Best Western Orlando Gateway
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Hotel Overview
Pleasant stay
Pleasant stay, courteous staff, great location. Comfortable bedding, new feel to rooms. Great...
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Thasin
- 6 Jan 2013
Perfect Spot
Short distance to Universal Studios, Wet and Wild and other amusements parks.
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Ramoefus
- 26 Nov 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
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- FREE parking
- Pool
- General
- Pets allowed
- Activities
- Pool
- Health club
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business centre
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
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.
Nearby points of interest
- Skyventure: 0.4 mi
- Malibu Grand Prix: 0.7 mi
- Guinness World of Records: 0.8 mi
- Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 0.9 mi
- Universal Islands of Adventure: 1 mi
- Universal Studios Florida: 1 mi
- Universal Studios Escape: 1.2 mi
- Movie Rider: 1.2 mi
- King Henry's Feast: 1.6 mi
- Trainland: 1.7 mi
- Wonderworks: 1.8 mi
- Orlando Convention Center: 2.2 mi
- Aquatica Park: 3 mi
- Seaworld Orlando: 3.2 mi
- Sea World Adventure Park: 3.5 mi
- Skyventure: 0.4 mi
- Malibu Grand Prix: 0.7 mi
- Guinness World of Records: 0.8 mi
- Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 0.9 mi
- Universal Islands of Adventure: 1 mi
- Universal Studios Florida: 1 mi
- Universal Studios Escape: 1.2 mi
- Movie Rider: 1.2 mi
- King Henry's Feast: 1.6 mi
- Trainland: 1.7 mi
- Wonderworks: 1.8 mi
- Orlando Convention Center: 2.2 mi
- Aquatica Park: 3 mi
- Seaworld Orlando: 3.2 mi
- Sea World Adventure Park: 3.5 mi
- Discovery Cove: 3.6 mi
- The Florida Mall: 4.2 mi
- Downtown Orlando: 7.6 mi
- Amway Arena: 7.8 mi
- Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre: 7.9 mi
- TD Waterhouse Centre: 7.9 mi
- Gatorland: 7.9 mi
- Lake Eola Swan Boat & Gondola Rentals: 8 mi
- John Young Planetarium: 9.2 mi
- Loch Haven Park: 9.6 mi
- Orange County Historical Museum: 9.8 mi
- Orlando Museum of Art: 9.9 mi
- Lake Whippoorwill Speedway: 14.2 mi
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
Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted 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 (163)
Ratings and reviews for Best Western Orlando Gateway
- All travellers (163) 3.5 / 5
- Business (12) 3.4 / 5
- Couples (43) 3.5 / 5
- Families (80) 3.4 / 5
- Friends (20) 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
Appalachian Mom
Last minute reservation
Traveled from Charlotte,arriving at Phillips Hospital about 9:30 pm called hotel saying it would be about midnight before checking in wondering if that would be a problem. Arrived at hotel, given room keys and went to our room which was spotless. Each bed had 3 large pillows.Although we spent the next two nights at hospital, we did shower and change clothes at the hotel.Stayed last of 4 nights at hotel getting a much needed rest. When we return to Orlando we will definitely stay here. Excellent staff. Helpful and friendly.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
good enough
The hotel wasn't fancy but it was good enough for us. Bar and Grill and Deli on site and open late. The pool was decent, clean. The rooms were clean. The location was great for us and there's a free shuttle to Universal twice a day.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Fantastic vacation with the family
The hotel looked a lot better than I imagined. The view from my room to the pool area was fantastic. A pool and 2 jacuzzis was great. Had a basketball and tennis court which we didn't have time to use but looked to be in great condition. Will definitely try to stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
great 3 night stay
Although we didn't travel with children, there were many families staying at the hotel. The first night the pool was extremely crowded, but after that we went to the pool in the daytime when everyone else was sight seeing. This is a great location...right down the street from Universal, Wet 'n Wild, and everything on I-drive. A short drive to downtown or Disney. Although the pool area was usually noisy, we had the fitness center to ourselves each visit. The room was quiet and we never had any trouble with noisy neighbors or passers-by even though our room was right across from the elevator. Clean rooms, no housekeeping complaints. Everything was great. I gave a low rank for dining at the hotel because their breakfast options are expensive. They add on gratuity and a delivery service fee if you want to order breakfast up to your room. We skipped this and just went to Mimi's Cafe off Conroy Rd. They always have great food--especially breakfast.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
JaxJag
Great location
The hotel was nice, clean and for the most part quiet. Until morning came. Then you could hear everyone in the hall. Screaming kids, parents, etc. It was a great experience and would definitely stay again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
A Bestwestern Lover
We had a good rest.
We wish we could have a complimentary continental breakfast. We had to go to the fron dest because the key card did work right every day.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great location for the price
Very clean hotel and room! Even though the beds are just doubles, they were sooo comfortable. Only negative thing for people going to Univeral Parks, is that the shuttle bus that takes you to the park, is a scheduled shuttle instead of an all day shuttle. I didn't like having to be on the shuttles schedule. If you need to take a taxi, it only cost $6 for the ride. All in all great hotel!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Long walk from hotel
So close to Universal Studios and Wet n Wild.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very Positive Experience!
Overall, we had a very positive experience. The only thing I didn't like was the water bottles that we were charged a very high price for. Just don't leave them so the kids can't open them thinking they are free. Also, can't the TV just go directly to the main TV stations instead of children inadvertently selecting a movie that needs to be paid for?
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anna Super Mom
Very Nice Hotel
Great location. Close to everything. Not to far from Sea World. Great hotel. Very nice staff.
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
black barbie
Bestwestern Gateway Orlando
Wet N Wild Universal Studios Was a great trip, had to change hotels last minute and was very accodomating
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5