Orlando resorts cluster around International Drive and the Universal Orlando area, offering stays that range from budget-friendly suites to luxury properties with Italianate gardens. Most provide free shuttles to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay, and select Loews resorts include Universal Express Unlimited ride access for guests. Budget for nightly rates from under $150 at value properties like Universal's Endless Summer Resort to over $400 at premium options like Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, depending on season.
Among the highest-rated by guests are Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel (Superb, 90) with eight restaurants and three pools, and Universal's Royal Pacific Resort (Fabulous, 87) offering complimentary early park admission and express ride access. For families, Coco Key Hotel & Water Park Resort features a 6,000 m2 outdoor waterpark with slides and a children's pool, while Westgate Palace provides two-bedroom suites with full kitchens near I-Drive. Business travelers can utilize the 20,000 sq. ft. conference center at Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort, which also offers a free theme park shuttle.