Many hotels are located around the various Disney World and Universal Studios parks. Depending on the season, prices can quickly rise. Here are a few reports from family-owned Marriott hotels to help you make a choice.
While in Orlando with our two children, we had in mind to visit 3 iconic Disney parks and wanted to be close to them:
To prepare your visit to these parks, here are two articles that may interest you:
After analyzing the hotels’ prices and the parks’ distances, we chose the Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando, located in the new Flamingo Crossings Town Center. Within walking distance are 3 other Marriott hotels:
We have not stayed at these hotels, but we have visited them for you to give you an overview. Here is a description of the Residence Inn Orlando.
The Residence Inn Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center hotel is available from 23,000 Marriott Bonvoy points or 262 CAD per night.
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The Residence Inn Orlando is located 15 miles from Orlando International Airport and about 10 miles from Walt Disney World Parks, which is ideal for early arrival to the parks. The Flamingo neighbourhood is quiet, and you will find several shops and restaurants.
The Residence Inn Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center is organized on seven floors and offers 85 rooms and 138 spacious suites suitable for extended stays.
Each room and suite has a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, stove, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher and dishes at disposal, and a dining table to be independent of the hotel services.
Everything is functional in order to make life easier for customers. Here are the different types of rooms that can be booked:
The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a large flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi connection and the ability to connect your Hulu, Netflix or Youtube accounts. Finally, there are USB outlets and ports and a desk area with an ergonomic chair.
The hotel offers a “market” on the first floor for necessities, drinks or snacks if needed. But several stores are nearby, just a few minutes away on foot.
Hotel parking is available at a cost of USD 10 per day.
The hotel offers an American continental hot breakfast service. The buffet is complimentary.
If you wish to eat outside, it is also possible, and picnic areas are provided with even barbecues. You can also enjoy :
The Residence Inn Orlando offers guests a circular, heated outdoor pool, open from 8am to 11pm.
The Residence Inn Orlando also has a fitness room that is open 24/7. You can also enjoy the soccer and basketball fields.
A laundry room is available for guests to wash their clothes with a dryer.
You’ll find Target, PDQ, Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi, Five Guys, Ben & Jerry’s and Dunkin stores in the area. Target is also handy if you want to buy some Disney souvenirs for the kids for less!
The Residence Inn Orlando is ideal for travellers who want to be independent for longer stays in a comfortable environment at a lower cost.
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