The Desmond Hotel Albany is a unique wedding venue for couples in the Albany, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, and Troy areas. This elegant hotel features a number of indoor spaces for your ceremony and reception, including two beautiful indoor courtyards with 30′ and 36′ tall ceilings and large skylights, and three classic ballrooms that can accommodate wedding parties of all sizes. The property sits less than a mile from the Albany International Airport and is located directly off Exit 3 of the Northway I-87, making it convenient for traveling guests.Facilities and Capacity With a maximum capacity of 540, couples can choose from six locations for their wedding:
Fort Orange courtyard under the pergola
Fort Orange koi pond
King Street courtyard
Fort Orange ballroom
King Street ballroom
High Street ballroom
Services Offered In order to ensure that your special day runs smoothly, we offer services that include:
Overnight accommodations and guest room wedding blocks
A complimentary overnight room for the married couple
Customized event planning
In-house catering and bar services
A private hospitality suite for you and your wedding party before your reception
Complimentary WiFi
Complimentary shuttle service to the Albany International Airport
Creative on-site photo locations for your “first look” as well as your entire wedding party before or after your ceremony
Cuisine The Desmond Hotel Albany offers award-winning catering and bar services. Custom menus can be provided and tailored to meet any dietary needs or restrictions, or you can choose from our preset Silver, Gold and Platinum wedding packages.Other Services In addition to hosting your wedding ceremony and reception, The Desmond Hotel Albany can also host the following events:
Engagement party
Bridal shower
Bachelorette/Bachelor party
Rehearsal dinner
Next day brunch
