Luxury Resort Welcomes Guests with New
Waterpark, Celebrated Poolside Restaurant, Refreshed Accommodations
and an Enhanced Lobby Bar
ORLANDO,
Fla., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JW
Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes has
revealed its multimillion-dollar renovations to provide today's
luxury traveler reimagined experiences.
The transformative project across the entire Grande Lakes Orlando resort, which also includes
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande
Lakes, offers guests continued legendary hospitality,
enhancement of on-property, world-class experiences amongst 500
acres of natural setting—hidden in the heart of Orlando.
With the goal of seamlessly integrating the lush outdoor
environment with the thoughtfully appointed interiors, JW Marriott
Orlando's new amenities and offerings include: an expansive
waterpark, an original culinary venue from award-winning chef
John Tesar, refreshed guest rooms
and suites, the introduction of inspired executive family suites,
and a redesigned and upgraded lobby lounge.
"We are very excited about the completion of the repositioning
of JW Marriott Orlando." said Greg
Dickhens, a Managing Partner of Trinity Real Estate
Investments LLC, one of the owners of the resort. "The
well-appointed guestrooms, reimagined food and beverage offerings
and the spectacular new water park and poolside amenities make the
JW Marriott Orlando one of the best resorts in the United States. Along with the
completed renovations of The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, the Grande Lakes
Resort is a premier destination in Orlando of which we are extremely proud."
New Waterpark Experience
The newly reconfigured and expanded Grande Lakes Waterpark,
inspired by the natural surroundings, now features a variety of
private, full-service cabanas and a transformed outdoor space with
six distinct zones that include a signature lazy river, Headwaters
Slide Tower with three waterslides, a celebrated restaurant and a
VIP firepit lounge—Oasis. With separate areas designed to encourage
family fun or facilitate more secluded relaxation, the Grande Lakes
Waterpark fits seamlessly into its lush environment and is set to
become a primary attraction for guests looking for an all-ages
vacation or luxury escape. Grande Lakes
Orlando looks forward to welcoming guests to explore the new
waterpark experience, open November 20,
2022.
New Poolside Dining
On the heels of earning one Star in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide
Florida 2022 for his steak and seafood restaurant Knife & Spoon
at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, chef John
Tesar has opened the new poolside restaurant Knife Burger at
JW Marriott Orlando. Part of the completed Grande Lakes Waterpark
experience, guests can now enjoy creative and casual fare by Tesar
without leaving the poolside area. Tesar's culinary mission with
Knife Burger was to create the best tasting patty in town, sourcing
beef from high-quality Texas-raised cattle at 44 Farms. Guests can
pair their choice of burger with crispy fries or a handspun frosty
shake.
New Lobby Lounge
The new EvrBar, open dusk to dawn on the lobby level, celebrates
the natural Florida lifestyle,
offering signature cocktails, craft beer and light bites. Situated
next to Primo, the hotel's MICHELIN Guide Florida 2022 recommended
restaurant, the newly restored EvrBar space boasts an elevated
experience and panoramic views of the new waterpark through floor
to ceiling windows.
New Guest Rooms &
Suites
Each of the 1,010 accommodations at JW Marriott Orlando has been
enhanced with new fixtures, textiles and furnishings optimized for
an exceptional guest experience. Inspired by the 500-acres of lush
grounds and lakes that surround Grande
Lakes Orlando, the freshly updated spaces feature soft but
rich tones with an overall serene and bright aesthetic to
seamlessly integrate outdoor and indoor experiences across the
hotel property.
For growing families, the hotel now offers seven new executive
family suites with options for two- and three-bedrooms that feature
built-in bunk beds perfect for teens and little ones, king-size
beds for parents and separate living areas to give everyone the
space they need to feel right at home. Families reserving a new
family suite will receive a customized VIP pre-arrival experience
that includes guest services' assistance in building an
age-appropriate itinerary for the children visiting; one in-room
amenity treat per night, ranging from a chocolate to milk and
cookies; board games and books; and in-suite toys and activities
geared for even the youngest guests.
Rates start at $1,400/night for a
two-bedroom suite, which can accommodate up to eight guests, with
rates for a three-bedroom suite starting at $1,800/night for up to 12 guests.
To celebrate the completion of renovations, guests can reserve
the Grande Escape package. To book the package, use the following
code: D3Q. The package includes: 20% off room rate, self-parking
and a $50 nightly resort credit.
Valid Nov 20-30 and Dec 20-26 at JW Marriott. Additionally, this
package is available at The Ritz-Carlton, the adjoining hotel to
the JW Marriot. Valid Dec 20-26 and
offering complementary valet parking in place of self-parking.
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande
Lakes are owned by a joint venture among Trinity Real Estate
Investments LLC and institutional investors.
For more information about JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and to book a stay, please visit
www.grandelakes.com.
About Grande Lakes Orlando
Hidden in the heart of Orlando, Grande
Lakes Orlando sits on 500 lush acres at the headwaters of
the Florida Everglades. The resort features a 582-room
Ritz-Carlton, 1,010-room JW Marriott hotel, the 40,000-square-foot
Ritz-Carlton spa as well as two picture-perfect pools and Grande
Lakes Waterpark, which includes the guest-favorite lazy river. The
Ritz-Carlton Golf & Tennis Club, which hosts the PNC
Championship, includes an 18-hole Greg
Norman-designed championship golf course. A dozen celebrated
dining venues throughout include Knife & Spoon, a steak and
seafood restaurant awarded one Star in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide
Florida 2022 and led by award-winning chef John Tesar; and MICHELIN Guide Florida
2022-recommended Primo, Mediterranean/Italian fare by multiple
James Beard award-winning chef
Melissa Kelly, a leader in the
farm-to-fork movement. Grande Lakes
Orlando restaurants source fresh ingredients from Whisper
Creek Farm, an on-property 18,000-square-foot working farm, as well
as on-site apiaries. The resort features a wide array of additional
activities: kayaking, eco-tours on Shingle Creek, falconry,
mountain biking and fishing school. Conference and meeting
attendees have their pick of meeting space options located across
150,000 square feet plus more than 100,000 square feet of outdoor
space. Grande Lakes is located 15
minutes from the Orlando International Airport, five minutes from
the Orange County Convention
Center and minutes from the major theme parks.
Follow Grande Lakes Orlando
@grandelakesorlando on Instagram and grandelakesorlando on
Facebook. Also, The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott on Twitter
@RC_Orlando and @JW_Orlando, Instagram @ritzcarltonorlando and
@jwmorlando and Facebook ritzcarltonorlando and
jwmarriottorlando.
For more information, visit www.grandelakes.com.
Media Contact:
The Brandman Agency
Stephanie Krajewski &
Michael Gartenlaub
grandelakesorlando@brandmanagency.com
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