Thursday, November 5, 2009

Best Orlando Hotel Rates For Your Vacation

By Chris Linch

If you're planning a family vacation in the Orlando area, you'll have many hotel options to choose from. If you keep the following tips in mind, you're sure to find the right hotel for your family.

Your first task should be to set a budget. There are many affordable options in the area, but the choice run to $1,000 or more.

Most Orlando hotels offer cable TV, air conditioning, and a 24-hour help desk as standard amenities. Hotels with a pool, jacuzzi, or high-speed internet access may charge a premium. You may also pay more if the accommodations include a fridge, stove, and microwave.

In general, the closer the hotel to major attractions like Universal Studios and Disney World, the higher the price. If you will have a car, and if saving money is important, you may consider driving a bit more to get to the sites. This might be false economy, however, because some higher-priced hotels offer free shuttle service to nearby attractions. Lower-priced ones will charge you for parking and you will have to pay for parking at the attraction.

We've all heard one or two horror stories about a vacation ruined by bad hotel service, with complaints ranging from rude staff, hard beds, or even bugs. User reviews can be a good source of information if you don't know the hotels in the area. Acting on those reviews won't guarantee a trouble-free stay, of course, but a number of negative reviews about the same property can help you avoid a bad experience. I have looked at reviews on travelpost.com, for example, and on my own website, I've listed a number of Orlando hotels that get consistently good reviews and provide good value.

Doing your homework before you choose a hotel will make it much more likely that you'll be happy with your selection. Choose the right one, and you're well on your way to a great vacation.

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