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Hotel Installation Serene Surroundings By Kelly Sweeney
to brag about — one synonymous with ultimate luxury: The Waldorf Astoria Orlando (WAO). Only the second Waldorf Astoria hotel in the world, it is nestled on 482 pristine acres in Bonnet Creek and bordered on three sides by the Walt Disney World Resort. In addition to the similarly named restaurants and features, this property boasts several firsts for the Waldorf Astoria brand, including the first pool and WA Kids Club. Infused with the same Art Deco appeal as the original, designer
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Rosie Feinberg of sfa design, an award-winning design firm located in Santa Barbara, California, gave the style a contemporary flair. At the client’s request, Feinberg rejected the youthful Disney theme in favor of a mature, yet modern sophistication that appeals to a mix of guests seeking the best in luxury destinations. This newly built hotel boasts 498 deluxe guest rooms and suites, two restaurants, a spa with salon, fitness area, meeting rooms, a ballroom, two lounges and a poolside grill. The property also features two large pools with private caban- as and an 18-hole Rees Jones championship golf course that winds through a wetland preserve. The centerpiece of the circular lobby is a modern adaptation of the legendary clock found at The Waldorf=Astoria New York. Handcraft- ed by master artisans, it is surrounded by a banquette so guests and visitors can meet by the clock. Beyond the lobby is Peacock Alley, one of the hotel’s lounges, decked out in rich peacock blues and golds with an intricately etched peacock strutting its stuff on the mirror behind the bar. The hotel’s second lounge, Sir Harry’s is the place to meet at WAO. Infused with the distinctive ambiance of a private club, it fea- tures comfortable chairs grouped around checkerboard tables making it the quintessential cocktail lounge. Dining options within the hotel include the Bull & Bear Steakhouse
and Oscar’s, an American brasserie. Plush upholstered chairs accented with nail-head trim, richly colored walls and coffered ceilings imbue a club-like warmth to the Bull & Bear, while Oscar’s offers a bit of the outdoors inside with rattan furnishings and brightly colored uphol- stery and carpeting. One of the main hallways contains a memorabilia section from The
Waldorf=Astoria New York. Among the items featured are photo- graphs of Ella Fitzgerald, who performed at the hotel in 1956 and the first in-room communication, which originated at the landmark hotel. From the guest rooms to the common areas, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando is the epitome of fine design and delivers an understated el- egance to visitors seeking a refined getaway.
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