Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel
The Best Western Buena Vista Resort Hotel is one of the nicest Best Western hotels you will find. Unlike many Best Westerns, this hotel offers a complete resort experience. Guests who stay here can get rooms that allow them to experience Downtown Disney from above, thanks to the private furnished balconies that are adjacent to many of the rooms.
The hotel has several available suites. However, the standard rooms are so nice that suites often aren't needed unless you simply need the extra space that a suite provides. The standard rooms include two queen beds, a vanity sink and a second vanity that has a makeup mirror. In addition to having Internet access and televisions, each room also has a video game console.
If you want to get a view of Central Florida's natural foliage, simply go to the main floor and eat a meal at the Trader's Island Grill Restaurant, which features large picture windows with panoramic views. Golfers can travel a few minutes to Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, which has hosted several men's and ladies golf tournaments.
Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel
2000 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
(800) 348-3765
Lakebuenavistaresorthotel.com
Regal Sun Resort
The Regal Sun Resort gives guests some of the experiences they would have in the Disney World parks without actually needing to step foot in them. For example, hotel guests who have rooms that face the park have a view of the Magic Kingdom's nightly fireworks show. The hotel has several standard rooms and suites. The suites include sofa beds, living room areas and king beds.
Because the hotel is full of amenities and activities and because it is directly in Downtown Disney, guests do not need to go far to have a good time. The hotel's pool includes a rock waterfall and a splash pad that features a slide and an overhead bucket that dumps at regular intervals. The resort features a Disney character breakfast each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
This hotel is also equipped with the space and the staff to host weddings and conferences. If you want to get out of the Downtown Disney area for a few hours, you can play a round at the tranquil Osprey Ridge Golf Course, which includes wide fairways flanked with different types of trees and challenging hazards.
Regal Sun Resort
1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
(800) 624-4109
Regalsunresort.com
Doubletree Guest Suites
One of the main reasons why people choose to stay at Doubletree Guest Suites is because every room in the hotel is a suite. Every suite features a microwave and a mini-fridge. These can be beneficial when you are looking for a quick snack, because you don't need to go to a restaurant to buy a meal. The suites also have Wi-Fi access, video games and movies that you can watch on either of the two flat-screen TVs in the room.
The hotel also has a complimentary shuttle that will take you to any of the Disney World parks. If you want to get some exercise that doesn't involve waiting in line for a ride, you can visit Disney's Magnolia Golf course, which challenges golfers throughout its 18 holes with tricky bunkers and well-placed water hazards.
Doubletree Guest Suites
2305 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32830
(407) 934-1000
Doubletree1.hilton.com
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