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9 Best Hotels In Orlando, Florida

9 Best Hotels In Orlando, Florida

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Orlando flaunts an endless amount of hotels that provide travelers with a memorable stay in the city. From family-friendly resorts located close to major theme parks to luxury hotels with deluxe amenities that are perfect for couples, the options are endless. 

In this post, we’ve selected the 9 best Orlando hotels. And whether you’re seeking a romantic stay or family-friendly accommodation, you’ll be happily surprised as the city has something for every type of traveler. Have a look below and take your pick!

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9 Best Orlando, Fl Hotels

Grand Bohemian Orlando, Autograph Collection

Grand Bohemian Orlando, Autograph Collection, Orlando.
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Grand Bohemian is the perfect place to lounge and relax after a fun-filled day in the city. With a central location in Downtown Orlando, this stylish hotel boasts over 200 boutique rooms, each with its unique spin and twist. If booking through CuddlyNest, you can secure the best prices while staying at Grand Bohemian Orlando. Accommodations vary from standard double rooms for $304 a night, to spacious double suites for $488 a night.

Guests can relax in the hotel’s spa-like bathrooms, which include whirlpool tubs and comfy plush bathrobes, treat themselves to a comforting breakfast in bed, or sweat their troubles away in the well-equipped fitness center. If you feel like cooling off Florida’s heat during summertime, go for a swim in Grand Bohemian’s outdoor pool.

The hotel offers free wifi and ample workstations — ideal for business travelers visiting Orlando — and a AAA Four Diamond Restaurant, The Boheme, which hosts a brunch featuring live jazz performances every Sunday.

Don’t want to part with your furry friend? No worries! Grand Bohemian is pet-friendly, and one pet 40 pounds or less is allowed with a $ 150 non-refundable fee per stay. 

Location: 325 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Distance From Walt Disney World: 25 minutes (19,3 miles)

Distance From Universal Orlando Resort: 14 min (9,3 miles)

Distance From The Orlando International Airport: 19 min (11,3 miles)

Nearby attractions: Lake Eola Park, Orange County History Regional Center,  Camping World Stadium, and Winter Park

Universal’s Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Universal's Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Photo Credit: Universal’s Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is the ultimate destination for travelers seeking to enjoy an array of exclusive benefits. Located in Universal Orlando, within a quick hop from the local theme parks, this Florida resort offers guests unlimited ride access at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and early park admission for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay.

This tropical landscaped Orlando resort is home to 1,000 rooms that are suitable for every mood and moment. Signature amenities include free wifi, 100% cotton bed linens, in-room dining service, and shuttle service to and from the theme parks and Universal CityWalk™.

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort also flaunts a 16,0000 square feet pool with a water slide, cascading waterfalls, and two white-sand beaches where guests can go for a swim or simply relax under the sun!

Pets are allowed for a $100 fee* in a pet-friendly room category with no more than two pets in any one guest room. 

Location: Universal Orlando Resort  (6601 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819)

Distance From Walt Disney World: 9 min (7,1 miles)

Distance From The Orlando International Airport: 16 min (14,9 miles)

Nearby attractions: Fun Spot America Theme Park, Magical Midway Thrill Park, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection

Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection, Orlando, Florida.
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Castle Hotel is the perfect vantage point for exploring Orlando. With a convenient location on Universal Blvd, this stylish boutique hotel offers guests the opportunity to easily reach the city’s top attractions, from the bustling International Drive to the best theme parks in Orlando.

The hotel is home to 214-rooms, including luxurious suites with separate living and working spaces, a heated outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center with fresh fruit and bottled water available. Want to secure the best prices when staying at Black Dolphin? Then make sure to book it through CuddlyNest. For $144 a night you can stay in a cozy standard double room with a comfortable full double bed, while for $263 a night you can book a spacious executive studio with a comfortable double bed.

Among Castle Hotel’s 4 lip-smacking restaurants, there’s the stellar Vito’s Chop House, one of Orlando’s most popular steak restaurants offering perfectly prepared cuts of meat, excellent side dishes, and mouthwatering desserts.

Pet owners can bring their four-legged friends, as the hotel allows 2 dogs-40lbs max weight with fees of $150 for 1st pet and $50 for 2nd pet.

Location: 8602 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Distance From Walt Disney World: 13 min (8,3 miles)

Distance From Universal Orlando Resort: 10 min (2,7 miles)

Distance From The Orlando International Airport: 18 min (13,0 miles)

Nearby attractions: International Drive, ICON Park, Ripley’s Believe it or Not

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Orlando, Florida.
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Whether it’s for a family vacation, a honeymoon, or a friend’s weekend away, the Ritz-Carlton Orlando provides the perfect setting for a sweet escape in Orlando. Set amid more than 500 acres comprised of natural habitats, lakes, and a functioning farm, the hotel radiates a welcoming sense of place.

Ritz-Carlton Orlando has 582 luxury guest rooms and suites that feel elegantly tranquil and luxuriously chic in equal measure. Guests can choose from 480-square-foot rooms that feature a private balcony with lake and golf course views, expansive 960-square-foot luxury suites featuring two balconies, 2,400-square-foot suites with a master king bedroom, and more.

All of that is topped off by a range of premier resort amenities such as jacuzzi tubs, a championship golf course, a full-service spa offering relaxing massages and therapies, three massive swimming pools, and a gourmet garden dining.

No wonder why Ritz-Carlton is often regarded as one of the best luxury hotels in Orlando!

Location: 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32837

Distance From Walt Disney World: 12 min (9,8 miles)

Distance From Universal Orlando Resort: 15 min (8,8 miles)

Distance From The Orlando International Airport: 16 min (10,7 miles)

Nearby attractions: SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove, Aquatica Orlando Water Park

Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista

Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida.
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Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas was designed to spoil families with a dazzling vacation time in Orlando. Situated in Lake Buena Vista, near Disney Springs and other well-known attractions, the resort plays host to a collection of 1- and 2-bedroom villas that include a spacious living area, Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience beds, and complimentary wireless internet.

Aside from comfortable villas where guests can peacefully rest after an action-packed day in Orlando, the resort also harbors several swimming pools, in a maze of sports facilities including a tennis court, a mini-golf course, and a jogging trail.

Sheraton Vistana Resort also treats guests to a wealth of delicious culinary options. Those who are seeking to enjoy pure, and peaceful privacy in their cozy villa will enjoy ordering room service while watching a movie. In case you feel like eating out, head over to one of the resort’s 4 restaurants for a laid-back meal, or to one of the nearby eateries.

Plus, the hotel is located less than 4 miles from the Disney Resort, making it the perfect basing spot for travelers who want to visit Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios.

Location: 8800 Vistana Centre Dr, Orlando, FL 32821

Distance From Walt Disney World: 3 min (3,5 miles)

Distance From Universal Orlando Resort: 14 min (9,0 miles)

Distance From The Orlando International Airport: 21 min (16,9 miles)

Nearby attractions:  Walt Disney World Resort, Fun Spot America Theme Parks, Orange County Convention Center

Caribe Royale Orlando

Caribe Royale Orlando, Florida.
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Caribe Royale Orlando is the place where sterling service and exceptional accommodation options thrive in an atmosphere of comfortable, casual refinement. This luxury hotel flaunts a starred selection of well-decorated suites with HD television, separate living room & bedroom, as well as two-bedroom villas featuring cozy king beds and soaking tubs.

There is also an emphasis on outdoor activities. Guests can enjoy a fabulous swimming pool that features a twisting 75’ water slide and towering waterfalls, go for a run in the hotel’s mile-and-a-half trail, or rent a complimentary bike to cycle around  Caribe Royale’s lush grounds.

Seeking some well-deserved relaxation time? Then find refuge in the hotel’s top-notch spa, which treats visitors to a luxurious menu filled with high-end treatments — from soothing massages to LED therapies.

The hotel also offers transportation to the Disney Parks & Disney Springs®.

Location:  8101 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821

Distance From Walt Disney World: 4 min (2,2 miles)

Distance From Universal Orlando Resort: 14 min (9,3 miles)

Distance From The Orlando International Airport: 22 min (17,2 miles)

Nearby attractions: Walt Disney World, Falcon’s Fire Golf Course

Marriott’s Grande Vista

Marriott's Grande Vista, Orlando, Florida.
Photo Credit: Marriott’s Grande Vista

After a day spent working through an agenda or enjoying Orlando’s finest attractions, there’s nothing like unwinding at Marriott’s Grande Vista. Guest rooms and spacious villas — some equipped with whirlpool tubs — create the ideal ambiance for the ultimate relaxation, as well as the hotel. Treatments on offer include body scrubs, restoring massages, and revitalizing facials.

Active travelers will gravitate towards the 35-acre Grande Vista Golf Club, or the fitness center, which is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Marriott’s Grande Vista is also home to a plethora of gourmet dining options catering to every taste. On-site restaurants include The Grill at Grande Vista, known for its American contemporary dishes, the Copa Loca Bar & Grill, where guests can feast on grilled quesadillas, and the poolside The Grande Cove Restaurant.

Location: 5925 Avenida Vista, Orlando, FL 32821

Distance From Walt Disney World: 12 min (5,5 miles)

Distance From Universal Orlando Resort: 15 min (7,4 miles)

Distance From The Orlando International Airport: 19 min (13,3 miles)

Nearby attractions: Discovery Cove, Seaworld Orlando

Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando

Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, Florida.
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Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando is the perfect escape for couples spending Valentine’s Day in Orlando. Spread within 255 acres along Shingle Creek, this luxury hotel is dotted with 1,501 elegant guestrooms and suites wrapped in Spanish revival architecture, and features complimentary wifi, LED HDTVs, RFID locking systems, and many spa-like amenities.

Each Valentine’s Day, the hotel spoils lovebirds with an array of special treats, including champagne and strawberries delivered to their room upon arrival, and special couple’s spa treatments like citrus & cedar massage and lunch for two.

Another feature that attracts travelers to Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando is a top-rated golf course. Designed by the prestigious Arnold Palmer Design Company, the course offers players the chance to get special training from the Brad Brewer Golf Academy, one of the best golf instruction facilities in the United States.

Location: 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Distance From Walt Disney World: 8 min (6,1 miles)

Distance From Universal Orlando Resort: 9 min (6,0 miles)

Distance From the Orlando International Airport: 14 min (10,8 miles)

Nearby attractions: Aquatica Orlando, Discovery Cove, Seaworld Orlando

Recommended Read: The 10 Most Romantic Things To Do In Orlando, Florida

Holiday Inn Orlando-International Airport (Airport Hotel in Orlando)

Holiday Inn Orlando-International Airport, Orlando, Florida.
Photo Credit: Holiday Inn Orlando-International Airport

Holiday Inn Orlando is a convenient option for business travelers seeking to book a stay close to the city’s International Airport. Aside from a privileged location, the hotel boasts large guestrooms with free wifi and movable work desks and chair, as well as 7,500 square feet of meeting space that accommodate up to 620 people.

There’s also an on-site restaurant, Drift Kitchen and Bar, which makes it easy for travelers to enjoy mouthwatering meals without having to leave the hotel, and a state-of-the-art fitness center that can be accessed 24 hours a day.

The hotel also offers a free shuttle service to and from the Orlando International Airport.

Location: 5750 T G Lee Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822

Distance From Walt Disney World: 18 min (15,4 miles)

Distance From Universal Orlando Resort: 18 min (15,4 miles)

Distance From The Orlando International Airport: 5 min (2 miles)

Nearby attractions: Airport Lakes Park

FAQs on Orlando Hotels

What are the best luxury hotels in Orlando?

The best Orlando luxury hotels:

  • Four Seasons Resort Orlando, at Walt Disney World Resort;
  • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa;
  • The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes;
  • Magic Village Yards Trademark Collection by Wyndham;
  • Waldorf Astoria Orlando.

What is the biggest hotel in Orlando?

The 490,000 square feet Rosen Shingle Creek, at Universal Blvd, is the biggest Orlando hotel.

How many resorts there are in Walt Disney World?

There are currently more than 25 Disney Resort hotels.

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