Waldorf Astoria Orlando — opened Oct. 1, 2009
The first newly built Waldorf Astoria since the legendary original in New York City, this 482-acre resort boasts many similarities (an iconic lobby clock, the classic Bull & Bear Steakhouse, and Oscar’s — the birthplace of Eggs Benedict), but has something the Big Apple landmark doesn’t: an address next door to Disney World. Thankfully, this property doesn’t just cater to kids. Rooms feature grown-up comforts like Egyptian-cotton linens, dual marble sinks, and 42-inch LCD TVs, while onsite amenities include a swank pool, Guerlain spa and championship golf course.
Weddings: Events here combine big-city class with tropical ease. Outdoors, choose from formal gardens or landscaped lawns, then bring the party indoors for a no-holds-barred ballroom bash, complete with chef-manned hors d’oeurve action stations and elaborate displays of mini desserts.
Deal: For their opening special, rates start at a mere $179 per night.
Postcard Inn on the Beach — opened Oct. 15, 2009
This funky boutique hotel on St. Pete Beach has already been generating buzz. The 196 guest rooms feature flat-screen TVs and down-filled duvets (not too unusual), as well as surfboards, complimentary magazines and vintage light fixtures (way cool). Onsite activities will make you feel like you stepped into a beach flick from the ’60s — think Ping Pong tables, horseshoes, tire swings, hammocks and fire pits.
Weddings: For ceremonies, it’s all about being boho, barefoot and on the beach. For receptions, a private room is available for up to 150 people. You can also buy out the onsite Wildwood Barbeque & Burger restaurant (the original is an NYC favorite).
Deal: The hotel is being marketed as “affordable lodging,” with rack rates of $99 off season and $189 peak season.
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa — opening Dec. 2009
Clearwater is a beloved beach destination, thanks to its soft white sand, warm Gulf waters and nightly Sunsets at Pier 60 celebration. Now it holds one more draw — a new beachfront resort with 250 one- and two-bedroom suites. The list of amenities is impressive — guests get full kitchens, oversized balconies, iPod docks and signature Grand Beds. The full-service Pure Spa, plus SHOR — a seafood grill featuring a dramatic show kitchen — score the property even more bragging rights.
Weddings: Whether you’re thinking beach or ballroom, rooftop pool terrace or covered promenade, you can’t go wrong with the settings here. A certified wedding planner oversees every detail, from start (hot and cold hors d’oeuvres in a variety of ethnic themes) to finish (fresh-baked cookies served as a midnight snack).
Deal: As part of a grand-opening promotion, guests can take advantage of 15 percent off the best available rate, plus a $50 daily resort credit, when referencing the booking code CBINTR.
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