Venue Spotlight: The Desmond Hotel

The Venue

The Desmond, located in Albany NY, has been a family-owned and operated hotel since its establishment in 1974. Now, part of the IHG hotel brand Crowne Plaza, The Desmond offers the benefits of IHG’s global portfolio combined with the hospitality of a privately managed hotel. 

Known for its unique design, The Desmond is centered around two beautiful indoor courtyards with 30-plus foot ceilings and atrium skylights. Inspired by a village square, mock home fronts lead the way to the hotel’s guest rooms and three ballrooms. The two courtyards provide the perfect “outdoor” spaces for a wedding ceremony, cocktail, or corporate event without the need for a rain plan. 

After an extensive two-year-long renovation, the entire property has been reimagined to reflect a new era of exceptional hospitality! The Desmond offers everything you could imagine to host a memorable event, with 24,000 feet of meeting space including three ballrooms that can accommodate anywhere from 30 to 300 guests. The best part, all of your guests can stay right on site with 323 premium guest rooms available.

Signature Looks

At the Desmond, you can choose from six different ceremony locations to select the one you truly love! This means each and every wedding at the venue has a completely different look and feel from the last. Make it your own with the addition of a romantic backdrop such as a customized ceremony drape, uplighting, and a variety of unique seating options from Total Events. Want to elevate your reception or corporate ballroom event? Look no further than our one-of-a-kind catalog of specialty linens, tablewares, centerpieces, chairs, lighting, and more. All rentals are curated to fit your specific event’s needs and aesthetic. 

Continue your celebration into the next morning with The Desmond’s custom brunch packages held in one of their serene courtyards. The perfect way to end a weekend of whirlwind event festivities! Make a statement that your guests are sure to remember with upgraded linens, centerpieces, or tablewares from Total Events. 

To learn more about The Desmond Crowne Plaza Albany, you can visit their website at https://www.desmondhotelsalbany.com/