InterContinental Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of InterContinental Orlando, slated to open in 2028 along the renowned International Drive. Offering 700 guestrooms and 84 suites, this property will boast amenities like five restaurant and bar concepts, a 15,000-square-foot spa and wellness center, a pool, fitness center, and 106,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
The new hotel will offer guests prime access to a variety of sports, entertainment, premier shopping and Orange County Convention Center, as well as the forthcoming Universal EPIC Universe. Dining outlets include a full-service restaurant, specialty restaurant, lobby bar and lounge, coffee shop, and a pool bar and grill.
In addition to vast meeting and events space, the hotel will also feature a business center and signature InterContinental lounge.
“We’re delighted to be working with Flag Luxury Group and Unicorp National Developments to bring the pioneering InterContinental brand to Orlando,” said Jolyon Bulley, CEO, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “The city’s energy and expansive entertainment experiences continue to make it one of the most exciting destinations in the country. InterContinental Orlando will be an incredible addition to our luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the Americas.”
IHG continues its growth in the Americas with recent openings like InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue in Washington and InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk.
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