Central Florida Hotels at or Near Theme Parks
Theme parks are the focus when you plan a theme park vacation, but you'll need a place to stay as well. Florida has no shortage of hotel options. Let's take a look at a few good choices.
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The Royal Treatment--at a Commoner's Price: Royal Pacific Resort
Although Universal Orlando positions its Royal Pacific Resort as the third of its three on-site hotels, and has set its rates accordingly, it has sacrificed almost nothing in luxury or amenities. With everything it has to offer, not the least of which is reasonable prices, this is the place to stay at Central Florida's other theme park vacation destination.
Although Universal Orlando positions its Royal Pacific Resort as the third of its three on-site hotels, and has set its rates accordingly, it has sacrificed almost nothing in luxury or amenities. With everything it has to offer, not the least of which is reasonable prices, this is the place to stay at Central Florida's other theme park vacation destination.
Luxury with an Italian Accent: Portofino Bay Hotel
When the moon hits your eyes like a big pizza pie, that'sÄthe Portofino Bay Resort? The hotel is the priciest--and most luxurious--of the three on-property resorts (all operated in conjunction with noted hoteliers, Loew's Hotels) at Universal Orlando. It's also the most secluded and quietest hotel on Universal's compact grounds.
When the moon hits your eyes like a big pizza pie, that'sÄthe Portofino Bay Resort? The hotel is the priciest--and most luxurious--of the three on-property resorts (all operated in conjunction with noted hoteliers, Loew's Hotels) at Universal Orlando. It's also the most secluded and quietest hotel on Universal's compact grounds.
Universal Orlando Hotel Benefits
Besides the obvious benefits of staying close to the action (and remember the Universal parks are a short walk from all of the onsite hotels), having the ability to retreat to their rooms whenever they wish, and avoiding the hassles of commuting and parking, guests at Universal's on-property hotels get some incredible perks.
Besides the obvious benefits of staying close to the action (and remember the Universal parks are a short walk from all of the onsite hotels), having the ability to retreat to their rooms whenever they wish, and avoiding the hassles of commuting and parking, guests at Universal's on-property hotels get some incredible perks.
Donald's not the Only Duck in Town: The Peabody Orlando
Every day the red carpet is unfurled in The Peabody Orlando's grand lobby and guests jockey for prime viewing areas in anticipation of the VIPs. Then, in they waddle. Real live ducks (as opposed to the animatronic animals found elsewhere in this, the theme park capital of the world). The charming mascots help give The Peabody Orlando, one of the area's most elegant hotels, a bit of whimsy.
Every day the red carpet is unfurled in The Peabody Orlando's grand lobby and guests jockey for prime viewing areas in anticipation of the VIPs. Then, in they waddle. Real live ducks (as opposed to the animatronic animals found elsewhere in this, the theme park capital of the world). The charming mascots help give The Peabody Orlando, one of the area's most elegant hotels, a bit of whimsy.
Mouse Houses: Best Western IPG Florida Homes
Got a gang heading to Orlando? You could cram into a bunch of puny hotel rooms. Or, you could pool your funds and stay at an expansive--but not expensive--multi-bedroom Best Western IPG Home. Speaking of pools, each home comes with a private pool.
Got a gang heading to Orlando? You could cram into a bunch of puny hotel rooms. Or, you could pool your funds and stay at an expansive--but not expensive--multi-bedroom Best Western IPG Home. Speaking of pools, each home comes with a private pool.
Orlando Hotels, Resorts, and Inns
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