Exploring The Rosen Centre®: Your Ultimate Guide to Comfort at the Orange County Convention Center

The Rosen Centre® Hotel is a Cvent Top 75 hotel and one of the finest hotels located near the Orange County Convention Center, just minutes from World Disney World, the Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando. With elevated walkways to both convention center courses, the Rosen is one of the premier hotels for business travelers.

Located in the heart of Orlando along International Drive, this 1,334 room property is a owned by Rosen Hotels & Resorts which is one of the leading independent hotel companies in the central Florida area. The Rosen Centre® is an award winning hotel with accolades including the Inner Circle Award by Association Meetings and the Award of Excellence by Corporate & Incentive Travel.  

Amenities at the property include two floors of club level accommodations, an Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center, RICOH business center and the full-service Spa at Rosen Centre®.  Golf is available at the nearby Rosen Shingle Creek Resort.  There are nine individual food & beverage options and the hotel features over 150,000 square feet of meeting & event space.

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The Rosen Centre® – Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hotel rates at the The Rosen Centre®?

Depending on the time of year, hotel rates typically average from around $250 per night for a standard room to more than $650 per night for the larger suites.  

How close is the The Rosen Centre® to the Walt Disney World theme parks?

The Rosen Centre® is located in the convention center area along International Drive area and approximately 25 to 30 minutes to all four of the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Is there a Resort Fee or Parking Charge at the The Rosen Centre®?

There are resort fees at the Rosen and self-parking costs $28.00 per night (valet is $40.00 per night). Other costs include Florida state sales tax of 6.5% and an Orange County occupancy tax of 6%.

Is there a spa at the The Rosen Centre®?

The on-site Spa at Rosen Centre® is a full service spa that is open daily at 9:00 AM.  The spa offers a variety of treatments includes massages, facials and salon services.

Does the The Rosen Centre® offer theme park transportation?

The Rosen Centre® offers daily scheduled shuttle buses to and from the Orlando area theme parks along with complimentary transportation to the Shingle Creek Golf Club. 

Is there a nice pool at the The Rosen Centre®?

There is an Olympic size outdoor pool at the Rosen.  However, there are no water features like slides or a lazy river.

What are the food & beverage options at the The Rosen Centre®?

The Rosen Centre® features a number of dining options ranging from grab-and-go to poolside and upscale dining.  Learn more about the dining options in our post below.

What is the pet policy at the The Rosen Centre®?

The Rosen Centre® is a pet friendly hotel allowing a single dog that are up to date on vaccinations for up to a seven (7) night stay. There is a $150 one-time cleaning fee and stays longer than seven (7) nights require additional cleaning fees.

The Location of the The Rosen Centre®

The Rosen Centre® is located near the Orange County Convention Center along the International Drive tourist corridor.  Access to the hotel is fairly simple as there is an interchange at SR 528 from Interstate 4, less than five minutes to the hotel.  Additionally, the hotel is  fairly close to the the Orlando area theme parks and several of Orlando’s major shopping & entertainment destinations.

In addition to what is offered on-site, there are several restaurants and retail venues within a very short distance along International Drive including the Capital Grill, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, Maggiano’s Little Italy and Miller’s Ale House.

Theme parks and other local destinations are short distance to the hotel.  Per Google Maps, travel time is as follows (non-peak hours):

• Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort: Less than 20 minutes.
• The Magic Kingdom Park: Approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
• EPCOT at the Walt Disney World Resort: Approximately 20 minutes.
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Approximately 20 minutes.
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Approximately 25 minutes.
• The Universal Orlando Resort: Approximately 15 to 20 minutes
• SeaWorld Orlando: Less than 10 minutes.
• Downtown Orlando: Approximately 25 minutes.
• Vineland Premium Outlets: Less than 15 minutes.
• Orlando Premium Outlets: Approximately 15 minutes.

Hotels Amenities

The Rosen Centre® is a one of the larger full-service hotels in the area adjacent to the convention center and features a number of amazing amenities including:

Olympic Sized Swimming Pool

The hotel features an Olympic sized outdoor swimming pool with extensive patio seating, two whirlpool tubs and a poolside bar and grill.  There are no water features like slides or a lazy river.

Fitness Center

Guests visiting the hotel have access to the 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center which includes a full compliment of cardio-vascular and strength training equipment including a free weight Smith Machine, Cable Cross adjustable machine and circuit training machines.

The Spa

The Spa at Rosen Centre® is located directly on-site at the property and features a separate entrance for guests not staying on the property. This full service spa features seven (7) treatment rooms offering a variety of treatments including massages, massage therapies, body treatments, facials & skin therapy treatments, hand & foot therapies and salon services.

The spa is open daily at 9:00 AM.  Click here to learn more about the spa.

Additional amenities include:

• On-site business center
• Full service concierge
• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Hotel
• Laundry / Valet Service
• On-site gift shop

Dining Options

The Rosen Centre® features multiple casual and upscale dining options that will fit any palette. 

Everglades Restaurant

Everglades Restaurant is the signature dining experience at the Rosen with extensive décor highlighting the South Florida natural environment. Everglades offers a variety of fresh seafood, prime steaks and local specialties. The restaurant is only open for dinner service from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM and is located on the lobby level of the hotel.

Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill

Outdoor poolside dining is available at Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill.  Entrees including burgers, sandwiches and specialty cocktails.  Open daily for lunch from at 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM with dinner service from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.  Poolside bar service is from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Cafe’ Gauguin

Cafe’ Gaugin offers a bountiful breakfast buffet that is open daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.  

Banshoo Sushi Bar

Open daily from 5:0o PM to 10:00 PM in the lobby area, the Banshoo Shushi Bar services a variety of traditional Japanese sushi rolls and dishes. 

98Forty Tapas & Tequila

Open daily from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila offers premium tequilas, Spanish tapas and Mexican specialties.    Table service is available in Sam & Bubbe’s Lobby Bar & Lounge.

Sam & Bubbe’s Lobby Bar & Lounge

Sam & Bubbe’s Lobby Bar & Lounge is inspired by Harris Rosen’s maternal grandparents and features specialty cocktails and traditional Jewish noshes.  Open daily from 4:00 PM, this lobby bar is one of the finest in the Orlando convention center area.

Red’s Deli

Overstuffed New York style sandwiches, salads and pizzas are available at Red’s Deli. The deli counter is available from 6:30 AM to midnight and the convenience market is open 24 hours per day.

Smooth Java

Located on the lobby level near the main entrance, Smooth Java serves Starbucks® coffee, smoothies, pastries, deserts and more.  Open daily from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Smooth Java Express

Located near the entrance to the skywalk on level 2, Smooth Java Express offers a variety of coffee drinks, snacks and baked goods.

Conferences and Events

The Rosen Centre® features 150,000 square feet of flexible indoor event and meeting space along with a 35,000 square foot Grand Ballroom that can accommodate groups of up to 4,000. 

In addition to the Grand Ballroom, conference facilities at the Rosen include a 14,375 square foot Junior Ballroom, two Signature Meeting Rooms, 24 individual Salons (breakout rooms) and an outdoor pool deck that can accommodate 1,800 guests.

The Rooms and Hotel Rates at the The Rosen Centre®

The Rosen Centre® is one the largest hotels in the area with 1,334 rooms including 20 Executive Suites, 14 Hospitality Suites and three Presidential Suites. A number of rooms feature pool, city and Walt Disney World views in the distance.  

There are two floors of 43 executive-level VIP Suites which features preferred services including a VIP concierge, daily continental breakfast, happy hour with hors d’oeuvers and private VIP check in / check out.

In-room amenities include 50 inch flat panel televisions with premium and on-demand movies for rent, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, iron / ironing board, in-room safe and a hair dryer.

Rosen Centre® Room Types

• Traditional Room – 1 King Bed
• Traditional Room – 2 Queen Beds
• Hospitality Suites
• VIP Suites
• Executive Suites
• Presidential Suite
• ADA Guestrooms

The hotel rates vary by the time of year (and when conferences are scheduled) but typically around $250 per night for a standard room to more than $650 per night for the larger suites.  

There is a 6% resort tax on top of a 6.5% sales tax on nightly rates.  Self parking costs $28 per night and valet service is available for $40 per night.  

What We Liked about The Rosen Centre®:

There are many different things to like at this resort property.  Following are some of the highlights:

• High quality resort with great service
• Excellent location near the convention center
• High quality and abundant dining options
• No resort fee

What We Didn’t Like about The Rosen Centre®:

There were a few things not to like when staying at the this hotel:

• Parking fee of $28 per night
• Limited pool as compared to local competitors
• High traffic in the immediate area

What We Think The Rosen Centre® is Perfect For:

The Rosen Centre® is great for a wide variety of travelers visiting the greater Orlando area and is perfect for:

• Convention attendees at the Orange County Convention Center
• Business meetings and / or special events