Kissimmee Approves $180M Downtown Hotel and Convention Center

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Kissimmee city officials have approved plans for a new $180 million downtown hotel and convention center project to be developed by Azure Hotel International. The 10-story, 300-room hotel and 45,000-square-foot convention center will replace the existing Kissimmee Civic Center, with construction expected to begin in 2026 and the project completed by 2029. The development is projected to generate $5-6.5 million in annual property taxes, create 400 construction jobs, and provide 150-250 permanent hospitality positions.

Why it matters

The Azure Hotel and convention center project is a major investment in revitalizing downtown Kissimmee, aiming to drive economic growth and enhance the city's appeal as a destination. It comes alongside another nearby mixed-use development that will add more residential, retail, and hospitality options to the area, further transforming the downtown core.

The details

The Azure Hotel International project will feature a 10-story, 300-room hotel and a 45,000-square-foot convention center, replacing the existing Kissimmee Civic Center. The $180 million development will also include new restaurants, retail space, and other hospitality amenities. Demolition of the Civic Center is expected to begin later this year, with the convention center targeted for completion in late 2028 and the hotel finished in 2029.

• The Kissimmee City Commission approved the Azure Hotel project in 2025.
• Demolition of the Kissimmee Civic Center is expected to begin later this year.
• Construction on the convention center is targeted for completion in late 2028.
• The 300-room hotel portion of the project is expected to be finished in 2029.

What’s next

Demolition of the Kissimmee Civic Center is expected to begin later this year, paving the way for construction on the new hotel and convention center project.