"The Waldorf Astoria® Orlando And Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Take Grand Entertaining Outdoors": A Signature Island for Group Gatherings
September 8, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Waldorf Astoria® Orlando and the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek will offer a private island for outdoor meetings and events. The 25,000-square-foot Bonnet Creek Island – the only one of its kind in Central Florida – will set the stage for a new era in outdoor gatherings.
Surrounded by Bonnet Creek, dense woodlands and the Rees Jones championship golf course, the verdant meeting venue will complement the 160,000 square feet of combined function space which includes three ballrooms and eight outdoor event areas. Groups of as few as 10 to as many as 2,500 will gain access to the island using a pedestrian bridge.
"The Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek have been designed with world-class indoor and outdoor meeting opportunities," states Mike Schugt, Hilton Hotels Corporation regional vice president southeast U.S., Latin America, Caribbean sales and marketing. "We look forward to showcasing this dramatic setting and working with meeting planners to create memorable occasions."
Uses for the signature island can test the imagination of meeting planners and might include private music concerts, dance performances, team-building activities, Hawaiian luaus and lavish cookouts.
"Orlando is known for its countless indoor venues that host over 1,500 meetings and conventions annually," explains Tom Parke, the properties' director of marketing. "Bonnet Creek Island will offer a breath of fresh air for groups, combining a tranquil setting with superior service and cuisine."
Bonnet Creek, Opening October 1, 2009
Surrounded on three sides by the Walt Disney World® Resort, Bonnet Creek is a 482-acre vacation destination encompassing the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.
The Waldorf Astoria Orlando will emulate the elegance and grandeur of its legendary New York namesake. Comprised of 497 deluxe rooms and suites, the property will feature signature Waldorf Astoria food and beverage establishments such as Peacock Alley and Bull & Bear, 28,000 square feet of exclusive flexible meeting space and a variety of pre-function areas. The outdoor facilities boast a formal signature pool, encircled by chic private cabanas and complimented by lush tropical landscaping.
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek will transcend the travel experience with 1,000 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, six distinct dining options, a two-acre lagoon-style pool, 122,000 square feet of meeting space and a variety of pre-function areas. Its outdoor venues include Bonnet Creek Island, a private retreat ideal for cocktails or storybook weddings.
Guests of both properties can take advantage of the Rees Jones-designed Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, WA Kids children's program, 24,000-sq.-ft. Waldorf Astoria Spa by Guerlain® and 4,000-sq.-ft. fitness center.
For more information on the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, please call (407) 597-5500 or visit www.WaldorfAstoriaOrlando.com. For more information on the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, please call (407) 597-3600 or visit www.HiltonBonnetCreek.com.
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