Hotels Orlando Florida
by Alison W.
(Orlando, Florida)
One of Many Great Hotels Orlando Florida
Unique and Interesting Orlando Hotels
When planning a trip to Orlando, you'll be considering where to stay.
There are thousands of Orlando hotels to choose from, each offering
different amenities. You'll be able to find hundreds of familiar
national chain hotels such as Hawthorn Suites, Days Inn, Staybridge,
Clarion and Ramada Inns to choose from.
If you're looking for a hotel which has more character and offers more
than just a place to rest your head for the night, consider a stay at
one of these top Orlando hotels.
Gaylord Palms Hotel
6000 West Osceola Parkway,
Kissimmee, FL 34747
Tel: 407-586-2000
The Gaylord Palms is a huge resort hotel with an all-Florida theme. You
can't mistake the Gaylord Palms Hotel, its' enormous glass atrium
contains five hotel restaurants, a Haagen-Dazs ice cream shop and a
Florida creek complete with real Florida wildlife!
Outside the hotel there are four swimming pools to choose from. Two of
the pools are for families, with the popular giant green octopus
waterslide and water fountains being the main attraction
for children. There is a separate adults-only pool if you get tired of
all the noise and excitement of the family pools. The South Beach style
adult swimming pool has its' own pool-side snack bar serving refreshing
cocktails, beer and wine.
The rooms at the Gaylord Palms are themed in either a Key West Island
style, Old St Augustine or Everglades style. Some rooms will have
atrium views, these rooms tend to be more expensive than non-atrium
views.
Bedrooms have in-room safe, wireless WiFi access, coffee maker and
refrigerator.
The Gaylord Palms Hotel is perfectly located close to Orlando theme
parks and attractions. It is 1.5 miles east of Disney's maingate and a
15 minute drive to SeaWorld, Wet N Wild Water Park, Universal Studios
and Discovery Cove.
Hotel Highlights:-
- Free shuttle transportation to Disney theme parks.
- Free WiFi access in the bedrooms and throughout the resort.
- Close to Disney World and a short drive to other Orlando
theme parks.
- Four hotel pools to choose from.
- Kids sitting service.
- Canyon Ranch Spa Club on-site
- Mini-golf, croquet lawns and volleyball court on-site.
Find the perfect Disney Vacation Home for your trip
Peabody Orlando
9801 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819
Tel: 407-352-4000
The Peabody Hotel in Orlando is one of just a handful of Peabody Hotels
in the United States. The Peabody Orlando is a luxury hotel on
International Drive, directly across
from the Orange County Convention Center. You may have heard of this
hotels' famous tradition - the March of the Peabody Ducks. Everyday at
11am and 5pm, the Peabody Ducks are led from their penthouse suite down
the elevator, across the red carpet
towards the fountains in the hotel lobby. Everyone stops to watch this
funny spectacle!
The Peabody has excellent hotel facilities. Its' on-site restaurant,
the B Line Diner, is open 24 hours a day. This 1950s style diner is a
hit with locals as well-as hotel guests. It serves classic American
favorites as well as some delicious desserts, cakes and coffees.
You'll be able to work off any over indulgences at the Peabody Athletic
Club. This club is voted one of the 10 best hotel gyms in the USA. You
can work out at your own pace, or hire a fitness instructor. There are
17 Nautilus machines and well as cycling machines, stairmasters and
treadmills. After all that exercise you can relax in the giant
whirlpool spa.
The Peabody rooms are beautifully furnished. There are many different
room types to choose from, standard rooms through to Presidential
suites.
Hotel Highlights
- Olympic sized outdoor swimming pool
- 4 outdoor lighted tennis courts
- Top on-site 1950s diner
- Award winning fitness center
- .....and the March of the Peabody Ducks of course!
Nickelodeon Hotel Orlando
14500 Continental Gateway
Orlando, Florida 32821
Tel: 1-877-642-5111 or 407-387-5437
The Nickelodeon Hotel is a special family friendly resort hotel in
Orlando. If you have younger children, the Nick Hotel is a great choice
for your Orlando vacation.
As its' name suggests, this hotel is totally Nickelodeon themed inside
and out, kids love it! One of the great things about this hotel is that
there are so many kids activities on-site included in the price.
The main attraction at is the large outdoor water park filled with
waterfalls, water slides, play areas and the daily 'sliming'!
At the Nick Hotel, kids will never get bored. There is a program of
daily activities which take place inside and outside by the pool. It
could be anything from arts and crafts, exercise classes, sports or
even putting on a show later in the evening.
The suites all have kitchenettes which are a great added extra for
parents. Having a fridge, microwave and kitchen-ware makes it easy to
keep snacks and drinks cool in your suite and save money on eating out
for every meal.
Hotel Highlights
- On-site water park for Nick Hotel guests only.
- Free daily shuttles to Disney theme parks, Universal
Studios,
SeaWorld and Wet N Wild water park.
- Free parking
- Free internet access and local telephone calls.
- Close to Disney theme parks, a short 15 minute drive to
Universal Studios, SeaWorld and International Drive.
Universal Studios Resort Hotels
There are some great benefits of staying on-site at Universal Studios
theme park. There are three 4 Diamond rated hotels located within
Universal Orlando Resort: The Hard Rock Hotel, the Portofino Bay Hotel
and the Royal Pacific Resort.
Each of these quality resort hotels has its' own unique theme.
The Hard Rock Hotel is perhaps the most
recognized. Here you'll find the walls adorned with rock n roll
memorabilia from some of music's great legends. The hotel is a large
white Mediterranean-style building with a huge outside pool deck
surrounded by palm trees. The Hard Rock Hotel is the least expensive of
the three on-site hotels.
5800 Universal Boulevard
Orlando
FL, 32819
Tel: 1-888-464-3617
The Portofino Bay Hotel is the most luxurious
hotel out of the three. Styled on the Italian port town of Portofino,
this hotel is a world away from the busy, bustling theme parks of
Universal Studios. The Portofino Bay Hotel is Italian themed
throughout, with three on-site Italian restaurants, a marina with
cafes, bars and cobbled streets.
5601 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819
Tel:(407) 503-1000
The Royal Pacific Resort is themed on the South
Pacific Islands. The focal point of this resort is the large lagoon
pool area with white sandy beaches, palm trees and a white plane which
forms part of a water slide. The hotel hosts special Saturday night
Luaus. The Luaus are a South Pacific themed show with an all-you eat
food buffet and drinks. Other resort amenities are 'Dive In' movie
nights
where a movie is played outside by the pool, a 5,000sq ft gym, croquet
lawns, beach volleyball courts, ping pong tables and pool-side
restaurants.
6300 Hollywood Way
Orlando, FL 32819
Tel: 1-888-273-1311
Benefits of staying on-site at Universal Studios Hotels
- Free transportation to Universal Studios theme parks and
Universal CityWalk nightlife district. Free shuttles are provided
everyday to hotel guests via either bus or water taxi. No need to drive
or pay for parking for Universal Studios theme parks.
- Free daily transportation to SeaWorld and Wet N Wild water
park.
- Free Express Passes for Universal Studios and Universal
Islands of Adventure theme parks. Express Passes are like having a fast
pass to the front of the line at Universal Studios rides and shows. At
busy times, this can save hours of waiting in-line.
- Pet friendly - all three Universal Studios hotels are pet
friendly. There is a small one off charge for bringing your pet, but
many types of small animals are welcome (birds, ferrets, cats, dogs,
reptiles).
- Kids sitting service and activities - all three resort
hotels
offer in-room kids sitting service and kids activities. Child sitting
services do cost extra, but are a great way to have a night out at
nearby Universal CityWalk without the kids in tow!
Find more great info and hotels Orlando Florida hereA. Winchcombe is the owner of
www.best-orlando-getaways.com the Orlando attractions travel guide. For more information about Orlando Resorts and hotels, please visit http://www.best-orlando-getaways.com/orlando-resorts.html
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