A One-Of-A-Kind Hotel Where The Details Matter

The Desmond

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center is conveniently located just minutes from Applecross Country Club, in one of Pennsylvania's most scenic and historic settings - Malvern. From the moment you walk in, you'll know why guests say The Desmond is the best part of traveling.

It's a difference you can taste, whether you're savoring fresh seafood and prime steaks in The Hunt Room, fresh Maine lobster in our seasonal Sunset Grille, or relaxing with cocktails, snacks and comfort food in our authentic English pub, the Fox and Hounds.

Above all, it's an experience that removes you from the distractions of everyday life, and surrounds you with the quiet pleasures you deserve.

The Desmond offers 194 quiet and spacious, non-smoking guest rooms, including 93 Doubles with queen-sized beds, 93 Kings with deluxe four-poster king canopy beds, 8 Executive Suites and a two-bedroom Presidential Suite. All well-appointed rooms include the following amenities. Twelve rooms also have balconies.

  • Air conditioning/heating with individual controls
  • Complimentary wireless internet acce
  • Alarm clock
  • Cable television with HBO, ESPN, CNN and Pay-Per-View movies
  • Complimentary newspaper (USA Today) - Monday through Friday, available at desk
  • Ironing board and hair dryer

Additional hotel amenities include:

  • Hunt Room Restaurant (breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch)
  • Fox and Hounds Pub (casual lunch and dinner)
  • Seasonal Sunset Grille (June through August) Features outdoor weekday lunch and dinner
  • which include lobster specials.
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Fitness center
  • walking/jogging trail and putting green. Several excellent 18-hole golf courses nearby.
    Transportation may be arranged with the front desk to and from local attractions. All hotel shuttle service is based on availability.


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"I am not sure what to say or where to start.....it was the most amazing day of my life!!! NO ONE can stop talking about how amazing the reception was....my parents were so taken back from how great it all was....everyone is saying it's the BEST reception they have ever been to ...you guys were so FABULOUS .. words really can't describe it!!!! THANK YOU for EVERYTHING!!!!"

Love, Rachele and Andrew

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