W Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes Hotel Shuttles

On the far south end of downtown Orlando rests the quiet all-in-one luxury of JW Marriott Grande Lakes, the perfect choice for families looking to keep close to Disney World without being immersed in the crowd. Rooms range from casual boutique efficiencies offering custom headboards and same-room sofas, to extraordinary suites with massive sectionals and wicker loungers. A handful of luxury restaurants are also offered on-site, as are a couple of casual cafes. General amenities included with each room is access to an outdoor pool and waterside bar, as well as a massive golf course & spa. Shuttles to Orlando International are not offered, and with the resort’s isolation comes lack of public transportation. Take care of the problem by booking a private vehicle instead, reserving a sedan for solo business trips to the Orlando Convention Center or enjoying a group outing with a jumbo SUV, other alternatives including convenient meet-and-greet services like stretched limousines and easygoing taxis.

If the hotel’s many amenities aren’t enough to enjoy what’s close, look forward to a quick field trip around the block, whether that means delving into the various dolphins and snorkeling opportunities at Discovery Cove or getting to know an array of waterslides and artificial beaches at the back-to-back Aquatica and SeaWorld theme parks. If traditional thrills & screams don’t cut afternoon fun, go casual with a round of golf at Falcon’s Fire Golf Course, or get the best of both worlds with an evening of hiking across the stoic lands of Lake Louisa State Park and its neighboring Orange County National Golf Center & Lounge. For dinner, choose from various opulent on-site options that include a fusion of Italian and Mediterranean at Primo as well as breezy patio seating and All-American menu at Citron.