Opened September 9, 2006
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819
(407) 996-9939
Reservations: Toll Free (866) 996-6338
Reservations: Local (407) 996-6338
Fax (407) 996-9935
www.RosenShingleCreek.com
Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Convention Properties: Leslie Menichini
Public Relations Contact: Mary Deatrick, (407) 332-5212 or email mary@deatrickpr.com
A Peek at the Creek
HOTEL PROFILE:
Rosen Shingle Creek, opened September 9, 2006, is one of the largest full-service convention hotels in Central Florida. The 230-acre hotel offers 1,500 guest rooms 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. Awarded the AAA Four Diamond designation for 2009, 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, twelve dining/lounging options, four outdoor swimming
pools, two lighted tennis courts, basketball, nature and jogging trails, seasonal fishing, a sand volleyball court 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 are 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 the settlers’ 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 to 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, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Convention Properties
Rosen Hotels & Resorts currently owns and operates seven properties in the Orlando destination market. In combination, these properties total over 6,300 rooms and suites, which is approximately six per cent of the total guest rooms in Central Florida. Numerous hospitality-industry awards, employee longevity and a reputation for quality have fueled Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ growth for over 35 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/Event Space: 445,000 sq. ft.
Maximum Number of Meeting Rooms: 99 (including ballrooms)
Largest Theater-Style Capacity: 9,500 people
Largest Classroom-Style Capacity: 6,432 people
Largest Banquet-Style Capacity: 8,160 people
Largest Reception-Style Capacity: 10,000 people
Largest Exhibit Space: 95,000 sq. ft. (Gatlin Ballroom)
Total Hotel Square Footage: 1,711,063 sq. ft.
Total Parking Spaces: 2,300
GUESTROOMS:
The hotel includes 1,500 oversized (436 gross sq. ft.) guest rooms:
- 946 Double Queens (the largest number of double queens available at any one hotel in Central Florida)
- 416 Kings
- 106 Parlor Suites
- 30 Hospitality Suites
- Three elegantly appointed Presidential Suites -- Ibis, Everglades and Hammock.
Each guest room features two phones and is equipped with the latest innovations in technology, including 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 each guest access to make restaurant reservations or schedule a spa appointment or tee time, as well as access to the Internet to view meeting schedules. The NXTV technology also allows the guest to use broadcast messaging (if attending a convention) and access an email address issued to them during their stay. The email address allows those without remote email access or a laptop computer the ability to send and receive email through their guest room TV set and its wireless keyboard.
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 guest room also offers an in-room lap top safe, mini refrigerator, plush robe, iron and ironing board, hands-free blow dryer 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 by Golf Digest as “one of the Best Places to Play 2008/2009,” 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 World 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. Brad Brewer, of the onsite Brad Brewer Golf Academy, is one of GOLF Magazine’s “Top 100 Instructors for 2007-2008” and the online instructor for the Golf Channel. The Brad Brewer Academy was recently named one of the “Top 25 Golf Schools in America” by GOLF Magazine.
THE SPA AT SHINGLE CREEK:
For a more rejuvenating retreat, there’s the full-service, 13,000 square foot Spa at Shingle Creek, featuring nine treatment rooms and an amazing menu of soothing services, as well as a state-of-the-art Fitness Center. 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.
In concert with Rosen Shingle Creek’s overall theming, 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 and "one of the best places to play 2008/2009" by Golf Digest
- Golf Pro Shop voted one of America’s Top 100 Golf Shops by Golf Shop magazine
- Brad Brewer Golf Academy on-site - GOLF Magazine's "Top 100 Intructors for 2007-2008" and one of the "Top 25 Golf Schools in America" by GOLF Magazine
- Full-service, 13,000-square-foot Spa at Shingle Creek, featuring nine treatment rooms and state-of-the-art Fitness Center with cardiovascular equipment and free weights
- Spacious Shingle Creek Video Arcade
- Lap, Family, Quiet and Kiddie Swimming Pools
- Two Hot Tubs
- Two Lighted Tennis Courts
- Basketball
- Sand Volleyball
- Seasonal Fishing
- Nature Trails
- Jogging trail along Shingle Creek
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 Pre- function space
- 50,000 -square foot Outdoor space
- 40,000- square foot Outdoor event lot
- 250,000 – square feet of prime square footage of the center's exhibition space (not including meeting rooms), the largest being 95,000 square feet continuous
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 pre-function 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 -- 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 and to Sea World and Aquatica
- 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
- On-site babysitting service (reservations required)
- Upscale guest laundry room, open 24 hours
DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT:
A Land Remembered: This AAA Four Diamond Rated New Legend Steakhouse is named after Patrick Smith’s rich novel featuring memorable historical moments of Florida's history and rich landscapes. One of two of the hotel’s fine dining options, the classic steakhouse features Harris Ranch Black Angus Five Diamond Prime Beef and Florida-themed specialties like Gator Creek Stew and Key West Seafood Au Gratin. A Land Remembered serves lunch and dinner and offers a private dining room (up to 24 people) and relaxing lounge. Seating capacity: 120.
Cala Bella TM (“Creek Beautiful”): This AAA Four Diamond Rated Italian Bistro another of the hotel’s fine-dining restaurants, serving dinner and offering 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 into this dining experience if the soft music from the quiet bar doesn’t first! Seating capacity: 160.
Bella’s Bar: A piano bar is located in the vestibule of the Italian Bistro, a perfect location for a quiet relaxing or 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: 412.
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. Dine-in as well as 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 proudly serving Starbucks TM, as well as 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. Proudly serving Haagen Dazs.
Cat-Tails Pool Bar & Grille: Shingle Creek epitomizes the atmosphere of relaxation in every sense. Rosen Shingle Creek will offer the Cat-Tails Pool Bar & Grille to add to the relaxing atmosphere and brings the convenience of dining to you. Located adjacent to the pool areas, The Cat-Tails Pool Bar & Grille will serve a range of beverages and food items at your fingertips.
Par-Take: Par-Take offers golfers a variety of fare including sandwiches, muffins and beverages.
Room Service: 24-hour, full-service dining.
SHOPPING:
The Gallery: Offering fine art and jewelry by renowned artists including Luis Sottil, known for his colorful, larger-than-life depictions of nature. Guests can also purchase Florida wildlife photography by Garritt Toohey, Rosen Hotels & Resort’s Vice President, whose works are seen in guest rooms, The Spa at Shingle Creek and other public areas throughout the hotel.
John Craig Fine Menswear: Gentlemen can shop for a new golf shirt or quickly replace that tie left sitting on the bed at home.
Alta Moda: Meanwhile, the ladies will find all their hearts’ desires at Alta Moda. The boutique carries a variety of jewelry and accessories by Brighton, bags by Vera Bradley as well as hotel wear by Lilly Pulitzer and Fresh Produce. Of course, flattering swimsuits and wraps are available for those who can’t resist a dip in one of the hotel’s four crystal clear swimming pools.
Eagle’s Nest Gifts and Sundries: Provides plenty to choose from, including Orlando tees, caps and other memorabilia, casual clothing by Life is Good and a variety of Rosen Shingle Creek merchandise from sweat shirts to coffee mugs. Forgotten toiletries, pool toys and travel accessories are also offered.
AWARDS:
- 2007 Received One-Palm Green Lodge Designation by Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection
- 2008/2009 AAA Four Diamond Designation
- 2009 AAA Four Diamond Designation for Cala Bella Italian bistro and A Land Remembered classic steakhouse
- 2008 Golf Digest's Best Places You Can Play, Four Stars
- 2008, 2007 Gold Tee Award from M&C magazine
- 2008, 2007 Pinnacle Award from Successful Meetings magazine
- 2008, 2007 Gold Key from M&C magazine
- 2008 Gold Platter Elite from M&C magazine
- 2007 Paragon Award from Corporate Meetings & Incentives magazine
- 2007 Premium Circle Award from Financial & Insurance Meetings magazine
- 2007 Inner Circle Award from Association Meetings magazine
- 2007 Merit & Distinction Award from Medical Meetings magazine
- 2008, 2007, 2006 "Greens of Distinction" from Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine
- 2006, 2007, 2008 "Top 100 Pro Shops" in the U.S. by Golf World magazine
- 2006 “One of the toughest courses you can play by the Orlando Business Journal
- 2007-2008 Brad Brewer Named Golf Magazine's "Top 100 Instructors for 2007-2008"
- 2008 Brad Brewer Named Online Instructor for the GOLF CHANNEL's web site
- 2005 Top 40 Best New Golf Courses in the U.S. by Golfweek magazine
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