Waldorf Astoria Orlando has unveiled a property-wide reimagination that has included a floor-to-ceiling transformation inclusive of all guest rooms and suites, the lobby arrival experience, new design and culinary innovations at the award-winning restaurants Bull & Bear and Peacock Alley, enhancements to The Waldorf Astoria Spa and a complete restoration of the esteemed 18-hole Waldorf Astoria Golf Club. These renovations complete the property-wide renewal, which began last year with the comprehensive enhancement of the hotel's meeting and event spaces. The reimagination, led by renowned interior design firm Parker Torres Design, emphasises the resort's unique geographic position, pleasantly located within the 482-acre Bonnet Creek Nature Preserve, a sanctuary from the buzz of theme parks just minutes away.
"We are thrilled to introduce the eagerly awaited completion of our reimagined Waldorf Astoria Orlando, solidifying the hotel as a top-tier luxury destination for visitors to Orlando," said Ryan Fitzgerald, general manager of Waldorf Astoria Orlando.
"Every detail has been meticulously considered, and upon its full realisation, Waldorf Astoria Orlando boasts a design-forward ambience complemented by the exceptional service and amenities our guests have come to anticipate."
Upon arrival, Waldorf Astoria Orlando guests will be welcomed by a grand sense of arrival inspired by organic sophistication and timeless luxury. White marble floors paired with a dramatic focal wall behind the front desk and a Waldorf Astoria brand clock centre the space, allowing the guests to truly feel they've arrived at a tranquil oasis.
All 502 guest rooms, including 171 suites, were redesigned by Parker Torres, who drew inspiration from the nature reserves' indigenous wildlife, vegetation, and twilight hours. Through this vision, the guest rooms evoke a palette of neutral tones and soft greens punctuated with sunset tones of pink and orange, captivating the guests with sophisticated organic forms and a modern-day sense of history and tradition. The Parker Torres Design team customised the artwork to complement the design features, which speak to the organic contours, shapes, and textures found in nature. Guests will continue to enjoy luxurious amenities, including exclusively curated Aesop toiletries, an in-room Nespresso coffee machine, and more.
The new Waldorf Astoria Spa puts ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation at the core of every guest experience. With the reimagination comes new signature treatments and experiences, such as The Isle of Serenity Room, inclusive of the new Lemi Spa Dream tables, which combine the use of colour therapy, spherical sand-like quartz, and a heated water mattress to completely envelope the body in a total sense of inner relaxation in either a couples or single guest Sand & Sea Treatment. The Isle of Serenity is not the only immersive experience the spa now has to offer. The renovation also includes the introduction of The Salt Solace Room, where guests can combine a customised massage with an inhalation experience for a full body reset. Guests can expect new treatments to roll out throughout 2024, including an expansion of the hotel's partnership with renowned UK brand Lola's Apothecary.
Enhancements to the hotel's meetings and events offerings were unveiled at the end of 2022 with the brand-new Central Park Ballroom, which offers an 8,000-plus square foot ballroom and nearly 2,600 square feet of pre-function space. Parker Torres led the design of this new ballroom with a focus on paying homage to both the Florida destination through ornate carpeting and drawing a connection to Waldorf Astoria New York's Art Deco roots. This addition brings Waldorf Astoria Orlando's meetings and events offerings to nearly 60,000 square feet of multi-functional meeting space — inclusive of two ballrooms, two boardrooms, 13 meeting rooms, and exquisite outdoor spaces such as Signature Island and the Promenade.
