Aloft Orlando Lake Nona Hotel & Althea Events Center Now Open

Lake Nona is one of the fastest-growing and most innovative communities in the United States. Located in metropolitan Orlando—about 25 minutes southeast of the downtown business district and roughly 10 minutes from Orlando International Airport and its new Brightline rail station—the Aloft Orlando Lake Nona is open and welcoming travelers.

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Opening in January 2024, Marriott’s Aloft Lake Nona has quickly become an integral part of the community’s vibrant ecosystem. Lake Nona is known for iconic architecture, public art installations, sports facilities and more than 40 miles of walking and biking trails—features that draw leisure visitors. At the same time, a growing cluster of high-tech startups and ample meeting space make the area attractive to business travelers and event planners.

Just a five-minute drive from the hotel is the United States Tennis Association’s National Campus, the world’s largest tennis facility with 100 courts. The hotel’s 10,000-square-foot Althea Lake Nona Events Center honors Althea Gibson, the trailblazing American tennis player who broke racial barriers—becoming the first African American to play at Wimbledon in 1951 and winning major titles at Wimbledon (1957) and the U.S. Open (1958).

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The hotel offers 17,032 square feet of flexible event space, including the 6,000-square-foot Gibson ballroom. Event spaces are equipped with modern technology and include a ballroom foyer with floor-to-ceiling windows, the Tactic boardroom, and three meeting rooms named Game, Set and Match. Outdoor venues include a palm-lined pool deck and a lakefront backyard ideal for cocktail hours, weddings and year-round celebrations.

The six-story property features 205 loft-style guestrooms and 15 one-bedroom suites with 9-foot ceilings, open floor plans, platform beds, Bliss Spa bath amenities and large walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads, designed to provide comfort for both short stays and extended visits.

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Aloft Lake Nona’s contemporary, art-forward lobby sets the tone for dining and social experiences led by Chef Guillaume Robin, who oversees the hotel’s catering and event menus. Tempo + Grace serves handcrafted, health-minded dishes in an indoor/outdoor setting. The Re:Mix Lounge & WXYZ Bar hosts live music alongside signature cocktails and small plates, while Re:fuel by Aloft provides a 24/7 grab-and-go pantry stocked with sweet and savory options.

On-site amenities include a natural saline splash pool with ample lounge seating, a ground-level 24-hour Re:ChargeSM fitness center featuring Technogym equipment, a business center, complimentary electric bikes and access to Move Nona’s daily community shuttle service.

The hotel is within walking distance of Lake Nona Town Center and many of the area’s top attractions: Drive Shack, Lake Nona Performance Club, the USTA National Campus and an extensive trail network. Guests also have easy access to year-round entertainment, shopping and dining options, making Aloft Lake Nona a convenient base for both leisure and business stays.