The document describes the facilities and services available at the Desmond Conference Center. It has 26,000 square feet of event space including 16 meeting rooms that can accommodate groups from 5 to 300 people. It offers all-inclusive day meeting packages and complete meeting packages that include meeting space, food, audiovisual equipment, and accommodations. The Desmond provides amenities like Wi-Fi, AV equipment, and professional meeting planners to customize events. It is located less than an hour outside of several cities and offers on-site dining and recreation along with unique event spaces.

2. From the big
picture to the
smallest details,
no place does it
like the Desmond

3. Full audio and visual conference capabilities

4. The Conference Center is available for day and
evening events. Our packages are all inclusive,
flexible and can be customized to meet your needs.
26,000 square feet of event space
16 dedicated meeting rooms accommodating groups from 5 to 300
Dining accommodations from 5 to 300
Complete planning services, expert conference coordinators
and on-site audio-visual specialists.
Complimentary next generation high-density Wi-Fi

5. Outstanding meeting facilities…

6. High Tech
High Touch
State-of-the-Art

7. Natural light in many rooms

8. Intimate spaces for meetings

9. Day Meeting Package (DMP)
The Great Valley Conference Center Day Meeting Package (DMP) is
designed to include the services associated with a Day Meeting and
includes:
•IACC-certified meeting space
•Hot breakfast plus morning and afternoon 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:
Complimentary Next Generation High-Density Wi-Fi, 2 Flip Charts
with Markers, TV/DVD Player, LCD Projector and Screen
•On-site AV specialist to assist with your most complex needs

10. Complete Meeting Package (CMP)
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 services of the Day Meeting Package
(DMP), the Complete Meeting Package (CMP) includes:
•Full breakfast
•Conference Center Dinner featuring a menu
designed specifically for the meeting
•Overnight accommodations in our spacious, comfortable and
“connected” guest rooms that feature USB ports, ample charging
stations and docking station for most mobile devices.

11. Outstanding Amenities
•Complimentary Next Generation High-Density Wi-Fi
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 group’s needs
•Videoconferencing and teleconferencing capabilities
•Conference Rooms can be reserved on a 24 hour basis

12. Team building such as food, wine & golf

13. On-site recreation options include an indoor swimming pool,
fitness center, walking/jogging trail and putting green.

14. Unique event venues

15. Elegant
banquet space

16. Seasonal outdoor dining

17. Friendly, professional service

18. 3 Great Restaurants:
Hunt Room
Fox & Hounds
Sunset Grille

19. Award-winning cuisine

20. First-class dining and exquisite food

21. Accommodations, amenities and service
that will make you and your guests
feel right at home...

22. Easy Access

23. 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

24. 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 Next Generation High Density Wi-Fi in meeting rooms, public areas
and guest rooms.
4. Free parking and reasonable taxes versus Philadelphia parking and taxes:
The Desmond
Free Parking
6% Sales Tax
3% Local Tax
Philadelphia
Up to $28 per day for city parking
8.5% Sales Tax
7% Local Tax
5. Complimentary 24-hour Business Center.
6. There are no daily resort or facilities charges.
7. Complimentary Desmond shuttle is available for transportation within a six mile radius
of the hotel & to the King of Prussia Mall and QVC.
8. The service charge is included in the per person pricing for both the
Day Meeting Package (DMP) and the Complete Meeting Package (CMP)
If it’s important to you, trust it to us!

25. “If you want to see eye-to-eye, you should meet face-to-face”