From the big picture to the smallest details, no place does it like the Desmond
Full audio conference capabilities
The Conference Center is available for day and overnight events. Our packages are all inclusive, flexible and can be customized to provide values that meet your needs. 26,000 square feet of event space 16 dedicated meeting rooms accommodating groups from 5 to 125 Dining accommodations from 10 to 300 Complete planning services and expert conference coordinators
Outstanding meeting facilities…
High Tech High Touch State of the Art
Natural light in many rooms
Intimate spaces for meetings
Conference Day Plan The Great Valley Conference Center Conference Day Fee (CDF) is designed to include the common costs associated with a Day Meeting and includes: IACC approved general session meeting Hot breakfast plus AM and PM Breaks provided in the Open Lounge Area along with continuous beverage service all day Conference Center Lunch. Served as a buffet to allow total timing flexibility for the facilitator and a variety of options for attendees Audio Visual Package which includes but is not limited to: Wireless Internet connectivity, 2 Flip Charts with Markers, TV/DVD Player, LCD Projector and Screen AV specialist to assist with your most complex needs
Complete Meeting Plan The Desmond Complete Meeting Package (CMP) is designed for meetings that require an overnight room and dinner for their attendees. In addition to all the features of the CDF, the CMP includes: Full breakfast in the AM Conference Center Dinner featuring a menu designed specifically for the meeting Overnight accommodations in our spacious and comfortable guest rooms
Outstanding Amenities Complimentary WiFi throughout the property Comfortable ergonomic chairs in your meeting room State of the art audio visual equipment Professional meeting planners and expert conference coordinators on-site Dynamic group-oriented activity planning On and off-site Team Building venues customized to your groups needs Videoconferencing and teleconferencing capability Conference rooms are reserved on a 24 hour basis
Team building such as food, wine & golf
Recreation options include an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, walking/jogging trail and putting green located on site.
Unique event venues
Elegant banquet space
Seasonal outdoor dining
Friendly, professional service
3 Great Restaurants: Hunt Room Fox & Hounds Sunset Grille
Award winning cuisine
Exquisite food
Accommodations, amenities and service that will make you and your guests feel right at home...
Easy Access
The Desmond is less than one mile from the new electronic interchange (#320) of the PA Turnpike at Route 29. Our strategic location is less than an hour from many destinations. Fort Washington: 20 minutes Willow Grove: 25 minutes Wilmington: 45 minutes Harrisburg: 50 minutes Reading: 30 minutes Plymouth Meeting: 15 minutes Philadelphia: 35 minutes King of Prussia: 7 minutes West Chester: 10 minutes Horsham: 25 minutes
The Desmond Difference 1.Full service hotel with three award-winning dining options on site. 2.Professional staff and management with more than 20 years of Conference Center experience 3.Complimentary Wi-Fi in meeting rooms, public areas and guest rooms. 4.Complimentary parking vs. charges of up to $28 per day for city parking. 5.Complimentary 24 hour Business Center. 6.There is no daily resort or facilities charge. 7.Complimentary Desmond shuttle is available for transportation within a six mile radius of the hotel & to the King of Prussia Mall. 8.The service charge is included in the per person pricing for both the CDF and CMP 9.Taxes are 6% PA Sales Tax and 3% Local Tax – Philadelphia is 8.5% Sales Tax & 7% Local Tax If its important to you, trust it to us!
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