44 AUGUST 2014 ❚ SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS

HOTELS 18 TIME WINNER

ORLANDO, FLORIDA

ROSEN PLAZA HOTELA contemporary hotel in the heart of Orlando, Rosen Plaza sets the stage for fi rst-class meetings and conferences.

catering services are available, as is a complete business center for any last-minute needs.

For groups, two 1,000-square-foot Presidential Suites can accommodate up to 50 guests, while 10 Hospitality Suites—600 square feet each—have enough room for intimate gatherings of up to 20. Each of these suites is furnished with a boardroom table, and the Presidential Suites have kitchens and wet bars.In the meantime, if groups need to expand, the hotel’s conve-nient location next to the 2.1 million- square-foot Orange County Convention Center makes it easy to do just that.

AT REST

Rosen Plaza put its fi gurative “best foot forward” for the Orlando summer rush with a fl oor-to-ceiling renovation of all 800 guest rooms, as well as hallways and hospitality suites.

AT WORK

Just 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport and adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center, Rosen Plaza is home to more than 60,000 square feet of sophisticated and fl exible meeting and exhibition space. Groups of 10 to 2,800 can convene in the modern and elegant 26,000-square- foot Grand Ballroom, which is complemented by the 12,500-square-foot Ballroom Foyer. There are an additional 22 meeting rooms, including the Regency Salon junior ballrooms, that coupled with the other meeting areas, can accommodate gatherings with up to 4,000 guests. Ballrooms and the breakout salons exude the height of elegance and effi ciency thanks to a recent renova-tion project. There are two permanent registration areas with locking storage. Advanced audiovisual capabilities and support, teleconferencing, simultaneous translation, and full banquet and

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45AUGUST 2014 ❚ SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS

HOTELS10 TIME WINNER

AT THE TABLE

Marking an old favorite new again, the ever-popular Jack’s Place restaurant, home to the world’s largest collection of autographed caricatures, recently updated its menu. Zagat-rated Jack’s Place, named one of Florida Trend’s top restau-rants in Orlando and Orlando magazine’s Best Restaurant on International Drive, still serves up its famous prime steaks and fresh seafood, but now offers even more options, such as the hefty 16-ounce veal chop and mouthwatering sesame-crusted tuna, as well as even more chicken, pasta, and vegetarian dishes, like the savory vegetable ratatouille and herbed cheese in phyllo. After dinner, nightlife awaits at the newly renovated Backstage Nightclub & Sports Bar, which features a huge dance fl oor, live music on weekends, along with DJs spinning Top 40 hits, six 50-inch fl at-screen TVs for the ultimate high- defi nition sports, and an all-new recreation area with pool tables, darts, and video games.

For more information: (800) 627-8258;www.rosenplaza.comGuest rooms received new 32-inch fl at-screen TVs, laptop-sized

safes, new furnishings, carpet, and crown molding, as well as a complete bathroom remodel design to invoke relaxing sensa-tions. Last, but certainly not least, all Rosen Plaza guests receive free Internet in guest rooms and public areas.

AT PLAY

Relaxation at Rosen Plaza comes easy, thanks to a swimming pool area with a cascading waterfall and whirlpool, as well as a fi tness center with cardio exercise machines and a full range of free weights. Guests are also granted privileges and preferred tee times at the Shingle Creek Golf Club just fi ve minutes away. The David Harman-designed, 18-hole championship course can be used for group tournaments and individual play. There’s also a state-of-the-art Brad Brewer Golf Academy, perfect for teambuilding golf clinics.

Rosen Plaza’s location puts guests just minutes away from all of Orlando’s famous attractions. Thanks to its designation as an offi cial partner hotel, the hotel provides daily complimentary scheduled transportation to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Ad-venture Park, and Wet ‘n Wild. Walt Disney World Theme Parks are also just 10 minutes away. And if guests yearn for shopping beyond the hotel’s gift and sundry shop, they can head across the street to Pointe Orlando, a 17-acre shopping complex that offers multiple dining and entertainment venues, including an IMAX 3D theater. Guests can also browse through the goods at the Florida Mall, The Mall at Millenia, Orlando Premium Outlets, and the newly redesigned Festival Bay—all located nearby.

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