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
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.
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- 2,500 sq feet of flexible meeting space. Up to 100 people.
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
Anonymous
Close to the Park
Nice enough for a mini - budget vacation. Room was clean and pretty nice with large screen HDTV, very nice lobby area with deli and full service restaurant / Bar. Pool area was large but outdated.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Straight shot to Universal Studios Parking Garage. (Less that 1 mile)
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Walking mom
Excellent choice!
Our trip was wonderful! We walked from the hotel to Universal and saved $15 parking fee. The hotel staff was super friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. Pool and two hot tubs were fastically relaxing after a long day at the park. Will definitely book this hotel again! Thanks [...]!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Walk to the park. Or, you can take the free shuttle. We chose to walk so we could stay until the park closed.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
good
The staff are very helpful. It's very near to outlet and Universal studio.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great price great locatio
The hotel was actually very nice. The rooms were clean and the staff was very friendly. Was right across the street from Wet and Wild, Had shuttle service to the universal parks with movies on the shuttle.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Emmy Sad Mom
Not Good
I had a very bad experience at this hotel. The bathroom tub was dirty, it even had hairs in the drain and mildew inside, the room smell bad. I got home and both of my kids got allergy. And this was only one night stay. They need to improve their cleaning !!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Entertainment tip:
Short drive from hotel
It was close to the Universal Parks
Reviewer score
Would recommend
pmc61
Just so so
first room they gave me lock didn't work right couldn't get key to work and maid had a hard time getting it opened too.second room mirco didn't turn cause glass tray didn't fit and ice machine on my floor was out of order the who;e time.pool opened at 8:00 am and they didn't bring towels out till 10:00am 1 day,staff was helpful
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable
find out about I ride trolley right away
Reviewer score
Would recommend
McMerc
Good value for the money
BW Gateway is an old hotel but there seems to be some improvements made throughout the years. The room was clean and neat but the bathroom was looking more dated. We had two double beds in the room which were small in size and couldn't be moved to unite. This is a reasonable stay for those who want to visit Universal and other parks around and won't spend much time at the hotel. Parking at site was very convenient and there was free shuttle service to Universal though we didn't use it. All in all good value for the money spent and suited us for our purpose of travel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Okay
The hotel staff was great very nice. However for the price they charged for breakfast buffet was so not worth it, the food was cold and not a lot of choices. The next day we went to Ihop for breakfast. The room was clean, it was 4 of us 2 adult t kids, hot water ran out quick though. So after one person took a shower the next person had to wait at least an hour. Other than that it was okay
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
I would advise eat outside the hotel for breakfast, the buffet was so not worth the money they charge.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
great couple gateway
The front desk was wonderfull and very helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Robin Traveling instructor
outstanding hotel
excellent location. Staff very helpful
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
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