By Joshua Duvauchelle
The Best Hotels With a Pool in Orlando
is one of biggest cities in Florida and is also one of the family entertainment capitals of the world. The city is most known for being the home of Walt Disney World, and is visited by millions of tourists every hear. While Orlando offers countless hotels and
resorts to visitors, several hotels stand out for featuring jaw-dropping, expansive swimming pools. The basic rectangle hotel pool will no longer seem the same after you've seen these pools, some with waterfalls and rock slides or underwater sound systems.
Marriott Orlando World Center Resort
The Marriott World Center Orlando argues that it has the best hotel pool in Orlando, and this may very well be true. This hotel, the biggest under the Marriott name, features four indoor and outdoor pools, two kids' pools and half a dozen hot tubs. All together, the resort has more than a million gallons of pool water for guests' swimming pleasure. After sunbathing or swimming, relax in your room with your own private balcony and high-end amenities such as designer bath products and the Marriott's trademark bedding. Or, opt for a suite that includes additional living areas and furniture. On-site bars, restaurants and golfing ensure you're always entertained.
Marriott Orlando World Center Resort
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821
(800) 380-7931
marriottworldcenter.com
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
According to Frommer's travel experts, this Hyatt destination is one of the best resorts with pools in all of Orlando. The hotel's lagoon-styled pool spans half an acre. Swim through realistic grottoes past a dozen waterfalls, pretending you're in a distant jungle. For an exhilarating call back to reality, slip down two adrenaline-pumping water slides. The Hyatt's 750 guest rooms are nothing to scoff at, either. All include private balconies, so you can enjoy Orlando's temperate weather. Recently renovated in 2009 to the tune of $65 million, in-room amenities like marble bathrooms and deluxe beds are just a few of the features that distinguish this hotel from others. Take the complimentary shuttle to the nearby theme parks, restaurants and shopping centers to complete your Orlando experience.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
1 Grand Cypress Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32836
(800) 233-1234
grandcypress.hyatt.com
Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
This hotel offers the latest in high-tech room amenities, including iPod sound systems, expansive flat panel TVs and high-end Keurig coffee makers. It is hard to miss the pool, which measures in at a whopping 12,000 square feet and has an underwater sound system so you can party like a rock star, even while immersed. Sunbathe on a man-made white sand beach while your children splash in the resort's fountains. If you plan to stay poolside all day, rent one of the hotel's luxurious cabanas replete with wireless high-speed Internet, a high-definition plasma television, and a fully-stocked refrigerator. Families will enjoy the special kids' suites, which feature a separate room for children replete with child-sized furniture and their own TV.
Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
5800 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819
(407) 503-7625
hardrockhotelorlando.com
Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista
Travel experts at Frommer's name the Embassy Suites Buena Vista, a few minutes from Orlando's downtown core, as one of the best hotels for families on a budget. A simple pool gets you refreshed after a hot day in the Florida sun, but the true winner is the spacious accommodations that can host up to five guests and includes a bedroom and a living room, as well as a small kitchenette. Complimentary shuttles to Walt Disney World are an additional money-saving perk, as are the free breakfasts served every morning and the complimentary bar drinks each evening.
Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista
8100 Lake Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32836
(407) 239-1144
embassysuiteslbv.com
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About the Author:
Joshua Duvauchelle is an editor and journalist who has been writing since 2000. His work has appeared in various national and international magazines, including "Honolulu Magazine." Duvauchelle graduated with honors from Trinity Western University, holding a Bachelor of Arts in professional communications, and earned a certificate in applied leadership and public affairs from the Laurentian Leadership Centre.
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G. Schouten de Jel
