Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village is a three-and-a-half-pearl business hotel in Lake Buena Vista, not far from the various Disney parks and resorts in the area. The 320 rooms and suites are in need some soundproofing but are otherwise lovely with modern decor, a gray-and-turquoise color scheme, and smart TVs. Many also have balconies, some of which look out over the hotel's gorgeous indoor/outdoor swimming pool, complete with fountain features. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center with a good variety of LifeFitness machines, a Starbucks in the lobby, free use of computers and printers, and a ton of meeting rooms. It's a great choice for the area, but room rates might be slightly cheaper at one of the two neighboring properties: Fairfield Inn & Suites and Springhill Suites.
Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village is a three-and-a-half-pearl business hotel in Lake Buena Vista, not far from the various Disney parks and resorts in the area. The 320 rooms and suites are in need some soundproofing but are otherwise lovely with modern decor, a gray-and-turquoise color scheme, and smart TVs. Many also have balconies, some of which look out over the hotel's gorgeous indoor/outdoor swimming pool, complete with fountain features. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center with a good variety of LifeFitness machines, a Starbucks in the lobby, free use of computers and printers, and a ton of meeting rooms. It's a great choice for the area, but room rates might be slightly cheaper at one of the two neighboring properties: Fairfield Inn & Suites and Springhill Suites.
The three-pearl Homewood Suites Orlando-Nearest to Universal Studios’ convenient location near Orlando’s top attractions and its residence-style suites make it a popular choice for tourists and business travelers. It’s a 10-minute drive to Universal Studios, and the hotel provides a free shuttle service. Rates include a hot breakfast buffet, parking, and weekday evening receptions with food and drinks. Other highlights include a heated outdoor pool, laundry room, and a small fitness center. The bright, well-maintained suites have full kitchens and separate living rooms, but bathrooms are small and road noise is easily heard. The hotel is a solid choice for travelers seeking residence-style accommodations with cooking facilities, but prices are on the high side. Travelers could also check out Sunsol International Drive, which has much lower rates and free breakfast.
The three-pearl Homewood Suites Orlando-Nearest to Universal Studios’ convenient location near Orlando’s top attractions and its residence-style suites make it a popular choice for tourists and business travelers. It’s a 10-minute drive to Universal Studios, and the hotel provides a free shuttle service. Rates include a hot breakfast buffet, parking, and weekday evening receptions with food and drinks. Other highlights include a heated outdoor pool, laundry room, and a small fitness center. The bright, well-maintained suites have full kitchens and separate living rooms, but bathrooms are small and road noise is easily heard. The hotel is a solid choice for travelers seeking residence-style accommodations with cooking facilities, but prices are on the high side. Travelers could also check out Sunsol International Drive, which has much lower rates and free breakfast.
The Boulder Ridge Villas are the Disney Vacation Club component of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, a stunning four-pearl property that celebrates the beauty of the great American West. The hotel’s 181 studio and one- and two-bedroom villas have tasteful cabin-inspired decor, and most are equipped with full kitchens and in-unity laundry. All of Wilderness Lodge’s amenities are accessible, including two beautiful pools, three restaurants, and on-site boat transportation to the Magic Kingdom. Boulder Ridge Villas primarily attract families with kids, so adults and romantics may prefer something off Disney grounds, like Marriott’s Lakeshore Reserve, which offers similar accommodations but fewer amenities.
The Boulder Ridge Villas are the Disney Vacation Club component of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, a stunning four-pearl property that celebrates the beauty of the great American West. The hotel’s 181 studio and one- and two-bedroom villas have tasteful cabin-inspired decor, and most are equipped with full kitchens and in-unity laundry. All of Wilderness Lodge’s amenities are accessible, including two beautiful pools, three restaurants, and on-site boat transportation to the Magic Kingdom. Boulder Ridge Villas primarily attract families with kids, so adults and romantics may prefer something off Disney grounds, like Marriott’s Lakeshore Reserve, which offers similar accommodations but fewer amenities.
The mid-range Ramada Plaza Resort and Suites Orlando International Drive is a 295-room chain hotel with spacious rooms and suites, some with kitchenettes and sleeper sofas. However, there’s a big difference in the decor and general condition of the suites in the newer North Tower and Standard Rooms in the older South Tower. The hotel offers a free continental breakfast and a lobby bar, but there’s no full-service restaurant. Other features include a free shuttle to Universal Studios, Magic Kingdom, and SeaWorld plus a lovely lakefront pool and whirlpool, but the rooftop pool and bar are open only to Club Room guests. For a nearby option with even lower rates and a 24-hour cafe, consider the mid-range Rosen Inn International.
The mid-range Ramada Plaza Resort and Suites Orlando International Drive is a 295-room chain hotel with spacious rooms and suites, some with kitchenettes and sleeper sofas. However, there’s a big difference in the decor and general condition of the suites in the newer North Tower and Standard Rooms in the older South Tower. The hotel offers a free continental breakfast and a lobby bar, but there’s no full-service restaurant. Other features include a free shuttle to Universal Studios, Magic Kingdom, and SeaWorld plus a lovely lakefront pool and whirlpool, but the rooftop pool and bar are open only to Club Room guests. For a nearby option with even lower rates and a 24-hour cafe, consider the mid-range Rosen Inn International.
Bright rooms (renovated in 2009) are the highlight at this otherwise unremarkable 742-room Doubletree across from Universal Studios. The courtyard pool is small; the service is bare bones; and Uno Pizza Express is the best on-site dining available. It's fine if all you want is a fresh, clean, and fairly inexpensive place to sleep -- and it has some decent business amenities -- but leisure travelers can do better elsewhere.
Bright rooms (renovated in 2009) are the highlight at this otherwise unremarkable 742-room Doubletree across from Universal Studios. The courtyard pool is small; the service is bare bones; and Uno Pizza Express is the best on-site dining available. It's fine if all you want is a fresh, clean, and fairly inexpensive place to sleep -- and it has some decent business amenities -- but leisure travelers can do better elsewhere.
The 137-room Hilton Garden Inn Lake Buena Vista/Orlando is a modern upper-middle-range property catering to both business travelers and families attracted by its proximity to the Disney Resort and Orlando Convention Center. This outpost of the Hilton chain has a wide list of features including a restaurant and bar, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool -- though this is shared with the neighboring hotel and can get crowded. Classically decorated rooms are comfortable, if a bit bland, and outfitted with a sundry of modern amenities including Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There are several other comparable hotels in the area however, such as the neighboring Residence Inn Orlando Buena Vista, so it's worth comparing rates.
The 137-room Hilton Garden Inn Lake Buena Vista/Orlando is a modern upper-middle-range property catering to both business travelers and families attracted by its proximity to the Disney Resort and Orlando Convention Center. This outpost of the Hilton chain has a wide list of features including a restaurant and bar, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool -- though this is shared with the neighboring hotel and can get crowded. Classically decorated rooms are comfortable, if a bit bland, and outfitted with a sundry of modern amenities including Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There are several other comparable hotels in the area however, such as the neighboring Residence Inn Orlando Buena Vista, so it's worth comparing rates.
This two-and-a-half-pearl chain outpost offers 147 homey and simple rooms, all of which come with free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. It's a convenient five-minute drive from Walt Disney World, and with free hot breakfast and parking -- plus a fitness room, outdoor swimming pool, and computer station -- this property is ideal for Disney and theme park visitors as well as business travelers. Though the Hampton Inn lacks the polish of the nearby Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South, it offers a welcoming and reliable experience, and is more upscale than the Quality Suites Lake Buena Vista.
This two-and-a-half-pearl chain outpost offers 147 homey and simple rooms, all of which come with free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. It's a convenient five-minute drive from Walt Disney World, and with free hot breakfast and parking -- plus a fitness room, outdoor swimming pool, and computer station -- this property is ideal for Disney and theme park visitors as well as business travelers. Though the Hampton Inn lacks the polish of the nearby Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South, it offers a welcoming and reliable experience, and is more upscale than the Quality Suites Lake Buena Vista.
Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport is a four-pearl hotel with tons of amenities about a five-minute drive or free shuttle ride from the airport. This all-suites property offers 150 more or less identical rooms, all with separate living rooms and bedrooms plus microwaves, mini-fridges, and multiple flat-screen TVs. Pull-out sofa beds make it ideal for families needing easy access to the nearby airport, though plenty of guests come here on business. Along with a free business center with printing services, the hotel offers multiple meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, an indoor/outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center, plus a restaurant with room service and both buffet and a la carte offerings for all three meals. For travelers with early morning flights, check rates at Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport -- located in the airport itself.
Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport is a four-pearl hotel with tons of amenities about a five-minute drive or free shuttle ride from the airport. This all-suites property offers 150 more or less identical rooms, all with separate living rooms and bedrooms plus microwaves, mini-fridges, and multiple flat-screen TVs. Pull-out sofa beds make it ideal for families needing easy access to the nearby airport, though plenty of guests come here on business. Along with a free business center with printing services, the hotel offers multiple meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, an indoor/outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center, plus a restaurant with room service and both buffet and a la carte offerings for all three meals. For travelers with early morning flights, check rates at Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport -- located in the airport itself.
The 166-room budget The M is an old-fashioned roadside motel located on Orlando’s Strip that's family and LGBT-friendly. Disney World is about 15 minutes away by car, while Universal Studios takes about 10 minutes to reach. It's an OK choice for guests in need a low-priced place to recharge between visits to the nearby theme parks, but the hotel is rundown. There is a small outdoor pool, a free theme park shuttle, and a coin-operated laundry. Rooms, which include free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, are fairly spacious with basic bathrooms, but they are outdated and show plenty of wear. While there is no restaurant, plenty of fast-food and chain restaurants are all along the Strip.
The 166-room budget The M is an old-fashioned roadside motel located on Orlando’s Strip that's family and LGBT-friendly. Disney World is about 15 minutes away by car, while Universal Studios takes about 10 minutes to reach. It's an OK choice for guests in need a low-priced place to recharge between visits to the nearby theme parks, but the hotel is rundown. There is a small outdoor pool, a free theme park shuttle, and a coin-operated laundry. Rooms, which include free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, are fairly spacious with basic bathrooms, but they are outdated and show plenty of wear. While there is no restaurant, plenty of fast-food and chain restaurants are all along the Strip.
Red Roof Inn Orlando - International Drive/Convention Center is a no-frills budget motel located off International Drive and within easy walking distance of the convention center. It's ideal for business and leisure travelers with a budget in mind, who prefer a simple place to sleep over fancy features and amenities. It has an off-the-highway motel vibe, though rooms are relatively well kept and include the necessary basics like flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. An outdoor pool and hot tub are available, though most guests stay at the hotel to do little more than sleep at night. The free shuttles to Disney World and Universal Studios are convenient, but there is no free breakfast. For a similar hotel with a bigger outdoor pool, try the Days Inn just one hotel down.
Red Roof Inn Orlando - International Drive/Convention Center is a no-frills budget motel located off International Drive and within easy walking distance of the convention center. It's ideal for business and leisure travelers with a budget in mind, who prefer a simple place to sleep over fancy features and amenities. It has an off-the-highway motel vibe, though rooms are relatively well kept and include the necessary basics like flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. An outdoor pool and hot tub are available, though most guests stay at the hotel to do little more than sleep at night. The free shuttles to Disney World and Universal Studios are convenient, but there is no free breakfast. For a similar hotel with a bigger outdoor pool, try the Days Inn just one hotel down.