With much fanfare Grande Lakes Orlando—one of Florida’s premier luxury resorts—has unveiled its spectacularly reimagined meeting spaces alongside a dazzling array of curated guest experiences.
Spanning a breathtaking 500 acres at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, the resort’s transformation marked the grand finale of a multi-year renovation at both the elegant 582-room Ritz-Carlton and the vibrant 1,010-room JW Marriott.
Guest rooms and event spaces now feature modern, bright design inspired by Florida's landscape, blending with Orlando's lively atmosphere.
With more than 169,000 square feet of combined space at both resorts, meetings professionals can choose a venue perfectly tailored to their special event—whether a lavish gala in one of six ballrooms, an intimate executive retreat or a board meeting in one of the resort’s 56 breakout rooms.
A dozen celebrated dining venues throughout include the MICHELIN Star Knife & Spoon, a steak and seafood restaurant led by award-winning chef John Tesar, and Primo, Mediterranean/Italian fare by multiple James Beard award-winning chef Melissa Kelly, a leader in the farm-to-fork movement. Whisper Creek Kitchen features locally inspired fare with ingredients purveyed from the on-property 18,000-square-foot working farm, as well as on-site apiaries.
Along with luxurious accommodations, the resort has curated a slate of group offerings—from private golf tournaments and twilight glow golf on the 18-hole championship Greg Norman golf course, to guided nature safaris and wellness retreats. For those seeking activities, on the water, countless options await, including wakeboarding clinics, guided paddleboard outings and catch and release fishing excursions. Additional activities on Shingle Creek include kayaking and eco-tours, falconry and mountain biking.
Wellness Redefined
Relaxation takes center stage at the 40,000 square foot Ritz-Carlton Spa. Groups seeking rejuvenation can enjoy immersive yoga, stretch and barre classes and unique sessions incorporating Tibetan Singing Bowls. Signature therapies include massages and body treatments incorporating herbs from the resort’s organic garden and Vitale, the Spa Café, features healthy salads, power drinks and smoothies.
Elevated Entertainment
The resort’s evening offerings include wine, bourbon and chocolate tastings with live entertainment under the stars or the magic show with acclaimed magician and America's Got Talent finalist, Drew Thomas.
Whether for a large meeting, executive retreat or corporate celebration, each experience at Grande Lakes Orlando is thoughtfully created to inspire connections and leave lasting impressions.
Grande Lakes Orlando is located 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, five minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and minutes from major theme parks.
Meeting Stats
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
- 112,000 square feet of flexible event space
- More than 70,000 square feet of outdoor function space.
- Three ballrooms on the lobby level; 37 breakout meeting rooms on the lower level, which range from 336 square feet to 2,964 square feet; more than 17,000 square feet of foyer space.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
- 57,000 square feet of flexible event space
- 10,000 square feet of foyer space
- More than 70,000 square feet of outdoor function space
- Three ballrooms on the lobby level; 19 breakout meeting rooms on the lower level, which range from 468 square feet to 2,625 square feet.
For more information contact: Joe Serna, director of sales and marketing, Joe.serna@marriott.com
Sponsored by Grande Lakes Orlando and Visit Orlando 
