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The Ritz Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes |

| Address - 4012 Central Florida Parkway fl Orlando 32837. |
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Italian-style resort with golf course and spa Open as of July 2003, this Italian-inspired resort in Grande Lakes Orlando sits on 500 acres just 2 miles from SeaWorld. Guestrooms feature hand-painted Italian furniture, DVD players, and balconies with views of the lake, garden, or golf course. In addition to an 18-hole championship golf course, the resort offers a full-service spa, tennis courts, and a heated pool. |
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND ATTRACTIONS |
SeaWorld and Discovery Cove - 2 miles Orange County Convention Center - 3 miles Florida Mall - 5 miles Universal Orlando - 7 miles The Mall at Millenia - 7 miles Walt Disney World Theme Parks - 10 miles Downtown Orlando - 14 miles Orlando International Airport (MCO): Approximate driving time is 21 minutes and distance is 13 miles. Driving directions from Orlando International Airport: Heading north out of the airport, take SR 528/Bee Line Expwy W (toll.) Take Exit #3/John Young Pkway Sand turn left onto John Young Pkwy. At Central Florida Pkwy, turn right and the hotel is a quarter of a mile ahead on the left. Getting there: Rental cars are available from this Web site. Rental car desks and courtesy shuttles to offsite rental car desks are on airport Level One: More than $36. Mears Transportation offers shuttles for $15–$25 per adult and child (4–11 years) return, with no charge for children 3 and under. Taxis, Town Cars, and limousines are available on Level One: More than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Getting around: A Lynx public buses stop a block away on John Young Pkwy but many visitors prefer driving for flexibility and convenience. The resort is convenient to both the Bee Line Expwy and I-4 so driving is a good way to get to the many attractions spread across the Orlando area. However, major theme parks apply a parking fee and this hotel allows only valet parking, at $14 overnight. Fee subject to change without notice. Guests can also take complimentary hotel shuttles to Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and Discovery Cove. Walking to the many shopping, dining, and entertainment venues immediately around the hotel is also popular. |
| Convention center nearby |
| Full-service health spa nearby |
| In suburbs |
| On lake |

ROOMS |
| This hotel features 584 guestrooms and suites. All guestrooms, which range from 480 to 490 square feet in size, feature a 5-foot private balcony with views of the lakes, golf course, pool, or resort gardens. Rooms also have hand-painted Italian furniture and all offer CD players, DVD players, and high-speed Internet access. Cable TVs in each room offer The Disney Channel and the Family Channel. Bathrooms are marble and have separate tubs and showers, two sinks each, and plush terrycloth robes and slippers. Housekeeping is performed twice daily and evening turndown service is offered as well. |
| Air conditioning |
| Balcony |
| Bathrobes |
| Bathroom telephone |
| Bottled water in room (complimentary) |
| Cable/satellite TV |
| CD player |
| Climate control |
| Clock radio |
| Complimentary newspaper |
| Complimentary toiletries |
| Designer toiletries |
| Desk |
| DVD player |
| Extra towels, linens, bedding |
| Hair dryer |
| Housekeeping |
| Hypo-allergenic bedding available |
| In-room safe |
| Internet access - high speed |
| Iron/ironing board |
| Minibar |
| Pay movies |
| Premium bedding |
| Premium TV channel(s) |
| Separate sitting area |
| Smoking rooms |
| Soundproofed rooms |
| Trouser press |
| VCR |
| Voice mail |
| Wheelchair accessible |
| Window opens |

DINING |
| Norman’s at The Ritz-Carlton - This restaurant features the New World cuisine of its celebrity chef, Norman Van Aken. The Vineyard Grill - Prime meats, fresh seafood, and wine are the focus at this vineyard-themed bistro with both indoor and outdoor seating. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bleu - Poolside restaurant and bar offering casual cuisine, snacks, and cocktails. Bleu is open daily for lunch. Vitale - Located in the spa, this cafe features healthy dishes and fruit juices, and is open daily for breakfast and lunch. Fairways - The Golf Clubhouse restaurant and bar serves fine steaks and Atlantic seafood, and is open daily for breakfast and lunch. The Lobby Lounge - Cocktails, light fare, and afternoon tea are offered in this lounge, which is open daily for lunch and dinner. |

SERVICES |
| Inspired architecturally by the grand palazzos of Italy, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is set on 500 lush, landscaped acres less than 15 minutes from Orlando’s many theme parks, including Walt Disney World. The resort opened in July 2003 as part of Grande Lakes Orlando, which also includes the adjacent JW Marriott hotel, and the hotel features a 40,000-square-foot spa and a championship 18-hole golf course designed by Greg Norman. Additional amenities include three tennis courts, a sloped-entry heated outdoor pool, a children’s pool, and extensive fitness facilities. There are seven dining options available on the property as well. Like all members of The Ritz-Carlton family, the resort offers a comprehensive children’s program. Indoor and outdoor meeting and banquet facilities are also available. Valet parking: $5-15 per 24-hour period. Secured parking garage with in/out privileges. Fee does not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification. |
| Wheelchair accessible |
| Wake-up calls |
| VCR |
| Limo or Town Car service available |
| Maid service daily |
| Medical assistance available |
| Multilingual staff |
| Number of rooms: 584 |
| On-site car rental |
| Parking (surcharge) |
| Parking (valet) |
| Patio |
| Photocopy machines |
| Picnic area |
| Poolside bar |
| Porter/bellhop |
| Restaurant(s) in hotel |
| Rollaway beds |
| Room service (24 hours) |
| Safe-deposit box - front desk |
| Secretarial services |
| Security guard |
| Shoe shine |
| Shopping on site |
| 24-hour front desk |
| Turndown service |
| Translation services |
| Tour assistance |
| Swimming pool - outdoor |
| Swimming pool - children's |
| Supervised child care/activities |
| Suitable for children |
| Spa tub |
| Spa services on site |
| Spa or sauna |
| Cribs available |
| Currency exchange |
| Doorman/doorwoman |
| Dry cleaning service |
| Elevator/lift |
| Espresso maker |
| Exhibit space |
| Express check-in/check-out |
| Fax machine |
| Fitness equipment |
| Garden |
| Gift shops or newsstand |
| Hair salon |
| Internet access in public areas - surcharge |
| Conference room(s) |
| Concierge services |
| Computer rental |
| Complimentary newspapers in lobby |
| Coffee shop or café |
| Air-conditioned public areas |
| ATM/banking |
| Audio-visual equipment |
| Babysitting or child care |
| Banquet facilities |
| Bar/lounge |
| Business center |
| Business services |
| Catering |
| Cell phone rental |

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