Travel & Housing

IPEC-Americas has secured special discounted room rates at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. A link to book your housing will be provided in your registration confirmation email. You must register to receive the housing link.

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

Address: 6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida 34746 USA

Housing link: Provided in registration confirmation email

Housing deadline: April 12, 2024
After this date any rooms remaining in the block will be released into hotel inventory and additional reservations will be accommodated based on availability.

Airport Information (Note: This hotel does not provide shuttle service.)

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Airport Phone: +1 407-825-2001

Hotel distance: 19.3 miles NE

Estimated taxi fare: 53 USD (one way)

Driving directions

SR-528 W / Exit I-4 W / Exit 65 Osceola Parkway-Animal Kingdom/ Go East on Osceola Parkway / Gaylord Palms on Right

Orlando Executive Airport (ORL)

Airport Phone: +1 407-894-9831

Hotel distance: 22 miles NE

Estimated taxi fare: 68 USD (one way)

Driving directions

Get on FL-408 W in Azalea Park from E Colonial Dr and FL-436/N Semoran Blvd. Turn right onto FL-436/N Semoran Blvd. Take the ramp to Downtown/Orlando. Continue on FL-408 W. Take I-4 W to W Osceola Pkwy. Take exit 65 from I-4 W. Continue on W Osceola Pkwy to your destination.

Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM)

Airport Phone: +1 407-847-4600

Hotel distance: 8 miles SE

Estimated taxi fare: 23 USD (one way)

Driving directions

Head north on Dyer Blvd. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on Dyer Blvd. Turn left onto US-192 W/W Vine St. Continue on International Dr to your destination.

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

Airport Phone: +1 407-324-9681

Hotel distance: 50.1 miles N

Estimated taxi fare: 128 USD (one way)

Driving directions

471 South / Exit 3 Osceola Parkway West / Gaylord Palms on Left

Parking

On-site parking, fee: $17.50 USD daily (50% off $35 for Excipient World participants)

Valet parking, fee: $47 USD daily

Parking fees do not include tax, which is additional

In/out privileges for overnight guests only

On Site Restaurants

Old Hickory Steakhouse

This rustic steakhouse retreat’s signature dishes and contemporary cuisine reflect the region’s unique flavors. Enjoy gourmet steaks, fish, chicken, artisanal cheeses and more. Entrées can be paired with taste-tempting sides and fine wine from a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list.

Phone: +1 407-586-1600

MOOR

Find the freshest seafood in Kissimmee, FL, at MOOR. We partner with local fishmongers to bring you regionally inspired fare and libations. From the Key West Atrium, peer into the lagoon and prepare for a nautical night. Hours vary.

Phone: +1 407-586-1101

Wreckers Sports Bar

Catch all of your favorite games at Wreckers Sports Bar. A 37-foot screen and more than 50 HDTVs creates the perfect getaway for sports fans. Order an ice-cold bucket of beers and choose from our wide array of appetizers. Hours vary.

Phone: +1 407-586-1330

SandBar

Refuel without leaving the pool. SandBar serves refreshing salads, flavorful flatbreads, tasty sandwiches and a kids menu. Savor the Kissimmee sun, order a beach-inspired beverage and lounge in paradise at this unique restaurant. Hours vary.

Phone: +1 407-586-1338

Socio

Join your friends at Socio, our upscale, Cuban-inspired bar and lounge. Our experienced mixologists offer an interactive cocktail service with bespoke beverages. Share small plates at this vibrant restaurant in Kissimmee, FL. Hours vary.

The Cocoa Bean

Fuel up with an energizing cup of freshly brewed Starbucks® coffee and flaky pastry before your adventure begins. Grab-and-go snacks are also available for guests on the move in Kissimmee, FL. Hours vary.

Villa de Flora

Villa de Flora has reopened after its extensive renovation with an enhanced atmosphere and the same fresh and seasonal dining options. The attended buffet restaurant evokes modern coastal Mediterranean countries, including Italy, Spain, France and more.