IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces New Future Property in Orlando

Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 12:45 PM ET, Tue August 20, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts Intercontinental Orlando to open in 2028.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Intercontinental Orlando to open in 2028. (Photo Credit: IHG Hotels & Resorts)

Developed in partnership with owner Flag Luxury Group and Unicorp National Developments, IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding with the launch of a new Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts property in Orlando, Florida, set to open in 2028.

Located on Orlando’s renowned International Drive, InterContinental Orlando was designed to exude approachable sophistication with distinct offerings designed to complement the vibrancy of the city. The new hotel will feature 700 guestrooms, including 84 suites.

Guests looking for 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.

Intercontinental Orlando’s 15,000 square feet of spa and wellness amenities includes a pool and fitness center. The hotel also boasts approximately 106,000 square feet of 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 in a statement, “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.”

CEO of Flag Luxury Group, Paul Kanavos, added, “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.”

According to the hotel giant, 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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