Situated on 63 acres, its shear size is as amazing as the 4.5-acre glass-enclosed atrium that is its signature architectural feature. Under the glass, is a variety of themed environments that depict such popular Florida destinations as Key West, St. Augustine, the Emerald Coast and the Everglades. Plus, a unique area designed in the grand style of 19th century Florida resorts, known as Emerald Bay.
Like the atrium, distinctive themes — Key West, St. Augustine, Everglades and Emerald Bay — characterize the 1,406 guest rooms, all of which include such technical features as safes equipped with laptop computer recharging capabilities and two phone lines, one of which is cordless.
A constant schedule of unique and lavish entertainment embraces a wide variety of Florida-themed cultures — sounds and color that range from the pulsing Latin rhythms of South Florida to centuries-old drumbeats of historic St. Augustine. Themed "festivals" fill the calendar and the atrium with family-oriented fun-filled activities and live shows.
Business and Convention Centers
In the full-service Business Center, services include a rull range of copying and printing services, document binding, notary services, packing and shipping, workstation rental, office supplies and assistance in communications services such as digital pagers, cellular telephone and facsimile services.The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center can accommodate meeting for groups of 10 to 10,000. Conveniently located on two levels and connected to the hotel by an enclosed walkway, three ballrooms (the largest seats up to 5,000 guests for dinner), meeting rooms and a 178,000-square-foot exhibition hall provide a total of 400,000 square feet of convention, meeting, exhibition and pre-function space. Small groups, including corporate meetings, may enjoy the more intimate setting of Emerald Bay.
Those planning meetings and conventions are supported by an on-site audio-visual department, and on-site decorating company and on-site technology staff. Meeting and convention planners will be able to tap into Gaylord Palms' timesaving technology systems to make event planning easier, more convenient and reliable.
Relaxation & Recreation
Families and children will enjoy the Marine Pool, which features a water slide that looks like a gigantic octopus, and a sand beach play area that features playful sea horse waterspouts.Business travelers and convention-goers might prefer the art-deco-styled South Beach Pool that features tinted cabanas with high-speed Internet access, poolside massages and whirlpool spas.
At 20,000 square feet, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub is the largest hotel spa and fitness center in Central Florida. It includes a state-of-the-art spa, wellness and fitness facilities, and a luxurious full-service beauty salon. An array of rejuvenating spa and body treatments are offered along with hair design and nail care treatments.
Restaurants, Lounges and Shopping
A multi-level aerial view of bogs, swamps and plant life native to the Florida Everglades makes the Old Hickory Steakhouse a unique dining experience. High quality Black Angus cuts and fresh seafood are prepared using distinctive cooking methods for the dinner only menu that includes an inspired wine list.The towering 60-foot sailboat marks Sunset Sam's Fish Camp which serves a fusion of Floridian and Caribbean favorites and seafood prepared to your specifications. This "harbor of hip," is open for lunch and dinner and is the sight of a nightly sunset celebration.
Food from the Mediterranean is prepared in six kitchens for Villa De Flora, a "European market." Seasonal market-inspired creations from France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey and North Africa are dished up for lunch and dinner. Breakfast includes coastal Mediterranean favorites and standard morning fare.
Adding to the hotel's unique drink and dining options are Auggie's Jammin' Piano Bar, Planet Java, Lobby Lounge, and the South Beach Pool Bar.
The quaint Old St. Augustine brick-street area of the hotel houses a variety of specialty shops and markets including, Caribbean Pacific Suncare Center, Details (women's accessories and gifts), Disney Gateway (Disney gifts and attraction tickets), Godiva Chocolatier, Marketplace News and Sundries, Orlando Harley-Davidson Gear Store, PGA Tour Shop, Ben and Jerry's and more.
