Hilton Orlando - Welcome Area


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Customer: Hilton - Orlando

Year Completed: 2023

Location:Orlando, Florida

Services: Renovations; Design and Consulting; Equipment Procurement; Equipment Installation

By the Numbers:

 
  • Equipment Cost: ~$1.2M
  • Project Cost: ~15M

Why this space works:

This thoughtfully executed renovation transformed the hotel’s lobby and three signature dining venues, all while maintaining uninterrupted guest service.

At the heart of the updated lobby, a new oval bar now serves as a striking centerpiece, featuring four bartender stations and creating a vibrant, social atmosphere.

Each restaurant was reimagined with a fresh identity and optimized seating:

  • The former Three Meal Restaurant became a high-energy Sports Bar, expanded to seat 240+ guests, featuring a 60’ video wall and an indoor-outdoor bar.

  • The former Sports Bar was reinvented as a colorful Mexican restaurant with 180 seats, offering a lively dining atmosphere and a kitchen designed for cooked-to-order service.

  • The Steakhouse transitioned into a welcoming Italian restaurant with 140 seats, showcasing an open kitchen and a newly added pizza oven.

Uniquely, the entire renovation was so carefully phased that only one restaurant was closed at a time—minimizing disruption and keeping hospitality flowing throughout construction.