Business Details
43 Years
experience
Luxury Hotel & Event Venue in North Wales, PA
The Joseph Ambler Inn represents decades of dedication by owner Richard Allman and our team. Since welcoming our first guests in 1983, we have transformed from a small bed and breakfast into a 52-room luxury hotel featuring an award-winning restaurant and multiple event spaces. Our five meticulously restored historic buildings, dating from 1734 to 1853, offer guests a unique blend of historic charm and modern amenities across twelve acres of landscaped grounds. Located just 45 minutes from Philadelphia, we combine sophisticated farmhouse ambiance with attentive service to create memorable experiences for leisure travelers, wedding parties, and corporate clients.Our team specializes in curating personalized stays with distinctive accommodations ranging from spa suites to historic cottages, complemented by American regional cuisine in our restaurant and JPub. With over 40 years of hospitality experience, we maintain rigorous standards for preservation, service excellence, and guest satisfaction while continuously enhancing our facilities to meet modern expectations.
Services
Luxury Hotel Rooms
Event Spaces
Fine Dining
Wedding Services
Corporate Meetings
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of hospitality experience in historic property management
- Our five restored buildings provide unique accommodations with modern comforts
- Award-winning restaurant features locally-sourced contemporary American cuisine
- Dedicated event coordinators handle weddings and corporate functions
- Complimentary breakfast included with all overnight stays
What people say
Excellent service
Delicious food
Unique accommodations
Beautiful grounds
Attentive staff
Services
Luxury Hotel Rooms
Our 52 guest rooms across five historic buildings offer unique stays with modern amenities. Each room features WiFi, cable TV, and premium toiletries, while select suites include spa tubs, fireplaces, and private patios. The Allman Suite offers exclusive luxury in a converted greenhouse with Jacuzzi.
Event Spaces
Five distinctive event spaces accommodate gatherings from 10 to 200 guests. Historic venues include the 1734 Farmhouse with stone fireplace and the 1820 Stone Bank Barn with vaulted ceilings. Our coordinators manage weddings, corporate meetings, and social events with audiovisual equipment and customized menus.
Fine Dining
Our award-winning restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine using premium meats and local produce. The 1820 Stone Bank Barn setting combines rustic charm with modern comfort, featuring seasonal outdoor dining on our spacious patio. Wine Spectator award recipient since 1995.
Wedding Services
Full-service wedding venue offering ceremony locations, reception spaces, and overnight accommodations. Our planners coordinate cultural weddings with specialized menus and heritage elements. Unique options include fireside ceremonies and the Pavilion outdoor venue with canopy top.
Corporate Meetings
Five meeting rooms with capacities from 14 to 65 guests feature modern amenities in historic settings. The Farmhouse schoolroom and Thomas Wilson House dining room provide intimate spaces with natural light and period details, complemented by professional coordination services.
People
Richard Allman
Owner
Richard Allman has owned and operated Joseph Ambler Inn since its founding in 1983. Under his leadership, the property transformed from a small bed and breakfast into a luxury hotel while preserving its historic character through meticulous restoration projects.
Questions
What wedding services do you offer?
We provide full-service wedding venues with ceremony locations, reception spaces, and overnight accommodations. Our planners coordinate cultural weddings with specialized menus and heritage elements.
What room amenities are available?
All rooms include WiFi, cable TV, and premium toiletries. Select suites feature spa tubs, fireplaces, private patios, and kitchenettes. Complimentary breakfast is included with all stays.
Do you allow outside alcohol?
Due to liability policies, we do not permit guests to bring their own alcohol or wine for events at our venue.
Are you accessible for guests with mobility needs?
We offer ADA-compliant rooms with accessibility features including grab bars, fixed shower seats, and spacious layouts for wheelchair access.
What corporate event facilities are available?
Five meeting spaces accommodate 10-65 guests with modern amenities in historic settings. Each room includes audiovisual equipment and professional coordination services.
