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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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It is a grand place - it begs
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Posted Jun 04, 2008
Good
It is a grand place - it begs exploration. Very pretty grounds.Self parking charges and resort charges in addition to the cost of the room and tax.“Very elegant hotel, nice amenities, but I was surprised by the additional resort and parking fees...
Prompt friendly service and great
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Posted Jun 03, 2008
Excellent
Prompt friendly service and great accommodations.Loved it all.“From the time we pulled up to the time we pulled away we had a 100% enjoyable stay. The consider it done attitude of the entire staff was wonderful. We even extended our stay a day...
Beautiful public spaces.Service
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Posted May 31, 2008
Good
Beautiful public spaces.Service.“Everything was great as usual except room service and front desk. This is our 2nd visit to hotel and had the same problem both times. There's a paper to fill out if you want breakfast in morning. It must be put on...
The incredible atrium and the friendly
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Posted May 30, 2008
Excellent
The incredible atrium and the friendly staff.Long car line to get to lobby (But definitely worth the wait).“Amazing destination resort. Very relaxing, but never boring. Many things to do for all age groups. Great pool area for younger kids. It was...
The atrium is phenomenal. The staff
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Posted May 28, 2008
Excellent
The atrium is phenomenal. The staff went out of their way to fill requests. Amazing resort!Long line of cars to check in at lobby. (But realized it was worth it).“Amazing destination resort. Very relaxing, but never boring. Many things to do for all ...
That hotel is huge! It is the size of a
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Posted May 27, 2008
Excellent
That hotel is huge! It is the size of a shopping mall. It has an atrium view of ponds, rivers, waterfalls all within the hotel. I recommend getting a room with the atrium view it is beautiful. There is so much to see and do inside the hotel that is...
Free internet, large sleep number beds
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Posted May 23, 2008
Good
Free internet, large sleep number beds.Staff, malfunction certain things at the resort, not really a resort, more hotel + bathrooms are a disaster.“The rooms are large and bride, I had a king size sleep number bed, which was good, the bathroom...
Great, will come back soon.Not enough
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Posted May 22, 2008
Excellent
Great, will come back soon.Not enough hot tubs.“Loved it, came here with a friend and it was all worth it. Hotel campus is huge enough to be able to go on a stroll...
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