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Developed
in partnership with owner Flag Luxury Group and Unicorp National Developments,
InterContinental Orlando will welcome guests with elevated amenities and
culturally rich experiences that exemplify the InterContinental brand’s
evolution while providing insider expertise to all the destination has to
offer. The hotel is set to open in 2028.
Located
on Orlando’s renowned International Drive, InterContinental Orlando will exude
approachable sophistication and present guests with distinct offerings designed
to complement the vibrancy of the city. The new hotel will feature 700
guestrooms, including 84 suites. Guests seeking inspired epicurean experiences
will enjoy the property’s five restaurants and bars, including a full-service
restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a lobby bar and lounge, a coffee shop as
well as a pool bar and grill. The hotel’s 15,000 square feet of spa and
wellness amenities, inclusive of a pool and fitness center, will encourage
guests to relax or energize as they wish. InterContinental Orlando also will
feature approximately 106,000 square feet of well-appointed meeting and event
space in addition to a business center and signature Club InterContinental
lounge.
Jolyon
Bulley, Chief Executive Officer, Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts,
said: “We’re delighted to be working with Flag Luxury Group and Unicorp
National Developments to bring the pioneering InterContinental brand to
Orlando. The city’s energy and expansive entertainment experiences continue to
make it one of the most exciting destinations in the country. InterContinental
Orlando will be an incredible addition to our luxury and lifestyle portfolio in
the Americas.”
Paul
Kanavos, CEO of Flag Luxury Group, expanded: “We are excited to
collaborate with the prestigious InterContinental brand and bring a touch of
luxury to the iconic destination that is Orlando. This new property will not
only enhance our community but will also provide guests with unforgettable
experiences. Together with Unicorp National Developments (Chuck Whittall), we
are dedicated to creating unique and top-notch hospitality, cuisine, and
cultural offerings, and the InterContinental Orlando will be no exception.”
As
the United States’ most visited destination, Orlando is celebrated for its vast
entertainment offerings, and International Drive is largely considered the
city’s most dynamic destination. Both leisure and business travelers will
appreciate the hotel’s proximity to world-famous theme parks, such as Disney
World and the forthcoming Universal Epic Universe, sports entertainment,
distinctive dining experiences and premier shopping as well as the Orange
County Convention Center.
As
the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels &
Resorts has pioneered luxury travel experiences for decades with more than 220
open hotels and a further 100 in the global pipeline. The brand continues its
trailblazing heritage with new openings in key cities and emerging
destinations, including continued growth in the Americas with the recent
openings of InterContinental
Bellevue at the Avenue in Washington, InterContinental
San Antonio Riverwalk as well as the soon-to-open InterContinental Indianapolis and InterContinental
Presidente Monterrey in Mexico. InterContinental Orlando will mark the
third hotel for the brand in Florida.
Image
Credit: © IHG
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