Grande Lakes Resorts
Situated at the Headwaters of the Everglades, the Grande Lakes Resorts provides its guests with signature Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott luxury accommodations, plus 147,000 square feet of modern convention facilities. Sports and outdoor enthusiasts can jog or walk on picturesque nature trails, rent a Surrey bicycle or go on guided canoe or kayak eco-tours on Shingle Creek to explore over 500 verdant acres. The lazy river pool, heated whirlpools and swimming pools plus children's splash pools offer water fun for all ages. Thrill-seeking adults and children ages 11 and above can head to the adventure course, which is made up of poles, cables and platforms for climbs from 15 to 55 feet in the air. As of October 2009, a deluxe standard room for two people is $309 per night.
Grande Lakes Resort
4040 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, FL 32837
Ritz-Carlton Reservations (800) 682-3665
JW Marriott Reservations (800) 682-9956
grandelakesresorts.com
Grand Bohemian
With 250 guest rooms including 36 suites decorated with velvet drapes and deep Java wood furnishings, guests staying at the AAA Four Diamond Grand Bohemian are pampered with luxury accommodations and services such as in-room massage treatments. Located in the downtown area, guests are a walk away from Disney theme parks and local attractions. Rooms have high-speed Internet, dual-line phones and spacious bathrooms. Complimentary breakfast and hors d'oeuvres in the evening are offered in the private concierge lounge. As of October 2009, rooms start at $219 per night, double occupancy.
Grand Bohemian Hotel
325 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 313-9000
grandbohemianhotel.com
Gaylord Palms Hotel
Conveniently located a mere 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport and 1.5 miles from the front gate of Walt Disney World, Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center surrounds its guests in first-class luxury accommodations, top-notch and casual dining venues, a 20,000-square-foot spa and fitness center plus 4.5 acres of indoor gardens. Florida-themed settings include the Everglades, vibrant Key West and Spanish-influenced St. Augustine. The Orlando-Kissimmee area hotel has 1,406 chic guest rooms including 115 suites, all of which have high-speed wireless Internet access, two phones and a spacious bath area. As of October 2009, rooms start at $249 per night, double occupancy.
Gaylord Palms Hotel
6000 West Osceola Parkway
Kissimmee, FL 34746
(407) 586-2000
gaylordhotels.com
Grand Floridian
One of Disney's deluxe resorts, the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers high-class Victorian-inspired accommodations within its six red-gabled buildings. Upon entering the main building, guests are treated to a five-story high Grand Lobby complete with crystal chandeliers and intricate architectural design. Amenities include two pools, a health club, six restaurants, arcades, children's programs, watercraft rentals, Internet access, meeting rooms, laundry facilities and services, room service and a spa. As of October 2009, standard rooms start at $400 a night plus tax with views of the Magic Kingdom, Seven Seas Lagoon or the resort's manicured gardens. Complimentary transportation to Disney theme parks and water parks are by bus, monorail, boats and walking paths.
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
4401 Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-6244
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