Orlando International Airport (MCO): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 12 miles.

Driving directions from Orlando International Airport: Heading north out of the airport, take SR 528 W/Bee Line Expwy toll) and take Exit #1/International Dr. Turn right onto International Dr and hotel is 3 miles ahead on the right.

Getting there: The most convenient ways to reach the hotel are by rental car, taxi, and shuttle. Rental cars are available from this Web site. Rental car desks and courtesy shuttles to offsite rental car desks are found on airport Level One: More than $36. Metered taxi fares run $26–$35. Mears Transportation operates shuttle vans with return fares of $16–$25 for adults and children. No charge for children 3 and under. Town Cars and limousines run more than $36. Lynx public buses operate from the airport to International Dr with single fare less than $5 but take an hour in transit. Fees are subject to change without notice. All transportation options leave from Level One.

Getting around: This hotel is well-situated for those wishing to stroll along busy International Dr with its numerous shopping, dining, and entertainment choices, including the Mercado complex of stores and restaurants a half mile away. For those wanting a lift, the I•Ride trolley stops in front of the hotel and continues up and down International Dr (as far as SeaWorld) and to Universal Blvd. Lynx public buses also stop in front of the hotel, allowing access to the entire Orlando region. Single fares for both the trolley and Lynx buses are less than $5. Fees are subject to change. The hotel offers complimentary shuttles to Universal Studios and SeaWorld but driving is the best way to see the wider range of attractions in the Orlando area. Highways are easy to navigate and outside of major theme parks, parking is largely free, including at this hotel.

Gatorville - Open-air, poolside spot featuring tropical drinks, seafood, pizza, burgers, salads, and specialties such as fried alligator and fried cheesecake with raspberry and mango sauces.

Market Deli - Coffee drinks, pastries, and light foods.

Lobby Bar - Cocktails in the evening.

Room service is available during limited hours.

Amenity highlights: Three large, heated pools and two children's pools offer respites from theme-park visits. One pool and one children's pool are located in the resort's front. The others are grouped in the center, along with a 10-person spa, Ping-Pong and pool tables, and expansive sundecks furnished with padded lounge chairs. A pool concierge hands out complimentary toys, floats, CD players, and CDs. Nearby are a supervised children's center (fee), a playground, a game room, and Screams!, a gift/sundries/ice-cream shop.

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