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Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6300 West Orlando Parkway Kissimmee, FL 34746	Phone  (407) 586-2000

Management

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Gaylord Hotels - Nashville, TN

Property Description

Experience the sun like never before. Gaylord Palms Resort Hotels and Convention CenterImagine a resort experience that brings to life the best of the Sunshine State. All of the spirit. All of the excitement. All of the adventure. All under one roof. Few other places can summon such an immediate response as the atrium of Gaylord Palms™ Orlando Resort Hotels & Convention Center. You’ll be awestruck by the resort’s signature glass dome, where the Florida experience is showcased in all its glory — from the history and old-world charm of St. Augustine to the colorful and festive island spirit of Key West, to the mysterious waters and cypress of the Everglades. Set in the style and grandeur of a turn-of-the-century Florida mansion, Gaylord Palms™ Orlando Resort Hotels & Convention Center offers: Four acres of themed experiences under glass, including innovative restaurants, fascinating shops and live entertainment. A top-notch guest experience, with all of the services and amenities you’d expect from a world-class resort hotel and convention center. State-of-the-art and expansive convention, meeting, and exhibition space, designed with the meeting planner in mind. The largest spa in Central Florida, a leading-edge fitness and health facility, and a championship golf course at Falcon's Fire. Special activities for children including the La Petite Academy® Kids Station, only 5 minutes away from the main gates of Disney, offering daily activities. All while delivering a truly unique and exciting Florida experience unlike anything that has ever been seen before. Gaylord Hotels is committed to preserving the pristine condition of our resort for all of our guests and STARS to enjoy. Our guest rooms and public areas are designated as non-smoking environments. Consider it Done The Consider It Done button, located on every guest phone, is part of the commitment made by the hotel's 1,500 STAR employees to meet the diverse needs of every resort guest. By pressing "Consider it Done," guests can ask questions or request a wide range of services. Our staff is delighted to assist with your every need -- from common requests, like theme park transportation, to not-so-common needs, like a chartered helicopter ride. Resort Situated on 63 acres, located five minutes from Walt Disney World theme parks. Rooms Distinctive Florida themes characterize the 1,406 guest rooms, all of which include Gaylord iConnect, the in-room communications and meetings management system. 25 percent king rooms and 75 percent double/queen rooms 9 presidential suites 106 additional suites Welcome to our clean-air environment. Gaylord Palms Resort is a smoke-free facility. Meeting Space An adjoining convention center offers 400,000 square feet of convention, meeting, exhibition and pre-function space, including the 178,000-square-foot exhibition hall. Design Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center is reminiscent of a grand Florida mansion and draws from classic Florida architecture. The comprehensive theme reflects and brings to life the state's history, culture, architecture and natural beauty. Atrium The signature architectural feature is the hotel's soaring 4.5-acre glass-enclosed atrium where guests discover a variety of themed environments that depict such popular Florida destinations as Key West, St. Augustine, and the Everglades.

Why People Like to Work for Us

STARS We call our employees STARS because they bring sparkling smiles, genuine excitement, and a "consider it done" spirit to work every day. "STARS" defines what it takes to succeed at Gaylord Entertainment: Smiles, Teamwork, Attitude, Reliability, and Service with a Passion. These are the qualities we look for in every employee, in every position, within Gaylord Entertainment. The Management Team Gaylord Hotels boasts a management team of experienced industry executives with histories of successfully managing public hospitality, real estate and service companies. Some of the most innovative, energized and knowledgeable professionals in the industry are working to create and grow the Gaylord Hotels brand. Every member of the Gaylord Hotels team shares the common vision of providing flawless service to customers seeking meeting, convention and leisure experiences. Everyone - from the Board of Directors to management to those who man the front desks or work tirelessly behind the scenes - shares this philosophy. Gaylord Hotels and its management team aim to create a hospitality and entertainment experience like no other.

Property Statistics

Number of rooms 1,400

Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants  Bakery  Mediterranean  Seafood  Steakhouse

Lounges  Lobby  Poolside

Amenities

Hotel Amenities
Spas Holes of Golf: Nearby GUEST ROOMS Comfortable custom-made mattresses with luxurious bedding Oversized lounge chairs in king rooms Executive desk with chair Ceiling fans Refrigerators In-Room computing systems with a host of hotel services and high-speed Internet access Two dual-line telephones with speakerphones (one is cordless) Integrated doorbell system with LED display for housekeeping service Bedside alarm clock equipped with CD player Modem data port In-room safe fitted with AC outlet, designed to accommodate and recharge laptop computers Remote control television with cable Personal coffee maker, with stoneware mugs and complimentary coffee Full size iron and ironing board Guest voice mail service In-room pay-per-view movies In-room pay-per-view music service In-room pay-per-play game system available USAToday (weekdays) and Wall Street Journal (weekends) delivered to your door every morning Wireless internet access available in your guest room and in public spaces throughout the hotel in the three main atriums (St. Augustine, Everglades and Key West) High-speed internet access in your guest room Two bottles of Dasani water delivered daily to your guest room refrigerator Complimentary local and toll free telephone calls (up to 20 minutes)	Use of the Canyon Ranch SpaClub fitness center Complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World theme parks GUEST BATHROOMS Granite vanities Luxurious bath amenities including bath gels and soaps Most rooms include double sinks in vanity Full-length mirrors Lighted 5x magnifying makeup and shaving mirrors Hair dryers Some rooms include granite tubs and glass shower enclosures HOTEL AMENITIES Gift shops Retail Shops La Petite Academy® Kids Station, a special resort within our resort, caters specifically to kids. RECREATION Recreation Park Marine Activities Pool South Beach Pool Bocce Court Coquina Dunes Croquet Lawn Sand Volleyball Court Canyon Ranch SpaClub and Fitness Center La Petite Academy Kids Station Falcon's Fire Golf Club
Spa Amenities
CANYON RANCH SPA CLUB Therapeutic Bodywork Healing Energy Body Treatments Body Rituals Body Wraps Facials	Manicures Pedicures Hair Design Classic Barber Services Specialty Hair Treatment Specialty Services Wellness Services

Internet Links

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordpalms/

Gaylord Hotels http://www.gaylordhotels.com

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