Lake Buena Vista, Florida Hotels

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, is best known as the home to Walt Disney World, which draws millions of visitors from across the globe. While the lake after which the city is named is rather small, the immediate area boasts dozens of lakes and tributaries that provide numerous opportunities for watersport activities. The wider Lake Buena Vista region includes Shingle Creek and Lake Louisa State Park, which make for great nature escapes. Here are some tips for where to stay when visiting Lake Buena Vista.

Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa

The hotel boasts a large selection of room types and styles. Many feature special views such as those of Downtown Disney or the Epcot Center. Single- and multi-occupancy rooms are elegantly furnished and provide amenities like a 32" LCD flat-screen television, private balcony, Internet and Herman Miller ergonomic desk chair. The hotel has a 10,000 square foot full-service spa that offers more than 60 different spa and salon treatments. An outdoor whirlpool and lap pool are on site, as is a fitness center. There are seven dining options on the hotel grounds, including The Outback Restaurant, Watercress Café, Lobby Lounge and Kook Sports Bar.

Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa
1900 Buena Vista Drive
PO Box 22206
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(866) 397-6516
www.buenavistapalace.com

Disney's Contemporary Resort

This deluxe hotel is a modern resort situated lakeside and near Disney World. From standard "Atrium Club Level" rooms to the "Vice Presidential Suite," room amenities include satellite television, Internet, refrigerator, safe and robes. The hotel also provides babysitting services, room service, a stellar fitness center, laundry services and much more. There is a large outdoor pool and hot tub. Three restaurants are on site--one serves California cuisine, another features "Character Dining," while the third offers a healthy menu.

Disney's Contemporary Resort
4600 North World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-7429
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/contemporary-resort/

Hilton at Walt Disney World Resort

Rooms at the Hilton are newly renovated. Guests can choose from single- and multi-occupancy rooms, as well as suites and executive rooms that are modernly furnished and include amenities such as a flat-screen television, DVD player, bathrobe and whirlpool spa. The hotel has a full-service executive business center that offers meeting rooms and mail services. A fitness and recreation center is on-site with two heated outdoor pools and a children's outdoor pool. The hotel features seven dining options, from Italian bistro to Japanese steakhouse and sushi.

Hilton at Walt Disney World Resort
1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 827-4000
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/ORLDWHH/index.do

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Article Written By Dan Harriman

Dan Harriman began writing professionally in 2009 and has a varied background in marketing, ranging from sports management to music promotion. Harriman holds a Bachelor of Science in journalism with an emphasis on strategic communications from the University of Kansas and earned the International Advertising Association's diploma in marketing communications.

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