Location
This hotel is centrally located in the heart of Orlando's world famous attractions and entertainment area, off International Drive, and just minutes away from the Pointe Orlando, Seaworld(r), Universal Orlando(r), and Walt Disney World(r) Theme Parks. The I-Ride Trolleybus stop is a 5-minute walk and guests will find shopping venues, restaurants, bars and nightspots a 10-minute walk away in Pointe Orlando. It is 17 minutes by car to the nearest Amtrak railway station and to Lake Eola Park and just less than that to Sand Lake. Cocoa Beach and the Atlantic Ocean are 45 minutes away by car. Tampa is just over an hour's drive away and Ocala National Park just over one and a half hours from the hotel.
Facilities
53 suites, apartments, studios, 482 single rooms and 882 double rooms are located on 19 storeys and can be reached by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff at the reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park (for a fee). Further services include medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
The rooms have a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom, as well as air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed or a king-size bed. An extra bed is available for a fee. A safe and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi (for a fee) are provided as well. The daily newspaper is laid out for guests in the the rooms. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has 1417 non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The pool complex ensures comfortable swimming with its pleasantly heated water and 2 outdoor and indoor pools. Children can splash around in a special swimming area just for them. Pure relaxation in the hot tub, fun on the waterslide and refreshing drinks at the pool bar – guests will experience just how rich and varied a day in the water can be. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sports programme, including tennis, bocce, beach volleyball, volleyball, basketball, crazy golf, golf and horse riding. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, billiards, bowling and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon, massage treatments and hydrotherapy treatments. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. A non-smoking restaurant with air conditioning, high chairs and a separate area for smokers is available to guests. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu. Diet meals, gluten-free meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request. In addition, special catering options and snacks are available.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.