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Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel Orlando reservations

Hotel Ratings

• AAA - 3 Diamond

Description

Stay at this newly-renovated stylish Orlando, Florida hotel situated close to SeaWorld, Universal Studios and the Disney Theme Parks. Welcome to the newly-renovated Orlando Gateway Hotel, the "Gateway to Orlando Attractions" in Central Florida. This full-service hotel offers the best in customer service for both business and leisure travelers. Guests will be minutes from Universal Studios, the Islands of Adventure theme park and the Hard Rock Amphitheatre where visitors can enjoy local concerts. Each well-appointed guest room and suite at this Orlando hotel features cable satellite television with HBO and free high-speed Internet access. Hotel guests will find great dining onsite at the hotel's restaurant or cocktail lounge. The hotel is also ideal for group travel with full-business services and meeting facilities, perfect for conferences, family reunions and other events. The Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel also features a fitness center, guest laundry and tennis and basketball courts. The hotel is pet-friendly. Guests staying at the Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel will be less than ten miles from local attractions such as the Walt Disney Resort and Theme Parks, SeaWorld, Discovery Cove and Disney's the Wide World of Sports. Corporate travelers staying at this Florida hotel will be close to the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center, Coleman Aerospace, L-3 Communications and Lockheed Martine Missiles and Fore Control. Hotel guests will also enjoy sky diving at the indoor Sky Venture, less than one mile away. The Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel is proud to offer superior customer service and a convenient location in Orlando. Make a reservation today and save!

• Floors: 8
• Total rooms: 297
• Nonsmoking rooms: 249
• Suites: 18
• Physically challenged rooms: 4

Services & Amenities

• Restaurant on-site
• Cocktail lounge
• Outdoor pool, heated
• Poolside services seasonal cabana bar
• Hot tub, two
• Exercise facility 24 Hour two treadmills with incline action, two stationary bikes, one elliptical machine, strength station, stretching area, two 32-inch televisions, dumbells
• Weight lifting equipment
• Universal gym
• Stationary bike
• Treadmill
• Elevator
• Interior corridor
• 24 hour front desk
• Multilingual staff, (English, Spanish, French-Creole, Portuguese, Russian)
• Porterage/bell services
• Laundromat machines for 2.00 USD per load to wash and 2.00 USD per load to dry
• Late check out based on occupancy - check with front desk
• Cable or satellite television HBO
• Car rental desk
• Free wireless internet available in public areas; All guest rooms are hardwired for internet access
• Business center
• Fax services, first page free then 1.00 USD per page
• Computer available
• Photocopy, nominal fee
• Conference services
• Dataports
• Mail services
• Video billing, Lodgenet on demand movies and games
• Theater ticket desk, attraction tickets for Orlando area attractions
• Convenience store/Sundry, deli sells sundries
• Coffee shop, deli
• Tennis courts, lighted - no charge
• Basketball, 1/2 lighted basketball court on site - no charge
• Sunbathing, pool deck and additional sun deck with misters
• Air-conditioning
• Hearing impaired services TDD Phones Available
• Elevator, wheelchair accessible
• Parking for the physically challenged
• Ice/vending machines, all floors
• Gift shop or newsstand, deli has international newspapers
• Outdoor parking
• Higher rates may apply for holidays/special events

Directions

• ·From: Orlando International. Take North Airport Exit to Beachline Expressway - State Road 528 West. Continue on Beachline Expressway and exit Universal Boulevard. Turn right from the ramp onto Universal Boulevard. Continue on Universal Boulevard for approximately three miles, crossing over Sand Lake Road. Continue approximately 0.5 mile, the Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel is an eight-story tan highrise on the right. ·From: Florida Turnpike. Take Exit 31 onto Interstate 4 west, exit to the left at Exit 75A onto State Road 435 South - Kirkman Road. Carefully move into the far right lane and turn right at the first stop light, International Drive. Carefully move into the left lane on International Drive and turn left at the second stop light, Universal Boulevard. Go approximately one block. The Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel is an eight-story tan highrise on the left. ·From: Interstate 4 West. Exit to the left at Exit 75A onto State Road 435 South - Kirkman Road. Carefully move into the far right lane and turn right at the first stop light, International Drive. Carefully move into the left lane on International Drive and turn left at the second stop light, Universal Boulevard. Go approximately one block. The Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel is an eight-story tan highrise on the left. ·From: Interstate 4 East. Take Exit 75A and turn right onto Universal Boulevard. Go approximately one mile on Universal Boulevard, crossing International Drive. The Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel is an eight-story tan highrise on the left.

Restaurants

• Sharky & Jacks Restaurant, on premises, Full Service, American, open for: breakfast, dinner, Breakfast served 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bar opens at 5:00 p.m. and dinner served from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Bar serves finger foods, restaurant has everything from chicken wings to steaks.
• Shades Deli, on premises, Deli, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Barney's coffee, pastries, desserts, Boar's Head sandwiches, salads, pizza, sodas, beer, ice cream, candy, chips and more. Open 7:00 a.m. to midnight.
• 1 mile(s) from Fish Bones, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: dinner, Sea Food and Steak House. Voted best in Orlando.
• 1 mile(s) from TGI Friday’s Front Row , Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, sports bar and restaurant
• 1 mile(s) from Cici's Pizza, Buffet, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Pizza, Pasta & Salad Buffet. Inexpensive way to feed large groups
• 1 mile(s) from Hard Rock Cafe, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
• 2 mile(s) from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: dinner,
• 2 mile(s) from Seasons 52, Full Service, American, Open for: dinner,
• 2 mile(s) from Moon Fish, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: dinner,
• 2 mile(s) from Charlie's Steak House, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: dinner,
• 2 mile(s) from Capitol Grille, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
• 3 mile(s) from PF Chang's, Full Service, Pacific Rim, Open for: lunch, dinner,

Area Info

• 18 mile(s) from Kissimmee
• 47 mile(s) from Winter Haven
• 51 mile(s) from New Smyrna Beach
• 54 mile(s) from Daytona Beach
• 85 mile(s) from Tampa
• 98 mile(s) from St. Augustine
• 105 mile(s) from St. Petersburg
• 106 mile(s) from Clear Water Beach
• 109 mile(s) from Gainesville
• 114 mile(s) from Ft. Pierce
• 132 mile(s) from Sarasota
• 134 mile(s) from Jacksonville
• 153 mile(s) from Ft. Myers
• 166 mile(s) from West Palm Beach
• 187 mile(s) from Naples
• 192 mile(s) from Boca Raton
• 209 mile(s) from Ft. Lauderdale
• 228 mile(s) from Miami
• 242 mile(s) from Tallahassee
• 371 mile(s) from Key West
• 1.5 mile(s) from Coleman Aerospace
• 1.6 mile(s) from Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
• 1.7 mile(s) from L-3 Communications
• 4 mile(s) from Florida Blood Centers, Headquarters
• 5 mile(s) from Darden Restaurants Headquarters
• 6 mile(s) from Conservcare Inc
• 7 mile(s) from Rotech Healthcare
• 10 mile(s) from Proctor & Gamble
• 11 mile(s) from Coca-Cola® Enterprises

Policies

• Check In: 16:00:00
• Check Out: 11:00:00
• Pets Policy: Pets allowed with Restrictions, dogs/cats 25.00 USD one time fee & 10.00 USD per pet per day

Accepted Cards

• American Express
• Carte Blanche
• Diners Club
• Discover Network
• MasterCard
• Visa

Hotel Description

Universal Orlando Hotel is centrally situated in Orlando, close to most tourist attractions in the city. Located only nine miles away from Orlando International Airport, Universal Orlando Hotel also provides an airport shuttle service for the convenience of travelers. Surrounded by attractions, shopping, restaurants and companies, Universal Orlando Hotel is ideal for both business travelers and vacationers to rest and work in complete serenity.

Universal Orlando Hotel offers comfortable accommodations at an affordable rate for hotel patrons. Well-appointed guest rooms at Universal Orlando Hotel feature amenities such as cable / satellite television, voicemail, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Universal Orlando Hotel also provides visitors with microwave ovens and refrigerators as well for an additional charge. Guests can dine from Shades Deli and Sharkey & Jacks restaurants, both located at Universal Orlando Hotel. Fish Bones and TGI Fridays are located close to Universal Orlando Hotel for guests who would prefer to dine off premises. 

A wide variety of sports and leisure activities are offered at Universal Orlando Hotel. Basketball, swimming and tennis are available at the hotel for sports fans. During their leisure hours hotel guests can relax in Universal Orlando Hotel's whirlpool or sun deck.

Orlando is home to famous tourist attractions and Universal Orlando Hotel is nearby to most of them. Guests are provided with courtesy transportation to Sea World, Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios while other attractions such as City Walk at Universal, Discovery Cove, Walt Disney World and Orland Arena are also located within close proximity.

Hotel Accommodation

Comfortable accommodations at affordable rates are offered to guests at Universal Orlando Hotel. Guest rooms feature all amenities expected by the modern traveler. 

• Air conditioning
• Cable / satellite TV
• Computer hook-up
• Voicemail
• Laundry service
• Hairdryer
• Coffee maker
• Safe-deposit box 
• Iron and ironing board

Restaurants and Bars

• Shades Deli
• Sharkey & Jacks

Services and Facilities

• VIP / concierge desk
• Car rental service 
• Valet cleaning service
• Room Service
• Cocktail lounge
• Porter staff
• Tour desk

Leisure Facilities

• Basketball
• Game room
• Lit outdoor tennis courts 
• Outdoor heated pool
• Public whirlpool / hot tub
• Sun deck

Nearby Attractions

• Sea World
• Islands of Adventure
• Universal Studios 
• City Walk at Universal
• Discovery Cove
• Walt Disney World
• Orland Arena
• Pirates Dinner Adventure
• Mall of Milennia
• Arabian Nights
• Belz Factory Outlet

Hotel General Information

Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am