HILTON GARDEN INN ORLANDO AIRPORT, Orlando

The hotel is 5 km from MCO and 11 km from Florida Mall, with Universal Studios Florida 19 km away. A free 24-hour airport shuttle runs on request from the airport and by reservation from the hotel - call when you collect your bags. Several restaurants are within a 0.5-1 km walk, including chain and local options. For Disney parks, note that no dedicated shuttle is available. The property sits in a concentrated hotel zone near the airport, with car access for day trips to attractions.

All rooms include a refrigerator, work desk, tea and coffee maker, and flat-screen TV with cable channels. Family rooms are available. The rooms generally feel spacious and modern - recent renovations have added vinyl flooring and a clean, updated look. The bathrooms are well-equipped with a hairdryer and free toiletries. For light sleepers, rooms facing the road or dumpster area can experience early-morning noise (garbage trucks from 4-5 AM) or occasional aircraft noise - request a quieter side. No rooms have a balcony.

The Garden Grille offers an American buffet breakfast (US$11 per person, must be in your rate) with eggs, bacon, sausage, and potatoes, plus made-to-order omelettes. Dinner and drinks are served in the same space, with the bar open for evening service. There is also a snack bar and vending machines in the lobby for quick items. Walking distance provides several nearby restaurants - Denny's, IHOP, TGI Friday's, and other chains within 0.5-1 km. Breakfast service can be busy; staff are known to be accommodating.

The year-round outdoor swimming pool offers a clean, quiet space for relaxation and is heated. A fire pit and outdoor seating area are available in the garden. The fitness centre is open 24 hours and has good equipment. The pool area also has a view from some rooms. The hotel does not have a spa. The pool towels are plentiful and clean.

WiFi is free in all areas. The 24-hour front desk handles express check-in/out and luggage storage - useful for early arrivals. A business centre with fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet facilities is available. Laundry and dry cleaning are on site. The property has a lift and is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking spaces. Parking costs US$20 per day, no reservation needed. Safety deposit boxes are at reception. A limited number of meeting rooms are available for business events.