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Lodging Hotels in Davenport, FL

There are numerous choices for lodging hotels in the Kissimmee, FL area. Vacationers most often think of the standard hotel with smaller sized room when booking travel accommodations, but considering a vacation villa could prove much more accommodating for you and your family. Island Club Resort and Spa in Davenport, FL offers villas and suites of all sizes, as well as the amenities you would expect from a five star resort. The two bedroom suites are three times the size of a normal hotel room! You can relax, kick your feet up and feel comfortable knowing you made the right choice for your resort lodging. Think you are sacrificing dining options, maid service or maintenance by choosing a villa option? Island Club Resort and Spa offers 24-hour guest services and security. If you need something at 3:00 a.m., rest assured that Island Club will be there to answer any questions you have. The resort offers on-site check-in so you will never have to drive too far to relax and settle in. Your suite not only comes with kitchenette accommodations for the convenience of cooking in your room, but the resort offers a full service restaurant. Visit http://www.island-club.com today for a virtual tour of this resort lodging option and information for booking your reservation.

Lodging Hotels in Lake Buena Vista, FL

The Sheraton Vistana Resort is only one mile from Disney's gate and minutes from Universal Studios and sits on 135 acres of tropical landscaping with lakes, fountains and waterfalls. This is another villa option that has all the amenities of a full scale resort. This lodging hotel leaves you within walking distance to the shopping, dining and attractions of Lake Buena Vista. Sheraton Vistana Resort offers one and two bedroom floor plans, seven outdoor swimming pools, poolside massages, full activities program and four restaurants to choose from, including Pizza Hut right on the property!

This resort lodging offers several villa layouts to choose from, including one and two bedroom floor plans with lock-off options. The bathrooms have whirlpool tubs and the patios are screened in for extra privacy. The rooms are decorated beautifully with lots of color and special touches for that home away from home feeling. Check online at http://www.sheraton.com for information on this and more Sheraton lodging hotels.

Resort Lodging in the Disney Area

The Disney area isn't just theme parks, but there is an entire area dedicated to shopping, unique restaurant themes, entertainment and nightlife! Downtown Disney in the Lake Buena Vista area has an array of entertainment including Cirque De Soleil's La Nouba show, Pleasure Island, which is a host to numerous nightclubs from country to rock to jazz themes, Rainforest Café and shopping, shopping and more shopping. Finding a lodging hotel in this area with comfortable accommodations is an easy task and you can rest assured that you will never run out of things to do.

The Wyndham Palace Resort and Spa is an upscale resort lodging option in the Downtown Disney area with over 1,000 guest rooms and suites. You will be pampered and catered to 24/7 while staying at this resort. The amenities are top notch and guest service is their number one priority. There are 17 rooms with handicap accommodations, 124 suites and 750 non-smoking guest rooms. The rooms are decorated for a King and come with such amenities as ceiling fans, high speed internet, cordless phones, mini bars, speaker phones and desks to take care of any business you need to do away from home. This lodging hotel offers a salon, seven restaurants for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks and even wedding services complete with wedding coordinator. Book your lodging hotel reservations online in advance and you can find upcoming special rates the Wyndham Palace Resort and Spa may offer or book today with http://www.expedia.com.

Lodging Hotels in Kissimmee, FL

Kissimmee is still in the center of all the action, shopping, restaurants and dinner shows, but you will find that it is a little more tucked away than downtown Orlando or Lake Buena Vista. You can, also, find better deals on lodging hotels in Kissimmee because of its huge draw for vacationers. Book reservations ahead of time online by doing a search on lodging hotels in Kissimmee and you will find special deals and pricing based on the season.

Mainstay Suites in Kissimmee, FL is a nice option that provides apartment style rooms complete with kitchens and fireplaces. Traveling with your pet? Mainstay Suites welcomes every member of your family, including your pets for only $10 more per night! Like hearing the word, free? This lodging hotel offers free shuttle service to Disney World and the Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlet Mall, free continental breakfast, free local calls and free daily newspaper. The hotel, also, boasts a lakefront picnic area with charcoal grills, wave runner rentals, playground, poolside bar, heated pool and Jacuzzi and a kid's movie night. The Studio Executive room is 500 square feet containing a fireplace, two closets, television, king size bed and a pull out sofa. The Family Suite sleeps up to six guests with two queen beds and a pull out sofa. The Family Suite, also, has two closets and a television. The Bi-Level Penthouse Suite is 800 square feet, contains one king size bed, a wall pull-down or Murphy bed, three closets, two televisions and two full bathrooms. If you are traveling alone or with friends or family, Mainstay Suites in Kissimmee, FL is guaranteed to have accommodations that you will find comfortable and affordable.

Resort Lodging near Universal Studios

Universal Studios, Orlando is only minutes away from Walt Disney World, downtown Orlando and International Drive, which contains endless shopping, dining and entertainment. There are many lodging hotels in the area with great deals year round for your stay. The Best Western Plaza on International Drive offers great accommodations starting around $47.95 per night or as low as $27.95 per night if you book with http://www.hotelscorp.com in advance. This lodging hotel has 672 rooms, sits between Universal Studios Orlando and Sea World Orlando and offers free shuttle service to all Orlando theme parks, including Walt Disney World.

Orlando International Resort is another comfortable option for the Universal Studios area, with average rates starting around $43.85 per night or as low as $23.85 per night when you book with http://www.hotelscorp.com in advance. Orlando International Resort offers standard accommodations at a great discount to you.

Choosing Your Lodging Hotel

Choosing your lodging hotel is an easy task, as Orlando and its surrounding communities have an array of lodging choices for you and your family. Many of these resorts, villa communities and hotels allow pets if you do not want to board your other family member. Information can be obtained easily online, so research your options well before booking your reservations. Remember that the standard hotel, although sometimes cheaper, is not always the best choice for space and convenience. Vacation Villas, such as Island Club Resort and Spa in Davenport, can give you a much more relaxed feeling for your vacation. These villa options provide more activities and comfort amenities, such as kitchenettes, so that you can spend a day relaxing away from the theme parks and shopping and the kids will never get bored. Explore your lodging hotel options online and use the virtual tours that resorts provide to get a closer look at the accommodations. Once you do this, you can feel comfortable and relaxed with your decision.

Art McCarty
Orlando Florida Lodging Expert
http://www.islandhideaway.net


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