Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide’s Element brand plans to open a third hotel in Florida, less than a mile from Universal Studios Orlando. Element Orlando is slated to debut in July 2016, following next year’s opening of both Element Orlando North and Element Miami Doral.
Owned by Barakat Orlando Resort, LLC, developed by GCD Associates, and managed by New Jersey-based Paramount Hotel Group, Element Orlando will offer 151 stylish, sustainable rooms and an atmosphere designed to fuel a life in balance and on the move.
“Element Orlando will offer travelers a smart, sustainable extended stay option in an unbeatable location near Orlando’s world-renowned theme parks,” says Brian McGuinness, senior vice president of specialty select brands for Starwood. “At Element, guests enjoy a bright, energizing environment that’s conducive to both work and play, as well as innovative brand-led programming.”
The rooms and suites at Element Orlando will feature a fluid design of modular furniture, fully equipped kitchens, and spa-inspired bathrooms. Other brand signatures will include a fitness center, outdoor pool, and a 750-square-foot meeting room.
“Element is on track to double its portfolio in the next two years, fueled by the success of the brand’s positioning and emphasis on clean, sustainable living,” says Allison Reid, senior vice president of North America development for Starwood. “Equipped with everything guests need for a life in balance, Element Orlando will offer an entirely fresh perspective on the extended stay experience that will appeal to travelers visiting this popular tourist destination.”
