Resort Description

Luxury hotel, across the street from SeaWorld, minutes from Disney – Blending the enchantment of Orlando's theme parks with a contemporary, imaginative style, this luxury hotel is looking radiant after $27 million in renovations and redesign. It's across the street from SeaWorld, adjacent to Discovery Cove and Aquatica, and minutes from Disney and Universal Studios. The 10-story atrium lobby is home to waterfall-fed koi ponds and palms where colorful exotic birds perch.

Luxury hotel, across the street from SeaWorld, minutes from Disney – Blending the enchantment of Orlando's theme parks with a contemporary, imaginative style, this luxury hotel is looking radiant after $27 million in renovations and redesign. It's across the street from SeaWorld, adjacent to Discovery Cove and Aquatica, and minutes from Disney and Universal Studios. The 10-story atrium lobby is home to waterfall-fed koi ponds and palms where colorful exotic birds perch.

Accommodations: Plenty of greens, reds, blues, and the honey-colored furniture brighten the white and pastel yellow color schemes, and measuring 500-square feet, the standard-size guest rooms here are the largest in Orlando. The 32-inch flat-screen TVs have satellite channels, WebTV, and on-demand movies. Multiple phones, in-room safes, mini-bars, coffee makers, hairdryers, irons/ironing boards, and desks that double as dining tables are among the other amenities. The king-size and paired queen beds boast thick mattresses, 300-thread-count sheets, lots of pillows, and designer duvets. Baths have marble vanities and deep tubs. Sitting areas have sofa beds or easy chairs with ottomans. Some rooms have balconies. Guests in the premium category have access to an exclusive lounge. Pets under 25 lbs. are welcome, and incur a 1-time surcharge. All rooms are nonsmoking.

Dining & Entertainment: Tradewinds Restaurant boasts "ordinary food done extraordinarily well," and backs up this claim with breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus showcasing casual American comfort cuisine prepared with organic flair. Palms is a poolside spot where smoothies are blended and light lunches are grilled. Mist is a sushi and cocktail bar. Boardwalk Sports Bar has a classic pub atmosphere where guests can watch a game, golf tournament, or just sit back and unwind while enjoying drinks and appetizers. There's a Starbucks on-site, and room service operates 24/7. The surrounding area, especially the theme parks, offers plenty of dining opportunities and entertainment.

Recreation: A major selling point is the proximity to the theme parks: Steps from SeaWorld, adjacent to Discovery Cove and Aquatica, and minutes from Universal Studios and Walt Disney World. Three golf courses are within 5 miles. See Orlando's activity page for info on multi-park tickets, transportation, and other fun things to do. There are plenty of diversions on-site as well: There's a large heated outdoor pool surrounded by chaise lounges and sun umbrellas; the fitness center is equipped for cardio and strength workouts; the new Lotus spa offers scrubs, wraps, facials, massages, and beauty treatments.

Facilities Description

716 Rooms 65 Suites~Parking (self) Cost per day $ 12.00~Concierge~Room Service~ Restaurant(s)~ Pool - Outdoor~Child