Orlando International Airport (MCO): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 15 miles.

Driving directions from Orlando International Airport: Heading north out of the airport, take SR 528 W/Bee Line Expwy (toll) to Exit#1/International Dr. Turn right onto International Dr and hotel is 2 miles ahead on the left.

Getting there: The best ways to reach the hotel are by shuttle or car. Mears Transportation shuttle vans are $16–$25 return for adults and children 4 years and older. No charge for children 3 and under. Taxis run on meter and range from $26–$35. Rental cars are available via this Web site. Rentals, Town Cars, and limousines are all more than $36. Lynx public buses offer fares of less than $5 but require an hour to reach International Dr. Fees are subject to change without notice. All transportation options are found on Level One.

Getting around: Guests can simply step out of this hotel to find a number of shopping, dining, and entertainment choices in the immediate area, including Wet 'n Wild water park, which is just across the street. To travel along busy International Dr and nearby Universal Blvd, visitors can hop onto the I•Ride trolley which stops in front of the hotel. To explore the city, they can catch Lynx buses a block down International Dr. Both trolley and bus fares are less than $5. Fees are subject to change without notice. The hotel provides scheduled shuttle services to Universal Studios, SeaWorld and Walt Disney World. For more flexibility and to explore farther afield, driving is the best choice because tourist sites are spread across the entire Orlando area. Well-marked highways make navigation simple.

Poolside Tiki Bar - Sandwiches, snacks, and tropical drinks. Open in summer only.

Amenity highlights: A large, heated pool surrounded by a sundeck furnished with lounge chairs and blue umbrellas provides relaxation after visiting theme parks. For the recreation-minded, a small fitness center contains exercise machines.

Insider tip: Available right outside the hotel is the I-Ride Trolley, a low-cost transport running between 7 AM and midnight for approximately 6 miles through the International Drive corridor, and stopping at its many shopping, dining, and entertainment attractions. The trolley also links to a public bus that connects directly to Disney World's transportation center, from which visitors can travel for free on Disney buses to all the 42-square-mile resort's myriad attractions. Children under 12 ride the trolley for free.