Need help from a local :)
#1
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Need help from a local :)
Hi, I'm invited to the Blackberry World 2011 at the Marriott World Center. Invitation includes flights and hotel during the event (May 3rd - 5th). I'd like to spend a little more time there and have decided to fly in on the 1st and leave on the 8th. Which leaves 3 hotel nights needed, 1st, 2nd and 7th of May. Staying in the hotel I'm offered will cost me 3 * $299,- and will make this trip a "bit" expensive. Can somebody advice on :
* a hotel not to far from the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
* preferably not too expensive (the cheaper the better, I use the hotel for sleeping and showering, but will spend my days outside.)
* I do want to sleep, so quiet at night (not next to a highway)
* evidently, it must be clean
* free WiFi is a pro
I've been looking at everything online, seen BestWestern, Days Inn, RedRoof etc etc but cannot decide. Also all kind of promo's which I can find, but either they don;t work, or I find a couple of new options
Hope a local can help me make up my mind and find me a nice deal, thanks in advance !!!
* a hotel not to far from the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
* preferably not too expensive (the cheaper the better, I use the hotel for sleeping and showering, but will spend my days outside.)
* I do want to sleep, so quiet at night (not next to a highway)
* evidently, it must be clean

* free WiFi is a pro
I've been looking at everything online, seen BestWestern, Days Inn, RedRoof etc etc but cannot decide. Also all kind of promo's which I can find, but either they don;t work, or I find a couple of new options

Hope a local can help me make up my mind and find me a nice deal, thanks in advance !!!
#2
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What is your budget? My favorite Disney-area hotel is just off-site. It's the Homewood Suites off of Palm Parkway. It's an all-suite Hilton property that is only a couple of years old. They do a great included breakfast in the morning, continental with some hot items. Generally rooms can be had for around $100 per night.
You can also try the Disney value resorts, which also can often be had for around $100 per night. They are very basic, though they do include resort transportation.
You can also try the Disney value resorts, which also can often be had for around $100 per night. They are very basic, though they do include resort transportation.
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In that price range, there are tons of hotels on Highway 192, the "dreaded Irlo Bronson," a few miles south of the Disney area.
Feb. 24-28 I stayed at an acceptable Econolodge down there for $26.50 a night.
Google that road for many many possibilities. You will need a car assuming you are going to go see the Mouse.
If you are hotel-hopping to pile up stays for elite status, that's the place to look.
Several hotels of the Hampton Inn/Clarion type on Palm Parkway, much closer to Downtown Disney, are around $72-80.
Feb. 24-28 I stayed at an acceptable Econolodge down there for $26.50 a night.
Google that road for many many possibilities. You will need a car assuming you are going to go see the Mouse.
If you are hotel-hopping to pile up stays for elite status, that's the place to look.
Several hotels of the Hampton Inn/Clarion type on Palm Parkway, much closer to Downtown Disney, are around $72-80.
Last edited by toomanybooks; Apr 6, 2011 at 5:23 pm
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In that price range, there are tons of hotels on Highway 192, the "dreaded Irlo Bronson," a few miles south of the Disney area.
Feb. 24-28 I stayed at an acceptable Econolodge down there for $26.50 a night.
Google that road for many many possibilities. You will need a car assuming you are going to go see the Mouse.
If you are hotel-hopping to pile up stays for elite status, that's the place to look.
Several hotels of the Hampton Inn/Clarion type on Palm Parkway, much closer to Downtown Disney, are around $72-80.
Feb. 24-28 I stayed at an acceptable Econolodge down there for $26.50 a night.
Google that road for many many possibilities. You will need a car assuming you are going to go see the Mouse.
If you are hotel-hopping to pile up stays for elite status, that's the place to look.
Several hotels of the Hampton Inn/Clarion type on Palm Parkway, much closer to Downtown Disney, are around $72-80.
#7
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Just stumbled across this by accident: Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando
$55.00 Magicard rate. Free parking, free wireless Internet and kids 9 and under eat free buffet (with an adult purchase).
Details and free download of Orlando Magicard here: http://www.visitorlando.com/discount...discount-card/
$55.00 Magicard rate. Free parking, free wireless Internet and kids 9 and under eat free buffet (with an adult purchase).
Details and free download of Orlando Magicard here: http://www.visitorlando.com/discount...discount-card/

