Welcome aboard the Ramada

We recently added the Ramada Resort on Parkway Blvd. to our growing list of properties we represent. The Ramada was recently re-opened in April of 2008 after being after operating under the Hyatt Regency name for close to 10 years. The hotel is only 65 seconds to the main entrance to Disney World, and they offer Free shuttle service to all the Disney parks.

We are going to be offering our guests double rooms, king rooms, as well as suites. The hotel offers our guests the following amenities: three great swimming pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, kids playground, huge lobby with pool tables, and a great restaurant.

The Ramada is perfect for the family looking for the perfect Disney World vacation for a long weekend, and they do not want to spend a lot of money on their lodging. The suites are especially nice since they offer our guests a little more room to spread out and relax when they are not at bustling around the Disney parks.

Free breakfast at all hotels?

A new study by YPB&R and Yankelovich partners, and orlando based advertising agency says that most hotel guests expect to get a free breakfast included with their stay. 49% of leisure travelers and 53% of business travelers said that free breakfast can make their decision for them. Lunch and dinner are not expected, but with the increasing amount of hotels offering free continental breakfasts, guests are beginning to expect it wherever they go.

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us. Visiting the Disney theme parks over a holiday weekend means extended hours and extra entertainment. We're booking fast for Memorial Day Weekend, so if you still haven't made your plans you might want to take advantage of our low rates before the weekend is completely sold out! As of this moment, we still have homes and hotels minutes from Disney available.

Many hotels advertise spacious, luxurious rooms. But what is the average size of a hotel room these days? about 325 square feet (13x25). The omni resort offers rooms from 406 square feet to 865 square feet, even villas. not bad starting at $160 a night, considering you get over 75 extra square feet than the average hotel room.

Orlando Hotels didn’t make the list

I can’t believe it; TripAdvisor compiled a list of the 10 hippest hotels in the World and no Orlando vacation hotels were on the list. I’m sorry to say I have not visited any of the hotels on their list, but to think no Orlando hotels were on the list is an absolute shame.

Here is my list of Orlando’s 4 hippest hotels:

1) Omni Champions Gate Resort- This hotel is absolutely awesome! The hotel over looks a 36 hole championship golf course which also houses the David Ledbetter Golf School, so it is not uncommon to see some of his students like: Ty Tryone, Michelle Wei, and Nick Faldo walking around the golf clubhouse. The hotel also has a lazy river which winds its way around the grounds.

2) Marriott World Center- This hotel is absolutely huge. There must be 700 rooms and the last time I was there they had birds flying around their enormous glassed in atrium.

3)Gaylord Palms- This is a smaller version of the Gaylord Opryland hotel, but it has all the glitz and glamour of its large brother. The hotel has a beautifully rustic feel to the property and all the rooms over look tropical indoor oasis.

4) Nickelodeon Hotel- If you have never seen this property you need to visit it. This is the ultimate hotel for children complete with a water park, and Nickelodeon characters running about.

Personnel Service hotels

While reading the Orlando Sentinel this morning I came across an article talking about affluent travels demanding more personnel service from their hotels.

Now if you are coming to Orlando, and you are like most families you are going to be spending most of your time at the area theme parks. So why spend a lot of money on a hotel room, quite frankly most families are not even at their hotel long enough to get a good nights sleep. However, if you are one of those families who want to have more personnel service, there are quite a few Orland hotels to choose from.

There are a few really nice Orlando luxury hotels to choose from; however, the Omni Champions Gate is in a class of their own. The hotel offers a lazy river which encircles the entire hotel, a zero restriction swimming pool, 36 hole championship golf course which also houses the David Leadbetter Golf School, 3 great restaurants, 1 Irish Pub, full service spa, and beautifully decorated rooms.

The Omni is always a delight to visit and one of my favorite places to take clients to eat lunch. If you are coming to Orlando in the near future and you don’t mind paying for great service, do yourself a favor and check out the Orlando Omni at Championsgate.

Choose a Hotel that's right for You

Whenever you book a vacation, choosing a hotel is key to your level of enjoyment. Hotels are usually rated with a star system, and this generally correlates with the hotels' price. When choosing a place to stay, ask yourself the following questions: How much time will I spend in the hotel? What amenities are most important to me? Am I looking for a home away from home or just a place to lay my head for the night? Knowing your own expectations can make choosing among hotels a lot easier.

Masters Inn Maingate in Kissimmee

Masters Inn Main Gate, west of Disney World, is just 5 minutes to the entrance of Disney's Magic Kingdom, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom and Epcot. A real bargain among Orlando hotels, Masters Inn Main Gate is AAA approved and offers spacious suites, FREE continental breakfast and FREE Walt Disney World shuttle.

Radisson Worldgate Resort Amenities

The 4-Star Radisson Worldgate Resort and Convention Center is one of the most popular off-site properties in Orlando. The amenities here are plenty for any party, big or small:

• Two palm-draped swimming pools and poolside whirlpool
• Lighted tennis and basketball courts on the premises
• Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment and free weights
• Game room with ping pong tables for family fun
• 30,000 square feet of high-tech meeting and special event space
• Two full-service restaurants, and two lounges for your dining pleasure
• NFL Ticket featured in Savannah Bar & Grill on Game Days
  

Accomodations in Orlando

Orlando resorts have different kinds of accommodations like family resorts, luxury resorts, town homes, vacation rental homes and villas. You can get all the amenities like air conditionings, fully equipped kitchen, cable TV, telephone, and even dishwashers and microwave ovens. Each room is designed to be cozy and comfortable to provide the most peaceful and calm vacation. They are so well planned that you don’t have to think of even clean linen, cookware, dining utensils, soap, shampoo and laundry detergent as long as you stay there.

Great Hotel Amenities

Orlando resort hotels are designed to suit different kinds of people and budgets. Some resorts hotels have superb luxury facilities that house all the grandeur of exquisite rooms, exotic cuisine, and lavish comforts. Orlando resort hotel host several convenience features like air conditionings, fully equipped kitchen, cable TV, telephone.

Resorts in Orlando

Orlando, Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US. Orlando attracts close to 50 million people every year. That is why Orlando resorts have been thriving and are vying with each other to provide more and more attractions to tourists.

There are more than a hundred major resorts in Orlando. Orlando resorts contain a wide range of facilities like golf courses, spas, heated swimming pools, theme parks, gourmet restaurant and appealing hotels. Each resort contains one or more than one hotels for accommodating guests. Some resorts like the Walt Disney World contain even 20 hotels.