Description
Inspired by the grand palazzos of Italy, with marble floors and plush furnishing, the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes is minutes away from the main Orlando attractions, yet is a haven of peace and relaxed sophistication.
Each of the 584 rooms and suites on fifteen floors are spacious and sumptuously appointed in a classic style, and have balconies with panoramic views over the lake, pool and grounds. In-room facilities are exactly what you would expect from a 5-star hotel, and rooms on the Club Floor offer Ritz Carlton’s signature Club experience, with a club lounge providing fare throughout the day and a movie room where you can watch DVDs with the family.
The facilities at the Ritz Carlton are simply superb, and include a 40,000sq-ft spa that offers a range of indulgent treatments, and there is tennis, an 18-hole golf course designed by Greg Norman, a large swimming pool and an excellent Kids Club.
There are 11 restaurants in the hotel that include a grill that serves great steaks and seafood, as well as various poolside and golf clubhouse dining options.
We would recommend hiring a car while in Orlando to get to some of the parks and for exploring and going to Cape Canaveral to visit the Kennedy Space Center, but a complimentary shuttle is offered to take guests to SeaWorld, Wet ‘n’ Wild and Universal. Excursions can also be arranged into the Everglades or to go fishing.
Accommodation
There are 584 rooms and suites over the fifteen floors of the Ritz Carlton. All of them are decorated in a classic style, extremely spacious and have balconies with panoramic views over the lake, pool and grounds.
Rooms on the Club Floor offer the extra special Ritz Carlton’s signature Club experience, with a club lounge providing fare throughout the day and a movie room where you can watch DVDs with the family.
| Deluxe Lake Front Room | Can be made up with one king or two double beds. |
| Deluxe Gaden View Room | Can be made up with one king or two double beds. |
| Deluxe Lake View Room | Can be made up with one king or two double beds. |
| Lake Front Executive Suite | This suite provides two private balconies both with a stunning lake front view, one king or two double beds, 1 bathroom and a separate shower room and a separate living area. |
| Royal Suite | The Royal Suite is all about the relaxing experience. The use of clean-cut lines with a transitional edge produces a wonderfully calm aesthetic that puts even the most tense traveller at ease. The three luxurious bedrooms each feature a private full bathroom and living areas include a media room, the suite itself offers a further separate living area, dining room, and service kitchen. The suite also incorporates seven private balconies, all of which have direct views of the lakes and golf course. |
| Presidential Suite | The Presidential Suite, located in the penthouse area of the hotel, offers a king bed in the master bedroom, A bathroom and separate shower room, five private balconies with views of the lake and golf course , a spacious living area with full media entertainment centre, a dining room with table for eight people and a service kitchen. |
| The Ritz-Carlton Suite | Located in the penthouse area of the hotel, the Ritz-Carlton Suite offers a king bed in the master bedroom, A bathroom and separate shower room, five private balconies with views of the lake and golf course , a spacious living area with full media entertainment centre, a dining room with table for eight people and a service kitchen. |
Childcare
The Grande Lakes has a fantastic Kids programme especially designed for children aged 5 to 12 yrs, incorporated an eclectic mixture or indoor and outdoor activities. These can include: swimming and pool games, arts and crafts, board and video game challenges, obstacle courses, relay races and other outdoor adventures, even Karaoke and dance parties!
For the older children there is an array of activities for them to partake in, including nature walks, swimming, table tennis and table football.
If you would like to have a romantic (or just quiet!) meal in the evening, nannies are available through the concierge for child-care.
There is a specially designed children's menu ensuring that your children have as good a choice as you do. This can also include a 'healthy taste menu' which offers healthy snacks and meals.
Facilities
There are 11 restaurants in the hotel that include a grill that serves great steaks and seafood, as well as various poolside and golf clubhouse dining options meaning that you can easily go your entire stay without dining at the same place, or have the same cuisine, twice.
| The Vineyard Grill | Steakhouse |
| The Vineyard Grill | Steakhouse |
| Norman's | New World cuisine featuring a fusion of Latin, Caribbean and Asian recipes with traditional European technique. |
| Norman's | New World cuisine featuring a fusion of Latin, Caribbean and Asian recipes with traditional European technique. |
| Bleu | This is the pool al fresco restaurant where they serve classic burgers and salads. Frozen drinks are also available and are all prepared with the freshest ingredients. |
| The Lobby Lounge | Afternoon teas, cocktails in the evening and light snacks and meals |
| Vitale | This is the Spa cafe, offering healthy snacks and smoothies. |
| Vitale | This is the Spa cafe, offering healthy snacks and smoothies. |
| Fairways Pub | This is the Golf Clubhouse restaurant, offering typical clubhouse fare, draught beer and scotches. They also offer a To-Go menu for golfers and have incredible views of the 18th hole. |
| Fairways Pub | This is the Golf Clubhouse restaurant, offering typical clubhouse fare, draught beer and scotches. They also offer a To-Go menu for golfers and have incredible views of the 18th hole. |
| Citron | An American Brasserie |
| Citron | An American Brasserie |
| Primo | Italian Cuisine |
| Sushi Bar | Sushi made to order. |
Activities
The facilities at the Ritz Carlton are simply superb, and include a 40,000sq-ft spa that offers a range of indulgent treatments, and there is tennis, an 18-hole golf course designed by Greg Norman, and a large swimming pool to name a few.
Of course you can also make the most of your stunning setting with guided nature walks, cycling or kayaking, as well as opportunities to experience fly fishing and a private guided Eco-Tour on Shingle Creek.
Activities
The facilities at the Ritz Carlton are simply superb, and include a 40,000sq-ft spa that offers a range of indulgent treatments, and there is tennis, an 18-hole golf course designed by Greg Norman, and a large swimming pool to name a few.
Of course you can also make the most of your stunning setting with guided nature walks, cycling or kayaking, as well as opportunities to experience fly fishing and a private guided Eco-Tour on Shingle Creek.
Services
The Ritz-Carlton also includes a concise business centre, featuring a conference concierge, express check-out as well as an airline check-in and boarding pass station.
All rooms and suites include computer and fax connections, wireless internet access and high-speed data port connection, multi-line telephones with voice mail and a twice-daily maid service.
Services
The Ritz-Carlton also includes a concise business centre, featuring a conference concierge, express check-out as well as an airline check-in and boarding pass station.
All rooms and suites include computer and fax connections, wireless internet access and high-speed data port connection, multi-line telephones with voice mail and a twice-daily maid service.
When to travel
The Florida Keys are a year-round destination with balmy winters, but summers can be hot and humid. The best time to visit Florida is in March and April when it is warm and sunny, before the weather begins to get too hot. Hurricanes and other less serious tropical storms can strike Florida any time in the summer up to the end of November, however the risk is greatest between August and October.
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Location and directions
Florida, United States of America
Located on Central Florida Parkway, in Orlando, Florida. Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is situated on 500 acres of tropical gardens just 3 miles from SeaWorld and 9 miles from Disney World.
How to get there
9-hour 12-minute British Airways International flight to Orlando International Airport, followed by a 20-minute transfer to the hotel.
