Pre-cruise hotel at MCO that is NOT Hyatt Regency

[CruiseGoon]

I'm looking recommendations for another not-on-airport hotel for a pre-cruise stay. We've stayed at the Hyatt Regency at MCO for several pre-cruise stays and it can't be beat for convenience and ease. BUT...

I've found that several other airport hotels are about 1/2 to 1/3 the price of the Hyatt Regency and am wondering if the convenience is really worth the extra cost.

We're looking to keep room comfort in mind. It should have breakfast included and airport shuttle included.
The shuttle frequency back to the airport to catch Disney transportation would be an important consideration.

 

[Girl of the South]

Stayed at the Embassy Suites and it was good. Not much around there but there was a restaurant we could walk to.

For me, though, it’s hard to beat the convenience of the Hyatt and the Food Court, shops, Starbucks, etc.

 

[anricat]

We once stayed at the Hyatt Place offsite. It was an easy ten minute shuttle and we took it back to the airport the following morning. The breakfast was great and it was clean but the rooms were a little shabby and outdated. Maybe they've since refurbished because this was pre-Covid, I want to say 2019. My big problem was that I had a really hard time sleeping. I listened to airplanes taking off and landing until midnight. Then, when I finally got to sleep, a few hours later, it started again around 5 AM. So as long as you have earplugs or you're a sound sleeper or use white noise or something, you're fine. Otherwise, the soundproof rooms at the Hyatt MCO can't be beat.

 

[Dug720]

I've stayed at the Hampton Inn Gateway Village. Super close and a free shuttle to and from MCO.

 

[CruiseGoon]

Good suggestions so far. Thank you. I've also been looking at these:
Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Airport
Hyatt House Orlando Airport
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport

Any insights on them?

 

[tgarre06]

I am booked at the Hyatt House Orlando Airport before a Disney cruise at the beginning of March. I booked based on the reviews and price being so much less than the Hyatt Regency, which we have stayed at once for a late arrival flight. Great hotel, but I would never spend $600 to just sleep there, which is the price for the night we need. I will report back on the Hyatt House!

 

[Calantha]

Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Airport

We stayed at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott right next to the Residence Inn. Free shuttle from the airport, easy walk over to the Lee Vista shopping center for food/shopping. It was meh. I would never stay by the airport again given the option. Residence Inn is probably a better choice.

 

[CruiseGoon]

We stayed at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott right next to the Residence Inn. Free shuttle from the airport, easy walk over to the Lee Vista shopping center for food/shopping. It was meh. I would never stay by the airport again given the option. Residence Inn is probably a better choice.

Thank you. The Fairfield was one of the ones I looked at and was considering. I'll keep your thoughts in mind.

 

[Cruzin’Sisters]

Thank you. The Fairfield was one of the ones I looked at and was considering. I'll keep your thoughts in mind.

I always stay at Staybridge suites on Augusta National Dr. 24 hr shuttle. Decent breakfast. Walking distance to Hooters or Denny's. There are soooo many hotels around there. We travel with extended family so we like the suites. There is fridge & microwave capabilities if that is your preference. Kitchen is completely furnished.

 

[jess2022]

We recently stayed at Staybridge near the airport for one night on our way to WDW (due to flight timing). Shuttle was great, good breakfast and comfortable room… definitely recommend!