The 48-acre Wyndham Orlando Resort (Fla.) sits on a tranquil, lagoon-laced oasis two miles from Universal's theme parks and seven miles from Walt Disney World, with free shuttle service to both areas. Transportation is a cinch at the Wyndham: the I-Ride Trolley stops just outside the hotel and takes passengers along a six-mile stretch of International Drive, known worldwide for its shopping, dining and entertainment attractions.
Kid-friendly amenities at the Wyndham include a playground, game room, ice-cream shop and two pools, while adults can enjoy three additional pools, sun decks and a 10-person spa tub. While the kids are enjoying themselves, their parents can work out in a fitness center, with men's and women's sides containing sauna, steam and massage rooms. When they're famished, they can enjoy breakfast buffets and à-la-carte meals, burgers, salads, pastas, steaks and seafood at Augustine's Bar & Grill. At the poolside Gatorville, they can sip tropical drinks and dine on seafood, pizza, burgers, salads, fried alligator, and fried cheesecake with raspberry and mango sauces.
Guestrooms include pale-yellow walls, madras fabrics and bamboo chairs, old-Florida style décor, and patios or balconies. Some guestrooms have alcoves with bunk beds for the kids.
Although the Wyndham is situated next to one of the area's busiest intersections, vacationers will appreciate this secluded spread of gardens, lawns, lagoons, fountains and wandering ducks. For quaint accommodations in a resort setting in the middle of Orlando's attractions, the Wyndham Orlando Resort is a fine option.
