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Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL, USA, 34746
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About us

FULLY RENOVATED: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center just completed a $134-million renovation project that culminated in the unveiling of a new lobby, remodeled restaurants, as well as renovations to two major event ballrooms and more than 1,400 guest rooms. Additionally, in 2021, the resort opened its expansion with 100,000-square-feet of new indoor and outdoor meeting space and more than 300 new guest rooms and suites. Conveniently located in the heart of the Sunshine State just 17 minutes from Orlando International Airport, Gaylord Palms Resort now showcases more than 500,000-square-feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space, 1,718 guest rooms and suites and a 4.5-acre garden atrium – which features more than 500,000 plants and Florida wildlife. Take advantage of both formal and informal occasions to connect in our distinctive restaurants, and enhance your meeting experience with a visit to Orlando's world famous theme parks, just minutes away. Our 3-acre Cypress Springs Water Park features seven water slides, two heated swimming pools, and an “action river” attraction. From small meetings to grand conventions, our employees (Stars) will provide a world-class service experience to create your perfect event.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandGaylord Hotels
Built2002
Renovated2025
Total meeting space482,745 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms1,718
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
Skift Meetings Awards: Top 5 for Best Hotel - U.S. Green Key Global: "4-key" Eco-Rating National Association of Landscape Professionals: Gold Award of Excellence Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for Old Hickory Steakhouse Wine List

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space
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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Oct 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Dec 01 - Dec 31Apr 01 - Jun 30Sep 01 - Sep 30
Low season
Jul 01 - Aug 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
482,745 sq. ft.
Largest room
178,500 sq. ft.
Space (private)
288,846 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
76
Second largest room
48,505 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
178,500 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
13,600 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
31,276 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
29,123 sq. ft.
187 x 179 sq. ft.
24 ft.
3040
-
1960
3040
1860
-
6,682 sq. ft.
89 x 84 sq. ft.
24 ft.
665
-
490
665
450
-
6,863 sq. ft.
98 x 84 sq. ft.
24 ft.
665
-
490
665
450
-
4,350 sq. ft.
89 x 52 sq. ft.
24 ft.
418
-
280
418
285
-
4,556 sq. ft.
98 x 52 sq. ft.
24 ft.
418
-
280
418
285
-
767 sq. ft.
33 x 30 sq. ft.
24 ft.
70
28
40
70
34
34
762 sq. ft.
30 x 29 sq. ft.
24 ft.
72
26
40
72
45
34
663 sq. ft.
27 x 27 sq. ft.
24 ft.
71
26
40
71
45
34
667 sq. ft.
27 x 27 sq. ft.
24 ft.
71
26
40
71
45
34

Meeting room floor plans

Florida A Download PDF
Florida A
Florida D Download PDF
Florida D
Sun Breakout 3 Download PDF
Sun Breakout 3
Osceola Breakout 6 Download PDF
Osceola Breakout 6
Osceola B Download PDF
Osceola B

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
1,718
Single (1 bed)
319
Single (1 bed) rate
$199.00 - $369.00
Double (2 beds)
972
Suites
129
Tax rate
7.5%
Occupancy rate
6%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 20 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $38.00/day )
Valet parking
( $50.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Orlando International Airport
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Airport
21 mins
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Shopping
4 mi
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

1% Osceola County Assessment Fee

Cancellation Policy

5 Days

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Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Mixed,Aluminum,Other Metals,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Universal Waste Recycling (batteries, light bulbs, paint),Food Packaging,Landscape Waste

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 

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