Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel

7299 Universal Boulevard (Orlando) 32819

The Best Western Orlando Gateway is home of the popular Sharky & Jack's Bar & Grill, featuring casual dining with a Caribbean flavor. For a quick, delicious lunch visit the New York style deli. In the evening, enjoy a favorite drink at the seasonal Poolside Cabana Bar.

The Clarion Hotel Universal provides Affordable Comfort in a 3 diamond – Full service hotel. Perfectly located, just off of International Drive, away from the traffic, but close to the action.

Please note that a buffet breakfast is available for USD 9.95 per person per night. Please note if booking the Breakfast Included rate, breakfast is included for only 2 adults. Any additional person will incur a surcharge. Please note that hotel parking is not equipped for large trucks or trailers. A refundable USD 50 security deposit is due at check-in. The amount will be refunded by the property upon check-out pending a damage inspection. Guests may choose to pay a USD 100 refundable cash deposit at check-in instead. 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 identification 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. The host charges this 3 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

The hotel is located just off the famous International Drive, minutes from the Mercado shopping, dining and entertainment pavilion.

Belz Factory Outlet Malls, Pointe Orlando, the New Mall at Millenia, the Florida Mall and many other attractions are in the nearby area.

The hotel is 2 miles from the Orange County Convention center, 9 miles from Orlando International Airport, and 10 miles from Disney World.

Offering a year-round outdoor pool and views of the lake, Best Western Orlando Gateway is located in the International Drive district in Orlando. The hotel has a sun terrace and hot tub, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Every room has a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units have a seating area where you can relax. Certain units include views of the pool or city. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. Orlando Gateway Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. There is free shuttle service at the property. You can play tennis at this hotel, and the area is popular for golfing. Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure is 1.6 km from Best Western Orlando Gateway, while Universal Studios Orlando is 1.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Orlando International Airport, 15 km from Best Western Orlando Gateway.

-From Orlando International Airport:
Distance to Hotel is approximately 9 miles (14.4 km)

*By Airport Shuttle: Go to the Transportation ticket counter in the airport and purchase ticket for shuttle to the Clarion Hotel at 7299 Universal Blvd.

*By Car: Approximate travel time is 20 minutes

Take North Airport exit to Beeline Expressway (State Road 528) West Continue on Beeline to exit 2 – Universal Blvd.
Turn right and continue approximately 3.5 miles – crossing Sand Lake Rd. Continue on Universal Blvd., approximately ½ mile
Hotel is an 8-story yellow high-rise on the right.
From Florida Turnpike

*Take exit 259 onto I-4 West:
Exit to the left at Exit 75A onto State Road 435 South (Kirkman Road)
Carefully move into the far right lane and turn right at the first stop light, International Drive
Carefully move into the left lane on International Drive and turn left at the second stop light, Universal Blvd.
Go Approximately one block. Hotel is an 8-story yellow high-rise on the left.

*From I-4 West:
Exit to the left at Exit 75A onto State Road 435 South (Kirkman Road)
Carefully move into the far right lane and turn right at the first stop light, International Drive
Carefully move into the left lane on International Drive and turn left at the second stop light, Universal Blvd.
Go Approximately one block. Hotel is an 8-story yellow high-rise on the left.

*From I-4 East:
Take Exit 75A and turn right onto Universal Blvd.
Go approximately one mile on Universal Blvd., Crossing International Drive Hotel is an 8-story yellow high-rise on the left.

-Public transportation - distance from the hotel:

*Tram station: 5 miles.
*Train station: 10 miles.
*Bus station: 2 miles.