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Best Western Orlando Gateway

3 stars
7299 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.5
out of 5
163 reviews
Pleasant stay

Pleasant stay, courteous staff, great location. Comfortable bedding, new feel to rooms. Great... See full review

  • Thasin
  • 6 Jan 2013
Perfect Spot

Short distance to Universal Studios, Wet and Wild and other amusements parks. See full review

  • 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

28.4581 -81.4635
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 Disney’s 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.

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Guest Reviews (163)

Ratings and reviews for Best Western Orlando Gateway

Overall score

3.5 / 5
163 out of 163
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
3.8
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.3
Value:
3.8

83% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Best Western Orlando Gateway

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Victoria, Tx
1 Dec 2009

great fantastic family getaway

My family enjoyed our stay in Florida. During our stay we went to Disney and the location was good. It was only a short drive to our destination. The staff was very helpful and cooperative. Rooms were clean and definetly very comfortable. I had a great time. I strongly recommended this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Best Western Orlando Gateway

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Vero Beach, Fl
16 Nov 2009

Very nice hotel

The staff was so friendly and nice. I would definitely stay here again just because of them. You don't find that in alot of places. It was very nice atmosphere for a change.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Best Western Orlando Gateway

Reviewer score

4
Retired at last!
NC
10 Nov 2009

I recommend this bargain!

This hotel featured a central location close to the freeway, but not on it. All staff were friendly and helpful. When we made a request, we got what we needed and the desk followed up to make sure that we were satisfied. The hot tubs and pool were clean and they had a quiet deck chair area above the pool for adults only. The only thing I would have added was free breakfast. Thank you Best Western!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Best Western Orlando Gateway

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Phoenix
2 Nov 2009

We Enjoyed

Staff needs to check on rates of shuttle service. Location to all attractions we wanted was great. Room service left a little to be desired. Cost of snacks at snack store too high.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

All the different kinds of stores located near the hotel that you ever wanted to shop at.

Review of Best Western Orlando Gateway

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Miami Beach, FL
1 Nov 2009

Family Hollyday

People swiming at night let tables INSIDE the pool, dirty towels, pizza boxes, paper. No breakfast included. The wiring behind the TV stand was a nightmare. Considering carpet floor it seemed too risky. Internet in our room not working.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Brazilian Steakhouse (churrasco) Nelore / Talher de Prata. Great service, food and price.

Review of Best Western Orlando Gateway

Reviewer score

3
ufo
Gainesville
23 Oct 2009

The bad, don't provide breakfast

Just soso

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

Universal Studio

Review of Best Western Orlando Gateway

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Panama City Beach, Florida
20 Oct 2009

Good Stay!

They staff was very nice! Hotel was right new to the water park and 5 minutes away from Universal!!! Food everywhere. Only downfall was parking after 9 at night you are searching for a spot sometimes not finding one and parking down the street. Only on major nights thought!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Best Western Orlando Gateway

Reviewer score

5
1 happy camper
Orlando, Fl
20 Oct 2009

Just for the nite

I only needed to stay 1 night, but I wish I could have stayed longer. The room was clean, the bed was like sleeping on a cloud!! After we checked in we went up to our room & heard a very large dog barking. I called down to the front desk to voice my concern about the dog barking all night. They quickly sent security to the room to check on the dog & have the owners keep the dog quiet. As we were leaving to get dinner, we stopped at the desk & asked about the dog. They said that if there is any further problems with the dog barking that those guests would have to leave the hotel. It turned out to be a very quiet night. Thank you Best Western!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

If you do not feel like driving to Universal, it is just a quick cab ride.

Review of Best Western Orlando Gateway

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
FL
5 Oct 2009

Can't beat the deal

Very good. Friendly staff, very reasonable prices. Walking distance to Universal.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Long walk from hotel

Outlet mall a mile away.

Review of Best Western Orlando Gateway

Reviewer score

1
No Mo' Bugs
St. Paul, MN
3 Sep 2009

Too many problems

I did really appreciate the helpfulness of the staff. Each time a problem arose, they were quick to say sorry and try to fix it. However, after so many problems, sorry just doesn't cut it. We ended up leaving our stay two days early after the culmination of many mishaps. The first thing is that they did not warn us upon check in about these scam pizza flyers. Apparently people sneak into the hotel with homemade flyers that they stick under the door with legitimate looking pizza places and deals. Being that we had been traveling and were hungry, we saw these and ordered from them. As we were sitting down to eat, we saw on the hotel's channel TV an advisory warning not to order from them as they will steal your credit card info and at best you will get a pizza made in someone's garage. This is about the quality we received. Luckily, I paid with cash, but this could have been a close call and something they should warn you about right away. We continued to receive probably 2 more flyers per day under our door the rest of the stay. The second is that the first night in our hotel my girlfriend woke me up screaming that there was a bug I needed to kill. She is a freak about spiders, so I figured a little daddy long leg had crept in. No, these were slightly larger than ticks, but there were at least 20 all together. They were all in our sheets and when I smashed them, they were filled with blood (The next day, I had multiple bites appear all over my body. Who knows if these bugs were carrying some disease or anything??) After pulling back our sheets and finding more and more we quickly packed up and went down to the front desk. They offered to move us either three rooms down from the buginfested room or down two floors and across the hall. We obviously picked the latter. She also gave us two free breakfast coupons for the inconvenience. We filled out the provided breakfast card and got breakfast a few days later hoping to use the vouchers. When they arrived at our door the next morning they said they could not accept these and are for dining in at their restaurant only, even though it did not say this anywhere on the coupon. The meal was charged to our room. Also, be careful if you do happen to have a meal in their restaurant. Although the food is very good, they will automatically tack on an 18% gratuity and then hand you a receipt that just says the total and a spot to add a "tip" when they have already charged you 18%. Then we tried to do a load of laundry and after drying our clothes twice in the 60 min dryers for $2 a pop, they were still damp. The front desk did refund our $4 and we used a different machine, but we were up an extra 2 hours that we didn't plan on when we needed to get up early to catch the complimentary shuttle the next day. The shuttle was another problem. They had three scheduled morning pick ups to go to Universal and one to SeaWorld. Anytime we tried to catch this shuttle, it was at least 15 min late although they tell you to be out there 10 min early. One especially bad day after waiting for the 11:20 shuttle for almost a half hour, I get in line at the front desk to tell them. It was 12:00 by the time the people in front of me had finished checking in and I got to tell the lady. She basically waved me off and said it would be coming soon. The manager luckily heard her tell me this and asked me how long I had been waiting. When I told her it was over 40 min late now, she personally called the company and the bus ended up showing up about 10 min later. The next day it was raining at night and we quickly found this out while in our room playing a game and hearing the drip of water. It was coming in through the broken caulk of the window. A big puddle was forming on the floor (which by the way my girlfriend had her laptop sitting here) and on the ledge of the window. After calling the front desk to inform them, a man came up, said they have had that problem before but there was nothing he could...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Try eating at the food court in Universal or other fast foods around before you go if you are trying to save money as all the parks charge an arm and a leg for any type of meal.

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