Closest Hotel to SW?

[PaulaMurf]

We will be at WDW in January, our airline changed our flights, so we have an extra day there now and were thinking about going over to SW - what hotel would you recommend for that last night?

TIA
Paula in CT

 

[BarryHom]

The closest hotel to Sea World is the Reniassance Hotel, which is right across the street. It's pricey -- rooms are around $149 a night. If you want a cheaper room, there are numerous hotels down International Drive and Universal Blvd. If you stay at one of these places, you can take the I-Ride Trolley down to Sea World. I think the trolley is 75 cents or $1 a ride.

 

[Jacqui.s]

The Renaissance Orlando Resort participates in Priceline (we booked this way for a 2 night stay in December). See www.biddingfortravel.com for further info particularly if you are unfamiliar with priceline. So far it is the only Resort hotel to be recorded in the Universal/Seaworld area and the 'normal' winning rate is $69.

 

[robvia]

During holiday periods, the Renaissance lowers their rates. Who knows, maybe they'll lower rates on MLK day, but you'd have to check.

Other hotels within walking distance are the Hilton Garden Inn
http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/en/g...ionid=VKQ5XLIRNUNZNJ31AOSMHZQ?ctyhocn=ORLSEGI
Sheraton World (Type Orlando in the search box, then look for World)
http://www.starwood.com/sheraton/index.html

Renaissance is the closest being across the street. Hilton Garden Inn is next closest, next to the Renaissance. And Sheraton World is on the other side of the Renaissance a little farther away.

 

[floridagirrl2]

We just stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn. It's right next to the Renaissance resort (which is the closest hotel to SW) and was only $54.00 per night. It's very clean and new, and each room has a mini-fridge and a microwave. There's a pool, fitness center, and restaurant. Staff were friendly and helpful.

 

[dorisdvu]

Originally posted by Jacqui.s
The Renaissance Orlando Resort participates in Priceline (we booked this way for a 2 night stay in December). See www.biddingfortravel.com for further info particularly if you are unfamiliar with priceline. So far it is the only Resort hotel to be recorded in the Universal/Seaworld area and the 'normal' winning rate is $69.

I noticed that was the only resort and was wondering if there was a catch. I've never bought anything on priceline. There is 3 adults and 2 kids. I'm afraid I'll get a room with only 1 bed. I'm staying at the Swan (March 2004)Sun-Friday and thinking about extending the vacation thru Sunday to do Universal, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. I an debating on staying at one of onsite Universal hotels or the Renaissance. Any suggestions?

 

[disneyvacationmom]

We stayed at the Hilton Garden Seaworld-it was very nice-the staff were excellent-the I-trolley was great to the outlet malls and to International drive-we got a 3 day ticket for $3.00. Not much in the way of eating right around the hotel-the hotel restaurant was good but a bit pricey. We paid $89. a night but it included breakfast which would have cost around $40 for the 4 of us.