We've brought the tropics indoors in the free-spirited style of the Florida Keys. Stroll along the wharf and enjoy the vibrant sights and sounds including the 60-ft schooner, SS Gaylord, and a lagoon featuring stingrays and several species of Florida native game fish.
Gaylord Palms carries out the tradition of excellence that has become synonymous with Gaylord Hotels. The recognition as a premier hotel is direct result of world-class dining and entertainment experiences delivered with flawless service. Gaylord Palms has received awards from AAA, Wine Spectator, Successful Meeting, Meetings South and Rand McNally, to name just a few. Take a moment to read about some of the prestigious awards we’ve received during the past few years. And you’ll understand that excellence isn’t just a goal at Gaylord Palms, it’s our passion.
Four Diamond Award, AAA
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Best Staycation Resort, Orlando Sentinel "Best Bets"
2012
Best of Osceola - Best Hotel, Osceola News-Gazette
2011
Best of Orlando - Best Local Resort, 3rd place, Orlando Magazine
2011
Best of Florida Award, Florida Monthly Magazine
2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Fodor’s Choice Award, Fodor’s Travel Guide
2007, 2006
Best of the Southeast Award, Southeast Getaway Guide
2007
Gold Key Award, Meetings & Conventions Magazine
2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003
Gold Key ELITE Award, Meetings & Conventions Magazine
2008, 2004
Gold Platter Award, Meetings & Conventions Magazine
2011, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Gold Platter ELITE Award, Meetings & Conventions Magazine
2008, 2007
Paragon Award, Corporate Meetings & Incentives
2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2003
“Best of South” Award, Meetings South Magazine
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Best Hotel for Large Meetings, Orlando Business Journal
2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Hotel & Resort Elite List Award, Facilities & Destinations Magazine
2009
Elite Certified Award, Elite Meetings International
2009
Readers’ Choice Award for Excellence, Creativity and Professionalism, ConventionSouth Magazine
2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Platinum Partners Award, Incentive Magazine
2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Best Competition Event Venue, Spirit Industry Trade Association
2006, 2005
Gold Tee Award, Meetings & Conventions Magazine
2009
Best Ballroom Facilities, Orlando Magazine Hoteller Awards
2007
Best Catering Department, Meetings South Magazine
2006
Timeless Performance Award, ITA Group
2005
Pinnacles of Excellence Award, Maritz Travel
2004
Old Hickory Steakhouse
Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator Magazine
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Florida’s Top Restaurants Award, Florida Trend Magazine
2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Best Steak House, runner up, Orlando Sentinel "Best Bets"
2012
Best Wine Pairings Dinner, 2nd place, Orlando Magazine Readers’ Choice Dining Award
2011
Most Upscale Restaurant, 3rd place, Orlando Business Journal
2011
Best Hotel Restaurant, runner up, Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards
2010
Wreckers Sports Bar
Best Place to Watch a Game, Orlando Sentinel "Best Bets"
2012
Villa de Flora
Best Brunch, Runner Up, Orlando Sentinel "Best Bets"
2012
Best Sunday Brunch, 2nd Place, Orlando Magazine Readers' Choice Dining Award
2011
Best Buffet, Florida Monthly Magazine
2011
Best Brunch, runner up, Orlando Sentinel “Foodie Awards”
2010, 2009
Best Buffet, runner up, Orlando Sentinel “Foodie Awards”
2010
Best Brunch, Orlando Sentinel “101 Awards”
2007
Best Brunch, Florida Monthly
2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
SORA
Best Sushi, runner up, Orlando Sentinel "Best Bets"
2012
Sunset Sam’s
Best Seafood, Orlando Sentinel “Best of Osceola”
2005
Best Key Lime Pie, Florida Monthly
2004
Best Seafood Restaurant, Florida Monthly
2003
Four Star Spa, Forbes Travel Guide
2012, 2011, 2010
Top 100 Resort Spas in the Americas, Conde Nast Traveler Magazine
2011, 2010
Four Star Hotel & Resort Spa, Mobil Travel Guide
2010
“Simply the Best” Spa, Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine
2011
Top 5 Spas in Orlando, Conde Nast Traveler Magazine
2010
Top 25 Companies for Working Families, Orlando Sentinel
2011 (ranking in at #9), 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
“Florida’s Best Companies to Work,” Florida Trend Magazine
2011, 2010
Best Places to Work, Giant Company Winner, Orlando Business Journal
2011
Best Places to Work, Mega Division Winner, Orlando Business Journal
2007
Best Bosses- Monica Schyck, Director of Sales and Bill Fink- Director of Conference Services, Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine
2011
Outstanding General Manager of the Year – John Caparella, American Hotel & Lodging Association
2005
Outstanding Hospitality Employee of the Year – Maria Kelly, Front Desk, American Hotel & Lodging Association
2007
Top 100 Companies for Working Families, Orlando Sentinel
2002
Award of Excellence – Short Term Landscapes, Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association
2007
Honor Award – Exterior Grounds Management, Professional Grounds Management Society of America
2006
Award of Excellence - New Installation, Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association
2006
Grand Award – Hotel Interior Landscape, Professional Grounds Management Society of America
2005
Award of Excellence – Exterior Commercial Maintenance, Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association
2005
Grand Award – Exterior Landscape Maintenance, Associated Landscape Contractors of America Environment Improvement
2004
Best Tie the Knot Spot, runner up, Orlando Sentinel "Best Bets"
2012
Top 100- ICE!, American Bus Association
2011
Flagler Award – Creativity in Public Relations, Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism
2007
Outstanding Special Event Award – ICE!, American Hotel & Lodging Association
2006
William C. Schwartz Industry Innovation Award, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission
2006
"My visit caused me to redefine what I expect from a luxury hotel. Gaylord Palms offers all that and more, with the grace and elegance of a well-off relative who is really and truly just happy you took the time to stop by."
