The @albanytimesunion Best of the Capital Region 2019 winners came out this morning, and we are proud to have been voted "Best Local Hotel" for the 12th year! 🏆See all the 2019 winners at ow.ly/wSKF50onAWN

UPDATE: Our Easter Buffet is now officially SOLD OUT! A waiting list is being taken by calling 518-640-6182. Openings are still available in Simpson's by calling 518-869-8100 and asking for the restaurant. desmondhotelsalbany.com/events/easter/

We are now SOLD OUT for Easter in both Simpson's and our Brunch Buffet. 🐰 We can't wait to see everyone next Sunday!

Exciting news regarding the new “Exit 3” and what it means for our hotel. (Hint: a new entrance with a traffic light!) Read the full article here cbs6albany.com/news/local/exi…

Welcome to the #NYSPTASLC2019 we are happy to have you with us this weekend!

And he’s off! Governor Cuomo has just left the hotel to tour the newly completed Exit 3 project!!

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PLEASE BE AWARE. Local phones have been experiencing issues all day, but our main line 518-869-8100 and toll free 800-448-3500 are both working. If you dial an extension and receive a message that all lines are busy, please call either of the above numbers. Thank you!

The Times Union Best of 2020 is here! Please consider nominating us for "Best Local Hotel" under Goods & Services. Nominations run through Feb 7, and the top 5 nominees in each category will move on to the official voting. Every nomination counts! timesunion.com/bestof2020/

This is LAST DAY to nominate your favorites for the Albany Times Union Best of 2020 awards! Choose the Goods & Services section, and please consider nominating us as your "Best Local Hotel" again. The poll will end at midnight tonight. timesunion.com/bestof2020/

Thank you to Deb Goedeke from Discover Albany for mentioning us on her recent podcast with Clean the World regarding our food recovery efforts. ☺️ Listen here soundcloud.com/user-466229803…

We are excited to have placed in the top 5 hotels for the 2020 Best Of poll, and have moved on to the official VOTING portion! Please take a few minutes to VOTE for The Desmond as “Best Local Hotel” in the Goods & Services section. timesunion.com/bestof2020

VOTING ENDS TONIGHT for the Albany Times Union Best of 2020 awards! Please cast your vote for us as your "Best Local Hotel". embed-649019.secondstreetapp.com/embed/e3c188f4…

Due to COVID-19 restrictions on the number of guests who can attend a public gathering in NYS, our Easter Buffet is cancelled. Guests with previous reservations are being contacted, and 3 Easter To Go Dinners are now being offered. desmondhotelsalbany.com/events/easter/

Appointments can be scheduled at RedCrossBlood.org

Let us do the work and provide an Easter To Go dinner for your family this year. Turkey, Ham & Prime Rib complete dinners for pickup this Sunday. Call 518-640-6182. desmondhotelsalbany.com/events/easter/

Wedding industry is vital to Saratoga’s economy. This SOUNDS great but now we wait for details. What test? How long before wedding? What happens in between? If you are vaccinated, do you need test? Who keeps these records? Any travel restrictions? And can guests dance?

Local venues, event planners react to loosened wedding rules ift.tt/39vHRVJ

Honored to be officially welcomed to the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts by IHG and IHG Hotels & Resorts family. #CrownePlaza #ExperienceIHG #CrownePlazaAlbanyTheDesmond ihgplc.com/en/news-and-me…

Welcome to the new Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel youtu.be/L1BzhbFDhog via YouTube