18 Best Hotels in Orlando, Florida

"It’s impossible to talk about Animal Kingdom Lodge without first mentioning the 74-acre animal reserve that wraps around the resort. About 200 animals live on the property—and yes, they're visible from the guest rooms and the public viewing stations. (If you can, spring for a savanna-view room, and you might wake up to the sight of a giraffe or a gazelle grazing outside your balcony.) Suffice it to say: This hotel offers an experience unlike any other in Central Florida. Combine that with its relatively low price—at least compared to Disney’s other deluxe resorts—and it’s absolutely worth a stay. Just be aware that because of its location, the only way to get to Animal Kingdom Lodge is via car or Disney bus; unlike other Disney deluxe resorts, there's no boat or monorail service here." - Valerie Marino