Name: Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel
Address: 7299 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819, United States of America, 7299 Universal Boulevard, Florida, FL 32819, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $57 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Hotel Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel

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7299 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819, United States of America –

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Both beds were quite comfortable and the room was clean

Tifiany, United States of America

Bed comfy. Room spacious, well lit, and had microwave, ice bucket, suitcase stand, ironing board and iron, and Offered HBO!!!

Amy, United States of America

It has all the amenities on hand. Friendly, helpful staff.

Michelle, United States of America

The bed was very comfortable and our view was great of the new universal hotel.

Correa, United States of America

Breakfast was pretty good at the hotel, location was pretty good in relation to things.

Tiffany, United States of America

Always a pleasant experience, our Orlando home away from.

James, United States of America

The drive to Universal Studios was under 10 minutes!

Bm101, United States of America

I loved the room, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Renata at the front desk was super nice and welcoming and made sure I had everything that I needed. I had easy access to my vehicle from my room when I was ready to check out.

Christy, United States of America

Great hotel. Easy check in experience. My favorite part was the cleanliness. Both the bedroom and bathroom were clean. I liked that the room came with a mini fridge and a microwave. It was very close to Universal. There were restaurants and other attractions around as well. Im glad I chose this hotel.

Nooria, United States of America

They let us check in early and room,staff and shuttle to Universal Studios was Awesome!

Carrie, United States of America

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8.9

Great location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Both beds were quite comfortable and the room was clean”

Tifiany United States of America
“Bed comfy. Room spacious, well lit, and had microwave, ice bucket, suitcase stand, ironing board and iron, and Offered HBO!!!”

Amy United States of America
“It has all the amenities on hand. Friendly, helpful staff.”

Michelle United States of America
“The bed was very comfortable and our view was great of the new universal hotel.”

Correa United States of America
“Breakfast was pretty good at the hotel, location was pretty good in relation to things.”

Tiffany United States of America
“Always a pleasant experience, our Orlando home away from.”

James United States of America
“The drive to Universal Studios was under 10 minutes!”

Bm101 United States of America
“I loved the room, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Renata at the front desk was super nice and welcoming and made sure I had everything that I needed. ”

Christy United States of America
“Great hotel. Easy check in experience. My favorite part was the cleanliness. Both the bedroom and bathroom were clean. I liked that the room came with a mini fridge and a microwave. ”

Nooria United States of America
“They let us check in early and room,staff and shuttle to Universal Studios was Awesome!”

Carrie United States of America

One of our top picks in Orlando.Located in Orlando, Florida, this hotel offers free shuttle transportation to SeaWorld, Universal Studios Orlando and more. It features on-site dining and rooms include a flat-screen TV. The property is 14 mi from Walt Disney World The hotel features an outdoor heated pool and 2 hot tubs. Complimentary WiFi is provided for all guests.

Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave are provided as well. Select rooms feature a sofa bed.

A state-of-the-art gym, and a basketball court are also on site. A games room is offered onsite.

The on-site Sharky & Jack’s Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner and offers traditional American cuisine and a full-service bar. The hotel’s Shades Deli is open for all meals and features sandwiches, pizza, pastries and a variety of beverages.

Best Western Orlando Gateway is located 2 mi from the Premier Outlet Mall. Orlando International Airport is 14 mi away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Orlando, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Orlando! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 28, 2006
Hotel chain/brand: Best Western

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Free WiFi

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Non-smoking rooms

Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.

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Located in the best-rated area in Orlando, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

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American, Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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A great location and outstanding property amenities make the Best Western Orlando Gateway stand out. There is a scheduled complimentary shuttle service to Universal Studios, Wet n Wild, SeaWorld and Aquatica. (contact hotel for current times). Breakfast is open between 7-11 am with kids 9 years old and under FREE with each paying adult. Sharky's Restaurant is open for dinner between 5pm -10pm and Jack's Lounge is open 5pm to midnight. There is also the Deli which serves from 7am -11pm. The game room and fitness center are open 24 hours. Pool hours are 8am - 11pm (weather permitting).

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Lost Caverns Adventure Golf
0.2 miles
Pirates Dinner Adventure Orlando
0.3 miles
Gator Golf Adventure Park
0.4 miles
Magical Midway
0.4 miles
Volcano Bay
0.6 miles
Fun Spot USA
0.7 miles
Bayhill Plaza Shopping Center
0.7 miles
I-Drive NASCAR
0.8 miles
Kings Orlando
0.9 miles
Sleuths Dinner Show
0.9 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Chilli's Restaurant
0.4 miles
Red Lobster Restaurant
0.4 miles
Yard House Cafe/Bar
0.5 miles
Starbucks Cafe/Bar
0.8 miles
Fish Bones Restaurant
1 miles
WholeFoods Supermarket
1.4 miles
Publix Supermarket
1.5 miles
Walmart SuperCenter Market
1.8 miles
TGIFridays Cafe/Bar
0 miles

Natural Beauty

Lake Eola Lake
13 miles

Closest Airports

Orlando International Airport
9.6 miles
Orlando Executive Airport
9.9 miles
Orlando Sanford International Airport
25.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Close to parks and free parking”

Patricia

Canada

8.7

“Staff was really nice and friendly. The hotel was perfectly located, near many restaurants, outlets, malls and Universal Studios. I would definitely go back aga...”

Camiila

Ecuador

9.1

“Everything was almost perfect. Room was spacious and clean and the staff at the check-in reception were very friendly. The jacuzzi and pool were also an excelle...”

Alexandre

United Kingdom

9.1

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1 Restaurant On Site

Sharky & Jack's Bar & Grille

Food: American

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A USD50 damage deposit is required on arrival. This deposit will be fully refunded 7 days after check-out, as long as there isn't any damage to the property.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Any additional children or adults are charged USD 20 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that a buffet breakfast is available for USD 11.95 per person per night.

Please note that hotel parking is not equipped for large trucks or trailers.

The security deposit refund paid by credit card may take 5-7 business days, not including weekends or holidays, to appear on a guest's account.

The security deposit refund paid by debit card may take up to 14 business days, not including weekends or holidays, to appear on a guest's account.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of USD 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

“I loved the room, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Renata at the front desk was super nice and welcoming and made sure I had everything that I needed. I had easy access to my vehicle from my room when I was ready to check out.”

Christy

United States of America

“Great hotel. Easy check in experience. My favorite part was the cleanliness. Both the bedroom and bathroom were clean. I liked that the room came with a mini fridge and a microwave. It was very close to Universal. There were restaurants and other attractions around as well. Im glad I chose this hotel.”

Nooria

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Reviewed: May 25, 2019

George
United States of America
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
May be it's me, but for a king bed, i was expecting a king pillow, not a bunch of 'bite size' pillows. It kept moving, and we woke up with neck pain. May be this was aesthetically better, but I wouldn't say it was comfortable.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 25, 2019

Jason
United States of America

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bath was kinda broken
Clean

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 24, 2019

Tifiany
United States of America
6.7

Pleasant
- • Family with young children
- • King Suite with Sofa Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Front service desk was a bit slow in greeting and checkin, although the service was pleasant.
Both beds were quite comfortable and the room was clean

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 23, 2019

Donna
United States of America
7.5

“It was ok”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Plumbing , old dirty carpet
Size of room, bed

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 22, 2019

Amy
United States of America
9.6

“Excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The a/c was a little noisy. The shower head/ water pressure in shower was a little weak but serviceable.
Bed comfy. Room spacious, well lit, and had microwave, ice bucket, suitcase stand, ironing board and iron, and Offered HBO!!!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 22, 2019

Michelle
United States of America
10

“Orlando Fun”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Na
It has all the amenities on hand. Friendly, helpful staff.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: May 22, 2019

Lukáš
Slovakia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
+great access to main roads for visiting studios and KSC (8 min. drive to Universal studios parking, 55 min. to KSC) Overall impression: good standard base for visiting Orlando attractions

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 22, 2019

Tracy
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom was a bit tired
The pool area

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 21, 2019

Fred
United States of America
10

“Don't eat at the restaurant ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The restaurant, We were the only 2 people in the restaurant and we ordered food and it came out raw
The rooms....very clean

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 21, 2019

David
United States of America
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Slow elevators. Housekeeping could use a tune up
Staff was helpful

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 21, 2019

Cindy
United States of America
7.5

“not too bad.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
Kids in both hot tubs.
Did not eat breakfast there.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 21, 2019

Correa
United States of America

2 helpful votes
7.5

“Great place for the price”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The parking was very limited and tight.
The bed was very comfortable and our view was great of the new universal hotel.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 20, 2019

Tiffany
United States of America
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
We booked our hotel through booking.com and it said that breakfast was included in price, which is part of the reason i booked at this hotel because we have 2 kids and it is just easier than going somewhere. The first morning we got our vouchers (4) for breakfast no problem, went to get them for the second morning and was then told that it we didnt have any vouchers. They told us that we only get (4) for the weekend. No where on the website is that stated. So we then had to get everything packed up, check out, and then go find breakfast before out 3 hr drive back home. that was a big disappointment and lack communication the the hotels part
Breakfast was pretty good at the hotel, location was pretty good in relation to things.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 20, 2019

Paul
South Africa
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nice breakfast

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 20, 2019

Patricia
Canada
8.8

“Short stay in Orlando”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Close to parks and free parking

Stayed in May 2019

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Facilities of Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

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