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About The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center - Albany
Welcome to The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center in Albany, NY—your reliable, straightforward venue for weddings, galas, conventions, and regional events. Located at 660 Albany Shaker Road, this full‑service hotel blends comfortable overnight stays with a versatile conference facility. With about 24,000 square feet of total event space, you’ll find spaces to fit every gathering from intimate meetings to large-scale receptions.
We’ve got you covered with detailed seating options, convenient parking, and easy transportation. If you’re planning a stay to extend your event, you’ll find nearby hotels and dining options to suit every preference. Think of us as “you’ve got a guy” for planning support and dependable logistics—without the pushy sales vibe.
Key spaces include the King Street Ballroom (5,408 sq ft, theatre seating up to 900), Fort Orange Ballroom (3,444 sq ft, theatre up to 375), High Street Ballroom (2,130 sq ft, theatre up to 160), and Town Hall (2,640 sq ft, classroom seating up to 107). The venue also features two indoor courtyards and 14 meeting spaces for a flexible event layout. Complimentary hotel guest parking is available, with Stay, Park & Fly options to extend parking; non‑guest parking may incur a daily fee. A complimentary 24/7 airport shuttle operates to Albany International Airport, making travel seamless for out‑of‑town attendees.
Nearby Wolf Road airport hotels offer convenient accommodations within minutes, including Hotel Trilogy Albany Airport, Courtyard by Marriott Albany Airport, Homewood Suites Albany, Residence Inn Albany Airport, and Hampton Inn Albany‑Wolf Road. For dining and nightlife, we recommend trusted local partners and affiliate recommendations to ensure a smooth, no‑hassle experience. Whether you’re hosting a gala, convention, or a wedding, The Desmond Albany is built to handle the moment with reliability and straightforward service.
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- Address: 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211
- Venue type: full‑service hotel with a conference/meeting center (14 meeting spaces, three ballrooms, two indoor courtyards)
- Total event space: about 24,000 square feet; largest ballroom is King Street Ballroom (5,408 sq ft) with theatre seating up to 900
- Other notable spaces: Fort Orange Ballroom (3,444 sq ft, theatre up to 375), High Street Ballroom (2,130 sq ft, theatre up to 160), Town Hall (2,640 sq ft, classroom up to 107)
- Parking: complimentary parking for hotel guests; Stay, Park & Fly packages may include extended parking; non‑guests may incur a daily fee
- Transit: complimentary 24/7 airport shuttle to Albany International Airport
- Nearby hotels: multiple Wolf Road airport hotels within a few minutes’ drive (e.g., Hotel Trilogy Albany Airport, Courtyard by Marriott Albany Airport, Homewood Suites Albany, Residence Inn Albany Airport, Hampton Inn Albany‑Wolf Road, etc.)
- Notable events hosted: weddings, galas, conventions, and regional events (e.g., Dancing with the Capital Region Stars 2025; VetCon 2025; The Legal Project’s 30 Years of Justice Gala 2025; Colonie Chamber of Commerce Dinner 2026)