Lake Buena Vista, Florida, is a popular tourist destination, since it is home to one of the largest amusement parks in the world, Walt Disney World. A Disney World vacation budget has to accommodate the park's expensive admission fee and dining options, but travelers can save money by staying at a reasonably priced hotel in Lake Buena Vista. Several of the city's budget-conscious hotels are in Walt Disney World, while others are five minutes from its entrance.
This Best Western is in the southeastern corner of the Walt Disney World Resort, approximately 10 minutes from the resort's entrance. The hotel offers room rates as low as $67 per night, as of 2010. Valet parking is available at the hotel, and guests can take advantage of Walt Disney World's public transportation to take them from the hotel to other areas of the resort. Other hotel features include an outdoor swimming pool in a tropical courtyard area, fitness center and on-site restaurant, Trader's Island Grill. The restaurant is on the ground level and serves Caribbean-style cuisine for dinner.
Each guest room has cherrywood furniture, granite furnished bathrooms and private balconies with views of the Walt Disney World resort. The Penthouse Suite, located on the 18th floor, has a living room and an atrium dining room that offers panoramic views of the amusement park. Shopping opportunities at Orlando Premium Outlets and Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlets are less than 10 minutes from the hotel. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle transportation to both malls.
Situated in Walt Disney World, the Royal Plaza provides room rates at $77 per night, as of 2010. The 394 guest rooms are split into two buildings: a two-floor structure with rooms overlooking the swimming pool, and a tower with deluxe rooms and suites. Some of the guest rooms have whirlpool tubs, private balconies and separate living rooms. The lobby area features marble-tiled floors and a lounge area with a fireplace. The outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by palm trees, a sun deck and tiki hut, and Sips Pool Bar, which sells snacks and drinks. On-site dining is offered at the Giraffe Cafe, which serves American-style cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For each paying adult, one child under 10 eats for free. The hotel can also arrange for in-room massages and body treatments. The restaurants and shops in Downtown Disney are within walking distance of the hotel. Live rock 'n roll music is offered at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney's Westside district, less than five minutes from the hotel.
As of 2010, the room rates at this Holiday Inn start at $99 per night. The Holiday Inn is within the gates of Walt Disney World, and hotel guests are only a 10- to 15-minute complimentary shuttle ride from other areas of the resort; the shuttle leaves the hotel every 30 minutes. Couples who wish to get married at Walt Disney World can take advantage of the hotel's services, which includes facilities for ceremonies and receptions, wedding coordination and catering. The lobby features contemporary furniture and has an adjacent lounge area with a full-service bar and views of the outdoor swimming pool. The hotel's restaurant, Palm Breezes, is in a 14-floor atrium setting and offers menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some of the guest rooms provide views of the swimming pool, while other rooms offer glimpses of the shops, restaurants and clubs in the Downtown Disney district.
The Clarion Inn is a 10-minute drive from the front entrance of Walt Disney World Resort and provides room rates starting at $67 per night, as of 2010. The hotel is also within 20 minutes of other amusement attractions in the Greater Orlando area, including the marine wildlife exhibits at SeaWorld and Universal Studios, a movie-themed resort. The hotel is within five minutes of off-site dining on Palm Parkway, which includes local eateries such as Havana's Cuban Cafe and Crab House.
On-site hotel dining options are available at Boardwalk Buffet for breakfast and lunch, while dinner is served at the Comfort Zone, a sports bar with televisions for sporting events. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios. Other features on the hotel's 23-acre property include two outdoor swimming pools, 24-hour game room and gift shop. Some of the guest rooms offer views of the lake at the front of the hotel.
