General Hotel Information

All attendees are responsible for making their own reservations.

Special conference rates have been negotiated with The Florida Hotel and
Conference Center. These rates are guaranteed for the nights of February
28 – March 2, 2012. Participants wishing to arrive before the 28th or
prolong their stay after March 2nd should contact the hotel directly for the
rates and availability. Rooms will be allocated on a first come first served
basis so you are therefore urged to make your reservations as soon as
possible. All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. Rates
and availability are not guaranteed until your reservation is confirmed.
Space is limited so make your reservation early.

The reservation deadline is January 30, 2012.

Check In / Check Out

Guests may check into the Hotel after 3:00 pm. Guests will also be asked to present a valid form of identification such as a driver’s license with your photo. Check out time is 12:00pm. Any requests for late checkout must be made with the Front Desk on the night prior to checkout and, if granted, is subject to a late checkout fee.

How To Make Your Reservation Using The ICPHSO Group Block

ICPHSO is pleased to offer you a group rate of $149.00 per night for our conference as well as the opportunity to make your hotel reservations on-line using The Florida Hotel and Conference Centers on-line reservation system. In order to make your reservations, please follow the instructions below.

• Click on this link: ICPHSO ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE
• Click on Make Reservations, under Group Options and then follow the instructions on the page.
• If you have any difficulties, please contact the hotel directly at 1-800-588-4656

How To Make Your Reservation at the Government Rate

If you are in need of making a reservation and obtaining a government rate, you must contact the hotel directly at 1-800-588-4656. Advise the reservation agent that you are attending the ICPHSO conference and you need a government rate. You will be required to show your government ID at check-in.

Hotel Location

Located midway between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World, The Florida Hotel and Conference Center is in the center of all the excitement. The hotel is connected to The Florida Mall, Central Florida's largest indoor shopping experience. And, as business travelers will appreciate, we're close to the Convention Center and Orlando's downtown businesses.

FROM ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Take the North airport exit and follow signs to the Beachline* Expressway (State Road 528) west go through the first tollbooth, then take the second exit onto State Road 482 (McCoy Road). At this point this road is called McCoy Road, but the name changes to Sand Lake Road once you cross Orange Avenue. Stay on this road approximately 5 miles. At the third traffic light (Golden Sky Lane), turn left into The Florida Mall. Then follow signs to the hotel. There is Valet Parking available for a nominal charge or complimentary self-parking.

FROM INTERSTATE 4 WEST - (from Tampa)
From I-4, take exit #74 (Sand Lake Road). At the bottom of the ramp, turn right and continue on Sand Lake Road approximately 5 miles to Orange Blossom Trail (US 441-17-92). Turn right (south, go to the second light (Sun Life Path) and turn left into the Florida Mall. Continue straight, then follow signs to the hotel.

FROM INTERSTATE 4 EAST - (from Daytona Beach and downtown Orlando)
From I-4, take exit #80, Orange Blossom Trail (US 441-17-92). The exit ramp will merge with south bound traffic on Orange Blossom Trail. Continue south for approximately 5 miles. Go through the intersection at Sand Lake Road (SR 482), continue to the second light (Sun Life Path) and turn left into the Florida Mall. Continue straight, then follow signs to the hotel.

FROM THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE, NORTH OR SOUTH
From the Florida Turnpike, take exit #254, Orange Blossom Trail (US 441-17-92). Follow signs for "North-East 441." Continue straight on Orange Blossom Trail to the third light (Sun Life Path) and turn right into the Florida Mall. Continue straight, then follow signs to the hotel.

* Please Note: When traveling in Central Florida, the Beachline Expressway was formally known as the 'Beeline Expressway.' Some signs may not be changed yet. So please be aware that these two names are actually the same highway!

Area Information

Here are links to some of the meeting facilities, as well as some helpful information and transportation links to help you plan an exciting visit:

Weather
Current Weather Conditions & Forecast

Airport
Orlando International Airport

Shopping
From our lobby you have direct walk-through access to The Florida Mall and all it's shops and restaurants. Click here for more on The Florida Mall.

Sea World
Sea World Florida is just minutes from The Florida Hotel and Conference Center.