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Imagine a resort experience that brings to life the best of the Sunshine State. All of the spirit. All of the excitement. All of the adventure. All under one roof. Few other places can summon such an immediate response as the atrium of Gaylord Palms Resort and Conference Center. You'll be awestruck by the resort's signature glass dome, where the Florida experience is showcased in all its glory - from the history and old-world charm of St. Augustine to the colorful and festive island spirit of Key West, to the mysterious waters and cypress of the Everglades. Set in the style and grandeur of a turn-of-the-century Florida mansion, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center offers: Four acres of themed experiences under glass, including innovative restaurants, fascinating shops and live entertainment. A top-notch guest experience, with all of the services and amenities you'd expect from a world-class resort hotel and convention center. State-of-the-art and expansive convention, meeting, and exhibition space, designed with the meeting planner in mind. The most prestigious spa in Central Florida, a leading-edge fitness and health facility, and a championship golf course at Falcon's Fire. Special activities for children including the La Petite Academy Kids Station, only 5 minutes away from the main gates of Disney, offering daily activities. All while delivering a truly unique and exciting Florida experience unlike anything that has ever been seen before. THIS IS A NON-SMOKING HOTEL Resort fee of $15 per day/per room + tax payable directly to property. This is not included in prepaid booking. A shuttle from Gaylord Palms to Downtown Disney is now available. The free shuttle is first-come first-served. The shuttle will pickup guests at the Transportation Lobby. Guests can receive an updated shuttle schedule at the Concierge's desk. Valet parking is $20 + tax per night.
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Location. The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center is a Florida-theme resort located one mile from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, Fla. The resort is within 10 miles of Universal Studios, Orange County Convention Center and shopping at Pointe Orland. Hotel Features. The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center encases an almost five-acre atrium that contains smaller versions of Florida attractions like Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth and the Everglades. A wharf features a 60-foot sailboat. Dining options range from casual to haute cuisine including the Old Hickory Steakhouse, Villa de Flora, Java Coast and a Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Shop. A business center provides high-speed Internet access for a fee and the adjoining convention center offers 400,000 square feet of meeting space. Relāche spa offers spa services in 25 European-inspired suites and includes a full-service salon and fitness center. Recreation includes the adjacent Falcon's Fire Golf Course, an Art Deco South Beach adult-only pool with tinted cabanas featuring high-speed Internet access and poolside massages, and a family Marine Pool with an octopus water slide and sandy play area for children. Shuttle service to Disney theme parks and Downtown Disney is complimentary. Baby-sitting services are available for a fee. Guestrooms. Designed with themes inspired by Florida regions depicted in the hotel atrium, all 1,406 guestrooms feature cable/satellite TV and CD players. High-speed Internet access and daily newspapers are complimentary. Baths are equipped with granite vanities and supply luxury toiletries. Rooms feature a computer station and laptop-compatible safes. Refrigerators and complimentary bottled water are also offered. Expert Tip. Observe an alligator feeding in the resort's atrium at 6:30 p. m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. Animal care specialists allow guests to take pictures with the alligator at 6:15 p. m. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. Self-parking fee: US$12 per day, Valet parking fee: US$20 per day, The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Nice facility.Security issues.“Gaylord
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Posted Mar 19, 2009
Mediocre
Nice facility.Security issues.“Gaylord Palms can certainly rely on fine print, but hotels should avoid that, because relying on fine print almost always results in poor customer service. The overnight parking fee was over $12.00 per night and the...
I've stayed at the Gaylord 3 times this
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Posted Mar 10, 2009
Excellent
I've stayed at the Gaylord 3 times this year! The accodmidations are fabulous! The largest indoor atrium I've ever seen, and yes, the trees plants and flowers are real! better than any disney resort and half the price! Real koi fish swimming in the...
I have stayed here multiple times. It
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Posted Jan 28, 2009
Excellent
I have stayed here multiple times. It is a great getaway. One of the best things about this hotel is once you're there you dont have to leave. There is so much to do and explore. The atrium is gorgeous so if the weather is bad you can stay in and...
We loved everything - down to the
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Posted Jan 25, 2009
Excellent
We loved everything - down to the welcome we received from valet every time we returned to the hotel.Things were a little pricey - Room, Food, Valet - we didn't like that you had to pay to park even if you didn't use the valet.“Awesome. The staff,...
The hotel is beautiful and to explore
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Posted Jan 11, 2009
Excellent
The hotel is beautiful and to explore all the grounds (mostly indoors) takes over an hour. You must be reasonably fit, as there is a far distance to travel from the lobby to the elevators. You will literally need to navigate with a provided hotel...
This hotel is just stunning. I'm at a
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Posted Dec 30, 2008
Excellent
This hotel is just stunning. I'm at a loss for words!Not one complaint about this hotel!“It's Gaylord Palms. That's all you need to know! Just a wonderful, awesome resort that is close to all the action in Orlando. I stay here every time I travel to ...
Rooms were plain jane, phone didnt
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Posted Dec 18, 2008
Mediocre
Rooms were plain jane, phone didnt work, internet didnt work and TV had sound problems and could not watch. The valet fee and the resort fee are a waste. This hotel is a lot of hype for not much.Everything is way overpriced as two coffees cost me 16....
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