JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes earns its first Forbes 4-Star rating, with Primo restaurant also recognized, setting new luxury hospitality standards in Orlando.

February 13, 2025

JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes Earns Historic Forbes 4-Star Rating

JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes earns its first Forbes 4-Star rating, with Primo restaurant also recognized, setting new luxury hospitality standards in Orlando.

JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes has become the first JW Marriott in North America to receive a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating, marking a milestone for the brand.

Its signature restaurant, Primo, also earned a Four-Star distinction, making it the first JW Marriott restaurant to achieve this honor and only the third in Orlando.

Part of the 500-acre Grande Lakes Orlando resort, the JW Marriott features 1,010 guestrooms, a championship golf course, the Grande Lakes Waterpark, and an on-property farm. Primo, led by James Beard Award-winning Chef Melissa Kelly, showcases Mediterranean-Italian cuisine with organic ingredients and a curated wine selection.

General Manager Michael Scioscia credited the recognition to the team’s dedication to world-class hospitality. The resort continues to set new standards for luxury in Orlando, complementing The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, which has held its Four-Star status since 2005.

Source: JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and Primo Earn Forbes 4-Star Ratings in 2025