Accommodation Only

[merlin307]

Hi

I am due to fly into Orlando on the 16th April 07, and I am looking to book accommodation only on I drive. Does anyone have any tips or websites they can recommend?
I did consider a few hotels on I Drive but have been put off by reviews on Tripadvisor so any help would be appreciated

 

[mikki.young]

Try this one as they can also get discounts on the hotels.

 

[rpbert1]

www.bookit.com
prices are in dollars so get it booked while the rate is good ,or buy the dollars for the stay.
Also have you looked directly at some of the hotel web sites, some give discounts if you are a member of the AA =to AAA.

 

[paulh]

have winged it in past when you could land and look for a room (not recomended).Now you have to have your first night booked for the visa waver.so dont leave it too long to book your room
Paulh

 

[JohnnySharp2]

If you are staying on I-drive the south end is much nicer with less tacky discount stores plus much quieter too.

The Rosen Center and Rosen Plaza hotels are very nice, but not necessarily cheap.

 

[castanea1985]

Try these websites...


http://airline-network.co.uk/

http://www.opodo.co.uk/

http://www.hotelscheap.org/

http://www.hotels.co.uk/

You can deals at any time, so decide where you want to go.. and just keep checking the different web sites and when you see a good deal.. grab it!!
With regards as to where.. I agree with Jonny. The Sea World end is the quietest, more pleasant end.

Hope this helps!

Tracy

 

[wayneg]

Checkout travelsupermarket for a decent search engine that checks a few sites. This link should search 16th April for 2 weeks 4-5 star ( Click on New search for different options)

edit. link not working for some reason you will have to copy and paste to your browser.

http://www.travelsupermarket.com/hotels/HotelResults.aspx?masterquery=true&id=4106400000000124552&p=&cid=157&t=2|0|0|14|Orlando|16-Apr-2007|USA

If link does not work try this http://www.travelsupermarket.com/travelmerge/travelsearch.aspx?package=5

3 stars from £17/night
4 stars from £25/night

A good buy is the Homewood suites at £42 incl breakfast, wireless internet inroom and managers reception 4 nights a week incl beer and wine. Rated #4out of 284 on Tripadvisor.

Or our favourite hotel Courtyard by Marriott LBV(better than I Drive) £43/night If you are interested in this PM me I have a discount code (if it still works) for 10% and register (if not a member)and book thru rpoints.com they give 6% cashback at Hotelopia so will actually cost around £36/night

If you don't find anything let me know I have more sites in my favourites at home. Its my hobby finding deals on Florida hotels, I know I need to get a life.

 

[squitty]

I have used www.hotelkingdom.com and also www.alpharooms.com

Also try www.priceline.com but I would recommend reading through This Site first

Good Luck

 

[wicket2005]

We have stayed twice at the Rosen Centre at the quieter end of International Drive, and I can definitely recommend it. Lovely hotel.

 

[wilma-bride]

Homewood Suites by Hilton are great

 

[kitcat1]

We also go 16th April, where do you fly from and what time??

Not long now, the excitement is killing us!

Cath

 

[merlin307]

Thank you for all of the information - some good sites

Kitcat...I am leaving from Edinburgh to London Gatwick then onward to MCO (BA all the way and at an amaxing price) arriving in the land of dreams at 15.30 local time - really looking forward to it !!!

 

[wayneg]

Let us know if you find a good deal.
We are there 7th-21st April so over lap a few days.

 

[mikki.young]

Did you see the webmasters thread at the top -Embassy suites from $88 - they are lovely and that sounds a great price!

 

[merlin307]

I got a great deal sorted now - I DRIVE INN on International drive - 16-30 April - 2 rooms - £703.......good price, ideal location for us and the reviews on tripadvisor are ok...........
booked through travelrepublic....
car hire is sorted too - all inclusive £220 for 2 weeks - 4 dr intermediate...another good price.....
everything is now sorted (even started the washing and packing)