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Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

4.4(19,725)
Hotel

About

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center offers 400,000 square feet of flexible event space set within 63 acres of lush Florida gardens and expansive atriums. The venue’s tropical ambiance, complete with indoor water features and a sailboat restaurant, creates a distinctive backdrop for conferences, meetings, and corporate gatherings.

Guest rooms are spacious and comfortable, providing a relaxing stay alongside the resort’s extensive amenities, including a water park and multiple dining options. The property’s scale and variety make it well suited for multi-day events with room blocks and turnkey hospitality services on site.

Best for

  • Large-scale conferences & trade shows
  • Multi-night corporate retreats
  • Networking receptions in lush atriums

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Lush atriums with tropical gardens and water features
Architecture & Setting
Lush atriums with tropical gardens and water features
The resort spans 63 acres featuring immersive indoor gardens, water features, and a sailboat restaurant with Florida species swimming below, creating a distinctive tropical ambiance.
400,000 square feet of versatile event space
Event Space
400,000 square feet of versatile event space
Extensive convention and meeting facilities provide a wide range of configurations for business events, supporting groups with ample space in a single location.
On-site water park with lazy river and slides
Recreation & Amenities
On-site water park with lazy river and slides
The resort offers a water park featuring a lazy river, slides, and family-friendly activities, adding a recreational dimension to business stays or group events.

At a glance

Rated 4.4 on Google · 19,725 reviews