Must see hotels in Orlando

Quiet and genteel Bay Hill feels like a time warp; as though you're walking into a TV set or your grandmother's photo album. It is reassuringly calm and…

Considering the proximity to Disney's Magic Kingdom (7 miles) and Universal Resort Orlando (8 miles), plus the quality of the rooms, service, grounds and…

Surrounded by Walt Disney World® and boasting a big pool with a lazy river and a slide, this quintessential full-service resort has a slight corporate…

Two properties, one a Ritz and the other a Marriott, share facilities. The grounds, peaceful and elegant, with plenty of greenery and the best lazy river…

A wonderful, privately owned budget hotel with similarities to a chain brand, but oh so much better in other respects: delightful front office staff,…

Though this elegant classic doesn't offer the benefits of on-site Disney hotels, it's located within the gates of Walt Disney World® and the quality of…

The story goes that the owner built this for his (then young) daughter who wanted her own Cinderella castle. Indeed, you can't miss the exterior of this…

Downtown Orlando's most luxurious and elegant option has marble floors, a stunning art-deco bar with massive black pillars, weekend jazz and rich urban…

Comfy beds and spacious suites, each with a fully equipped kitchen and a low-key feel that is lacking at comparable chain hotels in Orlando. There's a…

Small and understated hotel, and one of the only options on the northeastern shore of Lake Eola, with an easy walk to Thornton Park and downtown Orlando…

Open, streamlined and decidedly modern, although the carefully constructed minimalist decor might render the rooms oddly empty for some. The sleek little…

With an airy garden-style lobby, a poolside tiki bar and an on-site restaurant, this is an excellent midrange option for visiting Universal Orlando. It's…

Fairly isolated, though buffered from noise and congestion by two golf courses, wetlands and plenty of green space. There's an adult-only pool and a…

Located inside the main terminal of the Orlando International Airport, it's a useful option for early departures or late arrivals though you might as well…