yaffa hartman

Review of The Desmond Hotel and Conferen...

I'm only giving four stars because I didn't actual...

I'm only giving four stars because I didn't actually stay in a room there.
I was there for a conference this past weekend, and every second was wonderful. There's a beautiful indoor courtyard with a big skylight and a pond of coy fish, trees and shrubbery, and ample seating. I wish I could have slept there lol. Gives the place a wonderful atmosphere. Staff was incredibly nice. Music was always pleasant to the ears, and everything looks very clean. It's kinda old, but I love the quaint look of it all. We got food on Friday lunch, that was DELICIOUS. Hot foods, salad bar, and dessert, and of course water and juice to drink. There was also coffee I believe. Saturday breakfast consisted of bagels and cream cheese and coffee I believe. Coffee wasn't too hot for too long I think. We also got Sunday lunch. I was surprised at the lack of flavor in the rice and vegetables, the heaviness of dressing in the simple salad (but really fresh greens), and the dryness of the chicken. Also didn't like the Apple strudel, but loved the whip cream! One server was particularly loud on Sunday afternoon, making it hard to hear the presenters over his voice.
Definitely coming back here one day soon and definitely recommend this place!