By Kenneth Black
3 Star Hotels Near SeaWorld in Orlando
SeaWorld
Orlando boasts some of the best real estate in the entire city. With the world-famous hotel corridor International Drive bordering the theme park on one side, those who need a place to stay will not have to look far. These three-star hotels each offer a unique experience for the business and
family travel. All have excellent histories of service and value. Some hotels may offer discounts for Sea World and other attractions.
The Renaissance Orlando Resort
The Renaissance in the background, seen from the SeaWorld tower
Operated by Marriott, this is simply the closest hotel to the park outside of actually camping at the front gate, which security will not let you do. This hotel is located just across the street from the front parking lot of the park. It has a great ocean theme, of course, along with several restaurants, a full-service Starbucks and luxurious pool.
The Renaissance Orlando resort
6677 Sea Harbor Drive
Orlando, FL
Telephone: (407) 351-5555
SpringHill Suites Orlando
In another offering from Marriott, this hotel offers the Splash Bar and Grille, serving American food, along with a lounge with Starbucks products. Though it is a little farther away from SeaWorld, it is still very close. This is also one of the newest hotels in the area, opening in 2009. The hotel claims its rooms are 25 percent larger than standard hotel rooms of the same price.
SpringHill Suites Orlando
10801 International Drive
Orlando, FL
Telephone: (407) 354-1176
Hilton Grand Vacations Club
The pool at Hilton Grand Vacations Club
The Hilton Grand vacations Club at Sea World International Center is another option approximately half a mile from the park's gates. The hotel offers studios with a queen bed and one- and two-bedroom suites as well. The Coral Reef Bar and Grill offers American cuisine and a weekend breakfast buffet. A deli is also on site.
Hilton Grand Vacations Club
6924 Grand Vacations Way
Orlando, FL
Telephone: (407) 239-0100
Monumental Hotel Orlando
This hotel also offers three stars and also receives very good reviews for cleanliness, service and location. The 96 rooms are all either king suites, standard king rooms or double rooms. The Pineapple Grille serves breakfast lunch and dinner.
Monumental Hotel Orlando
12120 International Drive
Orlando, FL
Telephone: (877) 239-1222
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About the Author:
Kenneth Black has been a freelance writer since 2008. He currently works as a staff writer for "The Times Republican" in Central Iowa. He has written extensively on a variety of topics, including business, politics, family life and travel. Black holds a bachelor's degree in business marketing from the University of Phoenix.
Photo Credits:
SK Photography, Ken Black, Tom Scholes
