A brand new luxury resort is being built near Walt Disney World, and it will be the first Tao Resort to open in the US.
TAO Group Hospitality has confirmed plans to debut its first ever Tao-branded resort in the US, here in Orlando, promising a destination to relax and recharge.
The group will build Tao Hotel Orlando, which is expected to include upscale features similar to the group’s other branded locations.
The upcoming property, which is likely to open in 2025, will comprise of 220-rooms, a Tao Asian Bistro, rooftop experience, meeting area, and a fitness centre among other facilities.
The new hotel will be located close to Walt Disney World at O-Town West, only a 10 - 15 minute drive from Disney Springs.
O-Town West at the junction of Palm Parkway and Daryl Carter Parkway next to I-4, and is well know for being the location of the world's largest White Castle on Palm Parkway.
The new Tao Hotel Orlando will anchor the City Center at O-Town West, a $1 billion, 365-acre mixed-use community that Orlando based Unicorp National Developments is building.
The area is truly up and coming now, with much construction as new hotels, restaurants and retail location pop up within O-Town West.
Chuck Whittall, Unicorp’s President, said that the Tao Hotel would be a five-star luxury resort rising 15 stories.
“This is a giant deal,” Whittall said. “It’s bringing in a high-end themed restaurant, and generally you’d only find restaurants like this in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago or Miami. I think this takes Orlando to the next level. It’s such a great concept.”
“I think people from all over Central Florida will drive a distance to come here,” Whittall added. “It’s just a very cosmopolitan type brand. It’s going to be beautiful.”
Next door to the hotel site, the nine-story corporate headquarters for Marriott Vacations Worldwide is under construction and is expected to bring 2,000 employees to the area.
Tao Group Hospitality is a global leader in premium hospitality operating more than 70 branded locations in over 20 markets. From best-in-class cuisine, including Michelin-starred restaurants, to award-winning nightlife and world-renowned daylife.
Tao Group Hospitality co-CEO Noah Tepperberg said: “A hotel was the natural evolution for us. We’ve had the honour of working with some of the world’s top hotel developers, and we’re really excited to create a property that truly reflects the Tao lifestyle."
He continued “Boasting over 40 million visitors annually, Orlando is the perfect place for our first branded resort property. More than just culinary and nightlife, Tao is a lifestyle, and this large-scale venture provides the ultimate opportunity to bring that experience to life.”
Tao Group Hospitality has been active in the entertainment and culinary industry for over 20 years. The group runs nearly 70 branded locations in over 20 markets across the globe.
The group plans to open nine branded locations this year and ten more in 2023.
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