joy to be part of such a beautifully organized event. Wishing Desmond continued success in all your future celebrations.

Our tour group stayed here two nights in between visits to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and Cooperstown. The hotel was lovely. We appreciated the restaurant working to provide us breakfast sandwiches for our early morning departures. The rooms were nice and the atrium gorgeous with huge koi in the pond! The hotel shuttle was excellent for a trip one evening to nearby Don Tequila Mexican restaurant. Our second evening we had dinner in the atrium and the hotel staff outdid themselves with a barbecue dinner and delicious desserts that us southerners enjoyed and approved of! The quick convenience store was a nice touch for drinks and snacks. It looked to be a nice facility for conferences and meetings. Would recommend!

Decent hotel. Positives are the staff!- super friendly and helpful and the restaurant on site- delicious food! Negatives include musty rooms and only one elevator to 4 th floor.