Ring in the New Year: Celebrate in Style at The Celeste Hotel

When New Year’s Eve approaches in Orlando, The Celeste Hotel offers a celebration that’s sophisticated, convenient, and effortlessly festive. Located near UCF and inspired by the night sky, this Tribute Portfolio hotel pairs chic accommodations with stellar dining at its signature restaurant, Aurora, making it an ideal home base for toasting the close of one year and the bright beginning of the next. 

A Stylish Stay Under the Stars

From the moment you arrive, The Celeste’s design-forward aesthetic sets a celebratory tone. Guest rooms and suites balance expressive style with comfort – perfect for slipping into party attire, pausing for a pre-dinner toast, or unwinding after midnight. If you’re planning a longer weekend, booking a spacious suite gives you extra room to get ready and relax before and after festivities. 

Celebrate with Aurora’s Flavor & Ambiance

No New Year’s celebration is complete without a memorable meal, and Aurora – The Celeste’s immersive, celestial-inspired restaurant – delivers with colorful flavors, refined service, and an atmosphere that feels tailor-made for special occasions. Aurora emphasizes fresh, locally minded cooking and is open daily with breakfast and lunch, plus dinner and bar service in the evenings (with extended hours on weekends). If your celebration stretches through the weekend, add a leisurely brunch to the plan. Reservations are encouraged for peak holiday periods. 

Your Evening, Your Pace

Start the night with a crafted cocktail in the lounge before moving into the dining room for modern American dishes. Aurora’s menus evolve and feature house favorites like eggs Benedict and chilaquiles at breakfast and brunch, along with seasonal entrées at lunch and dinner, making it easy to build an evening that suits your style, whether that’s an early seating before fireworks or a lingering, late-night meal. 

A Convenient Launchpad for Orlando Festivities

The Celeste’s east-Orlando location puts you within easy reach of citywide New Year’s happenings while providing a serene retreat when the night winds down. Many guests choose to enjoy the energy of Orlando’s celebrations, then return to the hotel for a calm, comfortable finish – often with a nightcap at Aurora’s bar or a late checkout the next morning paired with brunch. 

Make It a Weekend

New Year’s Eve may be the headline, but The Celeste shines all weekend long. With breakfast every morning, daily lunch, dinner and bar service, and Saturday–Sunday brunch, Aurora’s hours make planning effortless – especially if you’re welcoming out-of-town friends or family and want everything in one polished setting. 

Tips for a Seamless Celebration

• Reserve early. Holiday dining fills quickly; book your table and your room as soon as your plans are set. 
• Plan your flow. Consider an early dinner before heading to city festivities, or opt for a relaxed, late dinner and toast midnight on property. 
• Brunch the next day. Keep the celebration going with Aurora’s weekend brunch, a guest favorite for easing into the first morning of the year. 

Whether you’re ringing in midnight with a sparkling toast, savoring a chef-driven dinner, or making a weekend of it with brunch and a stylish suite, The Celeste Hotel brings together everything you need to celebrate in comfort and style no long drives, no guesswork, just a beautifully orchestrated experience from first bite to final countdown. Start your year under The Celeste’s signature glow and let the season’s brightest moments unfold right here.

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