Chauncey Hotel and Conference Center in Princeton, NJ offers excellent accommodations, ample meeting space and delectable food and beverage options


Team building exercises sure to please include the Culinary Cooking chal- lenges at The Desmond Hotel, A Dou- bletree by Hilton. The Chester County CVB hosts the annual Chester County Culinary Challenge, as well, where plan- ners team up with area hospitality part- ners for an interactive challenge while also making business connections.


Attendees will look forward to meeting at the Chauncey Hotel and Conference Center and its Laurie House, where rich history and beautiful surroundings help to make events memorable. Guests arrive along a winding, tree-lined drive to discover a retreat-like setting.


Chauncey is surrounded by 370 acres of lakeside woodlands just minutes from historic Princeton, NJ and is a short from the Ivy League university’s campus and the heart of town.


Chauncey’s luxurious guestrooms, conference center, event space, indoor saltwater swimming pool, fitness center, dining room and lobby bar help ensure that attendees won’t have to leave the premises during their stay. But for those who do want to embark on an excur- sion, budget-conscious planners will


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appreciate the complimentary shuttle that is available for transporting atten- dees to the downtown area.


Chauncey Executive Chef Brian Wagner earned the 2018 International Associa- tion of Conference Centers (IACC) Global Copper Skillet designation, which recognizes the artistry and skill of the best chefs from IACC-member conference venues around the globe.


At The Solomon, a two-tiered dining room with a fireplace, guests of Chauncey can indulge their appetites with a side of panoramic views of the lake. Al fresco dining on the patio with a lake view also is an option. The CBar’s sophisticated ambience accented by a view of fountains and the lake is a great choice for cocktails and casual dining selections.


The Garden Pavilion Tent hosts up to 165 people for sit-down dining. With a tent extension, seating can be in- creased to 215 attendees. Weather isn’t a worry, because the tent has clear sides that close.


The Laurie House is the only bed and breakfast in the area that offers meeting


space. Perfect for board retreats, exclusive meetings and social events, the venue was a former hunt club with origins that date back to 1769. Updated with lavish furnishings and accessories, Laurie House offers privacy and the charm of an exclusive country home.


The Laurie House boasts seven guest rooms, including two suites with cozy sitting areas, peaceful views of the lake or lawns, the living room, library and drawing room, a well-equipped meet- ing room and a large patio attached for outdoor dining, team building and social gatherings. The property also offers complimentary electric car charging stations.


Chauncey is ideal for a quiet retreat with a mix of style and function. Able to host up to 200 attendees in confer- ence rooms that comply with the rigorous standards of IACC, its 10,500- square feet of meeting space can accommodate groups up to 150 people. Natural lighting is another attractive feature within the property’s meeting spaces.


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