The 814-room Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs™ Area hotel is a bustling three-and-a-half-pearl hotel that's located within Walt Disney Resort. That fact aside, it does feel like a busy conference hotel rather than a place for a Disney vacation. Disney Springs is across the street, and on-site food options include a Benihana. There are two large outdoor pools (which are handicap-accessible), and a hot tub as well. Plenty of conference space and a 24-hour business center draw plenty of business guests. Rooms look a bit tired, but come with mini-fridges and cable TV. Rates are lower than neighboring Disney hotels, but mandatory resort and parking fees are a bummer. For a similar hotel that has more family-friendly Disney character, try the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista instead.
The 814-room Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs™ Area hotel is a bustling three-and-a-half-pearl hotel that's located within Walt Disney Resort. That fact aside, it does feel like a busy conference hotel rather than a place for a Disney vacation. Disney Springs is across the street, and on-site food options include a Benihana. There are two large outdoor pools (which are handicap-accessible), and a hot tub as well. Plenty of conference space and a 24-hour business center draw plenty of business guests. Rooms look a bit tired, but come with mini-fridges and cable TV. Rates are lower than neighboring Disney hotels, but mandatory resort and parking fees are a bummer. For a similar hotel that has more family-friendly Disney character, try the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista instead.
The Lake Buena Vista Resort Village and Spa is a private resort with multi-bedroom, condo-style suites convenient to Orlando's theme parks. Packaged as a family resort, the property has a wide range of amenities that would appeal to parents and children alike, from the spacious accommodations to the full-service spa.
The Lake Buena Vista Resort Village and Spa is a private resort with multi-bedroom, condo-style suites convenient to Orlando's theme parks. Packaged as a family resort, the property has a wide range of amenities that would appeal to parents and children alike, from the spacious accommodations to the full-service spa.
With 1,014 rooms and a long list of activities -- tennis, basketball, volleyball, playground, and more -- the all-inclusive Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa is a massive resort. Adjacent to all of the most popular Orlando theme attractions, it is in walking distance of Downtown Disney. The resort has a relaxing side with three pools, a grotto, hot tub, and pool bar. Rooms are big and bright with a mix of chic and more basic furniture, along with flat-screen TVs and nice balconies. Some guests have complained about thin walls and a daily resort fee.
With 1,014 rooms and a long list of activities -- tennis, basketball, volleyball, playground, and more -- the all-inclusive Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa is a massive resort. Adjacent to all of the most popular Orlando theme attractions, it is in walking distance of Downtown Disney. The resort has a relaxing side with three pools, a grotto, hot tub, and pool bar. Rooms are big and bright with a mix of chic and more basic furniture, along with flat-screen TVs and nice balconies. Some guests have complained about thin walls and a daily resort fee.
Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport @ Gateway Village is a three-pearl airport transit and business hotel located about a five-minute drive or free shuttle ride from the Orlando International Airport. The property features 180 modern rooms and suites with comfortable beds, and all have black-out curtains and flat-screen TVs, plus heavy doors that help keep ambient noise out. Amenities include a free hot breakfast with a waffle station, an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a business center where guests can print their boarding passes free of charge. There are three meeting rooms and group discounts are available for conferences. While it's a good choice near the airport, those in town for conventions or amusement parks may find Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive/Convention Center to be more convenient.
Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport @ Gateway Village is a three-pearl airport transit and business hotel located about a five-minute drive or free shuttle ride from the Orlando International Airport. The property features 180 modern rooms and suites with comfortable beds, and all have black-out curtains and flat-screen TVs, plus heavy doors that help keep ambient noise out. Amenities include a free hot breakfast with a waffle station, an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a business center where guests can print their boarding passes free of charge. There are three meeting rooms and group discounts are available for conferences. While it's a good choice near the airport, those in town for conventions or amusement parks may find Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive/Convention Center to be more convenient.
Designed like an old town on the Mississippi Delta, the huge, 2,048-room Riverside is one of Disney's best Moderate-category hotels. Its guest rooms aren't as new as those at Coronado, but its more central location, fun pool complex, large rooms that sleep five, and beautiful (even romantic) setting makes it a great pick for the price.
Designed like an old town on the Mississippi Delta, the huge, 2,048-room Riverside is one of Disney's best Moderate-category hotels. Its guest rooms aren't as new as those at Coronado, but its more central location, fun pool complex, large rooms that sleep five, and beautiful (even romantic) setting makes it a great pick for the price.
The Point Orlando Resort is an upper-middle-range option in a great location just off International Drive, close to Universal Studios. The classically sharp apartments come with kitchenettes or full kitchens, and larger apartments add washer/dryers. Some rooms have balconies with views of the Universal fireworks in the evening. The heated outdoor pool is a favorite hangout spot, and there's also a small fitness center. Dining includes a breakfast buffet, a tapas place, and a pool bar. Unfortunately, the free shuttle to Universal, Epcot, and SeaWorld isn't as frequent as many guests would like. Families looking for more kid-friendly features could check out the Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club, which has four pools, a waterslide, mini-golf, and a golf course, but it's farther from the action.
The Point Orlando Resort is an upper-middle-range option in a great location just off International Drive, close to Universal Studios. The classically sharp apartments come with kitchenettes or full kitchens, and larger apartments add washer/dryers. Some rooms have balconies with views of the Universal fireworks in the evening. The heated outdoor pool is a favorite hangout spot, and there's also a small fitness center. Dining includes a breakfast buffet, a tapas place, and a pool bar. Unfortunately, the free shuttle to Universal, Epcot, and SeaWorld isn't as frequent as many guests would like. Families looking for more kid-friendly features could check out the Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club, which has four pools, a waterslide, mini-golf, and a golf course, but it's farther from the action.
The Enclave Hotel & Suites offers much of what other all-suite Orlando hotels offer: great location, full kitchens, and numerous swimming pools. But this is an older hotel, and the rooms do show wear and a lack of attention to detail, in terms of decor and atmosphere. For families who don't intend to spend a lot of time in the room, however, the Enclave is a serviceable budget-friendly option, with nice lake views and easy access to all the theme parks.
The Enclave Hotel & Suites offers much of what other all-suite Orlando hotels offer: great location, full kitchens, and numerous swimming pools. But this is an older hotel, and the rooms do show wear and a lack of attention to detail, in terms of decor and atmosphere. For families who don't intend to spend a lot of time in the room, however, the Enclave is a serviceable budget-friendly option, with nice lake views and easy access to all the theme parks.
This three-pearl hotel is located in a parking lot it shares with two other hotels and across the street from SeaWorld. The 200 rooms and suites are simple and pleasant, with microwaves and mini-fridges. Features aren't bad for a mid-range hotel, and include an outdoor pool with a splash area, a separate pool bar/restaurant (albeit with limited hours), room service at dinnertime, a 24-hour fitness center, and a game room with pinball and a good variety of arcade games. A hot breakfast buffet and a shuttle service to SeaWorld are included in room rates. Make sure to compare rates at the adjacent Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando at SeaWorld, which shares all its amenities with SpringHill Suites.
This three-pearl hotel is located in a parking lot it shares with two other hotels and across the street from SeaWorld. The 200 rooms and suites are simple and pleasant, with microwaves and mini-fridges. Features aren't bad for a mid-range hotel, and include an outdoor pool with a splash area, a separate pool bar/restaurant (albeit with limited hours), room service at dinnertime, a 24-hour fitness center, and a game room with pinball and a good variety of arcade games. A hot breakfast buffet and a shuttle service to SeaWorld are included in room rates. Make sure to compare rates at the adjacent Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando at SeaWorld, which shares all its amenities with SpringHill Suites.
Hilton Grand Vacations at Tuscany Village is a three-and-a-half-pearl vacation resort in southern Orlando, a 12-minute drive from Disney theme parks and next door to Orlando Vineland Premium Outlet. All 720 rooms feature self-catering facilities with either kitchens or kitchenettes, along with furnished balconies and whirlpool hot tubs. Most units look out on a sprawling lake at the center of the property. Features include two pools -- one with multiple gorgeous fountain features -- along with a gym, a basketball court, a game room, and lots of activities for kids. The only major downside is that dining is limited to a pool bar with pub-style food and a coffeeshop. Travelers who don't need self-catering facilities and prefer somewhere with proper restaurants may want to consider the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort instead.
Hilton Grand Vacations at Tuscany Village is a three-and-a-half-pearl vacation resort in southern Orlando, a 12-minute drive from Disney theme parks and next door to Orlando Vineland Premium Outlet. All 720 rooms feature self-catering facilities with either kitchens or kitchenettes, along with furnished balconies and whirlpool hot tubs. Most units look out on a sprawling lake at the center of the property. Features include two pools -- one with multiple gorgeous fountain features -- along with a gym, a basketball court, a game room, and lots of activities for kids. The only major downside is that dining is limited to a pool bar with pub-style food and a coffeeshop. Travelers who don't need self-catering facilities and prefer somewhere with proper restaurants may want to consider the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort instead.
The 233-room Allure Resort is located right in the heart of Orlando, on the attractions-packed International Drive. It's part of an eight-hotel group that looks pleasant enough, but often doesn't deliver. Maintenance issues and a generally forgotten-about approach to everything from rooms to features are hard to overlook, even with the hotel's big pool and rock-bottom rates. Rooms look pleasant enough, with light tones and wood accents, but are often short on supplies such as towels and pillows and some come with broken appliances. Hidden fees for standard amenities such as Wi-Fi and shuttles, a lack of secure parking, and the buffet breakfast are also disappointing. For a hotel without hidden fees and an overall better experience, try Rosen Inn International instead, which has similar rates.
The 233-room Allure Resort is located right in the heart of Orlando, on the attractions-packed International Drive. It's part of an eight-hotel group that looks pleasant enough, but often doesn't deliver. Maintenance issues and a generally forgotten-about approach to everything from rooms to features are hard to overlook, even with the hotel's big pool and rock-bottom rates. Rooms look pleasant enough, with light tones and wood accents, but are often short on supplies such as towels and pillows and some come with broken appliances. Hidden fees for standard amenities such as Wi-Fi and shuttles, a lack of secure parking, and the buffet breakfast are also disappointing. For a hotel without hidden fees and an overall better experience, try Rosen Inn International instead, which has similar rates.