Gaylord Palms Resort & Spa

6000 West Osceola Parkway KISSIMMEE 34746

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Number of floors:9 Number of rooms:1406

Location. The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center is a Florida-theme resort located one mile from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, Fla. The resort is within 10 miles of Universal Studios, Orange County Convention Center and shopping at Pointe Orland.

Hotel Features. The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center encases an almost five-acre atrium that contains smaller versions of Florida attractions like Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth and the Everglades. A wharf features a 60-foot sailboat. Dining options range from casual to haute cuisine including the Old Hickory Steakhouse, Villa de Flora, Java Coast and a Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Shop.

A business center provides high-speed Internet access for a fee and the adjoining convention center boasts 400,000 square feet of meeting space. An on-site health club and spa includes cardio equipment, wet and dry saunas and personal trainers while providing 25 treatment rooms.

Recreation includes the adjacent Falcon's Fire Golf Course, an Art Deco South Beach adult-only pool with tinted cabanas, featuring high-speed Internet access and poolside massages, and a family Marine Pool with an octopus water slide and sandy play area for children. La Petite Academy provides supervised kids activities. Complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Disney theme parks is available.

Guestrooms. Designed with themes inspired by Florida regions depicted in the hotel atrium, all 1,406 guestrooms feature complimentary high-speed Internet access, CD players and complimentary daily newspapers. Baths are equipped with granite vanities and supply Gaylord toiletries. Rooms feature a computer station and laptop-compatible safes. Refrigerators and complimentary bottled water are also offered.

Expert Tip. Observe an alligator feeding in the resort's atrium at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. Animal care specialists allow guests to take pictures with the alligator at 6:15 p.m.

Resort Fees:
Resort fees are determined and collected by the hotel and are subject to change.

Summer Treasure Hunt Challenge:
Book a minimum two-night stay in a Summer Treasure Hunt rate category for travel May 2 - August 27, 2008 and receive one entry into the Summer Treasure Hunt Challenge, where guests compete for a chance to win up to $10,000. One entry per room per stay. Participants must complete the requirements of 14 clues/activities plus the final challenge and tie-breaker to be eligible for prizes. Winners will be determined on September 10, 2008 and do not need to be present at the time of determination. Prizes consist of one grand prize ($10,000), one second prize ($3,500), and one third prize (three-night stay at any Gaylord Hotels in the U.S.). Participants must read the game rules, terms, and conditions. Guests can contact the hotel to review the rules. Contact information is in the reservation confirmation received after booking via this Web site. Other restrictions may apply.

Gaylord Palms Resort & Spa Area Attractions

Walt Disney World Resort: 1.0 mile
Water Mania Water Park: 3.0 miles
SeaWorld Orlando: 5.0 miles
Disney-MGM Studios: 5.0 miles
Universal Studios: 9.0 miles
Universal CityWalk: 9.0 miles
Orange County Convention Center: 9.5 miles
Medieval Times Dinner Theater: 9.5 miles
Pointe Orlando Shopping: 10.0 miles
Wet 'N Wild: 10.5 miles
Downtown Orlando: 19.0 miles

Gaylord Palms Resort & Spa Location Description

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT 1 M.

Gaylord Palms Resort & Spa Driving Directions

From Orlando International Airport:
Approximate driving time to the hotel is 20 miles.

Drive South on Airport Boulevard/Airport Boulevard West toward South Access Road.
Continue to follow Airport Boulevard.
Stay straight to go onto South Access Road.
Turn slight left onto Boggy Creek Road.
Merge onto FL-417 South/Central Floriday Greeneway, portion toll.
Take the Osceola Parkway exit 3.
Turn right onto West Osceola Parkway.
Make a U-Turn onto West Osceola Parkway.

Gaylord Palms Resort & Spa Hotel Policy

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.

Gaylord Palms Resort & Spa Room Information

Name: Florida View - 2 Queen Beds Description: Two queen beds. Pool or resort views. 410 square feet. Small computer station with access to hotel services and high-speed Internet access. CD player, video-game console, complimentary premium channels. Refrigerator. Two complimentary bottles of water. Laptop-compatible safe. Bathroom with granite countertop, dual vanity, and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Nonsmoking. Name: Atrium View with Balcony - 1 King Bed Description: One king bed. Furnished balcony overlooking resort atrium. 410 square feet. Small computer station with access to hotel services and high-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with complimentary premium channels. CD player. Video-game console. Refrigerator. Two complimentary bottles of water. Laptop-compatible safe. Bathroom with granite countertop, dual vanity, and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Nonsmoking. Name: Emerald Bay - 1 King Bed Description: One king bed. 410 square feet. Caribbean blue and sunny gold accents. Walnut furnishings. Crown molding. Small computer station with access to hotel services and high-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with complimentary premium channels. CD player. Video game console. Refrigerator. Two complimentary bottles of water. Laptop-compatible safe. Bathroom with granite countertop, dual vanity, and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Nonsmoking. Name: Florida View - King Bed Description: One king bed. Pool or resort views. 410 square feet. Small computer station with access to hotel services and high-speed Internet access. CD player, video-game console, complimentary premium channels. Refrigerator. Two complimentary bottles of water. Laptop-compatible safe. Bathroom with granite countertop, dual vanity, and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Nonsmoking. Name: Atrium View with Balcony - 2 Queen Beds Description: Two queen beds. Furnished balcony overlooking resort atrium. 410 square feet. Small computer station with access to hotel services and high-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with complimentary premium channels. CD player. Video-game console. Refrigerator. Two complimentary bottles of water. Laptop-compatible safe. Bathroom with granite countertop, dual vanity, and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Nonsmoking. Name: Emerald Bay - 2 Queen Beds Description: Two queen beds. 410 square feet. Caribbean blue and sunny gold accents. Walnut furnishings. Crown molding. Small computer station with access to hotel services and high-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with complimentary premium channels. CD player. Video game console. Refrigerator. Two complimentary bottles of water. Laptop-compatible safe. Bathroom with granite countertop, dual vanity, and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Nonsmoking.

Gaylord Palms Resort & Spa Room Types

Florida View - 2 Queen Beds

Atrium View with Balcony - 1 King Bed

Emerald Bay - 1 King Bed

Florida View - King Bed

Atrium View with Balcony - 2 Queen Beds

Emerald Bay - 2 Queen Beds

Gaylord Palms Resort & Spa Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Doorman/doorwoman
Floors - 9
Guestrooms - 1406
Hotel Built - 2002
Limo/Town Car service available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
Resort Fee - $15 Daily
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Gaylord Palms Resort & Spa Property Amenities

- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Sauna
- Children Stay Free - 18 Years and Under
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Equipment
- Elevator/lift
- Full-service health spa
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Coffee shop or cafe
- Room service (limited hours)
- Concierge desk
- Video library
- Swimming pool - children's
- Conference room(s)
- Gift shop or newsstand
- Beauty services
- Security guard
- Garden
- Poolside bar
- Medical assistance available
- ATM/banking
- Arcade/game room
- Shopping on site
- Hair salon
- Shoe shine
- Event catering
- Laundry service
- Patio
- Wedding services
- Supervised child care/activities
- Private beach
- Steam room
- Parking (valet) - $18 Daily
- Airport transportation (fees apply)
- Spa Tub
- Safe-deposit box - At Front Desk
- Internet public area - wireless
- Self parking - $12 Daily
- Shuttle Service - Disney Theme Parks
- Restaurant(s) - Sora