KISSIMMEE, FL—Richfield Hospitality will oversee a multimillion-dollar renovation of the 475-room Best Western Lakeside Hotel as it converts to the Maingate Lakeside Resort, an independent hotel. The refurbishment will include upgrades to hotel rooms and public spaces.
“To best suit the needs of our guests and associates, we will become an independent hotel as we continually review how to maintain a leadership position with business and leisure travelers to the greater Orlando marketplace,” said Greg Mount, president Richfield Hospitality.
Located at 7769 W. Irlo Bronson Highway, the resort is 1.8 miles from the main gate entrance to Walt Disney World Resort.
Guestrooms offer cable satellite television, high-speed Internet access and refrigerator. Hotel amenities include three swimming pools and two childrens swimming pools, exercise facilities, arcade and an on-site miniature golf course. Guests may choose from a variety of restaurants on site, plus the hotel offers a “kids-eat -free” program. The resort also features more than 3,200 square feet of function space accommodating up to 100 persons.