ORLANDO, FL – Traveling into Orlando for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival? Skip the drive home and stay a little in Orlando. Here are some suggestions of recommended properties to stay during the festival.

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa – Nothing screams a luxury vacation quite like a JW Marriott property. This property has sleek guest rooms and a beautiful bar on the first floor as well as top-tier chefs on-site. It’s great for professionals. Sea + Sea Woodfire Grill is Michelin recommended and Illume on the 9th floor has stunning views at night and great Japanese food and cocktails as well as omakase. It is also the first Spa by JW in the world to receive the Forbes 4-Star accreditation. As a Walt Disney World Gateway Hotel, JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek offers guests convenient access to Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Springs, minutes away with their resort’s shuttle service. 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821.

Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek – Just minutes from Disney Springs and really a quality Hilton experience. Signia by Hilton offers plenty on -site amenities to enjoy including a lazy river and plenty of on-site dining options as well for when you aren’t at the theme park. This is an Official Walt Disney World Hotel. Theme park tickets can be purchased in advance at the hotel’s concierge desk or inside the gift shop and guests enjoy 30-minute early entry to any Walt Disney World theme park. They also offer continuous luxury motorcoach transportation to all four Walt Disney World theme parks. Pick-up is conveniently located at the porte-cochère. 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL 32821.

ette Hotel – For the more private luxury boutique experience styled after European getaways, head to ette Hotel in Kissimmee just a short drive from Walt Disney World. The award-winning Salt & The Cellar by award-winning Chef Akira Back is on-site and each guest room is a comfortable and relaxing experience. Florida residents can also enjoy a special package offering a daily $50 breakfast credit per room, perfect for local residents looking for a luxurious staycation or a quick weekend getaway. The property is pet-friendly and allows guest to bring them for an additional charge. The property is 6 miles from Epcot, 3.1 miles to Animal Kingdom, 6.2 miles to Magic Kingdom, and 5 miles to Hollywood Studios. 3001 Sherberth Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34747.

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