Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Orlando, Florida, visitors have plenty of activities to cram into their weeklong vacation, including theme parks such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Theme park hopping can come with a high price tag, especially if you’re traveling with your family. Cut down on your travel costs by finding a budget-friendly hotel that offers weekly rates. Think outside of hotels that are on-site or nearby theme parks, and explore other parts of Orlando during your stay as well.
If you want to stay near Orlando’s attractions, check out the weekly rates at Sun Style Orlando. Located less than 15 minutes from Universal Studios and less than 30 minutes from Disney World, Sun Style Orlando provides basic amenities at a weekly rate. If you’re traveling with a group, ask about discounted weekly rates for multiple rooms. Located on bustling Orange Blossom Trail in the heart or Orlando, Sun Style gives guests access to a number of restaurants within walking distance, including family-style Italian at Buca di Beppo, Indian cuisine at Ahmed Restaurant and hearty meals at Charley’s Steakhouse. Walk next door to the Florida Mall, Orlando’s largest mall that features high-end retailers such as Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Sun Style Orlando
7209 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32809
407-581-2444
sunstyleorlando.com
Crossland Studios in east Orlando puts guests near the sprawling campus of the University of Central Florida as well as east-side shopping attractions. Featuring a hotel design for long-term guests, the rooms feature amenities such as on-site laundry and space that nightly rate hotels often do not offer. Located on Colonial Drive, or Highway 50, which runs through the center of Orlando, Crossland Studios puts guests a drive away from any Orlando attraction. After saving money on weekly rates, guests can stop by nearby Waterford Lakes Town Center, an expansive outdoor mall with shops, restaurants and bars. Head east on Colonial Drive to visit the quaint Avalon Park district, which features local shops and restaurants. Crossland Studios is also near major highways such as state roads 408 and 417, which can drop drivers into downtown Orlando or near the attractions.
Crossland Studios
12350 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32826
407-282-7112
crosslandstudios.com
The Value Place extended-stay hotel in Orlando offered reasonable weekly rates starting at $209 per week in fall 2010. Value Place rooms include full kitchens, a helpful feature when you are staying in Orlando for an extended period. Located on a major Orlando thoroughfare, John Young Parkway, Value Place is just 10 miles from Disney World’s gates. Value Place guests can enjoy dining and entertainment at nearby Universal City Walk, less than 5 miles away. Stop by Pat O’Brien’s for a famous hurricane, or kick up your heels at The Groove nightclub. It’s easy to find a taxi in this part of Orlando since it is so close to tourist destinations, so guests are a quick ride away from some of Orlando’s hotspots.
Value Place
10401 S. John Young Parkway
Orlando, FL 32837
407-513-9530
valueplace.com