The 9 Best Hotels in Orlando, Florida
1. Four Seasons Resort at Walt Disney World
Luxurious 5-star resort providing a spa, fine-cuisine, golf course, entertainment center, and water park in addition to a Disney assistance desk in the lobby room and complimentary transportation to Epcot (4 miles, 10 minutes), Magic Kingdom (5 miles, 11 minutes), and Animal Kingdom (9 miles, 18 minutes). Family-amiable features include at no cost children’s camp, room service, and views of Magic Kingdom from most living spaces. Within 15 minutes by automobile to all Disney theme parks).
2. JW Marriott Grande Lakes
High-end hotel featuring an outdoor pool and lazy river, several on-site restaurants, and access to the adjacent Ritz-Carlton Orlando Spa and golf course (0.4 mile, 8-minute walk). Located a 10-minute drive (3 miles) to SeaWorld and 14 minutes (9 miles) to Universal Orlando Resort, and both concierge service and room service are available 24/7.
3. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Rooms at this upscale resort come with access to bikes, rock climbing, on-site hiking trails, and a private lake with paddle boats, plus shuttle service to area theme parks. A children’s camp is available for a fee. Several restaurants, a 45-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, and an outdoor lagoon-style pool are located in the hotel, which is a 10-minute drive (4 miles) to Disney Springs and 12 minutes (6 miles) to Epcot).
4. Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Upscale resort with an on-site water park, 9 restaurants, a spa, a game room, and an exclusive adults-only pool. Some rooms include balconies and babysitting services can be arranged for a fee. Situated 10 minutes to Epcot ( 5 miles), Magic Kingdom ( 6 miles), and SeaWorld ( 8 miles) by automobile).
5. Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes
A family-friendly hotel features several recreational amenities like a lazy river pool, spa facilities, a Greg Norman golf course, tennis courts, kids club activities, and 11 dining venues. Guest accommodations provide private balconies along with evening turndown service. The property is situated 9 minutes (3 miles) from SeaWorld, 15 minutes (9 miles) from Universal Studios, and 18 minutes (12 miles) from Epcot by vehicle. Complimentary shuttle service is offered to nearby theme parks.
6. Waldorf Astoria
Luxury resort featuring a golf course, spa, fitness center, 2 pools, 12 dining and drinking establishments, and complimentary coach transportation to Disney theme parks. Situated a 12-minute drive (6 miles) to Magic Kingdom and 14-minute drive (10 miles) to SeaWorld. The children`s club offers daytime and evening activities for a fee).
7. Reunion Resort
Resort community with an award-winning 54-hole golf course complex, 10 communal swimming pools, an on-premises water park, and tennis courts. One to three-bedroom villas feature full kitchens, lounge spaces, patios, and complimentary parking, and some villas have private swimming pools and in-unit laundry. Situated a 16-minute drive (12 miles) to Epcot and a 22-minute drive (20 miles) to Universal Orlando Resort).
8. The Alfond Inn
Boutique hotel in downtown Orlando within walking proximity of numerous restaurants, museums, and Winter Park Station (0.3 mile, 5-minute walk). On location amenities involve a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, and fitness center in addition to the hotel’s famed art collection. Driving time to Orlando theme parks is approximately 30 minutes).
9. Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Situated within the larger Universal Orlando Resort vacation destination, each room at this hotel provides complimentary admission to some Universal theme parks using the Unlimited Express access system. Guests also enjoy early entry to certain parks as well as free shuttle buses and water transportation around the property. Amenities incorporate several on-site dining establishments and cafés in addition to three pool areas with diverse aquatic themes and live evening performances. Spanish colonial architecture inspires the winding harbor promenades.
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