In 2022, we brought you a throwback from the past with our Signature Winter Weekend – “SKI JAM”’!!! A Party In The Mountains & On The Slopes and everyone had a ball!
This President’s Weekend in 2023, February 17th – 19th, we’re bringing back another one of our “talk of town” winter getaways! It’s the Black Sense Entertainment “WINTER GROOVE” weekend featuring MUSIC & COMEDY! Stay inside and party to the great music all weekend long with a dose of comedy or enjoy the outdoor experience at the slopes; either way, you’re going to have a good time as we bring back this blast from the past event!
CHECK OUT WHAT OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Roundtrip Transportation from NY, NJ, CT & PA
- 2-nights stay @ the luxurious Crowne Plaza Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY
- All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet on Saturday
- 2 Mouth Watering All You Can Eat Dinner Buffets on Friday & Saturday
- “Beats & Brunch” Day Party Experience on Sunday Morning
- 8 Hours Premium OPEN BAR throughout the weekend
- EVENTS GALORE including ‘You Can Do It” Team Challenge, Winter Groove Spades Tournament, Chocolate Dating Game, Line Dance Freeze and much more…
- Outlet Shopping
- Black Sense Souvenir T-shirt
- THESE OPTIONAL TOURS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE:
Skiing, Snow Boarding, Snow Tubing & Bowling
ENTERTAINMENT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS...
- The Fat Friday “Madri Gras” Pajama Party
- The “Mad Hatter” Ball & Hat Fashion Show
- Hilarious “You Got Jokes” Comedy Shows including Writer, Actor & Comedian – Mike Britt and more…
- New York’s hottest DJ’s featuring The Universal DJ MASAI
- A LIVE Performance by some of the funniest Comedians in the Tri-State
- An Old School “Hip-Hop & House” Music Block Party
**Performances Subject To Change**
*PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO BOOKING SECTION TO CHOOSE AND MAKE PAYMENT FOR YOUR ACTIVITIES.
The Black Sense Host Hotel
The Crowne Plaza Albany Desmond Hotel has a luxurious feel after its recent renovation and we are looking forward to returning after rave reviews from guests that attended our 2022 Winter Getaway. All the rooms are spacious and you can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, HDTV, premium bedding, a Keurig coffee maker and multiple USB outlets.
The beautiful and unique indoor courtyard provides an excellent backdrop for the Winter Groove themed music Block Parties and breakfast buffets! There is also a large spacious elegant ballroom where all the performances and dinners will be held. The on-site gym is over 24 hours and there is a cozy pool area to lay back and relax.
You will be able to choose from the upscale King or Double rooms or enjoy even upgrade to one of the balcony rooms with French doors that overlook the courtyard. Whichever one you choose, you will not be disappointed.
- Pool
- Fitness
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Parking
Watch our Ski Jam 2022 video recap.
Package Prices
- Single Occ: $765
- Double Occ: $565pp
- Triple/Quad Occ: $545pp
Deposits
Deposits
– $150pp is due Sept. 23rd or as soon as possible
– $150pp will be due on the second Friday of every month starting October and thereafter.
The final payment is due December 16th
Note: If payments are not made on a monthly basis, your reservation can be subject to cancellation.
Bus Departure
Bus Departure Locations (All times listed are departure times. We are not responsible for late arrivals)
– Queens, NY – 320 Beach 59th Street (Near the Post Office on Arvene Blvd) @ 8:30AM
– Brooklyn, NY – Corner of Flatbush & Dekalb Aves (In front of LIU) @ 10AM
– New Rochelle, NY – 35 Lecount Place (In front of Residence Inn – New Roc City) @ TBA
– Linden, NJ – 2 S Wood Ave (In the parking lot off Elizabeth Ave) @ 10:30AM
– Philadelphia, PA – Corner of Monument Road & Conshohocken Avenue (Back of lot facing Monument Rd) @ 8:30AM
– New Haven, CT – Long Wharf Dr. (400 Sargent Dr. – behind La Quinta Inn) @ 10:30AM
– Windsor, CT – Windsor Commuter Lot on RT 218 @ 11:30AM
– Columbia, MD – TBA
(*Note: Departure locations can be changed if a minimum number of guests required are not met)
Arrival by Air
The Albany International Airport (ALB) is located approximately 1 mile from the hotel.
Upon arrival, guests can call the hotel for a shuttle pick-up.
Arrival by Car
There is complimentary parking at the hotel if you plan to drive. As there is no discount for driving, once you arrive, guests will have access to the motor-coach transportation for all the activities.
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For any questions, please feel free to contact the Black Sense office at 732-855-9237.
