It may be adjacent to the convention center, but make no mistake: this place has plenty for those seeking fun and relaxation. There's the large spa, for instance, and the championship golf course and golf academy. There are also four swimming pools and recreation options that include kayaking on a creek. The architecture recalls the Spanish-revival palaces you find in Palm Beach County. Standard guest rooms are large (436 square feet) and have plasma-screen TVs and NXTV, a system that turns the TV into an Internet-linked computer. Thanks to the BAGS service, you can get a boarding pass for your flight and check in your luggage at the hotel, thus eliminating check-in at Orlando International. Pros: golf course; spa; free shuttle to Universal; BAGS check-in service. Cons: large grounds mean long walks to on-site amenities; no shuttle to I-Drive.
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