SAVE MONEY ON ORLANDO HOTELS
1. VISIT ORLANDO IN THE SHOULDER-SEASON- Orlando doesn't
really have an "off-season", but some times are always busier than
others. Try to avoid the hot summer months, holidays, spring breaks,
President's Day weekend and mid-October.
2. WATCH FOR HIDDEN AND UNEXPECTED FEES: Many Orlando
hotels charge for local calls and all charge for internet access. Never
call long-distance direct from any hotel room and be aware of Disney
resort hotel's charge of .75 for all local and toll-free(calling-card) calls.
Most hotels charge $9.95 per day for use of internet access. Also,
watch out for hidden fees such as one hotel's advertised "free in-room
computer." Yes, use of the computer is free, but the internet charge is
very expensive. Some of the larger hotels charge a daily "resort" fee
beginning at $5 per person, per day.
3. KNOW WHAT ROOM AMENITIES TO EXPECT: Orlando hotels
seem to missing a few common room amenities we’ve learned to
expect. Most Disney resort hotels do not have refrigerators, though they
can be requested for an additional fee. Many other hotels do not have
coffee makers. To save money, bring along a cooler and a teapot.
4. USE FREE HOTEL SHUTTLES TO SAVE ON RENTAL CAR CHARGES
AND THEME PARK PARKING OF $8 PER DAY: It is possible to visit
Orlando without a rental car. Many Orlando hotels provide free shuttle
service from the airport and almost all hotels provide free shuttles to
the theme parks.
5. BE AWARE OF ROLLAWAY/COT/CRIB FEES: Before you request an
extra rollaway, cot or crib check if there's an extra charge. Many Orlando
hotels offer rollaways and cribs free, based on availability, while others
levy a charge beginning at $10 per night.
6. DECIDE IF PRICE OR TIME IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU: There's
a trade-off between time and money if you stay at a hotel inside the Walt
Disney Resort. Once you drive inside the gates, the price of everything
goes up...way up. The best solution is to find a hotel right outside the
gates that's convenient to restaurants and stores. The additional drive
time to the theme parks won’t be more than ten minutes.
7. BEWARE OF ULTRA-CHEAP ORLANDO HOTELS: Orlando hotel
prices range from $45 and up. A small difference in price can make a
big difference in the comfort and cleanliness of the hotel room,
especially in the $45-$79 price range. It’s worth the money to pay a little
more. Another option is to check hotel websites like Hilton.com for
specials. I found a special offer on their website for a free Sunday night
with a minimum three night stay. We paid $180 total for three nights at
the comfortable and convenient DoubleTree Club Hotel located at the
entrance to the Disney World Resort. At $60 a night, this was less than
the rate advertised by several run down hotels located along I-4.
8. ASK FOR FREE ORLANDO COUPON BOOKS AT THE HOTEL FRONT
DESK AND USE THEM: Orlando coupon books offer a variety of money-
saving opportunities from 2-for-1 show tickets and dinners to
worthwhile discounts on food and drinks.
9. EAT MEALS OFF-SITE: All Orlando hotel restaurants, cafes and
snack bars are over-priced. Save money by staying outside the Walt
Disney World Resort and walking (if you don't have a car) to nearby
family restaurants. Stock up on snacks and drinks at a grocery store so
your family won't be tempted by $2 packs of potato chips.
10. COMPARE PRICES ON THE INTERNET BEFORE YOU BOOK AND
ASK ABOUT FEES FOR 3RD AND 4TH GUESTS: Room prices for
Orlando hotels are all over the place for any given night. Check several
internet sites before booking. After finding the best price, be sure to
read the
site’s cancellation policies. Sometimes it’s better to pay more and
received a flexible cancellation policy. Most Orlando hotels have a
cancellation policy of 24 hours, but some can be as great as 72 hours.
Rates quoted are usually for two adults, additional guests are
somestimes charged an additional fee per guest, per night. Some
hotels charge for 3rd and 4th guests in a room, regardless of age.
Remember-what may sound like a bargain, may actually turn out to be
an expensive hotel room. Know your facts before you go so you won't
be surprised.
1. VISIT ORLANDO IN THE SHOULDER-SEASON- Orlando doesn't
really have an "off-season", but some times are always busier than
others. Try to avoid the hot summer months, holidays, spring breaks,
President's Day weekend and mid-October.
2. WATCH FOR HIDDEN AND UNEXPECTED FEES: Many Orlando
hotels charge for local calls and all charge for internet access. Never
call long-distance direct from any hotel room and be aware of Disney
resort hotel's charge of .75 for all local and toll-free(calling-card) calls.
Most hotels charge $9.95 per day for use of internet access. Also,
watch out for hidden fees such as one hotel's advertised "free in-room
computer." Yes, use of the computer is free, but the internet charge is
very expensive. Some of the larger hotels charge a daily "resort" fee
beginning at $5 per person, per day.
3. KNOW WHAT ROOM AMENITIES TO EXPECT: Orlando hotels
seem to missing a few common room amenities we’ve learned to
expect. Most Disney resort hotels do not have refrigerators, though they
can be requested for an additional fee. Many other hotels do not have
coffee makers. To save money, bring along a cooler and a teapot.
4. USE FREE HOTEL SHUTTLES TO SAVE ON RENTAL CAR CHARGES
AND THEME PARK PARKING OF $8 PER DAY: It is possible to visit
Orlando without a rental car. Many Orlando hotels provide free shuttle
service from the airport and almost all hotels provide free shuttles to
the theme parks.
5. BE AWARE OF ROLLAWAY/COT/CRIB FEES: Before you request an
extra rollaway, cot or crib check if there's an extra charge. Many Orlando
hotels offer rollaways and cribs free, based on availability, while others
levy a charge beginning at $10 per night.
6. DECIDE IF PRICE OR TIME IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU: There's
a trade-off between time and money if you stay at a hotel inside the Walt
Disney Resort. Once you drive inside the gates, the price of everything
goes up...way up. The best solution is to find a hotel right outside the
gates that's convenient to restaurants and stores. The additional drive
time to the theme parks won’t be more than ten minutes.
7. BEWARE OF ULTRA-CHEAP ORLANDO HOTELS: Orlando hotel
prices range from $45 and up. A small difference in price can make a
big difference in the comfort and cleanliness of the hotel room,
especially in the $45-$79 price range. It’s worth the money to pay a little
more. Another option is to check hotel websites like Hilton.com for
specials. I found a special offer on their website for a free Sunday night
with a minimum three night stay. We paid $180 total for three nights at
the comfortable and convenient DoubleTree Club Hotel located at the
entrance to the Disney World Resort. At $60 a night, this was less than
the rate advertised by several run down hotels located along I-4.
8. ASK FOR FREE ORLANDO COUPON BOOKS AT THE HOTEL FRONT
DESK AND USE THEM: Orlando coupon books offer a variety of money-
saving opportunities from 2-for-1 show tickets and dinners to
worthwhile discounts on food and drinks.
9. EAT MEALS OFF-SITE: All Orlando hotel restaurants, cafes and
snack bars are over-priced. Save money by staying outside the Walt
Disney World Resort and walking (if you don't have a car) to nearby
family restaurants. Stock up on snacks and drinks at a grocery store so
your family won't be tempted by $2 packs of potato chips.
10. COMPARE PRICES ON THE INTERNET BEFORE YOU BOOK AND
ASK ABOUT FEES FOR 3RD AND 4TH GUESTS: Room prices for
Orlando hotels are all over the place for any given night. Check several
internet sites before booking. After finding the best price, be sure to
read the
site’s cancellation policies. Sometimes it’s better to pay more and
received a flexible cancellation policy. Most Orlando hotels have a
cancellation policy of 24 hours, but some can be as great as 72 hours.
Rates quoted are usually for two adults, additional guests are
somestimes charged an additional fee per guest, per night. Some
hotels charge for 3rd and 4th guests in a room, regardless of age.
Remember-what may sound like a bargain, may actually turn out to be
an expensive hotel room. Know your facts before you go so you won't
be surprised.
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SAVE MONEY ON ORLANDO HOTELS
SAVE MONEY ON ORLANDO HOTELS
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