Monday, September 14, 2009

Best Western Lake Buena Vista Excellent Choice for Disney Visitors

Reviewed by Ashley of ReserveDirect.comThe Best Western Lake Buena Vista Hotel in Orlando, Florida is located in the Walt Disney World Resort within walking distance of Downtown Disney. The property has a variety of on-site amenities, including a restaurant, game room, outdoor heated pool, fitness center with cardio machines, Flamingo Cove Lounge, gift shop, sundry shop, guest laundry and free Wi-Fi. They also have continuous transportation to Disney, making spending a day at the park easier than ever for their hotel guests.

The King Deluxe Room I stayed in while visiting Orlando was very spacious and provided a sitting area with sofa, chair and coffee table, perfect for relaxing or catching up on business. The décor of the room combined whites, golds and browns which created a relaxing atmosphere. The case goods were all in good condition, and the bed was furnished with high-quality linens that made a restful night’s sleep easily attainable. The bathrooms were a bit small, but the extra outside vanity was a nice addition, as it allowed two people to ready themselves in the morning without having to share the bathroom. The balcony to my room was my favorite element of the room as it provided a great view of the Lake Buena Vista area.

A stay at the Orlando Best Western Lake Buena Vista Hotel was an easy choice that paid off for me and my companions. We were able to stay right in the heart of Disney at a reasonable rate that satisfied all of our vacation needs.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Experience Orlando Florida at its Best at the Gaylord Palms

Reviewed by Ashley of ReserveDirect.comGaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida is an exceptional facility that features a turn-of-the-century Floridian design with all of the modern conveniences of today. The hotel is an attraction in and of itself, as it boasts three distinctly themed atriums, all of which reflect Florida. From the vibrantly hued Key West atrium, to the greenery filled Everglades atrium, to the old-world charm of the St. Augustine atrium, the allure of Gaylord Palms is that it creates a world to stay in rather than just a city.

The amenities at Gaylord Palms are endless. There are five restaurants on-site, including the award-winning Old Hickory Steakhouse and European inspired Villa de Flora, as well as the H20 Sports Bar & Grille, which serves a delicious lunch. An array of shops are located at the Gaylord Palms and it has a recreation park, known as Coquina Dunes, that provides guests a Bocce court, putting green, croquet lawn and sand volleyball area. Their spa, Relache, offers a variety of services and there is a well-equipped fitness center open 24 hours a day for guest convenience. There are two pools located on site: Clearwater Cove and South Beach. The Clearwater Cove pool area is for kids and adults and is equipped with great water features including a 120,000-gallon zero-entry pool, octopus waterslide, sand play area and waterfall. The South Beach pool area is for adults only and provides a more relaxing environment for guests in a trendy art-deco setting.

The room I stayed in while at the Orlando Gaylord Palms was a St. Augustine Atrium View room. It was superior in both design and case goods, and was very inviting. Features such as luxury linens, high-quality furnishings and an immaculate bathroom that featured a granite vanity with dual sinks and a walk-in shower made the room a relaxing oasis of comfort. The rooms balcony was the most exceptional feature as it faced the gorgeous St. Augustine Atrium and had a beautiful view of the landscaping and architecture that created the themed atrium.

A stay at the Gaylord Palms Orlando will definitely not disappoint. Make your reservations today to experience a whole new way of staying in Orlando.

Sunsplash Vacation Homes Create a Great Way to Stay in Orlando

Reviewed by Ashley of ReserveDirect.comSunsplash Vacation Homes in Orlando, Florida offers Orlando vacationers a home away from during their stay in the sunny state. Providing three, four and five bedroom home accommodations, Sunsplash has a home to fit every visitors needs.

When I visited Sunsplash Vacation Homes, I was impressed at the size of the homes as well as the décor and attention to detail the homes presented. The four bedroom home in which I stayed was decorated in earth tones and felt very cozy upon entry. There was a large sitting area that led to the dining room and spacious, fully equipped kitchen and there was also a second living room area with TV for guest convenience. This home had two master suites and two kids’ rooms. The kid rooms had bunk beds in one and a twin bed in the other, as well as a shared bathroom that boasted an aquatic décor.

The main master suite was very spacious, had exceptional case goods and a king bed, and accessed the large master bath area with walk-in shower and Jacuzzi. The second master bedroom featured a queen bed, nice case goods and bedding, and a bath with walk-in shower.

Perhaps the best amenity at the home was the screened-in outdoor pool, which was large compared to many other vacation homes I’ve seen. The large patio surrounding it, as well as the great condition of the pool, made it a great part of my stay in Orlando and with Sunsplash Vacation Homes.

All of the Orlando Sunsplash Vacation Homes provide FREE internet access and FREE cable to guests.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Howard Johnson Maingate East Provides Affordable Comfort

Reviewed by Ashley of ReserveDirect.comThe Howard Johnson Maingate East Orlando provides affordable comfort to their guests. The hotel is conveniently located just two miles from Disney World Theme Parks, and its location on Hwy. 192 (Irlo Bronson Hwy) gives guests a multitude of entertainment and dining options. The amenities at the Howard Johnson hotel include a large game room, a gift shop with souvenirs as well as food items, guest laundry and an on-site IHOP where kids eat free (one child per paying adult). The pool area is large and features a large heated pool, whirlpool and kiddie pool.

When I visited the Orlando Howard Johnson I stayed in a standard double room that featured two double beds, a floral motif, newer carpet and case goods and a layout that was efficiently spacious. The bathroom was somewhat small, but the curved shower rod created extra space as did the vanity being located outside of the shower area. The room was very clean as well and was equipped with wireless internet.

There is a $1.50 a day fee for the use of the in-room safe. A complimentary shuttle to Disney's Magic Kingdom is also available to guests.

America's Best Inn Main Gate East Offers Great Rates to Guests

Reviewed by Ashley of ReserveDirect.comAmerica's Best Inn Main Gate East in Orlando is a located just minutes from Orlando’s world famous attractions and boasts budget friendly rates that make a trip to Orlando more affordable than ever. The amenities at Fun Spots Hotel include a small business center, a sundry station, guest laundry room, a large pool area, as well as a basketball court, sand volleyball area, shuffle board, and a kid’s playground.

The accommodations at the Orlando America's Best Inn Main Gate are all essentially the same, except guests can pay a bit more ($10 at this time) in order to have a pool view as opposed to Hwy. 192 view. The rooms come standard with café style table and chairs, two queen beds, and a ’32 TV. The décor of the rooms feature purples, greens and browns throughout and the small bath area is enhanced by being equipped with two sinks, one inside the bathroom, one directly outside of the bathroom. The case goods are somewhat dated, but for the price and convenient location a stay at Fun Spots Hotel is a good choice for Orlando visitors.

America's Best Inn Main Gate East does offer shuttle services to the various Orlando attractions, including the Magic Kingdom at Disney, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld.

Days Inn Davenport Offers Clean, Comfortable Accommodations

Reviewed by Ashley of ReserveDirect.comDays Inn and Suites Davenport is a traveler-friendly property offering great rates to guests. The lobby of the Days Inn features a computer for guest use and their breakfast room, which serves a continental breakfast daily, is also located in the lobby area. There are 112 units total at the Days Inn and all come with free Wi-Fi. Guest laundry is also available, as are a small fitness center with three cardio machines and a medium sized pool area with plenty of patio seating for guests.

The room choices at the Davenport Days Inn give guests three options: double double room, king room or family suite. The two room family suite is a nice option when traveling with kids as there is more space and separation in this unit. The front room features two double beds, a café style table and chairs, ’32 TV and small bath equipped with a curved shower rod for additional space and a vanity and sink combo located outside of the shower area. The second room has a sofa sleeper, TV, microwave, fridge and a second bathroom for guest convenience.

The king rooms and double double rooms feature virtually the same layout although the king room comes standard with a desk and chair. The rooms are standard size, but efficient, and for the price they really can’t be beat.

Beachtree Villas in Orlando are Spacious yet Budget Friendly

Reviewed by Ashley of ReserveDirect.comBeachtree Villas in Kissimmee Florida are located within four miles of Disney World Theme Parks and offer guests spacious accommodations at a budget-friendly price. The villa comes in two and three bedroom varieties and each villa features the same standard layout throughout the units. During my visit, I had the pleasure of staying in a three bedroom villa, which had a large living room with a flat screen Vizio television that opened nicely to the fully equipped kitchen. A large dining room table divided the areas and created a great space for enjoying a midday meal.

The first bedroom came furnished with a queen bed while the second was equipped with two twin beds, perfect for the little ones. These two bedrooms shared a bathroom. The Master bedroom at Beachtree Villas in Orlando had newer case goods throughout and featured an armoire with television. The master bath was spacious as well and had a walk-in shower only. A full washer/dryer set comes standard at the Beachtree Villas. All villas are non-smoking and pets are not allowed. At this time, internet access is not available, except at the Clubhouse.

The Clubhouse at the Orlando Beachtree Villas has a pool table, a small sundry item selection, a sauna, small fitness center and small pool area with Jacuzzi and patio seating for guests. A business center equipped with two computers is also located at the Clubhouse.

All guests are required to check-in at the office of Beachtree Villas, located at Chatham Park at 2545 Chatham Circle in Kissimmee.