"Waldorf Astoria is an iconic brand that sets the highest standards in luxury accommodations and Ultimate Escapes is thrilled to offer our members the ability to vacation with their family and friends at this extraordinary resort in the heart of Disney," said Jim Tousignant, president and CEO of Ultimate Escapes. "We are continually working to find new ways to provide members with the most memorable and enjoyable vacation experiences. Orlando is already a very popular destination for our members and now, with Waldorf Astoria in our portfolio, they can experience the best that Disney World has to offer, with the prospect of an elegant oasis to call home."
Waldorf Astoria Orlando is located in Bonnet Creek, one of the most distinctive, ideally-located properties in all of Orlando. The 482-acre vacation destination is conveniently surrounded by Walt Disney World(R) Resort on three sides, yet secluded by a private nature preserve. It is the brand's first hotel to be built from the ground up since the flagship property in New York City. An elegant and refined luxury hotel, Waldorf Astoria Orlando infuses the Jazz-age elegance of New York's Art Deco Waldorf Astoria -- complete with an updated version of the New York Waldorf Astoria's stunning lobby clock -- with the vibrant ambience of Florida.
Featuring the finest in hospitality, Waldorf Astoria Orlando will provide Ultimate Escapes members with access to the 498 opulent deluxe rooms and suites, all with spacious marble bathrooms, premium bath amenities, luxury linens, high-definition 42-inch LCD televisions with complimentary in-room cable and impeccable personalized service. The hotel features signature Waldorf Astoria food and beverage establishments such as Peacock Alley(R) and the Bull & Bear Steakhouse(R). The hotel's outdoor facilities feature a formal signature pool encircled by chic private cabanas and complimented by lush tropical landscaping.
The centerpiece of the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club is the 18-hole 7,113-yard championship course designed by acclaimed Golf Course Architect Rees Jones. One of the few golf courses in the Orlando area to be free of real estate dotting its greens, the course winds through the large wetland preserve offering golfers a true challenge coupled with a stunning setting.
"Waldorf Astoria Orlando will provide Ultimate Escapes members with some of the best that the city of Orlando, Walt Disney World and the Waldorf Astoria Orlando have to offer," said Peter Kacheris, managing director for the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. "We look forward to greeting Ultimate Escapes guests who have visited Orlando before and those who are new to the destination."
The hotel is committed to providing a vast array of amenities including access to the 24,000 sq.ft. Waldorf Astoria Spa by Guerlain(R) and a 4,000 sq.ft. fitness center featuring 23 luxuriously appointed indoor treatment suites and six outdoor treatment areas, aerobics, Pilates, yoga and spinning. The premium recreation area boasts four pools including signature cabanas, two zero-entry pools, a sprawling free-form lagoon style pool and waterslide. Also available is WA Kids children's program complete with creative activities to keep kids entertained, as well as a private shuttle to the adjacent Walt Disney World(R) Resort. There is also 28,000 sq. ft. of exclusive meeting space, including a Grand Ballroom ideal for opulent galas and functions.
