Best Western Hotels in Orlando: Where to Stay

About Orlando

Orlando is a sprawling metro area rather than a single walkable downtown. Most visitors organize their trip around whichever theme park cluster they plan to spend the most time in: Walt Disney World to the southwest, Universal Orlando and International Drive more centrally, or the convention and business district closer to Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Because distances between these zones can mean a real drive, where you sleep affects your daily routine more than in a typical city trip. Decide on your main draw first (Disney, Universal, conventions, or a mix) and then pick a base that keeps your commute reasonable.

Orlando's weather is hot and humid for most of the year, with a distinct summer rainy season bringing afternoon storms. Spring and fall offer milder temperatures and are generally less crowded at the parks than the winter holidays and summer break.

Planning your stay: which Best Western fits your trip

Best Western Plus Universal Inn sits in the Orlando area associated with Universal Studios, which makes it a reasonable option if Universal Orlando Resort and the International Drive corridor are the focus of your visit. Being near this district also puts you within reach of the area's restaurants, outlet shopping, and other International Drive attractions.

Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel is positioned in the broader Orlando gateway area, which tends to work better for travellers who want easier access to the airport side of the city, or who are splitting time between business, a convention, or a more flexible multi-park itinerary rather than committing to one resort cluster.

If your trip is Universal-first, lean toward the Universal Inn location. If you want a more central, airport-adjacent base for a mixed itinerary, the Gateway Hotel is the more practical pick. Neither property is inside a theme park's own resort zone, so plan on driving or using ride-hailing to reach the parks rather than walking in.

For a single theme park, three to four nights is typically enough to cover the major attractions without rushing. If you're combining Universal and Disney, or adding a day for International Drive and outlet shopping, budget five to seven nights and group your park days to minimize backtracking across the city.

Getting there and getting around

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the main gateway for most visitors. From the airport, renting a car gives the most flexibility given how spread out the attractions and hotel areas are, though ride-hailing and hotel-arranged transport are common alternatives for travellers who prefer not to drive.

If a theme park shuttle or transportation option matters to your plans, check directly with the specific hotel or on the property page before booking, since offerings can change and are not something to assume in advance.

Traffic on the main approach roads to Universal and International Drive, and on the routes toward Disney, can be heavy at peak check-in and park-opening times, so build in extra time if you have early park reservations.

How to book the best rate

Rates for both Orlando properties move with demand, and theme park season, convention calendar, and school holidays all push prices up or down. Rather than relying on a number you saw once, check current rates directly on this site before deciding on dates.

Booking direct on bestwestern.online means no third-party markup and no account requirement, so the rate you see during search is the rate you pay, without extra steps.

If your travel dates are flexible, compare a few nearby date ranges on the booking page; shifting a stay by a day or two around major Orlando events or school break periods can make a noticeable difference.

Confirm what's included (breakfast, parking, resort or amenity fees) on the specific hotel's page, since this varies by property and is not standard across all Best Western hotels in the city.