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best in this category, but is arguably a half-step ahead of the Hampton in the previous
one. The rooms are very comfortable, the staff is friendly, and there are a number of
restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.
7495 Canada Ave. (off International Dr. near Sand Lake Rd.), Orlando, FL 32819.
&
407/351-7000.
Fax
407/351-0052. www.fairfieldinn.com. 200 units. $98-$106 for up to 4. Rates include continental break-
fast. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Self-parking free. From I-4, take the Sand Lake Rd./Hwy. 482 exit east, and then
turn east onto Canada Ave.
Amenities:
Outdoor heated pool; transportation to the WDW parks for a fee.
In room:
A/C, TV, CD player (suites), fridge (suites), hair dryer, microwave (suites), Wi-Fi (free).
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ORLANDO BED & BREAKFASTS
Although most of the properties in Orlando are resorts or chains, there are a few good
bed-and-breakfast options. These properties offer a respite from the crowded, run-and-
gun world of the theme parks, and they're ideal for couples looking for a little quiet time
or romance. Note that most of the inns and B&Bs in Orlando do not accept children—
a major selling point for some visitors. If you choose to stay at one of these properties,
you'll need a car or some other kind of transportation, because these inns do not provide
it. Unless otherwise noted, all B&Bs in this section can be found on the “Accommoda-
tions & Dining Elsewhere in Orlando” map on p. 173. You can find other options in the
area through
Florida Bed & Breakfast Inns
(
&
800/524-1880;
www.florida-inns.
com).
EXPENSIVE
The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne
Finds
Speaking of romance, you might feel
the sting of Cupid's arrows in this downtown hideaway. Each of the Courtyard's build-
ings is historic. The Art Deco Wellborn, a late-bloomer that arrived in 1946, offers 14
one-bedroom apartments and a honeymoon suite (styles range from Thai to the Fab
'50s). The Norment-Parry Inn is an 1883 Victorian-style home with six rooms decorated
with English and American antiques; four have sitting rooms, and all have private bath-
rooms. It, too, has a honeymoon suite highlighted by a walnut bed and a Victorian
fireplace. The I. W. Phillips House, built in 1919, is reminiscent of old Southern homes
with large verandas. Upstairs, there are three suites, one with a whirlpool, all with veran-
das overlooking the gardens and fountain. Finally, the Dr. Phillips House, built in 1893,
made its bed-and-breakfast debut on Valentine's Day 1999 with six impeccably furnished
and antiques-laden rooms. A carafe of wine awaits guests upon check in.
211 N. Lucerne Circle E., Orlando, FL 32801.
&
800/444-5289
or 407/648-5188. Fax 407/246-1368. www.
orlandohistoricinn.com. 30 units. $89-$225 double. Rates include continental breakfast and evening
cocktails. AE, DC, MC, V. Self-parking free. Children permitted only in the Wellborn suites. Take Orange
Ave. south; immediately following City Hall (dome building with fountains and glass sculpture), turn left
onto Anderson. After 2 lights, at Delaney Ave., turn right. Take first right onto Lucerne Circle. Be aware of
one-way streets. Follow the brown “historic inn” signs.
In room:
A/C, TV, Wi-Fi (free).
MODERATE
The Veranda Bed & Breakfast
Finds
Located in Thornton Park, this inn near
scenic Lake Eola is another option if you want to stay near downtown. Its four buildings
date back to the early 1900s. All units (studios to suites) include private bathrooms and
entrances; some have garden tubs, balconies, kitchenettes, and four-poster beds. A few of
the nicer options include the Washington Suite, which sports a four-poster bed and a
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