Award-winning hotel debuts reimagined
guestrooms and suites, lobby, signature restaurants, spa, golf
course, and meetings and events spaces
ORLANDO,
Fla., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the
award-winning Waldorf Astoria
Orlando unveils a property-wide reimagination that
includes a floor-to-ceiling transformation inclusive of
all guestrooms 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, emphasizes 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 realization,
Waldorf Astoria Orlando boasts a
design-forward ambiance complemented by the exceptional service and
amenities our guests have come to anticipate."
LOBBY AND ARRIVAL EXPERIENCE
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 center the space, allowing the guests to truly feel
they've arrived at a tranquil oasis.
GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES
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 guestrooms evoke a palette of neutral tones and soft
greens punctuated with sunset tones of pink and orange, captivating
the guest with sophisticated organic forms and a modern-day sense
of history and tradition. The Parker Torres Design team customized
the artwork to complement the design features which speaks 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.
BULL & BEAR
A new era has been ushered in for the
award-winning signature restaurant Bull & Bear. Helmed by
creative mastermind Chef Juan
Suarez, this fan favorite for Orlando locals and visitors
alike has been reimagined with playful and innovative culinary
experiences. As guests step into Bull & Bear, they'll notice a
transformed space with the heightened experience of a classic
steakhouse accented by notes of Mid-Century Modern era style. Hues
of emerald green, white, and black peek out of the dark woods that
envelop the room and welcome guests for an unforgettable culinary
journey. Consistently ranked as one of the top dining experiences
in Orlando, diners have inevitably
chosen their favorites over the years, such as the Fried Chicken or
Pasta Explosion, and while those classics are still available, Chef
Juan and his team have introduced many new menu items, all with an
emphasis on genuinely immersive guest experiences. From tableside
preparations like the classic Caesar salad to opulent dishes
including The Grand Seafood Tower or The Baked Potato, which is
smothered in Jamon Iberico de
Bellota, sour cream, gold leaf and topped with Petrossian
Ossetra Caviar, there is no shortage of showstopping new
favorites.
Executive Pastry Chef Franck Riffaud has debuted a dessert
menu with signature dishes like the Ring of Yuzu, a visually
stunning dish presented as a cloud of liquid nitrogen, and the
Vanilla Napoleon featuring caramelized mille feuille, Tahitian
vanilla bean custard, vanilla crème chantilly, pineapple chutney
and coquito gelato.
The revamped cocktail program introduces a new list of libations
anchored by the Smoking Bull, a tableside-smoked Old
Fashioned. The menu adds The Aristocrat, a Black Truffle infused
Beluga Gold Line Vodka cocktail topped with gold leaf. The wine
program is equally impressive, boasting rare wines such as The
Flight from Screaming Eagle and Bordeaux wines such as the Mouton Rothschild
2020 and Smith Haut Laffite. Bull & Bear allows diners access
to these exquisite wines often reserved for private collectors.
PEACOCK ALLEY
This reimagined Waldorf Astoria icon now
draws design inspiration from the shape of the Peacock's feathers
juxtaposed with a fresh, modern take on Art Deco Design, paying
homage to the Peacock in a more discrete way. The space possesses
an airy design palette with pops of color. Debuted with the
renovation, the lounge features a sophisticated new cocktail
menu.
THE WALDORF ASTORIA SPA
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 color 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 customized 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.
WALDORF ASTORIA GOLF CLUB
Meticulously restored over
the last year, seamlessly weaving sustainable water conservation
and landscaping practices with premium playing conditions, the
signature 18-hole Reese
Jones-designed course is a golfer's delight. Amidst lush
nature preserve greens and pristine fairways, golfers embark on an
unforgettable adventure. With this restoration, the course was
brought back to a more dramatic windswept character, with three
holes having undergone a full redesign, returning the golf course
to its original Par 72, 7,000-yard layout. The names of many
individual holes harken back to the Waldorf Astoria New York, with
titles such as "Starlight" for the 18th hole. Waldorf Astoria Golf
Club is open to the public, available to guests and non-hotel
guests, and offers best-in-class golf design, course condition, and
amenities.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
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 the 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.
For more information about Waldorf Astoria Orlando or to
make a reservation, please visit the hotel's website or call
407.597.5500.
For more information about Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts,
visit stories.hilton.com.
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About Waldorf Astoria®
Orlando
Waldorf Astoria® Orlando is a newly
renovated award-winning resort hotel nestled in the serene 482-acre
Bonnet Creek nature preserve and conveniently surrounded by
Walt Disney World® Theme
Parks. An artful blend of comfort and sophisticated elegance,
Waldorf Astoria® Orlando has redefined the modern
vacation experience. The hotel's tranquil setting includes fine
resort amenities including the award-winning Waldorf
Astoria® Golf Club, the luxurious Waldorf
Astoria® Spa, two outdoor swimming pools with private
cabanas, and 12 dining and lounge experiences including the
renowned Bull & Bear®. The hotel features 502 newly
redesigned stylish guest rooms and suites, and as an official
Walt Disney World®
Resort, offers early park entry and complimentary transportation to
all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Disney Springs every
day. www.waldorfastoriaorlando.com
About Waldorf Astoria Hotels &
Resorts
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a
portfolio of more than 30 iconic properties that creates a unique
sense of place with a relentless commitment to elegant service,
one-of-a-kind experiences and culinary expertise in landmark
destinations around the world. Inspired by their timeless
environments and sincerely elegant service, Waldorf Astoria hotels
deliver an effortless experience seamlessly, creating a true sense
of place for guests through stunning architecture, iconic Peacock
Alley, refined art collections and elevated in-room amenities. In
addition to the brand's world-class hotel offerings, Waldorf
Astoria boasts a global residential portfolio that provides the
comfort of a private home combined with unsurpassed amenities and
high-touch service. Waldorf Astoria is part of Hilton, a leading
global hospitality company. Experience an unforgettable stay at
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts by booking at
waldorfastoria.com or through the industry-leading Hilton
Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through
preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn
more about Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts at
stories.hilton.com/waldorfastoria, and follow the brand on Twitter,
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About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global
hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands
comprising nearly 7,400 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms,
in 124 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its
founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of
hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its
more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best
Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader
on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consecutive years.
Hilton has introduced several industry-leading technology
enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key
Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to
book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest
loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 173 million members
who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and
experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app,
guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock
their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their
smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and
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About Park Hotels & Resorts
Park Hotels &
Resorts is one of the largest publicly-traded lodging REITs with a
diverse portfolio of iconic and market-leading hotels and resorts
with significant underlying real estate value. Park's portfolio
currently consists of 43 premium-branded hotels and resorts with
over 26,000 rooms primarily located in prime city center and resort
locations. Visit www.pkhotelsandresorts.com for more
information.
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