Universal Orlando to Build Caribbean-Inspired Meetings Hotel

September 9, 2014

Universal Orlando Resort Sapphire FallsWhen it opens in Orlando in the summer of 2016, the new Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando will feature a colorful, Caribbean atmosphere along with more than 131,000 sf of meeting space.

The new Universal Orlando Resort hotel will be located between Cabana Bay Beach Resort and Loews Royal Pacific Resort. The hotel will be built around a lush, tropical lagoon and feature a towering waterfall. An air-conditioned, covered bridge will connect Loews Sapphire Falls and Loews Royal Pacific. Together, the two resorts will have 272,000 sf of combined meeting space and 2,000 rooms.

“We are excited to continue our growth plans at Loews Hotels by building another hotel with our long-standing partners at Universal Orlando,” said Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts. “This project marks a first for our company, as we will connect the meeting space at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort with the meeting space at Loews Royal Pacific Resort, giving planners new options for their meetings and events in Orlando.”

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort’s 131,000 sf of meeting space includes a 41,000-sf ballroom, a 32,000-sf second ballroom, 15,000 sf of additional meeting room space and 43,000 sf of prefunction space. This adds to the recently announced expansion of Loews Royal Pacific Resort’s meeting space from 85,000 sf to more than 140,000 sf. To book now for 2016, go to www.uomeetingsandevents.com or call 877-823-2042.

Loews Sapphire Falls will become the destination’s fifth resort hotel and its 1,000 rooms, including 77 suites, will bring the number of onsite hotel rooms at Universal Orlando Resort to 5,200.

Inspired by the picturesque rivers and waterfalls of the Caribbean, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort will immerse guests in a themed environment featuring traditional island styling with modern touches. A resort-style pool with a water slide and sand beach will help form a central courtyard area and will be surrounded by the hotel’s guest rooms. There will be water taxi and shuttle access to all of the dining and entertainment options throughout Universal Orlando Resort.

Amenities at the new full-service hotel will include Early Park Admission to Universal’s theme parks, a full-service restaurant with scenic views and outdoor dining, a themed lobby lounge, quick-service marketplace, valet service and a fitness center.

www.uomeetingsandevents.com, www.loewshotels.com

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