WALDORF ASTORIA ORLANDO AWARDS

Waldorf Astoria Orlando continues to garner industry accolades from both meetings and leisure travel experts. We are extremely proud of the recognition we have received, and we are excited to share with you our top awards.  As leaders in the industry, we would be remiss to not recognize each and every Team Member across our complex resort for their hard work and dedication.

Industry Awards

• Forbes Travel Guide 4-Star Award Winner – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame – 2019
• Best Resorts in the U.S., KAYAK Travel Hacker Awards Ranked #64 – 2019
• Best Wedding Venue – Orange County, Orlando Magazine – 2018
• AAA Four Diamond Award – 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
• Best Hotels in Florida, U.S. News & World Report – 2020, 2018, 2017, 2014
• Best Hotels in Walt Disney World^® Area, U.S. News & World Report – 2020, 2018
• Best Resorts in Orlando-Walt Disney World^®, U.S. News & World Report – 2020, 2018, 2017
• Best Hotels in Orlando-Walt Disney World^®, U.S. News & World Report – 2023, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
• Best Hotels in Hilton Group Hotels & Resorts, U.S. News & World Report -2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014
• Best Hotels in Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, U.S. News & World Report – 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014
• Loved by Guests Award, Hotels.com – 2018
• Readers’ Choice Awards: Top Resorts in Florida, Condé Nast Traveler – 2017, 2016
• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award – 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
• Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Hotels in Florida, Condé Nast Traveler – 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame Award – 2015
• Orlando’s Luxe Resorts and Local Oases – Waldorf Astoria Spa #2, 10BEST: a Division of USA TODAY TRAVEL – 2015
• Orlando Date Night Awards: Best Spa for Couples – Rated #2, Orlando Date Night Guide  – 2015
• Top US Hotels for Business Travelers – Rated #8, Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Poll – 2015
• Best Meeting Spot for Small Gatherings, Readers’ Choice Awards, Orlando Business Journal – 2014
• Best Breakfast Place – Oscar’s Brasserie #2, Silver Spoon Readers; Choice Award, Orlando Life – 2014
• Best Buffet – Oscar’s Brasserie #2, Silver Spoon Readers’ Choice Award, Orlando Life – 2014
• 10 Beautiful Hotels in Florida, 10BEST: a Division of USA TODAY TRAVEL– 2014
• Virtuoso World’s Best Hotel Experiences: US & Canada – 2014, 2013
• Gold List, Condé Nast Traveler – 2013, 2012
• Lodging Partner of the Year Award (Jointly awarded to HBC & WAO), Expedia – 2013
• Best in Stay Award for the Top-Rated Hotel in the Orlando Market, Orbitz – 2013
• Best of Weddings, The Knot – 2013
• Region’s Top Wedding & Event Service Providers, Orlando Life – 2013
• Best Hotels in the United States, U.S. News & World Report – 2012, 2011
• Pinnacle Award, Successful Meetings – 2012, 2011
• My Favorite First Class Hotel, Orlando Style Magazine Readers’ Choice Award – 2012, 2011
• “T+L 500” World’s Best Hotels, Travel & Leisure – 2012, 2011
• Event Excellence: Overall Satisfaction Events, Meeting and Event Planner Surveys – 2012
• Event Excellence: Overall Loyalty Events, Meeting and Event Planner Surveys – 2012
• Rated #15 on the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the US list, TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice – 2012
• Best Spa for Body & Soul, Orlando Style Magazine Readers’ Choice Award – 2012
• Elite Platinum Award, Elite Meetings – 2011, 2010
• Award of Excellence, Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine – 2011, 2010
• Best Local Resort, Southwest Orlando Bulletin – 2011
• Best Spa, Southwest Orlando Bulletin – 2011
• Best Wedding Venue, Southwest Orlando Bulletin – 2011
• Best Golf Resort, Florida Monthly “Best of Florida” Awards – 2011
• Silver Sage Award: Best Resort/Hotel Spa in Florida, Spa Magazine – 2011
• Top 100 “Best in the World” list, Rated #17 on the Top Hotels in US, Condé Nast Traveler – 2011
• World’s Best Awards list, Rated #12 on the Top Large Hotels in US/Canada, Travel + Leisure – 2011
• Best Resort + Destination Spa, Fodor’s Gold Choice Award – 2010
• Fine Hotels & Resort Inductee, American Express – 2010
• World Class Award, Insurance & Financial Meetings Management – 2010

Bull & Bear

• Reader’s Choice: Best Splurge Restaurant, Orlando Sentinel FOODIE Awards – 2024
• Open Table Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America, 2020
• Open Table Top 100 Best Restaurants in America, 2019, 2018
• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame – 2019
• Best Restaurant Overall, Scott Joseph Foodster Awards – 2019 Runner Up
• Best Restaurant Overall, Scott Joseph Foodster Awards – 2018
• Best of Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator – 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012
• OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards – 2018, 2017, 2015
• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award – 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
• Best Steakhouse (Reporter’s Pick), Orlando Sentinel FOODIE Awards – 2017
• Golden Spoon Award, Florida Trend – 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013
• Readers’ Choice Awards, Orlando Magazine: Best Wine List, Rated #1 – 2016
• Readers’ Choice Awards, Orlando Magazine: Best Business Dinner, Rated #2 – 2019, #1 – 2016
• Readers’ Choice Awards, Orlando Magazine: Best Steakhouse, Rated #2 – 2016
• Readers’ Choice Awards, Orlando Magazine: Best Hotel Restaurant, Rated #2 – 2016
• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame Award – 2015
• Critic’s Choice: Best Steakhouse, Orlando Sentinel FOODIE Awards – 2014, 2012, 2011
• Diner’s Choice Top Restaurant Award, Hilton Worldwide – 2018, 2014
• Top 100 Steakhouse in America, OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards – 2014
• Best Food and Wine Bonus – Global Venture Dinners at Bull & Bear, Silver Spoon Reader’s Choice Award, Orlando Life – 2014
• Best Wine List – Bull & Bear #3, Silver Spoon Readers’ Choice Award, Orlando Life – 2014
• Best Steakhouse – Bull & Bear #1, Silver Spoon Readers’ Choice Award, Orlando Life– 2014, 2011
• 10 Best Steakhouses in Orlando #4, 10BEST: A Division of USA TODAY TRAVEL – 2014
• 10 Best Restaurants in Orlando #5, 10BEST: A Division of USA TODAY TRAVEL – 2014
• Voted Most Romantic #7, OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards – 2014
• Best Overall #9, OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards – 2014
• Best Ambiance #4, OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards – 2014
• Best Service #10, OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards – 2014
• Best Steakhouse #2, OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards – 2014
• Best Special Occasion #6, OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards – 2014
• AAA Four Diamond Award – 2019, 2012, 2011, 2010
• Best Steak, Silver Spoon Judges’ Award, Orlando Home & Leisure – 2012
• Best Dish, High End – Grilled Tomahawk Bone-In Rib Eye, Silver Spoon Judges’ Award, Orlando Home & Leisure – 2012
• Best Fine Dining, Silver Spoon Judges’ Award, Orlando Home & Leisure – 2011, 2010
• Best Desserts, Silver Spoon Judges’ Award, Orlando Home & Leisure – 2011
• Best Décor, Silver Spoon Judges’ Award, Orlando Home & Leisure – 2011
• Best Server in Orlando (Arnaud Soules), Silver Spoon Readers’ Choice Award, Orlando Home & Leisure – 2011
• Readers’ Choice: Best Hotel Restaurant (runner up), Orlando SentinelFOODIE Awards – 2011
• Best Fine Dining, Orlando Dining Guide – 2010
• Best Golf Course Restaurant – Bull and Bear, My City Eats – 2010
• Top 100 Restaurants in America, Where the Locals Eat – 2010

Waldorf Astoria Golf Club

• Top 50 U.S. Golf Courses, Golf Advisor – 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
• Top Golf Courses in Florida, Golf Advisor – 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
• Top 25 Courses for Staff Friendliness, Golf Advisor – 2018, 2015, 2014
• Top 25 Off-Course Amenities in the U.S. – 2018, 2017, 2015
• Gold Medal in the Premier Resort Awards, Golf Magazine – 2017, 2016
• Silver Medal in the Premier Resort Awards, Golf Magazine – 2015, 2014, 2012
• 50 Best Teachers in America – Brian Mogg, Golf Digest  – 2015, 2013
• Best Golf Experience, Orlando Style Magazine Readers’ Choice Award – 2012, 2011
• #11 Best Public Golf Course Florida, Golf Magazine – 2012
• Best in Travel, Golf Magazine – 2012
• Golfweek Best Courses You Can Play – 2011
• Best Golf Resort, Florida Monthly “Best of Florida” Awards – 2011
• Top 25 Best New Courses, Golf Weekly – 2010
• Best Golf Club, Southwest Orlando Bulletin – 2010
• Top 20 Florida Courses You Can Play, Golf Digest – 2010
• Best New Golf Course, Golf Digest – 2009

Hilton Awards

• Food & Beverage Director of the Year, Jonathan Raz, Hilton Worldwide – 2018
• Banquet Beverage Experience of the Year, Hilton Worldwide – 2018
• Luxury Hotel of the Year, Hilton – 2018, 2014, 2011
• Digital Excellence, Hilton – 2014
• Genius of the And, Hilton – 2014
• Spa Award of Excellence, Hilton – 2012, 2011, 2010
• Food & Beverage Award of Excellence,  Hilton – 2017, 2012, 2011