ST. LOUIS ā January 7, 2022 āĀ Drury Hotels Company is planning a magical year for its guests. The companyās largest hotel to date, the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista, is nearing completion and will begin to welcome guests by fall 2022, with reservations now being accepted forĀ Oct. 27, 2022Ā and beyond. The new hotel, located in theĀ Disney SpringsĀ®Ā Area inĀ Lake Buena Vista, Florida, is the companyās first OfficialĀ Walt Disney WorldĀ®Ā Hotel and the fourth Drury Hotel in the state. The entire project ā which includes 604 rooms and more than 17,000+ square feet of meeting and event space ā will be complete by the spring of 2023, with the first 264 rooms available by fall 2022. The new hotel will feature a host of amenities and is in close proximity to theĀ Walt Disney WorldĀ® Theme Parks.
The new hotel is located steps away fromĀ Disney SpringsĀ®: a one-of-a-kind retail, dining and entertainment district located in the heart of theĀ Walt Disney WorldĀ®Ā Resort. The hotel can be booked as part of aĀ Walt Disney WorldĀ® Resort vacation package. Drury also will offer transportation to and from the theme parks and other surrounding attractions.
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āWe look forward to welcoming guests and providing them with a magical experience,ā saidĀ Chuck Drury, CEO of Drury Hotels. āOur designation as anĀ OfficialĀ Walt Disney WorldĀ® Hotel means we have been entrusted to adhere to exceptional service standards. Given our track record of providing award-winning guest service, I know our teamās efforts will delight and impress our guests and visitors.ā
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Tom Drury, a seven-year veteran in the hotel and hospitality industry, has been named the hotelās general manager. Drury team member, John Branciforte, will serve as the hotel director of sales. Once open, the hotel will employ 150 full- and part-time team members.
The hotel will feature a resort-style pool, splash pad and poolside dining and refreshments at the Lakeside Bar & Grill; an extensive marketplace for grab-and-go food items and sundries; and a cozier dining experience at The Kitchen + Bar, in addition to a wide range of complimentary amenities, including:
- Hot breakfast, including pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, oatmeal, biscuits and gravy, KELSO+BROSĀ® coffee and more
- 5:30 KickbackĀ® reception including hot food and cold beverages
- 24-hour business and fitness centers
- Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
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For a complete listing of all Drury hotels, visit www.druryhotels.comĀ or call 1-800-DRURYINN. For information about career opportunities at Drury Hotels, please apply online atĀ www.drurycareers.com.
