Theme Park Hotels
Many people stay at one of the hotels located at the Disney or Universal Orlando theme parks. Staying there offers the convenience of access to the theme parks, restaurants and shopping inside the park and sometimes inside the hotel itself as well. The price and amenities vary considerably from staying at value resorts like Disney's All-Star Movie Resort to more luxurious accommodations like the Loews Portofino Bay hotel at Universal.
Disney All-Star Movie Resort
1901 West Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-7675
disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/all-star-movies-resort
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 503-1000
loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Portofino-Bay-Hotel/Overview.aspx
Upscale Hotels
If you've got the money to spend, you can stay in the lap of luxury in Orlando. For the most part, luxury hotels in Orlando are located away from the theme parks and closer to downtown or the airport, although Disney World features one of the most luxurious hotels in town, the Grand Floridian. Other great choices include the Peabody Hotel, which showcases its fame duck march, the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress and the Gaylord Palms Resort.
Grand Floridian
4401 Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 824-3000
disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/grand-floridian-resort-and-spa/
Peabody Hotel
9801 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 352-4000
peabodyorlando.com
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
One Grand Cypress Blvd.
Orlando, Florida, USA 32836
(407) 239-1234
grandcypress.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Gaylord Palms
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy.
Kissimmee, FL 34746
(407) 586-2000
gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-palms
Mid-Level Hotels
Orlando is packed with plenty of hotels that don't cost a fortune yet offer amenities such as spacious pools, Wi-Fi, jacuzzi tubs, fitness centers and restaurants. Many of these hotels are located near the theme parks and offer trolley or bus service to the parks. Among the top choices are Best Western Lake Buena Vista, Radisson World Gate and the Doubletree Universal Orlando.
Best Western Lake Buena Vista
2000 Hotel Plaza Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 828-2424
bestwesternflorida.com/hotels/best-western-lake-buena-vista-resort-hotel/
Radisson World Gate
3011 Maingate Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34747
(407) 396-1400
worldgateresort.com
Doubletree Universal Orlando
5780 Major Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 351-1000
www.doubletreeorlando.com
Nudist Resort
If visiting Orlando means keeping your clothes off as much as legally possible, then check out the Cypress Cove Nudist Resort. You must be a member of the American Association for Nude Recreation or a member of the resort itself in order to visit. In addition to RV hookups, Cypress Cove also offers villas furnished with queen beds, private baths and a mini-fridge. You also have the choice of staying in a villa apartment, which comes with a full kitchen.
Cypress Cove Nudist Resort
4425 Pleasant Hill Road
Kissimmee, FL 34746
(407) 933-5870
www.cypresscoveresort.com
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