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SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT ® ORLANDO LAKE BUENA VISTA
IN THE MARRIOTT VILLAGE
WHEN DECIDING ON A DISNEY HOLIDAY , CHOOSING THE RIGHT BASE TO EXPLORE FROM IS ALMOST AS IMPORTANT AS WHICH MICKEY EARS TO PACK … FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A COST CONSCIOUS OPTION , BOASTING A HOST OF SHARED AMENITIES AND GREAT JOURNEY TIMES TO ALL OF THE PARKS , THE SPRINGHILL SUITES IS A GREAT PICK .
Located on Vineland Avenue and recognised as a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor ® ( sic ) hotel , the Springhill Suites not only offers plentiful car parking for those like us who hired a spacious Chevrolet for our half term holiday , but is also only a short shuttle ride from Disney Springs ® and other Orlando shops and restaurants making it the perfect place for easy offpark dining and shopping .
Set around the Marriott Village central arriving circle are three Marriott ® concepts and guests at each have access to shared facilities , meaning that we could take advantage of the large pool at the Fairfield Inn & Suites and the playground by the Courtyard , as well as having access to our own large pool and complimentary grab-n-go or dine-in American breakfasts each morning from 6.30am . This was perfect timing for hitting the early park openings and the Mickey-shaped waffles proved an instant hit !
Inside , rooms offer the typical US configuration of two queen or king beds as well as a pull-out sofa bed for those wishing to have a larger family in one room . There is also a compact bathroom and mini kitchenette with fridge , microwave and kettle , which was great for pre-prepping some much needed park queue snackage .
Staff were extremely helpful and welcoming , and the addition of a small shop kiosk next to reception was great for grabbing snacks after those late night jaunts back from the parks .
With rooms starting from around $ 150 per night , it offers an affordable , accessible and comfortable base for exploring all of Orlando and indeed Disney ’ s top draws , as well as laying claim to being the closest Marriott to Universal Studios ( which you can read about in our last issue !).
Springhill Suites By Marriott ® Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village 8615 Vineland Avenue Orlando , Florida USA 32821
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