The Alfond Inn Named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
10/6/2026
Winter Park, FL, October 6, 2026 – Condé Nast Traveler announced today the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, and The Alfond Inn has been ranked as a top 10 hotel in Florida (#7), and the leading hotel within the greater Orlando and Central Florida region.
Condé Nast Traveler received nearly 800,000 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards, with its legacy as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolades from readers, remains a time-honored symbol and acknowledgement of excellence in the travel and hospitality sectors.
This year's ranking continues The Alfond Inn’s long-standing presence on the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice list, reflecting its reputation among top hotels in the region. Located within walking distance from Rollins College and steps from downtown Winter Park, the Inn pairs elegant guest rooms and Southern-inspired dining with a museum-quality collection of contemporary art displayed throughout the property. True to its mission, The Alfond Inn directs its net profits to scholarships for college students, so every guest stay helps support a Rollins education.
"Being named among so many outstanding Florida hotels in this year's Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards is an honor, and one we share with every member of our Alfond Inn team and our Rollins College Family,” says Managing Director of The Alfond Inn, Michael Briggs. "Our staff is really at the heart of this recognition. Whether guests come for The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, dinner at Hamilton's Kitchen or a weekend exploring Winter Park, it's our team's warmth and genuine hospitality that make them want to return and share the experience with others.”
The Alfond Inn continues to grow in the hospitality space, earning accolades across the board. These honors reflect the Inn’s commitment to exceptional hospitality, food and wine, and its continued role as a cultural anchor in the greater Orlando area.
For more information on The Alfond Inn, visit https://thealfondinn.com/.
ABOUT THE ALFOND INN AT ROLLINS
A member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts L.V.X. collection, The Alfond Inn at Rollins has a AAA Four Diamond Rating and is managed by Olympia Hospitality, an innovative leader in hospitality. Owned by Rollins College, a private coeducational liberal arts college in Winter Park, Florida, The Alfond Inn opened in August 2013 and directs net operating income to Rollins College scholarships. The 183-room boutique hotel offers The Spa at The Alfond Inn, two pools, a fitness center, and 12,400 square feet of flexible meeting space. The award-winning Hamilton's Kitchen restaurant serves brunch and dinner, while The Café offers lighter bites and beverages. The hotel is located 15 minutes from downtown Orlando and 30 minutes from Walt Disney World and Orlando International Airport. The Alfond Inn at Rollins, 300 East New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789. 407-998-8090. www.thealfondinn.com
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