Opened September 9, 2006
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando , Florida 32819
Reservations: (866) 996-6338
Toll Free: (866) 996-9939
Local: (407) 996-9939
Fax (407) 996-9935
www.RosenShingleCreek.com
Director of Sales & Marketing: Leslie Menichini
Public Relations Contact: Mary Deatrick, (407) 332-5212
A Peek at the Creek
HOTEL PROFILE:
Rosen Shingle Creek is one of the largest full-service convention hotels in Central Florida. The 230-acre hotel offers 1,500 guestrooms and suites, and 445,000 square feet of dedicated, state-of-the-art meeting/event space that includes one of the nation’s largest column-free ballrooms at 95,000 sq. ft. The hotel offers an array of amenities such as The Spa at Shingle Creek, a full-service, 13,000-square-foot spa with nine treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, an 18- hole, par 72 (7,228 yard) championship golf course ranked one of the “Top 40 Best New Courses in the U.S.” by Golfweek Magazine (opened in December 2003), four outdoor swimming pools, two lighted tennis courts, basketball, nature trails, fishing, a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pit and more.
LOCATION:
Situated on 230-acres of land in the heart of Orlando, the 14-story hotel is:
- Within one mile of the Orange County Convention Center North/South complex
- Nestled along Shingle Creek, headwaters of the Florida Everglades
- Ten minutes from the Orlando International Airport
- Less then Five minutes to Sea World® Adventure Park
- Ten minutes (4 miles) from Universal Orlando® Hotel and Wet n’ Wild®
- A short drive to other area attractions
- Ten minutes from world-class shopping
- Less than an hour from the Atlantic Ocean
- Two hours from the Gulf Coast
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN:
Created as an impressive example of the 1900’s Spanish Revival style architecture, the hotel’s high-carved arches accented by the natural warm earth tones illustrate the sense of casual elegance and the grace of Florida in the early years. Guests will be inspired by the 230-acre natural environment, which includes a backdrop of dense oaks and pines along historic Shingle Creek, the headwaters of the Florida Everglades.
STORY BEHIND THE HOTEL NAME:
In the early 1800's settlers would log cypress trees down the creek that were used to make shingles for the roofs of their homes. Thus, the settlers gave the creek its name "Shingle Creek.”
One of the first settlements in the region was called Shingle Creek and was located east of the Shingle Creek waterway. Shingle Creek is known as the headwaters of the Florida Everglades.
In 1840, a trading post opened near Shingle Mill at the low water crossing point on Shingle Creek, which is a stone's throw away from the hotel. It is Rosen Shingle Creek’s intent to bring back the old Florida Frontier.
MANAGEMENT/ OWNERSHIP:
Dan Giordano, General Manager
Leslie Menichini, Director of Sales & Marketing
Rosen Hotels & Resorts currently owns and operates seven properties in the Orlando destination market. In combination, these properties total over 6,500 rooms and suites, which is approximately 6 percent of the guestrooms in Central Florida. Numerous hospitality-industry awards, employee longevity and a reputation for quality have fueled Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ growth for over 33 years.
Guided by founder and President Harris Rosen’s high standards of quality and unsurpassed service, a team of experienced professionals fulfills the company’s on-going commitment to guest and associate satisfaction.
HOTEL AT A GLANCE:
Total Sleeping Rooms and Suites: 1,500
Meeting Space: 445,000 sq. ft.
Maximum Number of Meeting Rooms: 99 (including ballrooms)
Largest Theater-Style Capacity: 9,050 people
Largest Classroom-Style Capacity: 7,300 people
Largest Banquet-Style Capacity: 6,700 people
Largest Exhibit Space: 95,000 sq. ft. (Gatlin Ballroom)
Total Hotel Square Footage: 1,711,063 sq. ft.
GUESTROOMS:
Proudly, Rosen Shingle Creek is a smoke-free environment. The hotel includes 1,500 oversized (436 gross sq. ft.) guestrooms:
- 963 Double Queens (the largest number of double queens available at any one hotel in Central Florida)
- 398 Kings
- 106 Parlor Suites
- 30 Hospitality Suites
- Three elegantly appointed Presidential Suites -- Ibis, Everglades and Hammock.
Each guestroom features two Cisco IP phones and is equipped
with the latest innovations in technology. High-speed Internet
access, 32-inch flat screen TV’s which include connectivity
panels for laptop, iPod and other devices, as well as NXTV connectivity.
NXTV technology offers movies on-demand, internet access with
wireless keyboard, view restaurants and area attractions, also
book golf tee time reservations at Rosen Shingle Creek Golf
Course.
Each luxurious room features a plush Creek Sleeper Bed with
Egyptian cotton sheets, designer linens and elegant furnishings
in the Spanish-revival style. Original photography by Rosen
Hotels & Resorts’ Vice President Garritt Toohey provides
a window on the world of meadows, streams, flora, fauna and
other natural treasures of frontier Florida. Each guestroom
also offers an in-room laptop safe, mini-refrigerator, plush
robe and Shingle Creek branded in-room amenities from The Spa
at Shingle Creek featuring its signature cedar and citrus scents.
SHINGLE CREEK GOLF CLUB:
The David Harman designed, 18-hole, 7,228 yard championship golf course features undulating fairways and interconnecting waterways bordered by the natural backdrop of dense oaks and pines along historic Shingle Creek. The design objective is to make the course play “fair” while keeping it an exceptional “test” of golf. There are five sets of tees, enabling players to choose their own degree of difficulty. Located just east of the Orange County Convention Center expansion, the challenging, yet playable, Shingle Creek Golf Club opened for play in December 2003.
Since its opening, Shingle Creek Golf Club has garnered numerous awards, including the ranking as one of the “Top 40 Best New Golf Courses in the U.S.” by Golfweek Magazine and one of the “Top 100 Pro Shops” in the U.S. by Golf Shop magazine. The course was also ranked one of the toughest courses you can play by the Orlando Business Journal and received the prestigious “Greens of Distinction” award from Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine.
THE SPA AT SHINGLE CREEK:
For a more rejuvenating retreat, there’s the full-service, 13,000-square-foot Spa at Shingle Creek and Fitness Center, featuring nine treatment rooms and an amazing menu of soothing services. The spa has been developed not just as an amenity for leisure and business guests, but is a destination unto itself, a one-of-a-kind spa experience rooted in the area’s rich history, the surrounding landscape and the traditions of Florida’s indigenous people.
The Spa at Shingle Creek’s Creekside signature treatments draw on the restorative powers of the area’s indigenous fauna and are reflective of Rosen Shingle Creek’s Florida roots, incorporating citrus and cedar scents. Additional services such as the Ocoee Body Mask and the Calusa Cocoon incorporate aspects from their namesake Native American tribes. Spa packages include 2-hour, 1/2 day, Full day, Signature, Golfer’s Retreat, Girl’s Getaway, Wedding and Teen Packages.
Like the rest of Rosen Shingle Creek, the architecture and interior design of The Spa at Shingle Creek was developed in harmony with the natural surroundings, incorporating dark woods and a palette of rich earth tones that are a reflection of the lush vegetation and even Shingle Creek itself, headwaters of the Florida Everglades.
HOTEL AMENITIES/ ACTIVITIES:
- 18-hole, par 72, 7,228-yard championship golf course designed by David Harman (opened in December 2003), voted one of the top 40 best new courses by Golfweek Magazine
- Golf Pro Shop voted one of America’s Top 100 Golf Shops by Golf Shop magazine
- Brad Brewer Golf Academy on-site
- Full-service, 13,000-square-foot Spa at Shingle Creek, featuring nine treatment rooms
- State-of-the-Art Fitness Center with cardiovascular equipment and free weights
- Lap, Family, Lounging and Kiddie Swimming Pools
- Two hot tubs
- Poolside Amenities
- Two Lighted Tennis Courts
- Basketball (available upon request)
- Sand Volleyball
- Tether Ball
- Seasonal Fishing by reservation
- Nature Trails
- Walking Trails
- Horseshoes
- Ping Pong (available upon request)
- Glow in the Dark Golf (adults and groups only)
- Kids Executive Golf
- The Swamp (reservations required)
- Video Game Room
CONFERENCE & BANQUET FACILITIES:
The hotel features 445,000 square feet of dedicated meeting/event facilities including:
- 95,000-square-foot, column-free Grand Ballroom (Gatlin)
- 60,000-square-foot, column-free Ballroom (Sebastian)
- 40,000-square-foot, column-free Ballroom (Panzacola)
- 55,000 square feet of Breakout Meeting Rooms (38 Breakout Rooms from 850-2,000 sq .ft. each)
- 100,000 square feet of Prefunction space
- 50,000-square foot outdoor event space
- 40,000-square foot outdoor event log
All ballrooms have 31-foot unobstructed ceilings/34-foot-high at hang points, hard wire and high-speed Internet capabilities. The load-in areas feature 17 bays, as well as seven built-in Registration Desks in the prefunction area.
GUEST SERVICES :
The hotel offers an extensive array of guest services capable of fulfilling a wide variety of guest needs. These services include:
- BAGS - (Baggage Airling Guest Service) Transportation Security Administration-approved remote skycap service that allows guests to receive their airline boarding passes and check their luggage directly from the hotel
- Destination Universal property, where guests enjoy complimentary scheduled transportation to Universal Orlando’s exciting theme parks
- Regular transportation to Orlando International Airport
- Full-service, on-site Concierge Desk
- On-site Ikon Business Center, On-site gift shop, valet parking and photo finishing
- Complimentary valet parking for the disabled
- Attraction ticket sales and scheduled transportation arrangements
- Private tour guides and translators
DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT:
A Land Remembered: This New Legend Steakhouse is named after Patrick Smith’s rich novel featuring memorable historical moments of Florida's history and rich landscapes. "A Land Remembered" will open in May 2007 and will be located in the Clubhouse. Seating capacity: 150.
Cala Bella TM (“Creek Beautiful”): This Italian Bistro is the hotel’s signature fine-dining restaurant. Cala Bella serves dinner and has a private dining room for up to 50 people. In addition, a presentation-cooking bar is available where individuals can dine alone comfortably with the companionship of our creative chefs preparing their culinary delights. The waft of garlic will lure you into this dining experience if the soft music from Bella's Bar doesn't first! Seating capacity: 160.
Bella’s Bar: A piano bar located in the vestibule of the Italian Bistro, a perfect location for a more intimate gathering or a pre-reception to an excellent Italian meal.
Café Osceola & Osceola Bar: Café Osceola & Osceola Bar are beautifully appointed in Spanish revival colors of blue and gold. Its views are evident due to the floor to ceiling windows bringing the outside in. The buffet restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving a buffet and a la carte menu. Seating Capacity: 422 (inclusive of private dining for 20).
18 Monroe Street Market: A tradition of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, we extend convenience to our guests by adding our upgraded 24-hour deli. The 18 Monroe Street Market offers a variety of items from a quick snack to a quick-to-order meal. Perfect for dining-in or take out. Seating capacity: 28.
Smoooth Java TM : Our conveniently located coffee bar makes up a large part of one's expectations at your home away from home. Located in the main lobby, Smoooth Java serves an assortment of coffees, pastries and snacks. Seating capacity: 48.
Headwaters Lounge TM : The Headwaters Lounge lobby bar is centrally located and is a perfect meeting and networking place for everyone! Seating capacity: 247 not including bar.
Creek Ice Creamery: The Creek Ice Creamery serves in excess of thirty flavors “plus yours” in a variety of cool flavorful treats.
Cat-Tails Pool Bar & Grille: Shingle Creek epitomizes the atmosphere of relaxation in every sense. Rosen Shingle Creek offers Cat-Tails Pool Bar & Grille to add to the relaxing atmosphere and will bring the convenience of dining to you. Located adjacent to the pool areas, serving a range of beverages and food items at your fingertips.
Room Service: 24-hour, full-service dining.
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