off interstate 4, this informal hotel surrounded by casual eateries is 14 minutes on foot from the lakeside cranes roost park and 18 miles from the universal orlando resort theme park. parking and continental breakfast are complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. pets are welcome. relaxed studios with sitting areas, sofabeds and kitchenettes feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs; suites add separate living rooms. there's also a convenience store and a coin-operated laundry. other amenities include an outdoor pool and a gym, as well as a patio with bbq grills Orlando Executive Airport 24 min
Cranes Roost Park (15 min) Lakeside area featuring a walking path, plaza with fountain show & amphitheater for outdoor events. Harry P Leu Gardens (18 min) This 50-acre botanic garden & estate on Lake Rowena includes roses, camellias & a butterfly garden. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (19 min) Opened in 1923, this zoo stars endangered big cats, reptiles & more plus a zip line & rope bridges. Mead Botanical Garden (15 min) Vast, tranquil green space boasting an array of flowering gardens, wildlife habitats & pavilions. Orlando Museum of Art (15 min) Visiting exhibits join modern American graphics & African artifacts in a contemporary space. Art & History Museums - Maitland (13 min) Complex of charming buildings with art & local history displays, plus classes & special events. Lake Eola Park (18 min) Popular spot for walking, special events, feeding the swans & renting swan-shaped paddleboats. Rock Springs Run State Reserve (32 min) Scenic nature preserve with campsites & 17-miles of trails for biking, hiking & horseback riding. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (17 min) Historic, family-friendly museum featuring extensive Tiffany collection & special exhibits. The Holy Land Experience (21 min) Religious theme park with Christian history exhibits & theater shows, plus gift shops & restaurants. Orange County Regional History Center (19 min) 5-story museum focused on the history of Central Florida, with some interactive exhibits. Wekiwa Springs State Park (15 min) Guided & self-guided canoe or kayak tours on the Wekiwa River with equipment rental available. Orlando Science Center (14 min) Venerable science center with hands-on exhibits & planetarium shows, plus giant-screen & 3-D films. Lake Eola Park (18 min) The Mennello Museum of American Art (14 min) Small museum dedicated to American art, with a lakeside sculpture garden on its manicured grounds. |