Resorts and Hotels in Orlando, Florida

Resorts and Hotels in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida offers many vacation options besides the usual stops at Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios. Central Florida is a hotbed of natural beauty, and there are hundreds of lakes in the surrounding countryside. The Winter Park Chain of Lakes has its own scenic boat tour, and there are nature trails on Shingle Creek, the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. The paths along the West Orange Trail offer a natural setting for biking and hiking.

Crowne Plaza Hotel - Orlando Airport

The Crowne Plaza sits less than one mile from the Orlando International Airport and is convenient for business travelers or vacationers. The hotel offers standard guest rooms and suites all with Internet access, for a fee starting at $9.95. An atrium restaurant and lounge are on the property, along with a pool, whirlpool and fitness center.

The Intercontinental Hotel Group awarded this hotel its Torchbearer Award in 2008 for quality service and customer satisfaction. The major Orlando theme parks are around 20 minutes away, as are golf courses, airboat tours and nature trails.

5555 Hazeltine National Drive
Orlando, FL 32812
(407) 856-0100
(888) 444-0401
crowneplaza.com

Grand Bohemian Hotel

Located in downtown Orlando, the Grand Bohemian boasts 250 rooms and suites and the reputation as the top luxury hotel in town. AAA gave this resort its Four Diamond Award because of the high quality service and luxurious accommodations. The guest rooms in the Grand Bohemian feature pillow-top beds with down pillows and duvet covers and a daily supply of Starbucks coffee.

The downtown view is one of the best in the city, and a heated pool with a whirlpool grace the premises. The property also has an on-site fitness center open 24 hours. Lake Eola is a five to ten-minute walk away, and the area's theme park attractions, world-class golf courses and guided boat tours through scenic rivers are within a half hour or less.

325 East Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 313-9000
(866) 663-0024
grandbohemianhotel.com

Rosen Shingle Creek Resort

Shingle Creek is the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, and it meanders through the 230-acre property at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. This upscale property offers luxurious accommodations that helped earn the AAA Four Diamond Award for 2009. Indoors, visitors can enjoy fine dining and top-notch service. Outside, hotel guests receive privileges at the Shingle Creek Golf Club, the resort's own championship golf course. Beginners may want to spend some time at the Brewer Golf Academy, also on-site.

Shingle Creek and the surrounding landscape offer seasonal fishing excursions as well as nature trails for jogging and walking. The property boasts four heated pools, two hot tubs, two lighted tennis courts, sand volleyball and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The Spa at Shingle Creek, also on the property, offers a wide variety of relaxing treatments, including massage, facials and the house special Everglades Scrub and Body Wrap.

9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819
(407)996-9939
(866)996-6338
rosenshinglecreek.com

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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