Hotel buyouts offer several advantages that can enhance the success of your client’s corporate event or retreat.
Not only do they gain exclusive control and access to the property’s facilities, but privacy is ensured and creating a more personalized experience is expected. For planners seeking buyout options or venues that transcend the ordinary, here are few properties to consider.
W Punta de Mita, Mexico
If you’re looking for a unique space for corporate events or group retreats, W Punta de Mita in Mexico offers a buyout option for its beachfront, private plunge pool suite collection, renovated rooms and the resort’s E-WOW suite penthouse.
With 20 private rooms, this buyout feels like your clients are reserving a boutique hotel within a larger luxury resort along Mexico’s waterfront.
Designed to offer exclusivity and privacy for any event, each suite features a private pool. At the same time, the E-WOW penthouse, complete with a full kitchen and expansive rooftop, provides the perfect setting for a private, rooftop group dinner with sunset and ocean views.
Groups staying for a minimum of three nights can take advantage of a range of exclusive incentives, including a private yoga class, a moonlit dinner with a two-hour open bar, one evening of DJ entertainment and daily breakfast for two adults per room at the resort’s Venazu restaurant.
In addition, guests will earn double Marriott Bonvoy points during their stay. The buyout also provides easy access to the resort’s newly renovated adults-only pool and beachfront.
To enhance the event experience, the resort offers tailored activities designed to immerse attendees in Punta de Mita’s vibrant culture—such as private surf lessons, ceviche-making classes, a “Sacred Cacao Ceremony” or a tequila tasting at the resort’s exclusive Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia hidden speakeasy.
Hotel Lilien, New York
Where history meets modern style, Hotel Lilien, an 1800s mansion-turned-boutique hotel, offers exclusive buyouts for corporate retreats, group events and meetings.
Located near the Catskill Mountains and just a short drive from major metropolitan areas like New York, Boston and Washington D.C., this 18-room boutique property is a hidden gem for planners seeking a peaceful yet accessible destination for their client’s next event.
Acquired by The Lost Boys Hospitality Group, the property was restored into a bed and breakfast and named the Washington Irving Inn. It was then renamed Hotel Lilien in respect to the property’s original owners.
Furnished by the San Francisco-based design firm Field Theory, the original structure maintains the wood paneling, stained glass windows, and many of the trims, hardware and architecture built by the Manhattan-based Lilienthal family in the 1800s.
Hotel Lilien’s intimate spaces are perfectly suited for meetings and group gatherings. The onsite library offers seating for up to 15, providing a relaxed space for brainstorming sessions, while the stylish lounge accommodates 42, creating a cozy yet spacious setting for networking, socializing or breakout meetings.
For more formal meetings, the private boardroom is equipped with a smart TV, seating for 12 and a kitchenette with a sink and refrigerator. Culinary offerings at Hotel Lilien are sure to impress event attendees.
Guests can enjoy complimentary European Continental breakfasts and savor standout dishes at the onsite restaurant, with options like smoked brisket tacos and fried chicken sandwiches. The hotel also includes a cocktail bar serving local beers and wine.
Guestrooms are quaint and if the weather is right, guests can enjoy nearby hiking trails, skiing and the property’s pool. The combination of the mansion’s historic charm, modern amenities and onsite dining makes Hotel Lilien an interesting selection for any meeting or gathering.
Villatel Orlando Resort, Florida
Villatel Orlando Resort offers a unique blend of villa and hotel living (the name is the combination of “villa” with “hotel”). Conveniently located just minutes from the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando’s airport and theme parks like Universal Studios and Walt Disney World, Villatel Orlando Resort is expected to open at the end of the year.
For corporate retreats, the property offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for meetings, networking events or simple relaxation. It will feature a resort-style pool, waterslides, a lazy river, a splash park, sports courts and poolside dining.
Villatel Orlando Resort’s expansive estates feature 6 to 9 bedrooms while the villas include one to 5 bedrooms with comfort and privacy in mind and ideal for team-building retreats. Each residence on the property comes equipped with private pools, home theaters and hotel-style amenities.
The 1,888 sf, 4-bedroom villa can accommodate up to 10 guests and includes a full kitchen, outdoor grill and a pool. For larger groups, the 4,300 sf, 9-bedroom estate can accommodate up to 26 guests and features a home theatre, arcade room, themed rooms and a pool. Once the property is ready to welcome guests, it will also include basketball and pickleball courts, a fitness center and an outdoor bar and grill by the resort pool.
Villatel Orlando Resort is also near premier venues like Camping World Stadium, Amway Center, Disney Sports Complex and top golf courses. In-home arcades and game rooms further enhance the experience, making it a great option for corporate bonding activities.
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