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THE FLORIDA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

AT THE FLORIDA MALL. ORLANDO. FL

SPECIAL CONFERENCE RATE FOR ATTENDESS INCLUDES RESORT FEES. NO PARKING FEES AT THE CONFERENCE HOTEL.

Offering warm hospitality and genuine service, enjoy upscale comfort with a personal touch at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center. You’ll discover a blend of contemporary comfort, world-class service and a central location close to the city’s top attractions to unwind, meet, dine and experience the best of Orlando for business or leisure. Relax poolside, get a great workout at our state-of-the art fitness center, and dine in casual comfort at one of our fine on-site restaurants. Close to the Orlando Airport, Universal Studios, Disney World Theme Parks and more, our 511-room hotel is conveniently connected to the Florida Mall.

FLORIDA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

MENTION “CARD Conference 2025” FOR SPECIAL RATE

$155

Special CARD conference room.

Make sure you tell them you are with the CARD Conference to get the rate. The $23. per day service charge is waived for rooms reserved under CARD rate.

Make sure you tell them you are with the CARD Conference to get the rate.

* The Florida Hotel and Conference Center has a Service Charge (included in the rate). This service charge will include the following amenities:
Unlimited In-Room High Speed Internet, Newspaper (lobby level), Two (2) bottles of water upon arrival (replenished daily), Key accessible gated parking
24-hour access to our state of the art Fitness Center, 24-hour access to our Business Center including high speed internet, printing and photocopies (limited quantities)

Attendees can make their own reservations by contacting the hotel directly by calling the Reservations Department at 800-588-4656.

Guests should identify themselves as attendees of CARD Conference 2025 or simply follow the link

407.859.1500

HOTEL POLICIES

1. Individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card at the time of booking. A deposit of one night’s room and tax will be charged to the credit card five (5) days prior to arrival. Individuals will be responsible for own room, tax, and incidental charges.
2. Individual reservations may be cancelled without penalty outside of 72 hours prior to arrival. If cancelled within 72
hours of arrival the Hotel will charge for the 1st night’s room and tax.
3. A no-show reservation will be charged for the 1st night’s room and tax.
4. CUT-OFF DATE
The Reservation Cut-off date December 30, 2024. At that time all unreserved rooms will revert back to the Hotel for general sale.
5. CHECK-INICHECK-OUT
Guests may check into the Hotel after 4:00 pm. A valid credit card or cash deposit will be required at check-in.
Guests will also be required to present a valid form of identification. Room and tax will be fully charged upon check
in.

6.There will be no refunds on early check-outs. The hotel will charge $50. for early check-ins prior to noon. Early check-in is based on availability.

TRAVEL PLANNING

PARKING

Both, self-parking and valet parking are available at the Florida Hotel.
Self-parking is free to Conference participants and you may be provided a gated access to a private lot if staying at the hotel.

Valet parking services are currently charged at $20 per vehicle per day. For participants staying at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center, charges will be added to the individual’s room account. Payment for participants not staying at the hotel can be made in cash to the parking attendant..

DIRECTIONS TO/FROM HOTEL

Orlando – MCO Airport

Orlando International Airport services several airlines. Driving time to or from the airport to the Florida Hotel is approximately 15-20 minutesTake the North airport exit and follow signs to the Beachline Expressway (State Road 528) west go through the first tollbooth, then take the second exit onto State Road 482 (McCoy Road). At this point this road is called McCoy Road, but the name changes to Sand Lake Road once you cross Orange Avenue. Stay on this road approximately 5 miles. At the third traffic light (Golden Sky Lane), turn left into The Florida Mall. Then follow signs to the hotel. There is Valet Parking available for a nominal charge or complimentary self-parking.

DRIVING TO HOTEL

Interstate 1-4 West (from Tampa)
From I-4, take exit #74 (Sand Lake Road). At the bottom of the ramp, turn right and continue on Sand Lake Road approximately 5 miles to Orange Blossom Trail (US 441-17-92). Turn right (south, go to the second light (Sun Life Path) and turn left into the Florida Mall. Continue straight, then follow signs to the hotel.

Interstate 1-4 East (from Daytona Beach or Downtown Orlando)
From I-4, take exit #80, Orange Blossom Trail (US 441-17-92). The exit ramp will merge with south bound traffic on Orange Blossom Trail. Continue south for approximately 5 miles. Go through the intersection at Sand Lake Road (SR 482), continue to the second light (Sun Life Path) and turn left into the Florida Mall. Continue straight, then follow signs to the hotel.

From Florida Turnpike North or South From the Florida Turnpike, take exit #254, Orange Blossom Trail (US 441-17-92). Follow signs for “North-East 441.” Continue straight on Orange Blossom Trail to the third light (Sun Life Path) and turn right into the Florida Mall. Continue straight, then follow signs to the hotel.