The Four Seasons Orlando, which is set to open in the summer of 2014, brings a tempting new lodging option to one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Set on a lake in the luxury residential community of Golden Oak, this resort is found within the very realms of Walt Disney World and caters to families, couples, and groups alike. Upscale accommodations mix with excellent restaurants and a delightful spa, but this is just the start when it comes to the hotel’s many alluring features.

Rooms

Upon entering their rooms and suites, guests of the Four Seasons Orlando immediately come to the realization that they are in for a rewarding stay. Each of the 444 accommodations at this multi-faceted luxury resort boasts a welcoming décor that is both stylish and contemporary. Complementing this are numerous amenities, including flat-screen TVs, laptop-size safes, multiple-device charging stations, and convenient coffee and tea facilities. In the deluxe bathrooms, features of note include deep soaking tubs, oversized showers, and in-mirror televisions. To capitalize on Florida’s enviable weather, the Four Seasons Orlando rooms and suites come complete with private balconies and terraces. Ideal for general relaxation, these balconies and terraces are also great places to indulge in some in-room dining.

Royal Suite

All of the guest units at the Four Seasons Orlando are of considerable quality. For those who are interested in the very best that the resort has to offer, however, nothing quite compares to the Royal Suite. Set on the 16th floor, this amazing accommodation offers no less than 3,300 square feet of living space and can be expanded to become a nine-bedroom residence. The nightly views of the fireworks at Magic Kingdom Park are just one of the many amazing perks that come with booking a stay in the Royal Suite, and guests who are privileged enough to secure these sumptuous accommodations are sure to find favor with the full marble bathroom, among other things.

Restaurants and Bars

Several vibrant restaurants combine to provide guests of the Four Seasons Orlando with some very alluring dining experiences. Expert cuts of meat, fresh Florida seafood, and tempting tapas are the focus in the Spanish-style steakhouse, and both indoor and outdoor seating is available at the resort’s Italian restaurant. Rounding things out when it comes to the main Four Seasons Orlando restaurants is a poolside, southern-style smokehouse and rotisserie. Guest can also indulge in the culinary creations that are available at the resort’s coffee bar. When cocktails or other adult beverages are the aim, the lobby bar of the Four Seasons Orlando should more than suffice. This fantastic bar serves up an impressive array of drinks to go with its wonderful lake views.

Spa

As any good luxury resort should, the Four Seasons Orlando offers a rejuvenating spa for guests who like to be pampered while on vacation. Progressive body treatments make this an excellent place to soothe both body and soul, and thanks to the onsite salon, you can also opt to update your look. Between sessions and beauty treatments, guests of the Four Seasons Orlando spa can indulge in the experience showers with their ice exfoliant features or detoxify in the steam rooms. Hot tubs also figure among the spa facilities, and complementing the 18 standard treatment rooms are two couples’ rooms.

Explorer Island

A verifiable family playground, Explorer Island is without question one of the star attractions at the Four Seasons Orlando. Highlights of this wet and wild amusement area include an amazing family pool, a special splash zone for kids, a lazy river, and a 242-foot water slide that is known as The Drop. Playing some beach volleyball, getting your gaming fix at The Hideout, or checking out The Mansion are just some of the other ways to stay busy at Explorer Island. Among The Mansion’s various features are pool tables, outdoor ping pong tables, and a bocce ball area. When adult guests of the Four Seasons Orlando get the urge to enjoy an atmosphere that is more tranquil and romantic, they can head over to the resort's adults-only Oasis Pool area, which features underwater audio and a hot tub.

Golf Course

No discussion about the Four Seasons Orlando would be complete without mentioning the resort’s championship golf course. A certified Audubon Cooperative Wildlife Sanctuary, the course was newly renovated by Tom Fazio and is set among wetlands and softly rolling hills. Complementing the 18 beautiful holes are a pro shop, a driving range, and a putting green. Professional golf instruction is available, as are club rentals.