Universal and Loews Hotels & Resorts to launch Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

FHW Staff – Mumbai

Universal and Loews Hotels & Resorts is all set to launch Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando in 2016. The new property will be designed in a colorful Caribbean hideaway built around a lush, tropical lagoon and towering waterfall. The new hotel will be located across Adventure Way from the new Cabana Bay Beach Resort. It will become the destination’s fifth resort hotel and its 1,000 rooms, including 77 suites, will bring the number of on-site hotel rooms at Universal Orlando to 5,200. Inspired by the rivers and waterfalls of the Caribbean, Loews Sapphire Falls will immerse guests in a themed resort environment using traditional island styling with modern touches. A resort-style pool with a water slide, children’s play area, sand beach and fire pit will help form a central courtyard and will be surrounded by the hotel’s guest rooms. There will be water taxi and shuttle access to all of the entertainment and dining options throughout Universal Orlando Resort. Jonathan Tisch, chairman, Loews Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are excited to continue our growth plans at Loews Hotels by building another hotel with our long-standing partners at Universal Orlando. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort will be every bit as distinctive as the other four on-site hotels and will offer a new option to families looking for a truly special Orlando vacation.” Tom Williams, chairman and chief executive officer, Universal Parks & Resorts, said, “Our guests repeatedly tell us that our Universal Orlando on-site hotels provide them a completely immersive vacation experience from the moment they enter our hotels and are transported to another place. We look forward to bringing them yet another incredibly themed experience with the opening of Loews Sapphire Falls Resort.” Amenities in the new property will include Early Park Admission to Universal’s theme parks, a full-service restaurant with scenic views and outdoor dining, a themed lobby lounge, poolside bar and grill, quick-service marketplace, valet service and a fitness center.