Waldorf Astoria® Orlando: Fact Sheet
OVERVIEW:
The Waldorf Astoria® Orlando, offering the highest level of amenities and services expected at the most extraordinary properties across the globe, is the first Waldorf Astoria outside of New York City. Built from the ground up, the 482-acre development emulates the elegance and grandeur of the New York City landmark.
Comprised of 498 deluxe rooms and suites, the hotel features 28,000 square feet of exclusive flexible meeting space and pre-function area, a 7,108-yard Rees Jones designed championship golf course at the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, signature Waldorf Astoria food and beverage establishments, a formal swimming pool with private cabanas, recreation pool, 24,000-square-foot Waldorf Astoria Spa by Guerlain® and fitness center. The adjacent contemporary Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek compliments the locale with specialty restaurants and exemplary meeting space.
LOCATION:
Surrounded on three sides by Walt Disney World® Resort, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando is minutes away from most Orlando sites with convenient access to Epcot Drive, Interstate 4 and Osceola Parkway through Buena Vista Drive.
The property is 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport and five miles from private jet preferred Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
Nearby Orlando attractions include Cirque du Soleil, Orlando Ballet, Orlando Museum of Arts, and Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Waldorf Astoria Orlando offers a total of 498 guest rooms including 171 suites with separate living rooms and spacious bathrooms, Executive Suites and two Presidential Suites. All rooms feature marble bathrooms, televisions, dual-line telephones, complimentary in-room premium cable, video check-out and Internet access. Guests enjoy complimentary daily newspaper delivery and twice-daily housekeeping.
The original Waldorf Astoria is credited with popularizing room service, and the Waldorf Astoria Orlando offers it 24-hours daily with an extensive menu for palettes of all ages.
RESTAURANTS & BARS:
The Waldorf Astoria Orlando brings New York's most diverse dining destination to Florida. Four acclaimed restaurants serve distinctive cuisine made legendary. Aquamarine and The Clubhouse are new additions to the Waldorf Astoria brand.
Peacock Alley® is a New York inspired bar and lounge opened mid-day through late night. Located in the heart of the bustling main lobby near the famed lobby clock, the restaurant serves as the hotel's "living room." It features a small plate menu, aperitifs and creative cocktails.
Bull & Bear Steakhouse® is a clubby, classic steakhouse that attracts an international set, including guests and Central Florida devotees. An elaborate mahogany bar is the scene for cocktails. A private dining room offers breathtaking views of the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club. The Bull & Bear is open daily for dinner and presents a wine list featuring highly acclaimed boutique vintners.
Oscar's®, a stylish and contemporary American brasserie, is dedicated to casual dining in an informal setting. The best of comforting, contemporary American dishes are married with re-interpretation of Eggs Benedict, which made the original Waldorf Astoria famous. Oscar's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sir Harry's Lounge, the quintessential cocktail lounge, provides a subdued, yet inviting atmosphere with conversational groupings of cozy chairs. It features an exclusive, ultra premium liquor selection.
Aquamarine is open mid morning through sunset and offers light poolside cuisine featuring "Shaken not Stirred" salads, grilled fish and a signature WA hamburger. Cabana and pool ambassador service includes pool-side food and beverage service, chilled towels and smoothie samplings.
The Clubhouse, located at the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, pays homage to celebrated golf course designer Rees Jones and serves as the 19th hole for guests.
Waldorf Astoria Orlando guests also have convenience access to Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek's array of dining options with include La Luce, featuring signature Chef Donna Scala; Harvest Bistro, MUSE, Beech, Sena Bar + Lounge, and Zeta™ Bar.
AMENITIES:
A formal signature pool, encircled by chic private cabanas, is complimented by lush tropical landscaping and poolside servers. Cabanas, available for day rentals, feature an exceptional menu for al fresco dining from Aquamarine Pool Grill and customized spa services from the Waldorf Astoria Spa by Guerlain®.
A jogging path and bicycles are available.
The Wedding Salon is open for appointment only and links would-be brides and grooms with the most coveted global contacts for procuring specialty items.
The WA Kids children's program offers a variety of creative and educational activities.
Through the Business Center guests have the ability to fax, copy, print, scan and access the Internet through 24-hour stations.
The Waldorf Astoria Concierge Team offers expertise with an unrivaled knowledge of the area and many are members of Les Clefs d'Or, an elite international concierge association.
Complimentary private direct transportation to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Downtown Disney is available during park operating hours (schedule varies seasonally).
SPA AND FITNESS CENTER:
The 24,000-sq.-ft. Waldorf Astoria Spa by Guerlain® features 21 luxuriously appointed indoor treatment rooms.
The Waldorf Astoria Spa by Guerlain® features the exclusive Guerlain Méthode and advance skincare technologies – the combined efficacies stunningly demonstrated through Guerlain's iconic Exceptional Orchidée Impériale Treatment and skincare. With an emphasis on customization, treatments are designed to enhance the individual's beauty and well-being through a personalized analysis and precise skin diagnosis so therapists gain an intrinsic understanding of essential requirements to tailor a therapy according to individual needs and expectations. The Fitness Center provides a revolutionary approach to working out with superior weights and cardiovascular offerings.
GOLF:
The 72-par Rees Jones designed championship golf course Waldorf Astoria Golf Club features the ultra-modern pro shop stocked with designer apparel, exclusive gifts and the latest equipment on the market. Central Florida's premiere golf course staff schedules PGA certified instruction, coordinates tee times and manages corporate outings and tournament events. The course measures 7,108 yards with a slope of 139 and a rating of 74.6.
BONNET CREEK NATURE PRESERVE:
The property features 125 acres of state protected waterways and wetlands that are home to turkeys, foxes, pigs and 100+ migratory birds.
MEETINGS:
The Waldorf Astoria Orlando offers 28,000 square feet of exclusive meeting space and pre-function area including the 8,100-square-foot Grand Ballroom, which is flawlessly decorated for the most opulent galas and functions.
Two Executive Boardrooms showcasing leading audio/visual technology are available for Fortune 500 meetings and earnings conference calls. A portfolio of 15 classically designed meeting rooms capable of hosting gatherings from small and private to the most grand and extraordinary are available.
Outdoor venues including The Island provides a backdrop for cocktails or storybook weddings under the stars.
Located adjacent to the Waldorf Astoria Orlando is Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, giving meeting planners the priceless asset of further flexibility and versatility. The two properties combined total 150,000 square feet of meeting space and pre-function area.
Outstanding venues are complimented by the dedicated services of a sales, catering and culinary team. Customized packages including VIP transportation for intimate experiences can be arranged for meetings and incentive groups of every size.
MANAGING DIRECTOR:
Peter Kacheris
GENERAL MANAGER:
R. Michael King
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING:
Tom Parke
CONTACT INFORMATION:
14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane
Orlando, Florida 32821
(407)597-5500
WEB SITE:
www.WaldorfAstoriaOrlando.com
MEDIA WEB SITE:
www.BonnetCreekMedia.com
