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THE BEST HOTELS FOR FAMILIES OUTSIDE WALT
DISNEY WORLD
WHAT MAKES A SUPER FAMILY HOTEL
? Roomy accommodations, in-room fridge, great
pool, complimentary breakfast, child-care options, and programs for kids are a few of
the things the
Unofficial Guide
hotel team researched in selecting the top hotels for
families from among hundreds of properties in the Disney World area. Some of our
picks are expensive, others are more reasonable, and some are a bargain. Regardless
of price, be assured that these hotels understand a family's needs.
Though all the hotels in the next section offer some type of shuttle to the theme
parks, some offer very limited service. Call the hotel before you book and ask what
the shuttle schedule will be when you visit. Because families, like individuals, have
different wants and needs, we haven't ranked the following properties here. They're
listed geographically and then alphabetically.
INTERNATIONAL DRIVE & UNIVERSAL AREAS
Castle Hotel
Rate per night
$149-$219.
Pool
.
Fridge in room
Yes ($15/day).
Shuttle to parks
Yes
(Universal, SeaWorld, and Wet 'n Wild).
Maximum number of occupants per room
4.
Spe-
cial comments
For an additional fee ($11.95 for adults, children age 12 and under free with
paying adult), up to 4 people receive a full breakfast. Pets up to 50 pounds welcome ($150 non-
refundable fee).
8629 International Dr.
Orlando
407-345-1511 or
877-317-5753
YOU CAN'T MISS THIS ONE:
It's the only castle on I-Drive. Inside you'll find
royal colors (purple predominates), opulent fixtures (antlers are a recurring motif),
European art, and Renaissance music. The 216 rooms and suites also get the royal
treatment, but the decor is tasteful rather than overdone.
