Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel

7299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.5 Star Property Near Congo River Golf - Orlando I-Drive
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  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Stair-free path to entrance
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04/20/2024 - 04/21/2024
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Verified Reviews of Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Nice Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Easy check in, nice rooms, met our accommodation request (adjoining rooms) housekeeping supplied fresh towels and emptied our trash cans and we didn’t even ask!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Feb 03 to Mon Feb 05 2024 at a $90.00 average nightly rate.
"Best place to stay. The staffs were very friendly, the room was very pleasant and clean."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The staffs were very friendly, the room was very pleasant and clean. The free parking was a plus. We had a great experience there.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Dec-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Dec 16 to Sun Dec 18 2022 at a $82.58 average nightly rate.
"Breakfast excellent. Room was clean and fine."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Breakfast excellent. Room was clean and fine. Great the best ever!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Dec-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Dec 09 to Sun Dec 11 2022 at a $72.49 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel in Orlando (Florida Center), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Universal Studios Florida and 7 minutes from Aquatica. This family-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Florida Mall and 7.4 mi (12 km) from Camping World Stadium.

Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Sharky & Jack's Bar&Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 298 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Pirate's Dinner Adventure - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
IFly Orlando - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Congo River Golf - Orlando I-Drive - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Titanic the Experience - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Universal Orlando Resort - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
CoCo Key Water Resort - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Universal CityWalk - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Ripley's Believe It or Not - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Madame Tussauds - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
The Wheel at ICON Park™ - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Fun Spot America - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Orlando Outlet Marketplace - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 26.4 km / 16.4 mi
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 31.7 km / 19.7 mi
Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 56.6 km / 35.2 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel is Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO).

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Orlando? This hotel has 2550 square feet (237 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dip into one of the 2 spa tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Spending a day of fun is easy with the theme park shuttle (surcharge).

Green Sustainability

We are a green property! and a FEMA approved property!

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Conference space size (meters) - 237
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 2
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • LED light bulbs
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Electric car charging station
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Basketball on site
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 298
  • Number of floors - 8
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Car recommended
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 97
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 36
  • Off-street parking
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 38
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 32
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 91
  • Luggage storage
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 81
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Terrace
  • Computer station
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2550
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Orlando International Airport 10 miles, Sanford-Orlando International Airport 38 miles

Local Shuttle Info: Shuttle service (complimentary, to Universal Studios Theme Park and Sea World)"

Breakfast Information

We have a deli, restaurant open for breakfast and dinner as well as a causal bar on property.Sharky & Jack's Bar & Grill, on premises, full service, American, open for: breakfast, dinner, breakfast served 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bar opens at 5:00 p.m. and dinner served from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Bar serves finger foods, restaurant has everything from chicken wings to steaks. Shades Deli, on premises, deli, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Royal Cup coffee, pastries, desserts, sandwiches, salads, pizza, sodas, beer, ice cream, candy, chips and more. Open 7:00 a.m. to midnight.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

No Pets Allowed

Parking Info

Free parking- 1 car per room.

Internet / WiFI

Free wi-fi!

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14.99 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 15.75 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach loungers
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Partner property pool access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Spa tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

I Care Clean program in partnership with IDEO. New protocols will minimize guest contact with personnel through a streamlined check-in and check-out process such as the use of Best Western’s Mobile Concierge platform.Social distancing measures will be implemented, wellness best practices signs will be prominently posted, and all lobby brochures, magazines and papers will be removed.Enhanced sanitization procedures will be in place at the front desk, in the lobby and across guest touch points throughout the hotel with disinfecting taking place regularly.Sanitizing stations or wipes will be available throughout hotels.We Care CleanGuest Room and Housekeeping:Enhanced and thorough cleaning protocols will be implemented in guest rooms. If possible, guest rooms will not be entered for 24 to 72 hours after check-out, at which time the room, linens and all touch points, for example, faucets, door handles, light switches, thermostats, clocks and hangers will be cleaned with chemicals aimed at killing

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

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  • Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
  • Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
  • Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms

The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel

Rate fluctuations of Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel

This chart illustrates seasonality of sleeping room prices for both our group quotes and the best online individual traveler rates we could find at the time the group/meeting offer was entered. The best group deal shown is 47.5% in August 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $145 in the month of February 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel in a month when rates are lower.

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