Orlando rec for you
[QUOTE-April - Florida - 7 nights total split between my inlaws condo in Sarasota and Orlando...haven't decided on a property here yet...any suggestions would be appreciated...tried the Ritz, and didn't like it...will have our kids with us.
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Have stayed in a few places in Orlando (inc Ritz and I'm not crazy on it either) and the one I keep coming back to are the Villas of Grand Cypress. There are 1,2,3 or 4 bedroom villas: regardless of how many bedrooms you order, each one has its own full bathroom (inc separate shower, jacuzzi bath) and a small kitchen plus spacious living and dining room. The estate is on hundreds of acres - golf courses, lakes and cycle paths - really delightful plus you see plenty of wildlife. They are not swanky but are very, very comfortable (and, trust me, I am a luxury lover). The villas are fully serviced (twice daily, so standard hotel housekeeping plus turndown) so it is more like having a suite than being in a condo. I don't use the kitchen at all other than to make a cup of tea (NB: the kitchens are not geared up for proper cooking). The Villas are linked to the Hyatt Regency (there is a free shuttle there whenever you want) though they have their own pool and 2 golf courses and they are well placed for Downtown Disney etc (Lake Buena Vista area). It is such a lovely spot when you want to escape from the usual thrum of Orlando too.