Hotel Information: An oasis within a mile of the Walt Disney World® Resort, this Hyatt Regency is set on 1,500 lushly landscaped acres that include a 45-acre preserve, miles of nature trails, and a mile-long Audubon Walk past exotic plants and wildlife. A sun-filled atrium with original artwork, cascading waterfall, glass elevators, colorful parrots, and towering palms greets arriving leisure and business guests.

Amenity highlights: A half-acre freeform, lagoon-style pool includes waterfalls, waterslides, a children’s pool, and spa tubs. Paddleboats and canoes are available for rent along Lake Windsong. Four Jack Nicklaus Signature Design courses include an 18-hole course and three nine-hole challenges. The Racquet Club has 12 tennis courts; the Equestrian Center offers trail rides and lessons (surcharges).

Insider tip: A visit to the Grand Cypress Equestrian Center is a great way to spend an afternoon. The main facility includes a 44-stall barn, covered arena, outdoor jumping ring, and grooming stalls. On most afternoons, riders can be seen practicing dressage and fine-tuning their jumps in the arena.

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Rooms

The 18-story Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress has 750 air-conditioned guestrooms, all with walk-out balconies. Tropical decor includes rattan-style furnishings. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access are available (surcharge); and 27-inch TVs come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and video games (surcharge). Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, and premium Portico toiletries. Compact refrigerators are available on request.

Room Amenities

• Balcony
• Cable/satellite TV
• Multi-line phone
• Ceiling fan
• Pay movies
• Voice mail
• Internet access - high speed
• Internet access - wireless
• Complimentary newspaper
• Minibar
• In-room safe
• Video-game console
• Iron/ironing board
• Coffee/tea maker
• Clock radio
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Hair dryer
• Extra towels/bedding

• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Housekeeping
• Wake-up calls
• Climate control
• Rollaway beds
• Smoking rooms
• Internet access - surcharge
• Refrigerator (on request)
• Turndown service (on request)
• Designer toiletries
• Massage - available in room
• Complimentary toiletries
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic check-out
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Desk
• Window opens
• Television
• Air conditioning

Renovation Notice

This hotel is renovating its facilities and guestrooms from October 8, 2008 until December 1, 2009 (dates subject to change). Renovations are scheduled to take place from 8 AM until 6 PM daily.

The hotel assures that it will make every effort to minimize construction noise and related disturbance.

This renovation information supersedes all other information in this hotel’s description that relates to these hotel amenities.

Recreation

Swimming and boating: The resort’s centerpiece is a half-acre freeform pool with 12 waterfalls, two waterslides, a children’s pool, three spa tubs, and an expansive sundeck overlooking the white-sand beach and Lake Windsong. Sailboats, paddleboats, and canoes are available for rent.

Golf: Four Jack Nicklaus Signature Design courses include an 18-hole layout and three nine-hole challenges. A golf shop has a full line of equipment, and PGA-level instruction is available at the Grand Cypress Golf Academy. The whole family can enjoy play on the nine-hole, par 3 pitch ‘n putt course. Tees, scorecards, and use of clubs and golf balls are complimentary.

Tennis: The Grand Cypress Racquet Club has eight Har-Tru and four Deco Turf II tennis courts, five lit for night play. Instruction is available at the Tennis Academy.

Walking, jogging, bicycling: Options include three jogging and walking paths stretching from 1.3 to 4.7 miles, an Audubon Walk with a mile-long boardwalk past exotic plants and Florida wildlife, and nine miles of Cypress trails. The resort rents bicycles.

Horseback riding: Trail rides and instruction in riding, jumping, and dressage (surcharges) are the options at The Grand Cypress Equestrian Center; young junior lessons for ages 3–7 are available.

Fitness center: The fitness center contains stationary bikes, treadmills, and strength-training equipment.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Running track/path on site
• Golfing on site
• Tennis on site
• Horse riding/rental on site
• Swimming on site
• Boating on site
• Rowing or canoeing on site
• Golf - driving range on site
• Golf - miniature nearby

• Bicycle rentals on site
• Fishing on site
• Racquetball/squash on site
• Basketball on site
• Volleyball on site
• Dock on site
• Hiking/biking trails on site
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Bird watching on site
• Playground on site

Property Amenities

A two-story indoor waterfall is the focal point at Cascades, the signature restaurant of the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. Hemingway’s, high atop an outdoor grotto, specializes in seafood. Recreation options include tennis, golf, swimming, horseback riding, a fitness center, boating, and a white-sand beach.

Camp Hyatt (surcharge), for children 5 to 12, provides supervised activities including scavenger hunts and crafts. This Orlando hotel has a beauty salon, game room, gift shop, and business center with wired Internet access (surcharge). Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby, lounge, pool area, and guestrooms (surcharge). Shuttles transport guests around the resort and to area theme parks.

Valet parking:
$17 per 24-hour period. Covered garage, with in/out privileges.
Self parking:
Complimentary.
Fee does not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.

• 24-hour front desk
• Room service (24 hours)
• Spa services on site
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Private beach
• Hair salon
• Health club
• Swimming pool - children's
• Tour assistance
• Poolside bar
• Bar/lounge
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Arcade/game room
• Suitable for children
• Supervised child care/activities
• Parking (valet)
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Business center
• Express check-out
• Audio-visual equipment
• Secretarial services
• Conference room(s)
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Porter/bellhop
• Multilingual staff
• Banquet facilities
• Event catering

• Gift shops or newsstand
• ATM/banking
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Coffee shop or café
• Dry cleaning service
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Number of rooms: 750
• Number of floors: 18
• Ballroom(s)
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Coffee in lobby
• Concierge desk
• Currency exchange
• Elevator/lift
• Express check- in
• Fitness equipment
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Children's club
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Parking (secure)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Spa tub
• Television in lobby
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 18 and younger when staying in the same room as their parents or guardians. Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Check-in time is 4 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

• Pets not allowed
• Resort fee charged at hotel/condo

Mandatory Hotel-imposed Fees

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.  

• Hotel resort fee: $13 per room/night

Hotel resort fee inclusions

Hotel resort fee inclusions:

• Shuttles to Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld
• Access to fitness center
• Use of golf driving range, tennis courts, bikes, watercraft, and nine-hole Pitch ‘n Putt
• Local and toll-free calls

The above list may not be comprehensive.  Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Dining

Cascade Restaurant - A 35-foot bronze mermaid sculpture with waterfall is the focal point in Cascade’s two-story lobby overlooking Lake Windsong. Menu includes soups, salads, seafood, steak, and chicken. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. White Horse Sports Bar & Grill - Upscale sports bar and grill. Nonstop sports on flat-screen TVs. House favorites include steaks, lamb chops, and seafood. Extensive wine menu, beer, and cocktails. Dinner only. Hemingway’s - Set high atop the grotto overlooking the outdoor pool, this Key West–style restaurant specializes in fresh seafood. Dinner only. Palm Café - Casual restaurant serving ready-made sandwiches, salads, pastries, and light fare. Open early morning to late evening.

La Coquina - Guests enjoy an intimate dining experience inside the chef’s kitchen, watching as the chefs prepare their culinary specialties. Dinner only, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Sunday brunch.

Trellises - Tropical-themed lobby lounge. Starbucks coffee served mornings. Cocktails, wine, and beer later in the day. Open early to late morning and late afternoon to late evening.

On the Rocks - Poolside bar tucked away under the grotto. Cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks, salads, and sandwiches. Open late morning to dusk.

Address

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1 Grand Cypress Blvd

Orlando, FL 32836

USA

Nearest major airport:

Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)

Area:

Downtown Disney® area/Lake Buena Vista