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'''The Peabody Orlando''' is a hotel located next to the [[Orange County Convention Center]] in Orlando, Florida, and is a [[brand extension]] of the original [[Peabody Hotel]] in [[Memphis, Tennessee]]. The 31-story, 1641-room hotel was originally constructed in 1986.<ref name="I Drive History" /> Opened in late 2010, a $450 million renovation of the hotel added a 32-story building and resort amenities.<ref name="Peabody includes resort amenities">{{cite web|url =http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-cfb-tourism-062810-20100627,0,5110478.story |title =Peabody includes resort amenities| accessdate = 2011-01-16}}</ref> The expansion tower, standing at {{convert|428|ft|m|0|abbr=on}}, is the [[List of tallest buildings in Orlando|second tallest]] building in Orlando only being surpassed by the [[SunTrust Center]] downtown.<ref name="Emporis">{{cite web|url = http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=streetpeabodyorlandotower-orlando-fl-usa |title = The Peabody Orlando Expansion Tower|accessdate =2011-01-16}}</ref>
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| location = Unincorporated [[Orange County, Florida|Orange County]] in [[Orlando, Florida]]
| address = 9801 International Drive
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The '''Hyatt Regency Orlando''' is a hotel directly connected to the [[Orange County Convention Center]] located on International Drive in [[Orlando, Florida]]. The 32-story, 1641-room hotel was originally constructed in 1986 as '''The Peabody Orlando''', a [[brand extension]] of the original [[Peabody Hotel]] in [[Memphis, Tennessee]].

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In late 2010, a $450 million renovation of the hotel added a 31-story wing that doubled the number of rooms from 891 to 1641 and added a resort pool complete with a water slide, waterfall, bridges, a kiddie area, a splash pad, an outdoor restaurant, and cabanas for rent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-10-01/business/os-hyatt-hotels-opens-orlando-20131001_1_hyatt-hotels-peabody-orlando-hyatt-brand|title = Hyatt takes over Peabody, lays off 68 staff}}</ref> The expansion tower, standing at {{convert|428|ft|m|0|abbr=on}}, is the [[List of tallest buildings in Orlando|second tallest]] building in metropolitan Orlando only surpassed by the [[SunTrust Center]] in Downtown Orlando.<ref name="Emporis">{{cite web|url = http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=streetpeabodyorlandotower-orlando-fl-usa |title = The Peabody Orlando Expansion Tower|accessdate =2011-01-16}}{{dead link|date=September 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

On August 28, 2013, UST Hotel Joint Venture Ltd. sold The Peabody Orlando for $717 million, to [[Hyatt|Hyatt Hotels]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hyatt buying Peabody Orlando Hotel for $717 million|url=http://mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2013/8/28/hyatt_buying_peabody.html|publisher=CFN13|accessdate=28 August 2013}}</ref> The hotel was renamed Hyatt Regency Orlando on October 1, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article73579.html|title = The Peabody Orlando Sold to Hyatt for $717 Million}}</ref>


==Sale of Hotel==
On August 28th 2013, UST Hotel Joint Venture Ltd. announced the sale of the Peabody Orlando hotel for $717 million, to [[Hyatt Hotels]]. The hotel is expected to rebrand to the [[Hyatt Regency]] sub-brand of Hyatt Hotels.<ref>http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/08/28/hyatt-to-acquire-peabody-orlando-hotel-for-717-mil.aspx</ref>
==Gallery==
==Gallery==


<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:The Peabody Orlando Original Building.jpg| The Original Building in 2009.
File:The Peabody Orlando Original Building.jpg|Hyatt Regency Orlando
Image:Peabody Hotel, Orlando, FL.jpg|Back side of the Original building in 2007.
File:Peabody Hotel, Orlando, FL.jpg|Back side of the Original building in 2007
Image:The Peabody Orlando Expansion April 2009.JPG| The new building under construction in April 2009.
File:The Peabody Orlando Expansion April 2009.JPG|The new building under construction in April 2009
Image:The Peabody Orlando Expansion April 2010.JPG| Expansion Progress in April 2010.
File:The Peabody Orlando Expansion April 2010.JPG|Expansion Progress in April 2010
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==External links==
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{{Commons category|9801 International Drive (Orlando, Florida)|Hyatt Regency Orlando}}
*[http://orlando.regency.hyatt.com/ Official website]

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[[Category:Hotel buildings completed in 1986]]
[[Category:Hotel buildings completed in 1986]]
[[Category:Hotels in Orlando, Florida]]
[[Category:Hotels in Orlando, Florida]]
[[Category:Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters]]
[[Category:Skyscraper hotels in Florida]]
[[Category:Skyscraper hotels in the United States]]
[[Category:Skyscrapers in Orlando, Florida]]
[[Category:Skyscrapers in Orlando, Florida]]
[[Category:Hyatt Hotels and Resorts]]
[[Category:1986 establishments in Florida]]




Latest revision as of 23:10, 10 March 2024

Hyatt Regency Orlando
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Map
General information
LocationUnincorporated Orange County in Orlando, Florida
Address9801 International Drive
Opening1986
Expanded: 2010
OwnerHyatt Hotels
ManagementHyatt Hotels
Height428 ft (130.5 m)
Other information
Number of rooms1641
Website
orlando.regency.hyatt.com

The Hyatt Regency Orlando is a hotel directly connected to the Orange County Convention Center located on International Drive in Orlando, Florida. The 32-story, 1641-room hotel was originally constructed in 1986 as The Peabody Orlando, a brand extension of the original Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee.

In late 2010, a $450 million renovation of the hotel added a 31-story wing that doubled the number of rooms from 891 to 1641 and added a resort pool complete with a water slide, waterfall, bridges, a kiddie area, a splash pad, an outdoor restaurant, and cabanas for rent.[1] The expansion tower, standing at 428 ft (130 m), is the second tallest building in metropolitan Orlando only surpassed by the SunTrust Center in Downtown Orlando.[2]

On August 28, 2013, UST Hotel Joint Venture Ltd. sold The Peabody Orlando for $717 million, to Hyatt Hotels.[3] The hotel was renamed Hyatt Regency Orlando on October 1, 2013.[4]

Gallery[edit]

  • Hyatt Regency Orlando
    Hyatt Regency Orlando
  • Back side of the Original building in 2007
    Back side of the Original building in 2007
  • The new building under construction in April 2009
    The new building under construction in April 2009
  • Expansion Progress in April 2010
    Expansion Progress in April 2010

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Hyatt takes over Peabody, lays off 68 staff".
  2. ^ "The Peabody Orlando Expansion Tower". Retrieved 2011-01-16.[dead link]
  3. ^ "Hyatt buying Peabody Orlando Hotel for $717 million". CFN13. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  4. ^ "The Peabody Orlando Sold to Hyatt for $717 Million".

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