Hotels Near the Gaylord Hotel in Kissimmee, Florida

The Gaylord Palms Hotel hosts many conventions throughout the year, so it is common for visitors to seek out hotels near this mega resort. At the heart of Kissimmee's tourist district, this area offers easy access to Central Florida's theme parks as well as activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Tucked around Kissimmee are fresh-water lakes for water sports and nature trails for hiking, bird watching and eco-tours.

Mona Lisa Suite Hotel

Luxury abounds at this all-suite hotel on the outskirts of Celebration, Florida, a small town near the Walt Disney World Resort. All 240 suites have one or two bedrooms, full kitchen, Egyptian cotton linens and a private, furnished balcony. The Galerie Restaurant & Bar is located on the premises, as is a circular infinity pool and landscaped sunbathing deck. Free Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms, and the hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to Disney.

Guests at the Mona Lisa receive privileges at the nearby Celebration Day Spa and golf packages are available at the Celebration Golf Club. The Town of Celebration is a five-minute drive away and features a relaxing lake front shopping and dining district and offers scheduled special events throughout the year.

225 Celebration Place
Kissimmee, FL 34747
(407) 964-7000
monalisasuitehotel.com

Radisson Resort Parkway

The Radisson Resort Parkway boasts 718 rooms and suites, with custom furnishings and amenities including free Internet access in all guest rooms There are four dining options on-site, and a "Kids Eat Free" program available with different packages. This hotel sits on 20 landscaped acres and offers a lushly landscaped free-form pool complete with waterfalls, two whirlpools and a 40-foot waterslide. The fitness center has been recently renovated and there are lighted tennis courts, sand volleyball and jogging areas on the property.

2900 Parkway Boulevard
Kissimmee, FL 34747
(407) 396-7000
(800) 395-7046
radisson.com/kissimmeefl

The Palms Hotel & Villas

The Palms offers both regular guest rooms and one- or two-bedroom suites. The rooms offer two double or two king beds, while the suites have separate sleeping areas, full kitchens and a dining or work area. High-speed Internet access is available in the rooms and lobby but not in the suites. Pets under 60 pounds are welcome at this property, but in the guest suites only.

Amenities include two outdoor pools, a whirlpool, fitness center and two gazebos with gas grills for cooking out. Free continental breakfast is offered daily to all hotel guests, and The Palms also provides a free scheduled shuttle to the Walt Disney World Resort.

3100 Parkway Boulevard
Kissimmee, FL 34747
(407) 396-2229
thepalmshotelandvillas.com

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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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