Venue Description
Location: Experience all the wonder and enchantment of Florida during STAREAST 2015 at the luxury Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Near Orlando, the hotel's extraordinary service and superior amenities are just minutes away from the main gates of Epcot®, Disney® and Disney's Hollywood Studios®.
This majestic Kissimmee resort spans over 63 acres and celebrates Florida's history, culture, and natural beauty in both architectural style and landscape design. Enjoy the resort’s signature atriums that recreate various vibrant Florida environments. The extravagant pool, Cypress Springs Family Fun Water Park, luxury spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space allows you to accomplish all your getaway desires without having to leave the resort. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, you will experience satisfaction at the Gaylord Palms Resort where extraordinary service and superior amenities create a world-class Florida escape.
Stay at the Center of the Action
At the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, networking opportunities will be around every corner and inside every elevator. Save time getting to and from the sessions and exhibits—while enjoying the convenience of going back to your room between events to make phone calls and check emails.
Special Hotel Rates for STAREAST Attendees (see information above) -
Book your room reservation at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center at the exclusive conference rate by April 10, 2015. Space is limited, so please reserve your room early! Use one of these options to make a reservation.
The $20 Resort Fee includes:
- High-speed Internet,
- 24-hr access to fitness center,
- Local, toll-free & domestic long-distance phone calls,
- 10% discount on all on-property dry-cleaning,
- Bucket of range balls at Celebration Golf Club,
- Two bottles of purified water,
- Daily newspaper,
- 10% discount on all spa products,
- Scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World Theme Parks, and
- 10% discount on poolside cabana rentals.
Parking:
- Parking Fee - $18+ self-parking.
- Valet parking - $26+/day (rates subject to change without notice).
Directions: There is an interactive map on the hotel website under Maps & Transportation.
Airport: Orlando International Airport – MCO - Distance from hotel: 19.3 miles Northeast
Airport Transportation: There are a variety of transportation options, so please research carefully.
For shuttle and town-car transportation to and from Orlando International Airport:
• Mears Transportation: www.mearstransportation.com - Phone: (866) 435-5686.
• Star Transportation Management: www.gostarmgt.com – Phone: (866) 888-5530.
• Taxis
Driving Directions: SR-528West – Exit at I-4 West (Exit 65) Osceola Parkway – Go East on Osceola Parkway and the Gaylord Palms is on the right.
Additional Airport: Orlando Sanford International Airport – SFB – The Gaylord Palms does not provide a shuttle service. Distance from Hotel: 50.1 miles North - Directions: 471 South (Exit 3) – Osceola Parkway West – the Gaylord Palms is on the left.
