Wedgefield, Florida is a small city in the southeast region of the Orlando-Kissimmee Metropolitan area, more specifically located to the southeast of Orlando. As of July 2007, the most recent population count was approximately 3,188. Those visiting the area will find plenty of nearby hotels in Orlando, as well as attractions and restaurants in abundance.
Located 9.6 miles northwest of Wedgefield, a 19 minute drive away, is the Radisson Hotel Orlando-UCF. It is named for its proximity -- 1.5 miles -- to the University of Central Florida's main campus. This non-smoking facility offers standard and concierge rooms, the latter providing guests with the opportunity to dine and relax in the hotel's private concierge lounge. Standard rooms are equipped with two telephones each, hair dryers and ironing boards. Business class rooms are also available and offer upgraded work desks and a laptop safe, among other amenities not found in standard rooms. In addition to other services, the hotel offers guests free transportation anywhere within a five-mile radius. The hotels only on-site restaurant, Dillinger's Chophouse, specializes in steak, chicken and seafood dishes served in a dark, intimate old Chicago-style dining area.
The Homewood Suites is a Hilton-owned and operated hotel in Orlando that is a 14.7 mile or 21 minute drive from Wedgefield. This is an all-suite hotel with one and two bedroom options. Rooms are decorated rather plainly, but come with all the typical hotel amenities, like telephones and hair dryers. They are also all equipped with less common amenities, like full kitchens that include a refrigerator and a two-burner stove, which allow guests to stay comfortably for extended periods of time. The hotel offers two meal options: a complimentary breakfast served in the hotel lounge every morning and a welcome reception that features light evening meals Monday through Thursday. Guests can find restaurants nearby as well, like Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-b-que, located 0.8 miles -- or a 16 minute walk -- away. The hotel also features traditional amenities like a fitness center and pool, as well as a basketball court available to all guests.
The Wingate hotel, located 17.8 miles west of Wedgefield, a 24 minute drive away, is part of the Wyndham chain and focuses on serving the needs of business travelers in the Orlando area. The hotel is one mile from the Orlando International Airport and offers free transportation back and forth. Each of the 104 rooms feature microwaves, electronic safes and work desks, in addition to other amenities. Four of these rooms are suites that have whirlpools. Other amenities include a free business center with access to a computer, fax machine, printer and copier. Four meeting rooms are also available for any event, along with a meeting planner to make sure the proper technology is installed in the most suitable room before the meeting begins. The hotel even makes catering arrangements.
Located 16.8 miles east of Wedgefield -- a 21 minute drive -- is the Ramada in Titusville. The hotel is notable for its proximity to the Kennedy Space Center -- just 10 miles away. It offers free shuttle service back and forth. The rooms here are clean and comfortable, offering queen or king-size beds, television sets, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Guests also have access to a sauna and a whirlpool on-site, as well as a play area for kids. Breakfast is available every morning as a complimentary buffet and a Denny's exists in the hotel. Senior, group and corporate discounts are available, in addition to discounts for AARP and Auto Club members.
