Downtown Orlando Gets New Luxury Hotel

The Lexington Hotel in downtown Orlando will open in May, property officials announced this week. The 227-unit property will be within walking distance to the TD Waterhouse Centre and Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. Accommodations will offer such features as a 40-inch plasma TV, wet bar, refrigerator, microwave oven and granite counter tops. Amenities will include a restaurant and lounge, piano bar and 24-hour room service. The hotel also plans to open a spa in March 2007. For more information, visit [www.thelexingtonorlando.com].