For budget travelers, La Quinta Inn Orlando International Drive North is a solid pick, largely due to several nice on-site features. Its outdoor pool, tiny fitness center, communal computers, and coin-operated laundry add plenty of value. Plus, there’s a free continental breakfast buffet every morning, and other freebies like parking and Wi-Fi. Though the hotel’s 156 guest rooms are decidedly dated, they're conveniently equipped with mini-fridges and microwaves. The hotel's location, however, is both a plus and a minus: It's a five-minute drive from Universal Studios, but the immediate neighborhood is a little seedy. Comfort Inn Orlando — Lake Buena Vista is a similar value property with nicer surroundings, but it’s farther from Universal (but close to Disney).
For budget travelers, La Quinta Inn Orlando International Drive North is a solid pick, largely due to several nice on-site features. Its outdoor pool, tiny fitness center, communal computers, and coin-operated laundry add plenty of value. Plus, there’s a free continental breakfast buffet every morning, and other freebies like parking and Wi-Fi. Though the hotel’s 156 guest rooms are decidedly dated, they're conveniently equipped with mini-fridges and microwaves. The hotel's location, however, is both a plus and a minus: It's a five-minute drive from Universal Studios, but the immediate neighborhood is a little seedy. Comfort Inn Orlando — Lake Buena Vista is a similar value property with nicer surroundings, but it’s farther from Universal (but close to Disney).
StaySky Suites I-Drive Orlando is a budget property with 143 rooms and suites, and a great location within a short drive of theme parks, shops, and restaurants. There's a lovely, palm tree-shaded pool, and the hotel offers free breakfast, theme park shuttles, and drinks at twice-weekly happy hour. Meeting space, a game room, and suites with full kitchens make this property a good choice for families and business travelers. Plus, it’s quieter and smarter than many of the motels on International Drive. The decor throughout is plain and, in some places, dated, but those seeking a simple place to rest while visiting Orlando attractions will find good value here.
StaySky Suites I-Drive Orlando is a budget property with 143 rooms and suites, and a great location within a short drive of theme parks, shops, and restaurants. There's a lovely, palm tree-shaded pool, and the hotel offers free breakfast, theme park shuttles, and drinks at twice-weekly happy hour. Meeting space, a game room, and suites with full kitchens make this property a good choice for families and business travelers. Plus, it’s quieter and smarter than many of the motels on International Drive. The decor throughout is plain and, in some places, dated, but those seeking a simple place to rest while visiting Orlando attractions will find good value here.
Red Roof Inn Orlando South - Florida Mall is a two-pearl roadside motel located in a strip mall equidistant from the Orlando airport and the theme park-heavy part of town. There are 74 rooms here in total, with both smoking and non-smoking units available, and some of the Deluxe King Rooms feature whirlpool hot tubs. Features include a sunny outdoor pool and a muddy dog walk area out back, plus coin-operated washing machines and driers, free coffee in the lobby, a computer station, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast isn't available. For tourists, there's no real reason to stay here other than low weekly rates. Those wanting easy access to theme parks are better off at the Clarion Inn & Suites, which is a bit nicer and has an Indian restaurant and a small fitness center.
Red Roof Inn Orlando South - Florida Mall is a two-pearl roadside motel located in a strip mall equidistant from the Orlando airport and the theme park-heavy part of town. There are 74 rooms here in total, with both smoking and non-smoking units available, and some of the Deluxe King Rooms feature whirlpool hot tubs. Features include a sunny outdoor pool and a muddy dog walk area out back, plus coin-operated washing machines and driers, free coffee in the lobby, a computer station, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast isn't available. For tourists, there's no real reason to stay here other than low weekly rates. Those wanting easy access to theme parks are better off at the Clarion Inn & Suites, which is a bit nicer and has an Indian restaurant and a small fitness center.
The Hyatt Place is conveniently located near International Drive and Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. This 150-room, three-pearl chain has a high-end feel and spacious rooms that can sleep up to five people, with sofas, mini-fridges, and large flat-screen TVs. The hotel is suited for business guests and tourists alike, with an outdoor pool, full bar, 24-hour gym, snack menu, and free breakfast. It's only a three-minute drive to the convention center and 10 to 15 minutes from Orlando's theme parks. Guests looking to stay near the convention center on a tighter budget should consider BEST WESTERN PLUS Orlando Convention Center Hotel, though it's not as fresh.
The Hyatt Place is conveniently located near International Drive and Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. This 150-room, three-pearl chain has a high-end feel and spacious rooms that can sleep up to five people, with sofas, mini-fridges, and large flat-screen TVs. The hotel is suited for business guests and tourists alike, with an outdoor pool, full bar, 24-hour gym, snack menu, and free breakfast. It's only a three-minute drive to the convention center and 10 to 15 minutes from Orlando's theme parks. Guests looking to stay near the convention center on a tighter budget should consider BEST WESTERN PLUS Orlando Convention Center Hotel, though it's not as fresh.
This 128-room, two-and-a-half-pearl Ramada Suites Orlando Airport is predictable for the chain. Rooms are all family-friendly suites that are spacious, featuring living areas with kitchenettes and sofa beds. Interiors are dated, though, and maintenance problems are frequent. The Lakeside Marriott down the road is slightly more modern and offers a full-service restaurant and a pool bar for around the same price. But with freebies like a shuttle to the airport, parking, breakfast, fitness center, and outdoor pool, the Ramada can be an adequate stop for overnight airport travelers and families.
This 128-room, two-and-a-half-pearl Ramada Suites Orlando Airport is predictable for the chain. Rooms are all family-friendly suites that are spacious, featuring living areas with kitchenettes and sofa beds. Interiors are dated, though, and maintenance problems are frequent. The Lakeside Marriott down the road is slightly more modern and offers a full-service restaurant and a pool bar for around the same price. But with freebies like a shuttle to the airport, parking, breakfast, fitness center, and outdoor pool, the Ramada can be an adequate stop for overnight airport travelers and families.
The 120-room Hampton Inn Closest to Universal Orlando is a value chain outpost that wins a blue ribbon in the location department -- it's a four-minute drive to Universal Orlando. The hotel also offers a free hot breakfast, free theme park shuttles, an outdoor pool, and a small fitness center. Aside from the breakfast room, there aren't many common areas. Guest rooms, which include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, have Hampton's simple and sharp earth-toned decor. Guests looking to stay closer to the Lake Buena Vista and Disney areas at similar rates should consider Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, which has a water park for kids.
The 120-room Hampton Inn Closest to Universal Orlando is a value chain outpost that wins a blue ribbon in the location department -- it's a four-minute drive to Universal Orlando. The hotel also offers a free hot breakfast, free theme park shuttles, an outdoor pool, and a small fitness center. Aside from the breakfast room, there aren't many common areas. Guest rooms, which include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, have Hampton's simple and sharp earth-toned decor. Guests looking to stay closer to the Lake Buena Vista and Disney areas at similar rates should consider Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, which has a water park for kids.
Hilton Garden Inn Orlando International Drive North is a three-pearl chain hotel located just off International Drive, across the street from Wet 'n Wild water park and a 12-minute drive (or free shuttle ride) from the theme parks at Universal Studios. The 158 rooms feature bright decor and decent amenities, including Keurig coffeemakers with free tea and coffee capsules -- unfortunately, rooms lack safes. Features include a big outdoor pool with a poolside bar (open evenings only), a fitness center with separate cardio and weight-training sections, and a 24-hour business center with free printing. Garden Grille offers breakfast and dinner -- plus evening room service -- but there are no on-site dining options for lunch. Those in town to visit Disney World should consider Hilton Garden Inn Lake Buena Vista/Orlando instead.
Hilton Garden Inn Orlando International Drive North is a three-pearl chain hotel located just off International Drive, across the street from Wet 'n Wild water park and a 12-minute drive (or free shuttle ride) from the theme parks at Universal Studios. The 158 rooms feature bright decor and decent amenities, including Keurig coffeemakers with free tea and coffee capsules -- unfortunately, rooms lack safes. Features include a big outdoor pool with a poolside bar (open evenings only), a fitness center with separate cardio and weight-training sections, and a 24-hour business center with free printing. Garden Grille offers breakfast and dinner -- plus evening room service -- but there are no on-site dining options for lunch. Those in town to visit Disney World should consider Hilton Garden Inn Lake Buena Vista/Orlando instead.
This large, four-pearl resort is an upscale option a five- to 10-minute drive from the Disney theme parks. The 400 rooms are spacious and modern, done in on-trend colors, and including enormous flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. A few of the pricier suites feature balconies with nice views of a nearby lake. As a self-contained town of sorts, the resort has four restaurants, a coffee shop, a huge pool, spa, and a fitness center -- not to mention a free shuttle to Disney World. It's ideal for anyone looking for a high-end alternative to one of the nearby Disney resorts, though there's a resort fee per night and parking isn't free. Those seeking a bit more style and personality should consider the nearby, kid-friendly B Resort & Spa, which has lower rates.
This large, four-pearl resort is an upscale option a five- to 10-minute drive from the Disney theme parks. The 400 rooms are spacious and modern, done in on-trend colors, and including enormous flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. A few of the pricier suites feature balconies with nice views of a nearby lake. As a self-contained town of sorts, the resort has four restaurants, a coffee shop, a huge pool, spa, and a fitness center -- not to mention a free shuttle to Disney World. It's ideal for anyone looking for a high-end alternative to one of the nearby Disney resorts, though there's a resort fee per night and parking isn't free. Those seeking a bit more style and personality should consider the nearby, kid-friendly B Resort & Spa, which has lower rates.
The 652-room Avanti International Resort is a mid-range property centrally located on International Drive within walking distance of many restaurants. It provides a free shuttle to the theme parks, and an iRide Trolley stop is close by. Rooms and suites are mostly modern, and come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers, although some of the bathrooms need an overhaul. There's a casual cafe and mini-market, as well as a poolside bar. Recreation options include a large outdoor pool, volleyball, shuffleboard, a fitness center, and a game room. Resort fees are a nuisance, particularly because it's more like a large motel and some rooms can be noisy. Alternatively, the Rosen Inn at Point Orlando has two heated outdoor pools and doesn't charge a resort fee. It also allows pets.
The 652-room Avanti International Resort is a mid-range property centrally located on International Drive within walking distance of many restaurants. It provides a free shuttle to the theme parks, and an iRide Trolley stop is close by. Rooms and suites are mostly modern, and come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers, although some of the bathrooms need an overhaul. There's a casual cafe and mini-market, as well as a poolside bar. Recreation options include a large outdoor pool, volleyball, shuffleboard, a fitness center, and a game room. Resort fees are a nuisance, particularly because it's more like a large motel and some rooms can be noisy. Alternatively, the Rosen Inn at Point Orlando has two heated outdoor pools and doesn't charge a resort fee. It also allows pets.
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Orlando International Drive is a solid mid-range option for travelers seeking suite-style accommodations near Universal Studios and the Orange County Convention Center. Though not exactly new, rooms were nicely renovated in 2017, and feature fresh furnishings, full kitchens, and living rooms. On-site perks include an outdoor pool, tiny fitness center, and freebies such as breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, the surrounding area can feel a bit sketchy, rooms lack safes, and Wi-Fi is reportedly spotty or nonexistent. Travelers looking for a resort-style property with more amenities may prefer Sheraton Vistana Villages — International Drive, though it’s usually pricier.
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Orlando International Drive is a solid mid-range option for travelers seeking suite-style accommodations near Universal Studios and the Orange County Convention Center. Though not exactly new, rooms were nicely renovated in 2017, and feature fresh furnishings, full kitchens, and living rooms. On-site perks include an outdoor pool, tiny fitness center, and freebies such as breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, the surrounding area can feel a bit sketchy, rooms lack safes, and Wi-Fi is reportedly spotty or nonexistent. Travelers looking for a resort-style property with more amenities may prefer Sheraton Vistana Villages — International Drive, though it’s usually pricier.