Press & Media
Welcome to Grande Lakes, Orlando, a destination renowned for its exceptional service and genuine hospitality. A haven for families, outdoor enthusiasts, conferences and executive retreats, it offers a space to unwind, recharge, and indulge in countless activities.
Recent Press
GRANDE LAKES ORLANDO | 10/1/24
View Details of GRANDE LAKES ORLANDOGRANDE LAKES ORLANDO | 10/31/2024
View Details of GRANDE LAKES ORLANDOGRANDE LAKES ORLANDO | 8/22/24
View Details of GRANDE LAKES ORLANDOTHE RITZ-CARLTON | 8/21/24
View Details of THE RITZ-CARLTONTHE RITZ-CARLTON | 8/20/24
View Details of THE RITZ-CARLTONGRANDE LAKES ORLANDO | 5/8/24
View Details of GRANDE LAKES ORLANDOGRANDE LAKES ORLANDO | 2/22/24
View Details of GRANDE LAKES ORLANDOJW MARRIOTT | 2/13/24
View Details of JW MARRIOTTGRANDE LAKES ORLANDO | 2/6/24
View Details of GRANDE LAKES ORLANDOTHE RITZ-CARLTON | 10/11/23
View Details of THE RITZ-CARLTONTHE RITZ-CARLTON | 8/25/23
View Details of THE RITZ-CARLTONGRANDE LAKES ORLANDO | 8/15/23
View Details of GRANDE LAKES ORLANDOGRANDE LAKES ORLANDO | 8/19/23
View Details of GRANDE LAKES ORLANDOGRANDE LAKES ORLANDO | 1/25/23
View Details of GRANDE LAKES ORLANDOJW MARRIOTT | 10/20/22
View Details of JW MARRIOTTTHE RITZ-CARLTON | 8/8/22
View Details of THE RITZ-CARLTONGRANDE LAKES ORLANDO | 7/11/22
View Details of GRANDE LAKES ORLANDOTHE RITZ-CARLTON | 02/24/2017
View Details of THE RITZ-CARLTONGRANDE LAKES ORLANDO | 04/07/2016
View Details of GRANDE LAKES ORLANDOGRANDE LAKES ORLANDO | 12/10/2015
View Details of GRANDE LAKES ORLANDOGrande Lakes Orlando Food and Beverage
TripAdvisor
- "Certificate of Excellence for Highball & Harvest", 2017
- "Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame for Primo", 2015
- "Certificate of Excellence for Primo", 2014
Orlando Sentinel
- Orlando Sentinel "Critic's Choice Best Italian Restaurant in Orlando'" Primo, 2014
Orlando Date Night Awards
- "Best Date Night Restaurant-Upscale'" Ranked #2, Primo, 2013
- "Best Date Night Activity" #1 Griffin Cooking School, 2014
- "Best Date Night Restaurant- Upscale" #1 Primo, 2014
Zagat Survey
- "America's Top Restaurants" Primo, 2013
Edible Orlando Magazine
- "Best of ‘Best Hotel Restaurant for Local Food'" PRIMO 2012
Florida Trend magazine
- "Golden Spoon Award" Primo 2011, 2012
Orlando Magazine
- Best in Dining 'Best Restaurant'" PRIMO 2010
James Beard Foundation
- "Award for Culinary Excellence"Chef Melissa Kelly
Food and Beverage Ratings
- AAA: Four Diamond, PRIMO 2004-2014
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
- "Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame", 2015
- "Certificate of Excellence", 2013, 2014
- "GreenLeaders Silver Level", 2014
- "Top 100 Meeting Hotels in the United States, 2012-2014"
- "Best In-City Overnight" 2013-2014
Orlando Business Journal
- "Best Places to Work in Orlando", 2013"
Smart Meetings
- "Platinum Choice Award" 2011, 2013
Meetings and Conventions Magazine
- "Gold Platter Award" Meeting Planners' Poll, 2014
- "Gold Key Award" Meeting Planners' Poll, 2004-2014
- "Gold Tee Award" Golf and Meeting Excellence, 2004, 2006-2007, 2011-2012
Family Vacation Critic
- "Best Florida Family Hotel and Kid Friendly Resorts", 2017
MeetingsToday
- "Best of Meeting Today Award", 2017
Medical Meetings Magazine
- "Merit & Distinction Award for Meeting Excellence" 2010
Hotel Ratings
- AAA: Four Diamond Rating 2004-2014
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
TripAdvisor
- "Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame", 2015
- "GreenLeaders Silver Level", 2014 - 2017
- "Travelers' Choice The Best Hotels ‘Luxury'", Ranked #19, 2012
- "Gold Badge Winner "Best Hotels in the USA" Award, 2014, 2016, 2017
- Orlando Date Night Awards"Best In-City Overnight" 2013-2015
- "Top hotels in Orlando-Walt Disney World", #2, 2015, 2018
- "Top hotels in Orlando-Walt Disney World", #3, 2016, 2017, 2019
- "Top hotels in Orlando", #1, 2013
- "2013 Best Hotel in the US", #9 in Florida, 2013
- "Best Wedding Location Reader's Choice", #3, 2013, 2015
- "Best Local Resort Reader's Choice", #1, 2013, 2015
- Orlando Business Journal"Best Places to Work in Orlando," 2013
- "Top 100 most popular meeting resorts in North America and the Caribbean," 2013-2014
- "Best Local Resort" Reader's Choice Ranked #1, 2011, 2013
- "Best Local Getaway" Reader's Choice Ranked #2, 2011
- "The World's Best 500 Hotels" 2013
- "America's Best Lake Hotels", No. 7, 2012
- "The World's Best Hotels ‘Top 100 U.S. Hotels'", 2007-2012
- "Best Resorts in Florida" Reader's Poll, #13, 2014
- "Best Resorts in Orlando" Reader's Poll, #6, 2018
- "Best Resorts in Central Florida" Reader's Poll, #11, 2016
- "Top 40 Resorts in Florida" Reader's Poll, #9, 2013
- "Top 40 Resorts in Florida" Reader's Poll, #17, 2012
- "Top U.S. Mainland Resorts", 2007-2011
- "Best Resort Spas" Reader's Poll, 2007, 2009-2010
- "World's Best Places to Stay 'Gold List'", 2006-2010
- "Banquet Food Quality 'Americas, Caribbean and Mexico'" Ranked #1, 2012
- "Gold Key Award" Meeting Planners' Poll, 2007-2010, 2012
- "Gold Tee Award" Golf and Meeting Excellence, 2010
- "Bride's Choice Awards", 2012
- "Ease of Event Planning ‘Americas, Caribbean and Mexico'", Ranked #1 2012
- "Best of Weddings", 2010
- "Best for Families", 2016
Family Vacation Critic
- "Best Florida Family Hotel and Kid Friendly Resorts", 2017
Medical Meetings Magazine
- "Merit & Distinction Award for Meeting Service Excellence", 2010
Hall of Ho
- "Alice S. Marriott Award for Community Service"
Hotel Ratings
- AAA: Four Diamond Rating 2004-2014
- Forbes Travel Guide: Four Stars 2004-2014
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando, Grande Lakes
- "Best Hotel Spa, Reader's Choice Award", #1, 2016, 2015
- "Favorite Resort Spa, Professional Choice Award", 2014
- "Best Resort Spa Readers' Choice", 2013"
- "Best Spa for Couples", 2013-2016
- "Best Day Spa Reader's Choice", #3, 2013
- "Best Day Spa Reader's Choice", #1, 2013
- "Best Spa" Reader's Choice Ranked #1, 2013
- "Best Spa" Reader's Choice, 2011, 2013, 2015
- "Top 100 Resort Spas in the United States" Ranked #57, 2014
- "Top 100 Resort Spa- U.S. Mainland" Ranked #24, 2013
- "Top 100 Resort Spa- U.S. Mainland" Ranked #15, 2012
- "Top 270 Spas in North America, the Caribbean, Hawaii and at Sea" Ranked #15, 2012
- "Top 100 Resort Spas in the Country" Ranked #7, 2011
- "240 Top Spas" Ranked #3, 2010
- Best Spa for Body & Soul ‘Reader's Choice Award'" Silver, 2012
- "Certificate of Excellence", 2015, 2017
- "Top 10 Hotel Spas in the U.S. Ranked #2, 2012
- "Central Florida's Best Resort Spa", 2011"
- "Favorite Spa Treatment Menu" Professional's Choice Award, 2010
- Mobil Travel Guide: Four Star Rating, 2005-2010
- Forbes Travel Guide: Four Star Award, 2011-2012
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes
GolfWeek's
- "2015 GolfWeek's Best Resort Courses"
International Association of Golf Tour Operators
- "Overall winner of the 2013 Sustainability Awards
Golf Digest Magazine
- "America's Top 50 Golf Courses for Women, July 2013"
Marriott Golf
- "Golf Club of the Year", 2012
- Ranked #1 in Condition of Golf Course, Golfer Satisfaction survey, 2012
- Ranked #2 in Overall Golf Experience, Golfer Satisfaction survey, 2012
Golf Course Management Magazine
- "Environmental leaders in golf", National Resort Course Winner, 2012
Meetings and Conventions magazine
- "Gold Tee Award", 2004, 2007-2008, 2010-2011
Condé Nast Traveler Magazine
- "Top 100 Golf Resorts in North America" Readers' Poll, 2004-2011
TripAdvisor.com
- "Certificate of Excellence", 2015
GolfWorld magazine
- "100 Best Golf Shops", 2006-2010