Orlando Extended Living Hotels

Orlando has many activities available including theme parks, golf, water sports, hiking, cycling and fishing. Orlando offers extended stay hotel options that are economical and makes it is easier for visitors to stretch their vacation a bit longer than traditional resorts would allow. Since most extended stay hotels have suites with kitchens, meals can be prepared in the room, saving on dining out. The extra space is also a plus for family travel.

Extended Stay America Orlando - Convention Center

Rooms at this Extended StayAmerica hotel resemble studio apartments and they accommodate both vacation and business travelers. Families can enjoy the ease of dining in and the convenience of on-site laundry facilities. The rooms offer in-room WiFi and a designated workspace. There is a charge of $4.99 per stay for use of the hotel's WiFi network. This hotel is near SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove. The I-Trolley stops in front of the lobby with transportation to all 3 parks and other International Drive attractions. The hotel offers free shuttle service to Walt Disney World and the Universal Orlando Resort.

6451 Westwood Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32821
Telephone: (407) 352-3454
http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/minisite/Default.asp?Portal=1&hotelID=627

Residence Inn Orlando - International Drive

The Residence Inn Orlando is located on International Drive. An all-suite hotel, each room comes with a full kitchen and has space for eating, sleeping and working. Free Internet access is offered in every suite and WiFi is available in the lobby. Other amenities include an outdoor heated pool with whirlpool and an exercise room.
This resort treats all guests to a free hot breakfast buffet every day, as well as evening social hours Monday through Friday. Pets are welcome with a $75 fee. The hotel is approximately 5 to 7 miles from all of the area theme parks and 1 mile from the nearest fitness and jogging trails.

7975 Canada Avenue
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 345-0117
marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcoic-residence-in-orlando-international-drive/

Staybridge Suites Lake Buena Vista

Located just minutes away from the Walt Disney World Resort, this extended stay suite hotel offers guests great amenities to go with the convenience of being so close to Orlando's most popular attractions. This all-suite resort features one or two- bedroom suites, all equipped with full kitchens. The hotel offers an outdoor heated pool with a Jacuzzi, free high-speed Internet in all rooms, on-site laundry and workout facilities. A buffet breakfast is served to guests each morning at no charge, and the "Sundowner Reception" features light food and drinks from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The hotel has its own 24-hour convenience store and a free shuttle runs to Walt Disney World daily.

8751 Suiteside Drive
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 238-0777
http://www.sborlando.com/acc-lbv.html

Article Written By Lisa Jay

Lisa Jay began writing professionally in 2002. She has written for "Focus" magazine and "The Orlando Sentinel" as well as travel websites in the Central Florida area. She served as executive editor of "The Valencia Source." Jay earned an Associate of Arts in journalism from Valencia Community College. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in writing at Columbia University.

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