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The Best Places to Stay in Orlando Florida

by: OliviaHoladay
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Orlando has several distinct areas where visitors can look for a place to stay after a long and adventurous day of tripping to the many theme parks and recreational spots. It can be quite a confusing task to carry out, so here are some ideas that may help you choose the best place that will suit your vacation needs (and budget) during your stay in the family entertainment capital of the world.

South of Disney World (Highway 192 - Kissimmee)

Highway 192 has been a well-known destination for many tourists visiting Orlando. With its numerous restaurants, bed & breakfasts, golf courses, and family attractions, many vacationers consider this area an excellent one for finding hotels and lodging. Hotel prices here are less expensive when compared to hotels in the other areas. However, many of the structures are aging as most were built in the late 1970's. Also, most of these hotels here are not connected with any national chain.

North of Disney World

This is also called the Lake Buena Vista area, which is the newest spot to look for places to stay in Orlando. The hotels built in this region were put up in the early 1990's and are mostly associated with the national hotel chains. The Lake Buena Vista area hosts great shopping and dining only a few miles away from each other.

Inside the Disney World Resort

For Disney aficionados, the resort itself is would probably be the best option for a good hotel. By definition, it will be closest to Disney World attractions and the free shuttle service to the parks runs at least every half hour. All Disney World hotels are managed to the highest standards, so there is a high probability for an excellent stay. On the downside, these hotel rooms only allow up to four people to a single room and the cost compared to hotels outside Disney World confines can be almost double. There is always a price to be paid for location and convenience.

Universal Studios Orlando Area

While there are also some good options for lodging in the Universal Studios area, there are not nearly as many choices as other areas of Orlando County. The lack of competition results in prices that are not really that attractive.

Downtown Orlando

Visiting Orlando means spending time at the theme parks and beautiful attractions that this region offers. Therefore, you probably do not want the hassle of long trips from your hotel to these theme parks - not to mention the time that you will be wasting while traveling thirty minutes to and from Disney World. There are too many good alternatives to staying downtown.

Orlando Convention Center Area

The convention center area is just a few minutes away from SeaWorld so it can be a good choice for those who will be going primarily to that park. However, the prices here are a little more expensive while the amenities offered by the hotels are mostly geared for business travelers than for families.

SeaWorld (International Drive) Area

The SeaWorld area is our favorite area to stay in when vacationing with young children. The reason is due to the number of "villa resorts" in the area. For the same price as a decent hotel room, you can be in a two bedroom villa with full kitchen, living room, whirlpool bath and screened-in veranda. These resorts have lakes, pools, activity centers and other amenities that children as well as adults love. You will be especially appreciative of these resorts if you have some non-park days on your schedule.

The Greater Orlando area offers a large variety of hotel and lodging options. By reviewing the different choices described in this article, you will be well on your way to making the right decision for a great Orlando vacation!

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Olivia Holaday is Travel Editor for Orlando-Hotel-Accommodation.com. Find a complete listing of Hotels in Orlando here.

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