IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a new InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property in Orlando, Fla. Developed in partnership with owner Flag Luxury Group and Unicorp National Developments, InterContinental Orlando will welcome guests with elevated amenities and culturally rich experiences that exemplify the InterContinental brand’s evolution while providing insider expertise to all the destination has to offer. The hotel is set to open in 2028.
Located on Orlando’s renowned International Drive, InterContinental Orlando will exude approachable sophistication and present guests with distinct offerings designed to complement the vibrancy of the city. The new hotel will feature 700 guestrooms, including 84 suites. Guests seeking inspired epicurean experiences will enjoy the property’s five restaurants and bars, including a full-service restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a lobby bar and lounge, a coffee shop as well as a pool bar and grill. The hotel’s 15,000 square feet of spa and wellness amenities, inclusive of a pool and fitness center, will encourage guests to relax or energize as they wish. InterContinental Orlando also will feature approximately 106,000 square feet of well-appointed meeting and event space in addition to a business center and signature Club InterContinental lounge.
Jolyon Bulley, Chief Executive Officer, Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Flag Luxury Group and Unicorp National Developments to bring the pioneering InterContinental brand to Orlando. 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.”
Paul Kanavos, CEO of Flag Luxury Group, expanded: “We are excited to collaborate with the prestigious InterContinental brand and bring a touch of luxury to the iconic destination that is Orlando. This new property will not only enhance our community but will also provide guests with unforgettable experiences. Together with Unicorp National Developments (Chuck Whittall), we are dedicated to creating unique and top-notch hospitality, cuisine, and cultural offerings, and the InterContinental Orlando will be no exception.”
As the United States’ most visited destination, Orlando is celebrated for its vast entertainment offerings, and International Drive is largely considered the city’s most dynamic destination. Both leisure and business travelers will appreciate the hotel’s proximity to world-famous theme parks, such as Disney World and the forthcoming Universal Epic Universe, sports entertainment, distinctive dining experiences and premier shopping as well as the Orange County Convention Center.
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As the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered luxury travel experiences for decades with more than 220 open hotels and a further 100 in the global pipeline. The brand continues its trailblazing heritage with new openings in key cities and emerging destinations, including continued growth in the Americas with the recent openings of InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue in Washington, InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk as well as the soon-to-open InterContinental Indianapolis and InterContinental Presidente Monterrey in Mexico. InterContinental Orlando will mark the third hotel for the brand in Florida.
