7299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, Florida, United States | (407) 351-5009
Within walking distance of few attractions, and restaurants; main attractions within a 10-minute drive
Large rooms have granite countertops, mini-fridges, and microwaves
Lovely outdoor pool and hot tubs, and a sundeck with loungers
Classic American casual dining at Sharky & Jack’s Bar & Grille and Shades Deli
Sports courts and game room with arcade machines
Free scheduled shuttle transportation to theme parks
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Some room furniture and carpets show wear and tear
Room service and shuttle service have limited hours
Some rooms face the parking lot
The Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel is a 297-room mid-range property off the 1-4 highway. It's within walking distance of a few attractions, but the theme parks and other major sights are at least a 10-minute drive away. Clean, but slightly worn rooms come with mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel has an outdoor pool with two hot tubs, a sundeck, sports courts, a game room, a fitness center, a business center with meeting rooms, and laundry facilities. A free shuttle service transports guests to the theme parks, but the hours are limited and the seats few.
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Scene
A busy, family-friendly hotel
A lovely fountain at the
entrance complements the landscaped grounds. The lobby is decorated in classic Floridian style -- wicker furniture and large, slow-moving fans, and a peach and gray color scheme. The front desk, which provides free newspapers, has metal nature art
Location
Right off I-4 highway next to restaurants and other hotels
The hotel is off the I-4, in an area covered with restaurants and hotels. Titanic the Experience and Pirate’s Dinner Adventure are all within walking distance, while Universal Studios, Universal CityWalk, and SeaWorld are within a 10-minute drive, and Walt Disney World is within a 12-minute drive from the hotel. The hotel's shuttle service has limited hours, so a car is necessary for visiting these sights with convenience.
Rooms
Most have been updated with coffeemakers and granite countertops
Yellowish-cream-colored walls and greenish-brown
carpet give the rooms a modern look, but the light-wood furniture shows some wear. Red patterned armchairs create extra seating space, and add color. Some rooms have pool views, while others face the parking lot. All rooms come with mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos, modern lighting, and Aquamer and Best Western toiletries.
Features
Great outdoor pool and hot tubs; on-site restaurants serve casual American fare
The hotel has a large outdoor pool, and two outdoor hot tubs in fenced-off areas shielded by shrubs, there's also a sundeck with lounge chairs. The poolside cabana bar serves snacks, beers, and
cocktails, but it is open only seasonally. A basketball half court and tennis court are both lighted, and in good shape, and there is a fitness center with an array of cardio- and weight-training equipment, flat-screen TVs, and towels.
Sharky & Jack’s Bar & Grille serves burgers, salads, pastas, and breakfast. The New York-style Shades Deli serves sandwiches, pizza, pastries, and coffee, and it stays open late. The hotel offers free scheduled shuttle service to nearby attractions, but reservations must be made at least 24-hours in advance, and its hours are limited. Enterprise car rentals are on-site, and all guests receive a coupon book from the hotel. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
