The Doubletree Resort Orlando–International Drive raised its flag during the last week of September, to commemorate its official debut following a $35-million makeover. Spanning 28 acres, the 1,094-room hotel is the largest property in Doubletree’s portfolio worldwide.
Formerly the International Plaza Resort and Spa, the resort is two minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and within walking distance of SeaWorld and its new Aquatica water park. In addition to a completely renovated hotel, the property’s amenities include three pools; three dining options, including a full-service restaurant and outdoor eateries; a casual upscale bar; 60,000 square feet of flexible event space; a state-of-the-art, 24-hour fitness center with cardio and weight-training equipment; business center; nine-hole miniature golf course; full-service day spa; and a high-tech children’s game lounge with Wii Nintendo game stations.
“We’re delighted to welcome guests to one of Central Florida’s premier destination hotels,” said General Manager Greg Gooding. “The new Doubletree Resort Orlando will be a welcome addition to the community, creating new hospitality jobs and helping to fill the need for upscale rooms close to the convention center.”
The new Doubletree Resort Orlando – International Drive is owned by New York-based UrbanAmerica. Pyramid Hotel Group, LLC, a Boston-based full-service hotel management and advisory company, manages the property.
“It’s an honor to join the Hilton family of leading, full-service hotels as the world’s largest Doubletree property,” said Richmond McCoy, President and CEO of UrbanAmerica. “The resort’s prime location and new upscale amenities will provide an ideal retreat for both business travelers and families in one of the country’s top tourism destinations.”
The property’s dining options include the casual, full-service Bamboo Grille, a 270-seat restaurant featuring contemporary, family-friendly American cuisine with an Asian-fusion twist that serves serving breakfast buffets, lunch and dinner daily; Max’s Deli, offering breakfast pastries and Starbucks Coffee, as well as sandwiches, salads, a children’s candy bar and other on-the-go fare and sweet treats; and the Red Parrot Bar, offering tropical drinks poolside as a complement to the contemporary Bangli lounge.
The Oceans Conference Center in the main events building of the resort, with more than 20,000 square feet of function space and the largest ballroom on the property (12,000 square feet). The Oceans Conference Center can cater to groups of up to 1,000 guests.
Event space at the resort also includes the freestanding Lakes Conference Center, with nearly 13,000 square feet including executive conference rooms, an outdoor patio and pre-function space, and the 10,000-sq.-ft. Great Lakes Ballroom, which seats up to 1,000 guests. For more intimate gatherings and weddings, the Tower Terrace provides an outdoor setting overlooking the resort’s tropical landscape.
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