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Great location to Universal theme parks
Hotel was clean with nice facilities such as pool, basketball and tennis courts. Location is very...
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MAM1255
- May 21, 2012
Good place to stay
This is very good place to stay as everything is near by. you can walk to universal studio from...
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sunil patel
- May 17, 2012
Renovated property with free shuttles and Wi-Fi
The Best Western Orlando Gateway hotel targets budget and business travelers en route to Orlando theme parks, the Orange County Convention Center and area malls and outlets. The 303-room property upgraded its space after a $2 million renovation, with deluxe, leisure, mini suites and poolside rooms sporting tropical décor and sleek 37-inch plasma TVs. Free Wi-Fi, free scheduled shuttle service to Universal Studios, plus free accommodations for children under 18 extends value to parents.
Highlights
- Universal Studios Partner hotel with kids-under-18 stay free with paying adult policy
- Free Wi-Fi
- Close to Wet N' Wild water park
- Heated pool, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts
- Free scheduled shuttle service to Universal Studios, CityWalk, Islands of Adventure and SeaWorld
Rooms
Value-priced rooms handle the standards, from free Wi-Fi to 37-inch plasma TVs. Red comforters top white sheets on plush mattresses and coordinate with palm-printed armchairs. Guests of the Best Western Orlando Gateway hotel who book pool rooms have direct access to the sundeck via sliding glass doors. Suites and leisure rooms throw in a mini-refrigerator and microwave, must-haves when traveling during extended stays.
Features
The Best Western Orlando Gateway hotel, which earned AAA's 3-Diamond rating, dangles plenty of incentives for a comfortable stay. Guests hop aboard the free scheduled shuttles to Universal Studios, CityWalk, Islands of Adventure and SeaWorld or take the I-Ride Trolley to International Drive, Orlando's popular dining, shopping and attractions nerve center or arrange shuttle rides to Disney World for a fee. Enterprise Rental Car also operates an office in the hotel should visitors want to do a little more exploring.
When the side trips are complete, guests head to Caribbean restaurant Sharky & Jack's Bar & Grill, a New York-style deli or the poolside cabana bar -- open seasonally -- for bites and drinks.
Transportation
- Orlando International Airport (9.6 mi/15.4)
- Orange County Convention Center (2 mi/3.2 km)
Attractions
- Walt Disney World (8.6 mi/13.8 km)
- Universal's Islands of Adventure (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
- SeaWorld Adventure Park (3.5 mi/5.6 km)
- Wet N' Wild (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
- The Florida Mall (3.8 mi/6.2 km)
- Downtown Disney (7 mi/11.3 km)
- Epcot (7.7 mi/12.5 km)
- Animal Kingdom (11.1 mi/17.8 km)
Business
- 2,442 square feet of meeting space for up to 100 guests
- Catering
- Audio/visual equipment
- Technical support available through outside vendors
Best Western Orlando Gateway Rooms
- DELUXE - GUEST_ROOM
- Deluxe Guest Rooms
Our deluxe guest rooms represent one of the best values of any Orlando hotel. The tropically appointed guest rooms feature two double beds and the following amenities;
FREE high speed internet access and voice mail
Coffee/tea maker with coffee and tea
Iron and full size ironing board
Hair dryer
Remote-controlled TV with Super Nintendo games
E.S.P.N, CNN, movie channels and on Demand movies
Handicap accessible rooms available upon request - SUPERIOR - GUEST_ROOM
- Leisure Guest Rooms
Our Leisure guest rooms add a microwave & mini fridge for your convenience. The tropically appointed guest rooms feature 2 double beds and the following amenities;
FREE high speed internet access and voice mail
Limited number of king beds available.
Microwave & Mini fridge
Coffee/tea maker with coffee and tea
Iron and full size ironing board
Hair dryer
Remote-controlled TV with Super Nintendo games
E.S.P.N, CNN, movie channels and on Demand movies
Handicap accessible rooms available upon request
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Universal Studios resort area, International Drive resort area.
- Nearby airports
- Orlando International Airport is 10 miles east.
- Area description
- Within 4 miles of the hotel you will find Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure,
Wet-n-wild, Sea World, the Orlando-Orange County Convention Center, the Mall
at Millenia, the Holy Land Experience, Prime Outlet shopping, dinner theaters, night
clubs, golf courses and much more. We are 10 miles from the Orlando International
Airport (MCO), the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneys Wide World of Sports.
Daytona Beach, Port Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center are about an hours drive.
Amenities
- Business center
- Conference Facilities
- Fitness center
- Free parking
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Wireless Internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- 2,500 sq feet of flexible meeting space. Up to 100 people.
Dining
- Sharky & Jacks Restaurant and Lounge
- Located on property, open for breakfast & dinner. Full service Bar opens at 5:00 and serves finger foods as well as full meals.
- Shades Deli
- On property. Open from 7am to midnight. Barneys coffee, Bores Head meets, pastries, salads and Pizza.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (142)
Ratings and reviews for Best Western Orlando Gateway
- All travelers (142) 3.4 / 5
- Business (10) 3.2 / 5
- Couples (35) 3.5 / 5
- Families (70) 3.3 / 5
- Friends (19) 3.8 / 5
- Singles (6) 3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.7
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.8
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 3.8
- Location:
- 4.3
- Value:
- 3.8
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Beppy
Great Location
Easy access to attractions, restaurants, free transportation to Universal....across street from Wet n Wild. Great breakfast buffet but pricey. Rooms are clean and well appointed - a bit smaller compared to other hotels. They were painting the pool deck during the day so two days were inconvenienced. A water pipe broke in our room - had to move to another room. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Would stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
Great access to International Boulevard dining and entertainment.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
MAM1255
Great location to Universal theme parks
Hotel was clean with nice facilities such as pool, basketball and tennis courts. Location is very convenient to the Universal Theme park and Wet and Wild. Good value! I would recommend this hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Right across the street from the Wet and Wild water park.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
sunil patel
Good place to stay
This is very good place to stay as everything is near by. you can walk to universal studio from this place
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Reraine
I enjoyed it!
Staff was great. My only complaint is the room smelled like something died in it!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Leone
Not too fancy
Staff were friendly and polite. Rooms were clean. Somewhat old but a good bargain and right where we wanted to be.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Fish bones - wonderful restaurant - valet parking - good service and excellent food
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
imlaughing
more than I expected
I loved how close it is to Universal and that they include a shuttle to and from the parks. The fitness center, business center and the pool area was a lot better than I anticipated. The room included a big TV, microwave, and refrigerator which was nice. The restaurant had some pretty good food. The rooms have a mildew smell and they were not visibly dirty but I could tell that they were not too clean. Some of the staff were friendly but a lot of them were cold and short with us. But the overall experience was just okay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
If you have time for a dinner show make sure to catch Pirates because it was great. The food was delicious, the show was amazing and entertaining for all ages. Its right down the street from the hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
travel away
Average family getawau
overall it was average. just used it to sleep. probably would come back again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
wheresheroams
Decent value and comfort
Stayed here for the Princess half Marathon in Disney. We were conveniently located by I-4, unfortunately because it was also the NBA all stars and the Daytona 500, there was an incredible amount of traffic around the hotel. Traffic at 3:30am was very congested just trying to get to I-4 due to the huge amount of people trying to get to McDonald's. The room smelled a bit damp when we arrived, so we had the air conditioner going the whole time we were there. The A/C was very loud, but with ear plugs, I was able to sleep through the night. I would say that if you are looking to go to Disney you should stay closer to there. But if you are looking to go to Universal, it's not bad at all. Plus you are 1 mile from the outlet mall.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Daeen
great family getaway
Clean rooms, helpful staff, good location to attractions.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ivsontiago
Very good, as I was expecting
When I go to Orlando I don't look for a fantastic resort. I spend the whole day away, or in the parks, or shopping... So the hotel has good amenities, I had a nice time sleeping over there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
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