The Inn at Celebration

Set along Lake Rianhard and framed by the Everglades, the Inn at Celebration has been reimagined as a seamless extension of its natural surroundings and the town it serves. The renovation of this 115-room retreat offers an experience that feels both familiar and refreshingly new—deeply rooted in place, memory, and community.

Throughout the hotel, details drawn from the natural rhythm of the landscape help balances timeless architectural elements with modern design. The redefined “living room” serves as both a welcome point for travelers and a gathering place for locals. Thoughtfully considered as more than just a lobby, it reflects the town’s communal spirit, with layered seating, rich natural materials, and abundant greenery that blur the line between indoors and out. At its heart, a library wall invites guests to browse, borrow, or leave behind stories of their own. The redesign of the check-in experience—shifting from a traditional desk to a more interactive standing-height station—was directly informed by staff insights, allowing for seamless engagement.

Beyond the entrance, the lakeside patio evolves with the day—offering a quiet morning retreat, a shaded midday escape, and a golden-hour front row seat to the lake’s reflections. Inside, guest suites are designed as sanctuaries, where natural wood tones, quartz finishes, and brass details create a tactile connection to nature. Expansive windows frame sweeping water views, reinforcing the hotel’s dialogue with its environment.

For the community, the transformation restores the Inn as a true living room of the town—where visitors and locals alike can gather, reflect, and celebrate the beauty and heritage of Celebration.

Design: Baskervill
Developer: Vision Hospitality Group
Contractor: Pinnacle Five Group
Project Management: SGVL Management
Photography: Lauren Rubinstein