Avanti Palms and Conference Center-Newly Renovated Opening-Spring 2018. Centrally located in the heart of International Drive and conveniently situated with immediate access to Orlando's major highways, such as Interstate 4 and the Florida Turnpike. Take full advantage of being just minutes from Universal Orlando and Volcano Bay, and within walking distance from a variety of restaurants and entertainment, shopping, movie theaters, and the I-drive 360 complex featuring “The Eye” & Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. The resort will offer 653 guest rooms including Tower rooms, with breathtaking views of the Orlando Skyline & local attractions, as well as five additional buildings perfect for housing groups together. As you enter the resort you will be welcomed into our beautiful lobby, which is home to a large registration area, Concierge that will offer tickets and complimentary shuttle services to the local theme parks, and a 24 hour business center. The Lobby will open up to our new Grand pool complex encompassing you in a tropical setting with fountains, children's splash zone & whirlpool spa, along with a surrounding sun deck area large enough to serve as an outdoor venue to host your next reception or event. Enjoy your favorite coffees at our Starbucks Barista and for all of your meals, head over to our MarketPlace Café & Grill. The spacious Lobby Bar overlooks the pool with outdoor access and plenty of deck seating. Stop by and experience our State of the Art Fitness Center that will be open 24 hours with key entry. Our recently renovated spacious guest rooms include refrigerators, microwaves, and 40 inch flat screen televisions. The resort is also home to an incredible conference center facility featuring over 20,000 square feet of fully functional meeting/banquet space. Lastly, don't forget to take advantage of our Complimentary Wifi throughout the property with increased bandwidth within Conference Center.