Looking for a recommendation

[KimWDW]

I'm thinking of doing an April vacation that is non-Disney. Crazy! My son is 5 and in two months he'll have his 4th Disney vacation. I'm thinking in April of doing a non-Disney trip. Both Universal parks, SeaWorld, Wet n Wild, some of the cheezy Orlando stuff. We've never rented a car before, so we've always been immersed in Disney, which I love. But for something different I'm thinking of renting a car and doing non-Disney stuff.

Any recommendations for hotels? It's just 3 of us, so we don't need a suite or anything. I would also love it if the hotel had cheap/quick breakfast (either a food court or shop where you can buy quick eats). Looking for something inexpensive. I thought about the Nick Hotel since my son would love it, but it's pricey. If I was going to spend that much, I'd stay at a Universal hotel and get the front of the line access. That would be my preference, but it's just too expensive for me, I think.

 

[kilee]

Have you considered renting a pool home? It would give you some space for a more relaxing vacation, and you'd have your own pool.

I'd also check out the review board and see if something in the Universal/SW area strikes your interest.

What budget are you looking to stay around? That will help narrow it down a lot.

 

[KimWDW]

I'm not interested in renting a home. We definitely want a hotel.

I'd stay at a Universal hotel if I could get under $150 per night. That's worth it for the FOTL access.

But other than that, I'd like cheap. Under $100 per night. Not in a seedy area. Close to Universal would be nice.

 

[Kaler131]

We have stayed at the Wyndham (next to Ripley's) which is down the street from universal and we LOVED it! We got our room for $40.00 a night on Priceline. It was a wonderful hotel and very close to lots of shops and restaurants. I would check Priceline for a great rate. We have always been happy with our hotels we booked through them!
Last year we booked a hotel in Washington D.C. for under $100 per night through Priceline (Westin!) and I checked the hotel's website after that and the cheapest room was $350 per night! So we definately got a GREAT deal!!

 

[Detailor]

We stayed at the Crowne Plaza on Universal Blvd. once when our plans changed and we took a flight a day early to avoid a snow storm. It's about 2 or 3 miles from Universal Studios just off West Sand Lake Road. It is a fairly nice hotel with a decent sized pool area, I think there is a restaurant and other typical hotel amenities. We stayed there using Priceline (around $75) but I think the hotel would fit your $100/nt. limit.

Dick Taylor

 

[AbsolutLaney]

Last time, My friends and I went there and stayed at Radisson Resort. I think it is the Best hotel in Orlando! The Rates of the hotel are from $79.00. What's more Kids can eat FREE there. Hope this helps. Have a nice trip!