Grand Bohemian Orlando Is Now Hotel Beauden: A Local's Full Review For Downtown Stays

If you typed "Grand Bohemian Orlando" into your browser and landed on "Hotel Beauden, Autograph Collection," you're not in the wrong place. The downtown Orlando hotel long known for its checkerboard marble floors, live piano, and artsy vibe has reintroduced itself under a new name in 2026. The bones are the same address at 325 S Orange Ave, the scene still leans local and social, and the update adds clearer structure around dining and the rooftop pool while keeping the downtown convenience that made the original so popular.

I walk this corner of the Central Business District most weeks to check on venues before big show nights, and I've stayed through the rebrand period to see what actually changed for travelers. Below is what you can expect now, with real details that matter when you're budgeting or deciding if a downtown base works for your Orlando plans.

Is "Grand Bohemian Orlando" the same hotel as today?

Yes, it is the same physical hotel, refreshed and operating as Hotel Beauden under Marriott's Autograph Collection. You still enter on Orange Avenue, a block from City Hall and an easy walk to Church Street. The property's identity moved from Bohemian gallery hotel to a more polished Art Deco note, but it remains a boutique-style, full-service hotel in the heart of downtown.

Key operations and policies you'll want for planning did change or were clarified during the rebrand. Overnight valet parking is $42 per day, with $25 noted for daytime parking and $52 for oversized vehicles. There is no on-site self-parking, so if you bring a car, plan on valet or a nearby city garage. Check-in is at 4:00 pm, check-out at 11:00 am. The hotel lists no shuttle service to airports or theme parks. Pets are welcome under a clear policy now posted as $150 per stay, up to one pet 40 lbs in the room, with a maximum of two pets per room allowed. These are the sorts of concrete changes that affect your budget and packing list more than any new paint color does.

The lobby's musical heartbeat also continues, though the program shifted from a single signature piano bar to a few distinct spaces. Expect lounge-style music many evenings in the rotunda. If you remember the old Bösendorfer, think of today's lobby as the updated hangout, and the rooftop as the new "scene" venue.

How well does the location work for shows, meetings, and sightseeing?

This corner of downtown functions best if your plans revolve around Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Kia Center for games and concerts, Church Street nightlife, or meetings around City Hall and the courthouse cluster. You can arrive early, check in, and walk to most downtown venues without a car. On event nights, Orange Ave curb space tightens, so allow a cushion for rideshare pick-up.

For theme parks, this is a city base, not a resort base. There's no hotel shuttle, and getting to Universal Orlando or Walt Disney World typically means a rideshare or rental. Expect a straightforward highway drive; in normal traffic the theme parks are reachable without crossing the whole metro, but you're choosing downtown's restaurants and walkability over resort-area convenience. If your agenda mixes a show at Dr. Phillips with a day at Universal, the split works. If you're park-first every day, you'll spend time and money commuting.

If you plan to arrive for a 7 pm curtain at Dr. Phillips and then meet friends on Church Street after, Beauden's block-and-a-half radius makes sense. If you need to park yourself daily and minimize fees, AC's $26 self-parking is the most budget-friendly of the three. For loyalty members who value lounge access and a quieter feel, Marriott Orlando Downtown's M Club and $38 valet structure can be a smarter fit.

Rooms and sleep quality: what I noticed floor by floor

Guest rooms read more tailored than the prior Bohemian palette, with slate blues, textured walls, and curated art by a local Orlando artist. Standard kings run comfortable for one or two, with a functional desk and a mini-fridge. The bathrooms lean compact but efficient, with well-placed lighting that works for early calls. In repeated stays I've found the blackout shades do their job, which matters more downtown than at a resort property where sunrise is the only light source.

Ask for higher floors if you're sound-sensitive. Downtown's sirens and late-night street noise can carry. Corner rooms on Orange Ave pick up more weekend energy from the street, especially if there's a Church Street event. If you prefer a quieter arrival and a quicker elevator ride, rooms a floor or two above the lobby can be a good compromise, but you'll trade some skyline view for that convenience.

Wi-Fi is included for Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct. Housekeeping is listed as daily. Elevators move at an average downtown pace; this isn't a high-rise with a dedicated express bank, so plan an extra minute when you're leaving for a show. Accessibility features are present and documented, with roll-in showers available by room type on request. If you travel with an EV, the hotel lists on-site charging, which is exceptionally practical for a downtown base.

Eating and drinking on property: hours that actually help you plan

The rebrand consolidated the hotel's outlets under a new culinary identity, and the good news for planners is the hours are now clearly posted and observed. If you've got an early call or a mid-afternoon lull, here's what's open when.

Libra is the hotel's main restaurant. It serves daily from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm and again from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Breakfast is not a token buffet here; it's a seated menu with a few Florida-leaning touches alongside staples. Sunday keeps its predecessor's tradition with a Sunday Jazz Brunch in the Garden Rotunda, typically 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you want the live music table, reservations help on show weekends.

Bar Libra operates as the lobby lounge and social hub with craft cocktails and small plates. Hours run 11:00 am to 12:00 am daily. It's where I tell guests to post up for a pre-theater bite when timing is tight. Service here tends to be quicker than a full dining room when there's a curtain to catch.

Starbucks sits just off the lobby and posts 6:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. If you are catching a morning flight from MCO or starting a workday before meetings, that opening time is early enough to be useful. Lines are lighter than the standalone stores around Lake Eola, especially on weekdays.

Upstairs, the rooftop Altira Pool + Lounge is the property's calling card. The lounge space is open to the public Monday-Thursday 4:00 pm-10:00 pm and Friday-Sunday 11:00 am-10:00 pm, with the pool reserved for hotel guests. Expect light bites, cocktails, and periodic live musicians or DJs. If you're local and coming up just for sunset, the property publishes a handy note that rooftop parking is $15 for three hours when you're visiting Altira. Pool hours run sunrise to sunset for guests, and the feel up there shifts by time of day: easygoing mid-morning, a little livelier by late afternoon. Like most downtown rooftops, surrounding buildings create shade patterns as the day goes on, which is welcome in summer heat but can surprise you if you're chasing full sun.

Pool, parking, and fees: what you'll really pay

The biggest line-items after your room are valet, food and beverage, and any pet fees. There is no on-site self-parking at Hotel Beauden. Overnight valet runs $42 per day. Daytime pulls to attend a show or lunch are posted at $25, and oversized vehicles are $52 overnight. If you plan several in-out trips daily, budget accordingly. A nearby city garage may cost less if you do not mind a short walk and want to avoid valet wait times around Kia Center event starts and ends.

The pet policy is straightforward for planners: up to two pets per room, with the fee set at $150 per stay, and the hotel caps individual pets at 40 lbs. If your dog is larger, call ahead rather than assuming. This is a business-heavy downtown, so green space exists but it is urban; Lake Eola Park is your best nearby loop before breakfast.

Food and beverage spend depends on whether you lean into the on-site outlets. If you're aiming for the Garden Rotunda on Sunday, brunch hours are typically 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and it's a sit-down, musician-accompanied service rather than a quick buffet. Bar Libra's hours, 11:00 am to 12:00 am, make it the reliable fallback for a late bite back from a show.

Finally, a detail that matters on summer afternoons: Altira is open to the public as a lounge, but the pool itself is guest-only. If you're staying elsewhere and want rooftop cocktails, you can still come up and, if you park with the hotel specifically for the rooftop, that published $15 for three hours can be a better deal than some of the surrounding garages for a sunset visit.

Key things to know before you book

• The former Grand Bohemian operates as Hotel Beauden, same building and address in the Central Business District.
• Valet only on-site, $42 overnight, $25 daytime, $52 oversized. Factor this in if you'll be in and out by car.
• Libra runs 7:00 am-2:00 pm and 5:00 pm-10:00 pm daily; Bar Libra11:00 am-12:00 am; lobby Starbucks 6:00 am-6:00 pm.
• Altira Lounge is public, but the pool is guest-only. If you're visiting just for sunset, the hotel publishes $15 for three hours of rooftop parking.
• No hotel shuttle service. Rideshare or a rental car is the practical choice for theme parks and MCO.
• Pet policy is posted as $150 per stay, one pet up to 40 lbs allowed in the room, up to two pets total per room.
• If you need a spa day, there isn't a spa on site post-rebrand; downtown options like Allora Day Spa sit within about a half-mile.
• For budget-minded downtown stays with self-parking, compare AC Hotel's $26/day garage. For lounge access and quick I-4 access, check Marriott Orlando Downtown with $38 valet.

Reader Q&A

Is the old Grand Bohemian Orlando closed, or can I still book it?

It's operating as Hotel Beauden at the same downtown address. You'll see the new name on Marriott and on-property, but the location and full-service format carry forward from the Grand Bohemian era.

Does the hotel have self-parking or a theme-park shuttle?

On-site parking is valet only, listed at $42 per night for overnights and $25 for daytime stops. There's no hotel shuttle to the parks or the airport, so plan on rideshare, a rental car, or city garages if you're comparison-shopping parking costs.

What are the real hours for the restaurants and the rooftop?

Libra serves daily 7:00 am-2:00 pm and 5:00 pm-10:00 pm, with a Sunday Jazz Brunch typically 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Bar Libra runs 11:00 am-12:00 am daily. Altira Lounge is open to the public Mon-Thu 4:00 pm-10:00 pm and Fri-Sun 11:00 am-10:00 pm, while the rooftop pool is for registered guests only.

Is this a good base if I'm in town for a show at Dr. Phillips?

Yes. The walk is short, so you avoid post-show traffic, and hours at Bar Libra make late snacks easy when you're back. If you're driving in just for the evening, budget the hotel's $25 daytime valet or consider nearby city garages.

Bottom line, book Hotel Beauden if you want a walkable downtown address with a social rooftop scene and posted hours that make planning easy. If you're driving in circles every day or need to minimize parking costs, weigh AC Hotel's self-parking or Marriott Orlando Downtown's lower valet against how much you'll use Beauden's on-site dining and location.

Published: September 29, 2026 · Reviewed by the Visit Orlando editorial team