Best Western Orlando Convention Center Hotel

The Best Western Plus Convention Center Hotel looks exactly like the chain hotel it is on the outside, and is housed in a golden tan building flanked by a parking lot. The lobby is large and airy and has a warm brown, gold, and orange color scheme with a few couches, chairs, and table for guests; decor is a standard chain-like style that's bland, but pleasant enough. In addition to the front desk, there is a guest services desk that sells tickets to theme parks. The business center is located on the second floor, but is accessed by a set of stairs in the lobby. The interior hallways are wide with brown carpeting and ample lighting. This hotel draws many business travelers since it is near the convention center, as well as families, who take advantage of the free shuttle service to theme parks and attractions. 

The hotel is in a great location to popular attractions and the convention center. It’s an 11-minute walk to the Orange Country Convention Center if guests take West Entrance Drive (or a 22 minute-walk if taking International Drive and Convention Way). SeaWorld is only a few blocks (a five-minute drive) from the hotel. Universal is an 18-minute drive and the Disney theme parks are 10 minutes away. An urgent care medical center is conveniently located next door. There are a few dining options a three-minute walk from the hotel. 

The rooms are simple and chain-like with a color scheme of brown, tan, and gold. There are a few orange and red decorative pieces, like pillows and art with floral patterns. The hotel almost exclusively offers rooms with two full-size beds, though there are some rooms with a single queen bed (including the ADA Accessible Rooms). The rooms and bed are small for a chain hotel like this, as are the bathrooms, sinks, and showers. The makeup remover wipes included with the hotel toiletries are a nice bonus. All rooms have mini-fridges, large flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, electronic safes, and free Wi-Fi. Maintenance problems and reports of strong cleaning product or mildew smells may be bothersome to guests.  

The best feature of the hotel is that it offers free shuttle service to and from SeaWorld, Universal, and Disney theme parks. Guests can also use the guest services desk in the lobby which sells tickets to these attractions. Additionally, the hotel has an outdoor pool with lounge chairs, a few tables, umbrellas, and is accessible by persons with disabilities due to a pool chair lift. The fitness center has four exercise machines and is open 24 hours. For business travelers or convention attendees, there is a business center with a few computers, a printer, and fax machine. There is also a coin-operated washer and dryer, though they are a bit pricey. The hotel also offers a free basic breakfast that includes eggs, cereals, a waffle maker that makes Mickey Mouse-shaped waffles, a pancake maker, and indoor and outdoor patio dining.