When you are staying in Orlando, Florida, the idea of where the best place is depends on your definition of “best”. Are you looking for the most comfortable, the best amenities? Or, is it best in term of the best deal, best price? Well, we will look at both.
If you want a place that will pamper you, that has a massage therapist on call, fine dining and easy access to the night life of downtown Orlando, try staying at the Grand Bohemian. The hotel has enough amenities and special features, you may never want to leave the building!
Now, on the other hand, if economy is your mantra, Orlando has got you covered. And, after all, if you are coming to the area with kids, and plan on spending any amount of time at the theme parks, you are definitely looking to save on your accommodations! Here is a quick little hint for you: if you are driving into the area, stop at a Perkin’s or Denny’s, or any of a dozen different similar chain restaurants. Right in the lobby area will be stacks of discount magazines. Flip through one of them and you will find great deals on a whole slew of Orlando area hotels/motels.
In the Orlando area, there are many chain hotels: La Quinta, Econo Lodge, Best Western and Howard Johnson, to name only a few. Sometimes, rooms can be found for as little as $20 per person! A lot of it depends on the location of the hotel and the time of year. Fall is a good time to search for a bargain. After all, the kids are back in school, and the parks are slow, they are gearing up for the Christmas rush.
In real estate, the buzz word is: location. Well, it is the same with hotels. If you don’t mind a half hour drive to Universal, SeaWorld and Disney, look at the hotels up in the Lee Road and Maitland area. Down along International Drive, the hotels are thicker than fleas on a dog! (No offense to the dog lovers out there). Also, a lot of them offer shuttles to and from the parks. When you consider that Disney and Universal charge upwards of $10 a day to park, that can mean quite a savings.
So, no matter what you’re looking for in terms of accommodations, Orlando will have something to please you.