Ed Knight possesses extensive experience in the hospitality industry, currently serving as Restaurant Manager at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center Albany since November 2013. Prior to this role, Ed held the position of Manager at Provence Restaurant from July 2011 to October 2013 and previously worked as Restaurant Manager at The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center from December 1999 to September 2009. Earlier in Ed's career, Ed was the Assistant General Manager at Greenville Country Club from April 1988 to September 1996. Ed Knight earned an Associate of Science degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Hudson Valley Community College, having attended from 1963 to 1965, and graduated from Ichabod Crane High School.
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel is located half a mile from the Albany International Airport at the Northway I-87 Exit 3. Our recently renovated property includes 322 guest rooms, including courtyard view balcony rooms and unique suites with optional private entrances and patios. Hotel amenities include an indoor heated pool, 24-hour fitness center, complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service, new on-site restaurant and lounge Mr. D's and 24,000 sq ft of meeting and event space.