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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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Not a whole lot.The pool was closed,
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Posted Apr 14, 2008
Horrible
Not a whole lot.The pool was closed, water turned off from noon till 330, construction, terrible.“I was very disappointed with this hotel. We were there for 6 days, thankfully, we spent most of our time at Disney World. The pool was closed; the...
This hotel put us into the Presidential
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Posted Apr 13, 2008
Excellent
This hotel put us into the Presidential Suite. What an awesome experience. My daughter felt like a princess and my wife a queen.They charge for parking. Always a negative in my book.“The hotel is beautiful, the service is friendly, the pool is...
The hotel accommodated our room request.
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Posted Apr 10, 2008
Excellent
The hotel accommodated our room request.Nothing.“The spa was amazing and the savings that I had on the room afforded me the ability to enjoy a couples massage with my girlfriend...
The family pool area was fabulous.The
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Posted Apr 10, 2008
Good
The family pool area was fabulous.The resort fee of $15 and the parking of $12.“The Gaylord Palms is a beautiful resort with many great qualities. The family pool area is fantastic for families with any aged children. Our room was very clean and...
Atrium.Too long to get to rooms from
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Posted Apr 10, 2008
Mediocre
Atrium.Too long to get to rooms from parking lot and lobby.“I was not happy with this hotel for lots of reasons. When we checked in after a long day at Disney they gave us a dirty room. then after I called to let them know no one apologized! They...
Beautiful setting romantic, interesting d�cor.Room was near walkway with loud carts coming and going in early a.m.“Very nice landscaping and beautiful waterfalls and castle. Service was nice...
Location, pool and atrium made for a
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Posted Apr 06, 2008
Excellent
Location, pool and atrium made for a great experience.There are fees, but, we knew about them and expected them.“We were able to take two families down to Orlando for 7 days and enjoy the indoor atrium, excellent housekeeping, 24 hour pool, and...
The hotel grounds are very nice.I did
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Posted Apr 03, 2008
Okay
The hotel grounds are very nice.I did not like the surprise "resort fees". It's bad enough to pay for parking.“Nice Hotel. Pricey (parking extra, and daily resort fee charged (we were not told this upfront). Hotel grounds are very nice...
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