2025 Hotel Information

Step inside the Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel and experience the transformation of this landmark Albany hotel. Reimagined for a new era, comfortable, and chic public areas now meet fabulous guest rooms with updated amenities. Relax and recharge in the new 24-hour fitness center, indoor heated pool, Mr. D's restaurant, lounge, and bar.

A block of rooms has been reserved for NYSCSS 2025 Convention attendees for check-in on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 through check-out on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at a very special rate of $136.00 single /double occupancy (plus tax of 14% unless New York State exempt).  Identify yourself as an attendee of the NYSCSS Convention when you contact the hotel. 

This low rate is available until February 12, 2025 Reserve your room(s) today!

To reserve your hotel room, you may call the hotel at 518-869-8100 and ask for the 87th Annual NYSCSS Convention or use the following booking link.

The NYSCSS is not responsible for any lodging reservations. The Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel has its own cancellation policies and conference registrants are subject to the those. Please review these policies carefully at time of booking. All district purchase orders for lodging are processed directly by hotel staff and not NYSCSS personnel. 

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