The Alfond Inn In Florida Offers “Art in the Park”

Central Florida is known for its fabulous theme parks like Disneyworld and Epcot. But the New York Times recently called The Alfond Inn “a sophisticated alternative to Disney.”

The Alfond Inn is a new, 112-room boutique hotel in Winter Park, Florida and has just introduced their “Art in the Park” package.

Winter Park is a small city well known for chain of beautiful lakes and lush urban plantings. The Florida city’s winding streets are lined with amazing, early 20th century homes and mansions. Art collecting and philanthropy have been at the heart of Winter Park for over a century.

Winter Park is also the home of the Cornell Fine Arts Museum found on the campus of Rollins College, the Polasek Museum and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. Interesting to note, the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art houses the most expansive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany in the world.

Not to be left out, The Alfond Inn features The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art for Rollins College. It’s a 100-plus piece collection that’s owned by longtime Rollins College donors and alumni Barbara and Ted Alfond.

Deanne Gabel is the General Manager of The Alfond Inn and was quoted, “Thanks to its world class museums, Winter Park is one of the most important artistic beacons in the state. Given our own commitment to exhibit contemporary art in The Alfond Inn, we wanted to create a package that would welcome visitors to explore this lesser known side of Florida.”

The Art in the Park package at The Alfond Inn includes:
• Two nights in a Classic King Room, based on double occupancy
• The hotel package rate is $395
• One $100 credit at The Alfond’s Hamilton’s Kitchen, featuring Executive Chef Chris Windus’ Floridian-inspired menu of signature dishes
• Admission to the Cornell Fine Art Museum
• Two tickets to The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, plus 20% off one item at the museum gift shop
• Guided tour of The Alfond Contemporary Art Collection
• Art in the Park package is valid through December 31, 2013

The Alfond Inn also offers its hotel guests Hamilton’s Kitchen restaurant, pool and fitness center, plus 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.

The Alfond Inn was built with a $12.5-million grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation.

So discover Central Orlando and stay at The Alfond Inn and experience the “Art in the Park” package. To make travel reservations, please contact The Life of Luxury.




The Alfond Inn – New Boutique Hotel in Winter Park, Florida

Winter Park, Florida is located just north of Orlando and is excited for the opening of the city’s newest luxury hotel – The Alfond Inn.

The Alfond Inn is a new luxurious, boutique hotel that was designed for both visitors and the community of Winter Park, Florida. The hotel is schedule to open later this month on August 18, 2013.

Owned by Rollins College, a private coeducational liberal arts college in Winter Park, The Alfond Inn was built with a $12.5-million grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation. Net operating income from the Inn will endow The Alfond Scholars program.

It’s nice to see The Alfond Inn’s philanthropic goals. The Rollins College’s premier scholarship fund offers full scholarships and provides additional financial aid to deserving students. Income will be directed to the fund over the next 25 years or until the endowment principal reaches $50 million, whichever comes later.

The Alfond Inn is destined to become the new hub and place to stay in dynamic Winter Park. The New York Times recently called the boutique hotel “a sophisticated alternative to Disney.”

Guests who stay at Boutique Hotel The Alfond Inn will enjoy one of the 112-guest rooms in a variety of floorplan layouts – from comfortable Classic Kings to a majestic Presidential Suite. All guest rooms come equipped with complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet Access, iPod docking stations and flat
screen televisions, as well as over-sized workstations.

For planning those off-site business meets or special occasions, The Inn also offers over 10,000 square feet of meeting space, a grand Ballroom and will open Hamilton’s Kitchen, a new restaurant with a Floridian-inspired menu.

Guests of The Alfond Inn will have access to the hotel’s fitness center and pool. The Alfond Inn is also pet friendly, welcoming dogs in designated pet-friendly rooms and suites. Pets can expect water bowls, a doggy gift basket and signature treats at turndown.

The Alfond Inn is pleases to announce they are offering introductory “Welcome Rates” that can’t be beat. Prices begin at only $99 per night, based on double occupancy, and are good through September 30, 2013.

If you would like to book a travel reservation to stay at the new boutique hotel – The Alfond Inn and visit many of Florida’s attractions, please contact The Life of Luxury.