Halcyon Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 We are planning our first holiday in two years--yay! We want to visit Universal and maybe some other parks....We are looking for nice hotels in Orlando that aren't ridiculously expensive. I just can't stay in another dive LOL. I want something NICE but not $300 a night! Any suggestions??? (Our fave hotel we have stayed at was WDW Animal Kingdom.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Gaylord Palms? They have some good rates off season, so when you travel will make the difference. Also many discounts if you search a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plateau Mama Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 There are lot of condos/houses nearby that you can rent for cheap. I've never done it (we prefer to stay on Disney property), but my MIL just did it over Christmas and got a nice condo for $125 a night. If you wanted to stay in Disney again you could rent DVC points and then a studio would be about 1/2 rack rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandymom Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 We stayed in a house with a private pool that slept 8 for less than $100 a night. That is definitely the way we will do Orlando if we ever do it again. This was the company we used. Very professional. http://www.floridasunvacationhomes.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I only stay at hotels that I've personally seen, as there are SOOO many out dated dumps in Orlando...and the online pictures don't show the reality of them. For the past three trips, we've stayed at Westgate Lakes. It's a timeshare place, BUT you don't have to do the timeshare presentation...they also sell it as a just a regular hotel/condo, with a living room, and kitchen. I wouldn't do Orlando at a regular hotel, only do condo's with kitchens, so we can at least do breakfast in the room. We've stayed in different rooms each time, and all were nice. It's convenient to all the parks. They have good prices, depending on the season you go (we always go in off season, ie not summer or Christmas time), and I know exactly what I am getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 We stayed at this Regal Palms 3 bedroom condo a couple years back http://www.regalpalmsrental.com/ It was very clean, well equipped, and the lazy river "pool" was a lot of fun for all of us. Price changes with the season, but I'm quite sure we paid less than $100/night. Restaurant on the grounds is expensive - we didn't eat there, but there is a Publix a couple blocks away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 What's your hotel budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Do you want a hotel or a condo? Bonnet Creek is said to be really nice. You can get a condo from them through VacationStrategies.com for around $100/night for a 2 bedroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink&bluemommy Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 The nickelodeon hotel is on zulily right now if that is up your alley. 250 for two nights. If you happen to be military I suggest afvclub.com, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 We have stayed at Homewood Suites in Lake Buena Vista and have been very pleased. We've stayed there more than once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 The nickelodeon hotel is on zulily right now if that is up your alley. 250 for two nights. If you happen to be military I suggest afvclub.com, I second the Nick hotel. It's really clean and close to all the attractions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 The Embassy Suites right next to Universal is nice. The breakfast is always good, especially with kids. That one is associated with Sea World, too. If you let them know you're headed there, they load your kids up with plush Shamus. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoshannon Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I highly recommend the Marriott time share properties. We've stayed at the Harbour Lakes and Grande Vista. We've also stayed at Bonnet Creek and really enjoyed our stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 What's your hotel budget? Around 150 a night, we want a hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Do you want a hotel or a condo? Bonnet Creek is said to be really nice. You can get a condo from them through VacationStrategies.com for around $100/night for a 2 bedroom. I am thinking we want a hotel, but bonnet creek looks very nice! I just emailed Humaira and Rick for a rate request from vacation strategies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I would consider staying on site when going to Universal. There are specials or one person can buy an annual pass and that brings the price down a lot. It includes an extra early hour and fast passes to very short lines for everything at the park. Whatever you decide you'll have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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