Bonnet Creek

BONNET CREEK: ORLANDO
FACT SHEET

OVERVIEW:
Greater Orlando is home to 1.9 million people and the destination welcomes over 48 million visitors each year.

Bonnet Creek, encompassing both the new Waldorf Astoria® Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, is a lush, tropical paradise with its own 75-acre nature preserve, yet the resort is surrounded on three sides by the world-famous Walt Disney World®.

The property is 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport and five miles from private jet preferred Kissimmee Gateway Airport.

ATTRACTIONS:
Bonnet Greek has the ultimate luxury of being within the famous resort gates, offering convenient access to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The resort is also within minutes of Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida at Universal Orlando Resort, Discovery Cove Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando, which together offer more than 90 attractions.

Orlando offers an exciting entertainment nightlife scene. The renowned Cirque du Soleil has a permanent show at Downtown Disney and Universal CityWalk is home to a new Blue Man Group show. House of Blues and Hard Rock Live offer concerts throughout the week.

CULTURE:
Orlando is home to a thriving cultural scene that many visitors are surprised to uncover. The Orlando Ballet is central Florida’s only professional resident ballet and often performs in conjunction with the Orlando Philharmonic, referred to by some as Orlando’s “uncommon attraction.” The Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre is located downtown and hosts local and national traveling performances throughout the year.

The Orlando Museum of Art features a collection of notable works of art and exhibitions of local, regional, national and international significance. Additionally, the destination has hundreds of museums, galleries, theatres, gardens and historic homes. Many of Orlando’s arts offerings can be found along the “Cultural Corridor,” an eight-mile stretch of Interstate 4, spanning from downtown Orlando to Winter Park.

DINING:
Metropolitan Orlando offers dining options that extend far beyond those located at the resort and attractions and include a world of tastes from African to Vietnamese. All flavors of regional American fare are represented throughout the city from Southern comfort foods and entertaining dinner theaters to celebrity chef-owned hot spots.

Orlando’s “Restaurant Row” boasts such premier restaurants as Morton’s of Chicago, Roy’s Restaurant by Hawaiian Chef Roy Yamaguchi; local favorites like Christini’s Ristorante Italian and Chatham’s Place, a local landmark known for upscale Continental cuisine.

Thornton Park Central is another “foodie” favorite located in a trendsetting area of downtown Orlando. The neighborhood is also home to HUE, an urban bistro, and Dexter’s, an eclectic restaurant where the locals flock for casual fare.

SHOPPING:
Visitors can find some of central Florida’s best shopping on Park Ave, where national retailers share sidewalk space with locally owned boutiques. These 10 tree-lined city blocks feature everything from footwear to fine wines. World-class shopping can be found at The Mall at Millenia, which houses the largest collection of luxury brands in Orlando, including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Burberry, Intermix, Jimmy Choo and Cartier. Orlando also offers the best in value shopping at Orlando Premium Outlets, an outdoor shopping center with 150 name-brand stores.

ABOUT BONNET CREEK:
Bonnet Creek encompasses both The Waldorf=Astoria Orlando and the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. The Waldorf=Astoria Orlando, will emulate the elegance and grandeur of the legendary New York City landmark. Comprised of 497 deluxe rooms and suites, the resort will feature 28,000 square feet of exclusive flexible meeting space, a 4,000-square-foot fitness center, pre-function areas and Butler Service upon request.

The resort’s outdoor facilities will boast a formal signature pool, encircled by private cabanas, complimented by lush tropical landscaping and poolside butlers.

Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek will transcend the resort experience with 1,000 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, 122,000 square feet of meeting space and a variety of pre-function areas. The resort’s outdoor venues include Bonnet Creek Island, a private island surrounded by a lagoon on three sides, providing an ideal backdrop for cocktails or storybook weddings under the stars.

Both properties will share 150,000 square feet of meeting space, a Rees Jones-designed championship golf course, and the Waldorf Astoria Spa by Guerlain. Dining options include Waldorf signature restaurants such as the Bull & Bear Steakhouse®, Oscar’s® and Peacock Alley®. At Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, there are six additional restaurants and bars for multiple dining options.

CONTACTS:
Keith Salwoski
Director of Public Relations & Promotions
Tel: 407.597.5511
Fax: 407.597.5510
keith.salwoski@hilton.com