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City Guide > North America > Florida > Orlando | |
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Hotels The Orlando area is second only to Las Vegas for its concentration and number of hotels, and they come in all shapes, sizes and budgets. Sales tax varies from 6-7%, depending upon which county you are in. Virtually everything is family-friendly and many are elaborately themed, with some very competitive deals at off-peak periods. In all, the area boasts some 113,000 hotel rooms, and the general rule of thumb is, the closer to Disney, the higher the price. Disney World itself boasts some of the best and most fun hotels anywhere, and they range from deluxe to budget in price; Universal Orlando also has three highly impressive themed hotels. All the big-name groups can be found here, from Red Roof Inn and Motel 6, through Howard Johnson, Radisson and Marriott to the Ritz-Carlton. The prices quoted below are the starting prices for a double room per night, including VAT but excluding sales tax, lodging tax and breakfast, unless otherwise specified. $$$$ (over US$250) $$$ (US$150 to US$250) $$ (US$100 to US$150) $ (up to US$100) Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge This magnificently-themed resort is a real slice of Africa, complete with animal savannahs. 2901 Osceola Parkway, Walt Disney World, Bay Lake Tel: (407) 938 3000. Website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com Price: $$$$ Portofino Bay Hotel In the heart of Universal Orlando is this re-creation of an Italian fishing village, complete with fine restaurants and shops. 5601 Universal Boulevard Tel: (407) 503 1000. Website: http://www.loewshotels.com Price: $$$$ Renaissance Orlando Resort Right opposite SeaWorld is this beautiful resort-style hotel with great rooms and restaurant choice; superb value in this price range. 6677 Sea Harbor Drive Tel: (407) 351 5555. Website: http://marriott.com Price: $$$ Sheraton Safari Resort Larger than average rooms, great pool and ideal location close to Disney make this a good family choice 12205 Apopka Vineland Road Tel: (407) 239 0444. Website: www.sheratonsafari.com Price: $$ Disney’s Pop Century Resort The best and newest of Disney’s budget-priced hotels, busy and lively, with great pool amenities. 1050 Century Drive, Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista Tel: (407) 938 4000. Website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com Price: $ |