By Isabel Prontes
Orlando, Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet. With the city's many world-famous amusement parks, as well as its various cultural and natural attractions, there is no shortage of exciting things to do and see while visiting this central Florida city. If you are planning to visit Orlando, it is a good idea to do some research on the best hotels available.
The Hotel Universal
The Hotel Universe is a bright, warm, family-friendly hotel near some of the city's biggest tourist draws, such as Universal Studios Orlando, Wet 'n Wild and SeaWorld. This hotel is in the middle of all of the action and is full of many exciting and convenient amenities, including a heated outdoor swimming pool (complete with cabana bar), a roomy sundeck, a gaming room, unlimited local telephone calls, electronic safes in guest rooms, two massive whirlpool spas, a business facility and a restaurant.
The Hotel Universal
7299 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 351-5009
Galleria Palms
The Galleria Palms Hotel and Suites is a lovely boutique hotel that is only a few minutes away from Walt Disney World. This hotel is luxurious and elegant and is full of great amenities, including complimentary shuttle service to all of the amusement parks, free high-speed wireless Internet, an outdoor swimming pool, a sundeck, and a microwave, a refrigerator, a blow dryer, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, toiletries (from Bath & Body Works), and television with cable in guest rooms.
Galleria Palms
3000 Maingate Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34747
(407) 396-6300
Sheraton Orlando Downtown
The Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel, as the name indicates, is conveniently located in Orlando's downtown district. This hotel is 15 stories high and is completely nonsmoking. There are 341 guest rooms, and some of the hotel's features include lake or swimming pool views, wireless high-speed Internet, a fitness center, a splash swimming pool (located on the rooftop), a spa tub, a lounge and a restaurant (offering Floridian-Italian fusion cuisine), and a small refrigerator and coffeemaker in guest rooms.
Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel
60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 425-4455
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is a luxury hotel that is excellent for couples. This majestic hotel is full of exciting services and amenities, such as 11 restaurants, free transportation to amusement parks, a spa (with 40 treatment rooms), a business facility and a wellness center. The guest rooms all come with private terraces, marble bath, high-speed wireless Internet, housekeeping twice a day, a makeup mirror, a blow dryer, a scale, a safe, slippers, terry robes and CD players.
Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
4012 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 206-2400
Eo Inn and Spa
The Eo Inn and Spa is a charming luxury boutique hotel in downtown Orlando, near Thornton Park. The locale of the Eo Inn and Spa is vibrant and quaint at the same time. This is a relaxing, serene and attractive hotel that features lovely amenities, such as a rooftop terrace (complete with a whirlpool), a spa, a bakery cafe, "smart wired" technology in all of the guest rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, a blow dryer, room service, free high-speed wireless Internet and beds with down comforters.
Eo Inn and Spa
227 N. Eola Drive
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 481-8485
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
