Orlando is a magical place with all its attractions. In addition to tourist hot spots like Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando boasts many lakes. Small, intimate hotels can be found on small lakes in the downtown area, and larger hotels are located near larger lakes on the edge of town.
Step back in time at the Eo Inn and Spa in downtown Orlando. The hotel is on a brick street adjacent to Lake Eola Park. Take a walk on the paved path around the lake and enjoy the gardens with the many birds that flock there. The park just outside the hotel hosts many downtown festivals and events.
The small hotel has 17 rooms, each with its own personality. Balcony rooms have a view of downtown. Panera Bread restaurant is on the first floor. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, robes, ironing boards and hair dryers.
The hotel also has a full-service day spa with massages, facials and waxing services. Spa parties are also an option. The whole hotel can be rented by groups for special occasions.
Eo Inn & Urban Spa
227 N. Eola Drive
Orlando, FL 32801
407-481-8485
eoinn.com
A hotel of a different kind awaits at The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne. The hotel is actually four historic homes that have been converted to an inn.
The courtyard has a garden, where guests can relax and enjoy nature. Thirty rooms are spread among the four buildings, ranging from Victorian rooms to spacious corporate accommodations to romantic getaway spaces.
The parlor of each home features a complimentary cocktail hour and free breakfast. Rooms have a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. Private sitting areas are available throughout the grounds.
The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne
211 N. Lucerne Circle
Orlando, FL 32801
407-648-5188
orlandohistoricinn.com
Marriott's Harbor Lake is almost a vacation destination within itself, with 804 rooms and 312 suites spread through six floors. The hotel has a pirate-themed activity program, which includes mini-golf and a pirate ship pool. Guests get special deals on golf at three courses within five miles.
The hotel has a gym, and massage service is available at the fitness center or in the room. The pool features a bar and grill, as well as a restaurant and a kiosk serving food and beverages.
Many types of rooms are available, from a classic hotel room to two- and three-bedroom suites with separate living and dining areas and kitchens.
Marriott's Harbour Lake
7102 Grand Horizons Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32821
407-465-6100
marriott.com
