Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
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Hotel Overview
Amazing stay, worth every penny.
Beautiful and large room. Friendly and down to earth staff. Only single complaint was the $25 per...
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Bribed
- May 6, 2013
Perfect location for Epcot adventures
We ended up eating at two of the hotel's restaurants. Both had great food and service. Loved the...
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Kiki Benson
- Apr 9, 2013
Florida -- in all its incarnations -- and free shuttles to Disney parks
The Gaylord Palms epitomizes Florida grandeur. The sprawling resort pays homage to the various regions of the state, from breezy Key West to old-world St. Augustine. Four and a half acres of themed experiences under glass walk guests through theme park-like exhibits filled with lush foliage and architecture that capture the identity of the featured area. Rooms complement the style of each wing. Amenities tend to every need, whether it is scheduled transportation to Walt Disney World or babysitting services.
Highlights
- Four and a half acres of themed experiences to showcase the regional architecture of Florida
- Six restaurants and lounges
- Clearwater Cove, which features a zero-entry pool, octopus water slide and sand play area
- Relache Spa with salon and fitness center
- Scheduled shuttle service to Disney theme parks
Rooms
Lining the perimeter of four themed atriums, the 1,406 rooms of the Gaylord Palms are designed to mimic Key West, the Everglades, St. Augustine and Emerald Bay. Spaces wow with striped cabana fabrics, Spanish and Mission-style furniture and rich woods. Amenities aim for extra pampering, from glass-enclosed, walk-in showers to lighted magnifying makeup and shaving mirrors. Balconies encourage guests to take in the circus-like views below.
Features
If the massive boat "docked" in the Key West Atrium does not grab the attention of Gaylord Palms guests, then the live alligator feedings and oversized octopus fountain in Clearwater Cove will. Relache Spa, a 20,000-square-foot oasis, pampers visitors from head to toe with an extensive menu of massages, facials, body treatments and nail and hair services. The spa is also home to a 4,000-square-foot fitness center equipped with cardiovascular machines and Smith Press System.
Transportation
- Orlando International Airport (14.5 mi/23.3 km)
Attractions
- Downtown Disney (1.9 mi/3.1 km)
- Epcot (2.4 mi/3.9 km)
- Walt Disney World (3.7 mi/5.9 km)
- Animal Kingdom (4.8 mi/7.7 km)
- SeaWorld Adventure Park (5.8 mi/9.3 km)
- Wet N' Wild (8.8 mi/14.2 km)
- Universal's Islands of Adventure (9.6 mi/15.5 km)
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (9.6 mi/15.5 km)
- The Florida Mall (10.5 mi/16.9 km)
Business
- Offers 400,000 square feet of convention, exhibition and pre-function meeting space
- Catering
- Dedicated meeting managers
- Technical support
- Full-service IKON Business Center
- Parcel services
Policies and fees
- The hotel charges a daily resort fee of $ 15 USD plus tax that is not included in pre-paid booking. The fee must be paid directly to the hotel.
- A free shuttle to Downtown Disney operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The shuttle picks up guests at the transportation lobby. Request an updated shuttle schedule at the concierge desk.
- The hotel charges $15 per day for Self Parking and $22 USD per day for Valet Parking.
- Exciting renovations are now underway to provide guests with an incredible new resort experience. These renovations will not impede guest amenities however some areas will have limited access.
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
Amenities
- High-speed internet
- Outdoor pool
- Smoke-free policy
- General
- Air conditioned
- Smoke-free policy
- Free local telephone calls
- Elevators
- Ice machine
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Health club
- Exercise gym
- Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Children's activities
- Game room
- Tennis
- Water skiing
- Horseback riding
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Coffee maker in room
- Coffee shop
- 24 hour room service
- Room service
- Vending machines
- Services
- 24 hour front desk
- Business center
- Maid service
- Laundry service
- Guest laundromat
- Express checkout
- Babysitting/Child services
- Concierge desk
- Laundry/Valet services
- ATM/Cash machine
- Wake-up service
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Car rental desk
- Barber shop
- FAX
- Video checkout
- Gift shop
- Currency exchange
- Florist
- Internet
- High-speed internet
- Parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible parking
- Room
- Television with cable
- Radio
- Safe
- Phone with speaker
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Free newspaper
- Hairdryer in room
- Microwave
- Outlet adapters
- Cribs available
- In room movies
- Sofa bed
- Temperature control
- Shower
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Bath tub
- Wet bar
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- Kissimmee
- Nearby airports
- Orlando International Airport, (MCO), 19.30, MI, NE; Orlando Sanford International Airport, (SFB), 50.10, MI, N; Orlando Executive Airport, (ORL), 22.00, MI, NE; Kissimmee Gateway Airport, (ISM), 8.00, MI, SE;
- Area description
- Resort, Location Type: Resort
Nearby points of interest
- The Millenium Theatre: 1.4 mi
- Million Dollar Mulligan: 1.7 mi
- Jungleland: 4.3 mi
- World of Orchids: 4.4 mi
- Green Meadows Petting Farm: 5.6 mi
Dining
- Old Hickory Steakhouse
- Indulge in the finest wines as you savor tender, juicy premium All Natural Black Angus Beef seared-to-perfection. Chef JR supports local, organic and sustainable farming. Experience artisanal cheeses, stored and aged by our Maitre d'Fromage.
- Wreckers Sports Bar
- Enjoy elevated sports bar fare featuring lip-smacking appetizers, hearty concoctions and the coldest draft beer in town, including our Wreckers Red Ale. With the feel of an Old Key West bar featuring our 37ā sports screen! Kids' menu available.
- Villa de Flora
- Our chefās table offers a seasonal buffet inspired by Mediterranean cuisine with fresh selections from the bread and produce markets, made to order pasta, specialty selections from the carving station, a focused wine list and sangria made tableside!
- Sunset Sam's, a Key West Grill
- Step aboard the 60' sailboat for a tropical oasis of excitement! Sunset Sam's features New World Floridian cuisine, with a variety of fresh seafood prepared to your preference. Kids' menu available.
- SORA
- SORA combines the art of sushi with the style of South Beach and features a full bar offering handcrafted drinks with specialty sushi ranging from startlingly fresh sashimi and the ever-popular kamikaze roll, to our signature cucumber roll.
- SandBar
- Conveniently located just steps from our pools, SandBar lets you grab a bite without having to leave the fun in the sun! Indulge in All-American favorites and refreshing beverages to quench your thirst. Kids' menu available.
- Java Coast
- We serve only the best coffee and espresso selections at Java Coast. Freshly baked pastries, great sandwiches, gourmet salads and delectable desserts--along with a selection of beer and wineā make Java Coast the perfect way to start or end your day.
- Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Shoppe
- Treat yourself to a treat like no other. Delectable Haagen-Dazs ice cream, as well as their sorbet and frozen yogurt, are made from the purest and finest ingredients.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (209)
Ratings and reviews for Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
- All travelers (209) 4.4 / 5
- Business (23) 4.4 / 5
- Couples (58) 4.4 / 5
- Families (111) 4.3 / 5
- Friends (11) 4.5 / 5
- Singles (4) 4.3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jerm303
Right in the middle of everything. Without the Disney price.
Great hotel. Ten minutes to Disney, universal, and sea world. Have stayed at Disney resorts. But this was better. And much more reasonable. Water park and restaurants on site. Have to pay to park which seemed unnecessary and the shrek characters are only on the weekend. Other than that a great deal!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Buffet in hotel very good. Kids eat free.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
very family friendly, lots of restaurants
Gaylord Palms was a beautiful place to stay. The pools were great the rooms were clean, restaurants were all very good and there were about 5 or 6 to choose from. Or you can just order in your room and you get restaurant qualily food and it comes within a half an hour or it's free. There was a great bar by the pool the kids game room was a lot of fun and to top it all off you can go shopping, there were about 4 or 5 stores. And last was the transportation to the parks, you were there within 15 minutes, it was overall a great vacation and we will go back there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
They give you a lot of food at the H20 restaurant you can get like one burger and share it and your both full and happy
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great Dining and Spa
The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center was very nice. The staff was excellent.I had great sea food and a great steak.The Canyon Ranch spa was awesome. It is only 1.5 miles from Disney if you want to shop for Disney items.I will stay in this hotel again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Fine dining in Hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Beautiful place to stay
My husband and I stayed here, just the two of us. Gaylord Palms Resort is one of the most beautiful hotels we have stayed in. The service was exceptional. Every single staff member we encountered was sincere, very friendly, and seemed to go that extra mile for us (early check-in, free room upgrade, courtesy call to the room to make sure check-in went smoothly and room was satisfactory, etc). The hotel is absolutely beautiful. Our first day we spent hours just exploring the hotel. Their attention to detail is unmatched. Gorgeous landscaping and the atrium is breathtaking. We walked into the atrium and just stood there for a few minutes.... taking it all in. We only ate one meal in the hotel.... their award winning Sunday Brunch. Pricey, but worth every penny. Families traveling with little ones may not have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the hotel like we were able to, but there were many families with small children there too. They have a family pool that is open 24 hours. I was surprised how close this hotel was to all the major attractions. Highly, highly recommend this hotel!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great Customer Service
Each member of the hotel staff went out of his/ her way to make uf feel like VIPs. They were friendly and demonstrated a real caring that our visit be a great one. The front desk clerk was especially helpful in making sure that we had a special room since this was our wedding anniversary; the waiter made us feel like we were his most important customers despite the fact that the restaurant was full; the staff throughout the hotel smiled and greeted us wherever we went-- The sincerity was evident throughout our stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
The hotel is just minutes from all of the Disney themeparks. Bus transportation is provided at no cost to and from the hotel, or the consierge is very happy to provide driving instructions.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Beautiful place
This is a great hotel. The staff goes out of their way to help and make you feel comfortable. Everyone was pleasant. The only complaint was the water fountain in the center of the hotel kept me up all night. Maybe they could sound proof the door or make thicker curtains. I have visited the Gaylord in Nashville as well and I think this chain puts all others to shame. Customer service is outstanding!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Pretty good stay
The hotel has a great location. The atreum is gorgeous and very fun. What isn't fun are the unspoken fees you get on your bill when you check out. Parking is about 13 dollars a day. Other than that it was great!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Gorgeous, Great Location, & Affordable
The resort was absolutely gorgeous. The rooms were very spacious and plush w/a good sized balcony overlooking pools and various restaurants. An indoor reptile/fish area, a recreation of the fort at St.Augustine, a walk-in tile shower, and a personal in-room computer were a couple of the pleasant suprises. The staff was extremely friendly and even allowed us to check in early when we got in to town early. The restaurants had phenominal food within the hotel. Definitely will go back! :)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Entertainment tip:
Short drive from hotel
Close to Disney World, Universal, Sea World, WonderWorks, etc, shopping, tons of mini-golf courses, and lots of restaurants
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Charse
Beautiful
Very honest we left expensive gifts and they were returned
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Money-saving tip:
Short drive from hotel
Outlets
Reviewer score
Would recommend
B. Lateefah
Extremely friendly and efficient!!!
From the time our car rolled up into the driveway to check in ALL hotel staff members were friendly and more than efficient. It is a gorgeous hotel, the food was absolutely delicious, especially the Italian cruisine. My grandchildren loved eating on the boat. I definitely recommend the Gaylord as The place to stay when visiting the Orlando, Fla area.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Try the buffet at the Italian Restaurant. Their desserts are worth going off your diet. My favorite was the strawberry crepe.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very enjoyable and luxurious
The hoterl wa svery enjoyable for a group of four travelling on a conference. The grounds were luxurious and unique with a tropical rainforest feel n teh are we stayed. Very nice!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
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