Kissimmee, Florida's Old Town dates back to 1884 when the one-time trading post was incorporated into what would become a full-fledged tourist oriented city. If you happen to be in town on a Friday or Saturday night you might just think you've landed in some sort of time warp. Highway 192, which runs right through Old Town, turns into an old fashion cruising strip. Classic muscle cars and even older antique models are paraded back and forth through Old Town, just for the fun of it.
Celebration Suites, once known as Suites at Old Town, sits right on Highway 192 and is in the heart of this 1950s themed part of town. Check into your one-bedroom suite and then walk the two blocks to the Windstorm Roller Coaster or the Century Ferris Wheel. Take the little ones on the Dragon Wagon Kiddie Coaster or the Frog Hopper ride. After a busy day on the amusement rides and maybe dining at Flipper's Pizza or a visit to Old Town Ice Cream Company, head back to your hotel for a dip in one of three pools. If a trip to Disney World, Sea World or Universal Studios is on the agenda, Celebration Suites provides complementary transportation to all three parks. Your one-bedroom suite comes complete with kitchenette, enough sleeping space for up to six people and accepts pets with a cleaning deposit.
Celebration Suites
5820 W. Hwy. 192
Kissimmee, FL 34746
407-396-7900
suitesatoldtown.com
Sitting three blocks east of Old Town, the Seralago Hotel & Suites Main Gate East has been an independently owned and operated property since 2005. Before that it operated under the Holiday Inn banner and had a series of owners including Astronaut John Glenn. Over the years it has grown to the 614 unit family-friendly property that exists today. One concept that makes this hotel stand out is its Kids' Suites program. Specially designed hotel rooms have a separate kids sleeping area with bunk beds and a TV. These kid-themed rooms can sleep up to two adults and three children, offer an in-room Xbox gaming system and kitchenette with microwave and mini fridge. Property amenities include two Olympic-sized heated swimming pools, a pair of hot tubs, a separate kiddie pool and playground, fitness center, tennis courts and a volleyball court lined with sand. Segalago provides a complimentary shuttle to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. Guests may purchase tickets to these two attractions along with Sea World and others from the hotel's Theme Park Concierge.
Seralago Hotel & Suites Main Gate East
5678 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL 34746
407-395-4488
seralagohotel.com
Think of the Barefoot'n Resort as sort of a cruise ship on land with the added benefit of being able to get off the boat whenever you want. There is always something to do. A weekly activity schedule is posted and you have the option to join in or go off on your own. Kids have their own pool area with a rain-shower waterfall and a playground complete with swings and jungle gym equipment. Relax in the hot tub or take a swim in the adult pool. Join the kids for a game of volleyball, basketball or shuffleboard at the on-site courts. Book a tour of the Everglades, a horseback ride or visit Walt Disney World, only three miles away. Walk the two blocks into Old Town and visit the more than 75 specialty stores and eight eateries lining the boardwalk style avenues. Accommodations are condo-style units with full kitchens and bright, bold tropical furnishings. The largest three-bedroom units can sleep a party of 10.
Barefoot'n Resort
2750 Florida Plaza Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34746
407-589-2727
barefootn.com
