The gated hotel complex, positioned around a 30-acre naturallake, comprises a 312-room Courtyard, a 388-room Fairfield Inn anda 400-room SpringHill Suites. It's the first package deal of itskind done this year, according to local area hotel brokers.Marriott will continue to operate the hotels under a long-termlease with CNL.

"This premiere location and unique village concept, combinedwith Marriott's brand loyalty and operational excellence, ensuresthis property will be a sought-after destination by travelers and along-standing success," CNL Hospitality Corp. chief operatingofficer Charlie Muller tells GlobeSt.com.

The three properties offer a total 5,000 sf of event and meetingspace. Unlike Marriott's conventional hotels that cater primarilyto business travelers, the three hotels were designed around metroOrlando's vibrant tourist market. The properties offer specialamenities for families and children that the business hotels do nothave. Among those features are a Kids Club, an educational andcreative facility at each property; the vacation home of Aardvark,Arthur; a Village Green complete with a food court; park benches; avideo emporium; and resort-style pools, fitness centers, SonyPlaystations and children's interactive water play zones.