Metropolitan Rebrands Orlando Resort to Radisson Orlando - International Drive
Hotel Features $5 Mil in Renovations
ORLANDO, FL, September 15, 2009 - Radisson Hotels & Resorts today announced the addition of the Radisson Hotel Orlando - International Drive, a 223-room hotel located at 8444 International Drive in Orlando, Fla. The hotel has recently completed a $5 million renovation affecting all guestrooms, public areas, restaurants and technology infrastructure.
The hotel will be offering special $89 introductory rates for September and October that include free breakfast buffet for both Deluxe King and Deluxe Double Queen guestrooms.
"We are proud to have the new Radisson Hotel Orlando - International Drive in our portfolio of hotels," said Domien Takx, managing director of Metropolitan Hotel Group, the parent company and owner of the hotel. "The hotel's location, facilities and service standards are designed to exceed expectations and our staff is eager to welcome and service our guests. Our conference and meeting facilities are designed to serve both corporate clients for meetings and conventions and also local residents for social functions."
The Radisson Hotel Orlando - International Drive is a full-service resort featuring spacious, well-equipped rooms and a variety of services including a heated swimming pool, whirlpool and complimentary access to the aquatic and fitness facilities at the YMCA Aquatic Family & Fitness Center, located next to the hotel.
The hotel offers more than 8,000 square feet of meeting space, including nine separate meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 600 people. Complete meeting and banquet support services are available. In addition to meeting services, the hotel makes it easy for guests to tour Orlando's many attractions with free scheduled shuttle service to Universal(R) Orlando Resort, City Walk(R), Seaworld(R), Aquatica(R) and Wet 'n Wild(R).
The Radisson Hotel Orlando - International Drive offers breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Cargo Bay Buffet, Cargo Bay Deli Cafe and Cargo Bay Grill. The Cargo Bay Grill serves a fusion menu of Florida classics with Caribbean flair and offers both indoor and outdoor dining. For more casual dining, the hotel also offers Ripples Pool Bar and the Cargo Bay Lounge, where guests can relax with a game of pool or darts.
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