The 1,920-room Disney's All-Star Sports Resort is one of three themed Disney budget properties within the resort. It offers the convenience of being within the park, though rooms are basic, dated, and lack many frills. Perks include free bus service and expanded park hours. The kid-ready sports theme carries throughout the hotel, with oversized balls, bats, helmets, and rackets all over. One of the outdoor pools is shaped like a baseball diamond, and the other features huge surfboards. Indoor and outdoor games keep guests entertained, and food court dining is child friendly. For the adults, there's a bar by the pool. Budget-conscious travelers who aren't into sports could check out the other two Disney budget properties, the All-Star Movie Resort or the All-Star Music Resort.
The 1,920-room Disney's All-Star Sports Resort is one of three themed Disney budget properties within the resort. It offers the convenience of being within the park, though rooms are basic, dated, and lack many frills. Perks include free bus service and expanded park hours. The kid-ready sports theme carries throughout the hotel, with oversized balls, bats, helmets, and rackets all over. One of the outdoor pools is shaped like a baseball diamond, and the other features huge surfboards. Indoor and outdoor games keep guests entertained, and food court dining is child friendly. For the adults, there's a bar by the pool. Budget-conscious travelers who aren't into sports could check out the other two Disney budget properties, the All-Star Movie Resort or the All-Star Music Resort.
Residence Inn Orlando at SeaWorld is a three-pearl apartment hotel that attracts long-stay business travelers and vacationing tourists alike. All 350 rooms feature full kitchens (though they lack ovens) plus sofa beds for extra guests. At the heart of the property is a huge outdoor swimming pool with fountain features and a whirlpool hot tub, and there's a poolside bar for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include a free breakfast buffet, a fitness center, and a couple of meeting rooms. Both Wi-Fi and parking are free for guests and there are no resort fees. There's little in walking distance, but its location is practically equidistant between Universal and Disney. It's a bit far from downtown Orlando so those with work in the city may want to look into a stay at Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown instead.
Residence Inn Orlando at SeaWorld is a three-pearl apartment hotel that attracts long-stay business travelers and vacationing tourists alike. All 350 rooms feature full kitchens (though they lack ovens) plus sofa beds for extra guests. At the heart of the property is a huge outdoor swimming pool with fountain features and a whirlpool hot tub, and there's a poolside bar for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include a free breakfast buffet, a fitness center, and a couple of meeting rooms. Both Wi-Fi and parking are free for guests and there are no resort fees. There's little in walking distance, but its location is practically equidistant between Universal and Disney. It's a bit far from downtown Orlando so those with work in the city may want to look into a stay at Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown instead.
An affordable lower-middle-range option, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is one of three All-Star themed resorts at the southern end of the Disney complex. The disney-going families that stay here are willing to tolerate longer shuttle rides and (some) small rooms for cheaper rates. There are food court dining, a guitar-shaped pool, and free shuttles to the parks and Orlando's airport. Its 1,604 guest rooms are generally clean and well maintained and come with mini-fridges (and microwaves in some). Family Suites sleep up to six people. For another affordable option, travelers could consider Disney's Pop Century Resort, which is even closer to the parks.
An affordable lower-middle-range option, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is one of three All-Star themed resorts at the southern end of the Disney complex. The disney-going families that stay here are willing to tolerate longer shuttle rides and (some) small rooms for cheaper rates. There are food court dining, a guitar-shaped pool, and free shuttles to the parks and Orlando's airport. Its 1,604 guest rooms are generally clean and well maintained and come with mini-fridges (and microwaves in some). Family Suites sleep up to six people. For another affordable option, travelers could consider Disney's Pop Century Resort, which is even closer to the parks.
The mid-range Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is a massive complex with 2,112 rooms and six separate man-made islands surrounding a picturesque lake. It’s located near Epcot Center in the heart of Disney country, but unlike other family-oriented Disney resorts, it doesn’t have a Disney theme. Its Caribbean and pirate theme is still fun and festive, just more understated. Rooms are clean but small, with mini-fridges, safes, and coffeemakers. Highlights include free shuttles to the airport and Disney parks and seven outdoor pools, including a huge central pool with waterslides. Parking is free at each island and there’s an internal shuttle, but walks to various points around the resort can be lengthy. Rates are competitive with other Disney properties, but the lower-middle-range Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is a decent cheaper alternative.
The mid-range Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is a massive complex with 2,112 rooms and six separate man-made islands surrounding a picturesque lake. It’s located near Epcot Center in the heart of Disney country, but unlike other family-oriented Disney resorts, it doesn’t have a Disney theme. Its Caribbean and pirate theme is still fun and festive, just more understated. Rooms are clean but small, with mini-fridges, safes, and coffeemakers. Highlights include free shuttles to the airport and Disney parks and seven outdoor pools, including a huge central pool with waterslides. Parking is free at each island and there’s an internal shuttle, but walks to various points around the resort can be lengthy. Rates are competitive with other Disney properties, but the lower-middle-range Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is a decent cheaper alternative.
Homewood Suites Orlando-International Drive/Convention Center is a three-pearl chain apartment hotel located -- as the name suggests -- just off bustling International Drive, a five-minute drive from the Orange County Convention Center. The 252 units in this all-suites property range from studio to two-bedroom configurations, and all come with fully equipped kitchens, complete with large refrigerators and small dishwashers. Facilities include a large outdoor pool with a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, free hotel-wide Wi-Fi, an outdoor barbecue area, and a couple of meeting rooms. While this hotel generally gets great feedback from guests, there have been complaints of maintenance issues in rooms. It's a good choice for travelers wanting self-catering facilities and easy access to the Convention Center, but those in town for the Universal Parks may want to choose the Doubletree Hotel At The Entrance To Universal Orlando.
Homewood Suites Orlando-International Drive/Convention Center is a three-pearl chain apartment hotel located -- as the name suggests -- just off bustling International Drive, a five-minute drive from the Orange County Convention Center. The 252 units in this all-suites property range from studio to two-bedroom configurations, and all come with fully equipped kitchens, complete with large refrigerators and small dishwashers. Facilities include a large outdoor pool with a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, free hotel-wide Wi-Fi, an outdoor barbecue area, and a couple of meeting rooms. While this hotel generally gets great feedback from guests, there have been complaints of maintenance issues in rooms. It's a good choice for travelers wanting self-catering facilities and easy access to the Convention Center, but those in town for the Universal Parks may want to choose the Doubletree Hotel At The Entrance To Universal Orlando.
The 334-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando/Lake Buena Vista Resort is a family-friendly resort with plenty of activities for guests of all ages, including indoor and outdoor pools, a water park, spa, and fitness center plus organized kids' activities and a cooked-to-order breakfast. Guest rooms are two-room suites with kitchenettes, but their neutral tones, dark furniture, and white walls are typical chain hotel, and have little distinctive character. This upper-middle-range hotel makes an excellent base for exploring area theme parks, and it runs a free shuttle to Disney World. Guests looking for an even more kid-friendly resort may want to consider the Nickelodeon Suites Resort, though rates will be higher.
The 334-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando/Lake Buena Vista Resort is a family-friendly resort with plenty of activities for guests of all ages, including indoor and outdoor pools, a water park, spa, and fitness center plus organized kids' activities and a cooked-to-order breakfast. Guest rooms are two-room suites with kitchenettes, but their neutral tones, dark furniture, and white walls are typical chain hotel, and have little distinctive character. This upper-middle-range hotel makes an excellent base for exploring area theme parks, and it runs a free shuttle to Disney World. Guests looking for an even more kid-friendly resort may want to consider the Nickelodeon Suites Resort, though rates will be higher.
WorldQuest Orlando Resort is a three-and-a-half-pearl apartment hotel located a short drive or free shuttle ride from the myriad theme parks at Walt Disney World. The 238 apartments all have either two or three bedrooms and come with fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers, plus washing machines and dryers and jetted tubs in the master bathrooms. Features include a huge heated outdoor swimming pool with a poolside bar, a fitness center with weights and cardio equipment, and a 24-hour market in the lobby. However, there are no proper dining options here beyond the pool bar and the resort tacks on a daily resort fee, housekeeping fee, and cleaning fees for those staying fewer than four days. As an alternative, the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, offers two water parks and free housekeeping.
WorldQuest Orlando Resort is a three-and-a-half-pearl apartment hotel located a short drive or free shuttle ride from the myriad theme parks at Walt Disney World. The 238 apartments all have either two or three bedrooms and come with fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers, plus washing machines and dryers and jetted tubs in the master bathrooms. Features include a huge heated outdoor swimming pool with a poolside bar, a fitness center with weights and cardio equipment, and a 24-hour market in the lobby. However, there are no proper dining options here beyond the pool bar and the resort tacks on a daily resort fee, housekeeping fee, and cleaning fees for those staying fewer than four days. As an alternative, the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, offers two water parks and free housekeeping.
Opened in 2012, the mid-range Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is situated in the Disney Resort complex and features fun, colorful decor inspired by four beloved Disney and Pixar movies -- Cars, The Lion King, Finding Nemo, and the Little Mermaid. Each of the four wings of the property represent one of the movies, and guest rooms are decked out in Disney paraphernalia. The standard (Little Mermaid wing) rooms are small, but include mini-fridges and coffeemakers, while the rest are spacious suites with kitchenettes and two bathrooms. The hotel has three pools, a huge game room, and a nice food court with plenty of choices, plus it offers free shuttles to Disney parks and the airport. Budget-conscious families should find the convenient location and reasonable rates attractive, but the nearby, lower-middle-range Disney’s Pop Century Resort typically has even lower rates -- though rooms are small and tired.
Opened in 2012, the mid-range Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is situated in the Disney Resort complex and features fun, colorful decor inspired by four beloved Disney and Pixar movies -- Cars, The Lion King, Finding Nemo, and the Little Mermaid. Each of the four wings of the property represent one of the movies, and guest rooms are decked out in Disney paraphernalia. The standard (Little Mermaid wing) rooms are small, but include mini-fridges and coffeemakers, while the rest are spacious suites with kitchenettes and two bathrooms. The hotel has three pools, a huge game room, and a nice food court with plenty of choices, plus it offers free shuttles to Disney parks and the airport. Budget-conscious families should find the convenient location and reasonable rates attractive, but the nearby, lower-middle-range Disney’s Pop Century Resort typically has even lower rates -- though rooms are small and tired.
Located on 230 acres of garden grounds and nature trails, the Rosen Shingle Creek is the top luxury property in the Rosen Hotels & Resorts chain, which operates seven hotels in the Orlando area. Apart from pleasant walks, bird-watching, and seasonal fishing in Shingle Creek, the resort has a championship golf course, tennis courts, and four swimming pools. Its large, elegantly decorated rooms and numerous upscale amenities draws couples and families, but with almost half a million square feet of dedicated event space, it's also one of the largest convention hotels in the area. Combined with its convenient location near the Orange County Convention Center and the airport, it's a popular destination for business travelers. The immense Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress and the Marriott Orlando World Center Resort have many (or more) of the same amenities, but lack the high-end dining found here.
Located on 230 acres of garden grounds and nature trails, the Rosen Shingle Creek is the top luxury property in the Rosen Hotels & Resorts chain, which operates seven hotels in the Orlando area. Apart from pleasant walks, bird-watching, and seasonal fishing in Shingle Creek, the resort has a championship golf course, tennis courts, and four swimming pools. Its large, elegantly decorated rooms and numerous upscale amenities draws couples and families, but with almost half a million square feet of dedicated event space, it's also one of the largest convention hotels in the area. Combined with its convenient location near the Orange County Convention Center and the airport, it's a popular destination for business travelers. The immense Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress and the Marriott Orlando World Center Resort have many (or more) of the same amenities, but lack the high-end dining found here.