The Waldorf Astoria Orlando completed a propertywide renovation that includes a floor-to-ceiling transformation inclusive of all guestrooms and suites, the lobby arrival experience, new design and culinary innovations at the Bull & Bear and Peacock Alley restaurants, 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," GM Ryan Fitzgerald said in a statement. "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."
Renovations
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.
All 502 guestrooms, 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. The Parker Torres Design team customized the artwork to complement the design features. Guests will continue to enjoy luxurious amenities, including exclusively curated Aesop toiletries, an in-room Nespresso coffee machine and more.
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 style. Helmed by creative mastermind Chef Juan Suarez, Chef Juan and his team have introduced many new menu items, all with an emphasis on genuinely immersive guest experiences. Executive Pastry Chef Franck Riffaud has debuted a dessert menu, and the revamped cocktail program introduces a new list of libations.
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.
With the reimagination comes new signature treatments and experiences at the spa, 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 envelop the body in a total sense of inner relaxation in either a couples or single guest Sand & Sea Treatment. 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.
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.