Airport hotel with GOOD shuttle service??

[Donald - my hero]

We'll be arriving late and refuse to pay Disney prices for simply a pillow. Planning on spending the short night at a hotel that offers shuttle service but so far have yet to find one that has good reviews of their reliability. This would be a deal breaker for me! Get me back to the airport pronto so i can go to WDW!!!!!

 

[gonnago]

I don't have an answer to your question sorry but are you renting a car?Just curious how you are getting from the airport the next morning to WDW.

 

[Lewisc]

The Hyatt hotel is in the airport, no shuttle necessary. Generally the return shuttle to MCO is scheduled, maybe twice an hour.
A few of the less expensive properties don't offer a complimentary 24/7 shuttle. You'll need to pay for a taxi if your flight arrives late.

AFAIK the shuttle are reasonably good. People rely on the hotels shuttle to catch a flight. I'm not sure where you're reading the horror stories.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Answer to 1st question: i called ME and was told that our transportation is connected with our check-in date not our flight.the return trip IS connected with the flight.

2nd question: Using tripadvisor for reviews. I understand that we get what we pay for -- planning on using Hotel "reward points" hubby travels a fair bit so he is a member wherever possible! All of the reviews state that getting to hotels work seamlessly, just seems that getting back to the airport can pose a problem.

Thanks for offering to help.

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

I have used the full service Marriott and the Fairfield inn. No problems at all

 

[gonnago]

Answer to 1st question: i called ME and was told that our transportation is connected with our check-in date not our flight.the return trip IS connected with the flight.

2nd question: Using tripadvisor for reviews. I understand that we get what we pay for -- planning on using Hotel "reward points" hubby travels a fair bit so he is a member wherever possible! All of the reviews state that getting to hotels work seamlessly, just seems that getting back to the airport can pose a problem.

Thanks for offering to help.

Thanks I learn something new everyday here on the Dis

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Another vote for the Hyatt. It's literally in the terminal. If you're feeling impatient waiting for a shuttle this is ideal. Once you try it, you won't want to deal with a shuttle.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Here is the view from our room overlooking airport security. It doesn't get any easier than this. We have gotten it on HW many times for less than $74 but lately it's been higher. The Hyatt is the only 4* in the MCO area on HW that also has a 4.5 TA rating. (If it's a 4.0 TA rating, it's the Renaissance by Marriott.)

 

[Lewisc]

It might be helpful if the OP would share the name of the hotels which have "issues" with the shuttle as well as links.

Shuttle buses to MCO are typically on a set schedule, maybe twice an hour. Shuttle service from MCO is typically "on demand".

Branded resorts cater to business flyers. I'd be shocked if the shuttle van runs more then a few minutes late. Some of the lower priced branded resorts don't offer a complimentary 24/7 shuttle. Late arrivals may need a taxi. Guests with a very early flight might need a taxi.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Let's just call this a closed issue for now shall we? I was merely looking for suggestions from those who had stayed in a hotel and were pleased with both the hotel and shuttle service. I only searched for hotels that DO offer a free shuttle service BTW. I did not want to start an argument.

Thanks again to those of you who offered positive responses