Business or Leisure: Top Hotels Surrounding the Orange County Convention Center (Orlando)

According to meeting and event provider Cvent, Orlando ranks among the top for meeting and event destinations besting cities like Las Vegas, Miami, San Diego and Washington DC. Serving more than 200 annual events for over a million annual attendees, the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida features seven (7) million square feet of meeting spaces with more than two million square feet of exhibition space.

There are two individual concourses which are located at 9800 International Drive and 9400 Universal Boulevard. Both concourses are within walking distance to one another and are less than 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport.

In this article we share our list of the 10 best hotels near the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  These amazing properties are all within a short distance of the convention center and have exceptional number of amenities as well as dining options.

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Hyatt Regency Orlando International Drive

The 1,641 room, two-tower Hyatt Regency Orlando International Drive is one of the best quality convention hotels along International Drive and was ranked as the “#1 Convention Property in Florida” for five years in a row by CVENT.  Amenities including two resort pools, a 24-hour fitness center, on-site spa and 315,000 square feet of newly renovated indoor & outdoor meeting and event space.

Located at 9801 International Drive, the Hyatt Regency is within walking distance to all concourses at the Orange County Convention Center and has three bridges that provide direct access to the venue.

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $250 per night to more than $750 per night depending on the room type.

Rosen Centre® Hotel

Immediately adjacent to the west concourse of the Orange County Convention Center is the Rosen Centre® Hotel. This hotel features 1,324 guestrooms including 80 suites, a resort pool with two hot tubs, a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center and The Spa at Rosen Center.  Guests also have access to the Single Creek Golf Club at the nearby Rosen Shingle Creek hotel.

The Rosen Center Hotel consists of 150,000 square feet of meeting and event space including 35 separate meeting rooms.  Located 9840 International Drive, the hotel is within walking distance to all areas of the Orange County Convention Center and features a covered skywalk that connects to the west concourse.

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $200 per night to more than $500 per night depending on the room type.

The Hilton Orlando

Just adjacent to the north-south concourse of the Orange County Convention Center at 6001 Destination Parkway is the Hilton Orlando.  This amazing 1,416 room hotel is a AAA Four Diamond Award winner and features a  zero entry resort pool with splash pad and separate quiet pool, lazy river with waterfalls, 24-hour fitness center and on site spa.

Meeting and event space consists of three ballrooms totaling 95,000 square feet, 42 individual meeting rooms and nine boardrooms. The Hilton also features a covered open air walkway connections to the Orange County Convention Center north-south concourse with access to the west concourse via the Hyatt Regency. 

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from less than $250 per night to more than $1,300 per night depending on the room type.

Rosen Plaza® Hotel

Approximately one-half mile north of the Orange County Convention Center is the Rosen Plaza Hotel.  This 800-room hotel features an outdoor resort style pool, an on-site fitness center, two restaurants and extensive meeting & event space. 

Located at 9700 International Drive, this has easy access to the both concourses of the convention center and is within walking distance.  Additionally, the Pointe Orlando shopping, dining and entertainment complex is immediately across the street.

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $150 per night to more than $300 per night depending on the room type. 

Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

Less than one mile south of the Orange County Convention Center is The Renaissance Orlando by Marriott at SeaWorld.  This 781-room hotel features a 10-story atrium, resort pool, children’s splash park, on-site fitness center and a luxury spa.  It is located just across from SeaWorld Orlando and is an “Official SeaWorld Hotel”.

Located at 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, the Renaissance Orlando has easy access to the west concourse of the convention center via an entrance off nearby Westwood Boulevard.  

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $250 per night to more than $500 per night depending on the room type. 

Embassy Suites Orlando International Drive

Approximately one mile south of the Orange County Convention Center is the Embassy Suites Orlando International Drive.  This 244-room hotel features an  indoor / outdoor resort style pool, an on-site fitness center, complimentary daily breakfast and extensive meeting & event space. It is situated in the heart of the tourist district near ICON Park, restaurants and local area attractions. 

Located at 8978 International Drive, the Embassy Suites Orlando International Drive has easy access to the both concourses of the convention center and is a five-minute drive barring significant traffic.

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $200 per night to more than $350 per night depending on the room type. 

Rosen Shingle Creek

Less than five minutes from the Orange County Convention Center is the Rosen Shingle Creek.  This 1,501 room resort sits on 255 acres which includes an 18-hole Arnold Palmer designed golf course. Amenities include four heated pools, nature trails, basketball / tennis / volleyball courts and the 13,000 square foot full-service Spa at Shingle Creek.

Located at 9399 Universal Boulevard, the Rosen Shingle Creek features the largest amount of convention space in the area with 524,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $200 per night to more than $500 per night depending on the room type.

DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

Approximately one-half mile south of the Orange County Convention Center is the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld.  This 434-room hotel features multiple resort pools, an on-site fitness center and extensive meeting and event space.  It is located just adjacent to SeaWorld Orlando and is an “Official SeaWorld Hotel”.

Located at 10100 International Drive, the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando has easy access to the west concourse of the convention center via an entrance off nearby Westwood Boulevard.  

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $200 per night to more than $350 per night depending on the room type. 

JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

Less than 15 minutes from the Orange County Convention Center is the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes.  This sprawling 1,000 room resort sites on a 500-acre site that is shares with the Ritz-Carlton Orlando and Marriott’s Grande Vista vacation club property.  Amenities  include a 24,000 square foot lazy river pool with beach entry, an AquaCourse 360, eco tours, a mountain biking path, an on-site 18 hole championship golf course and the 40,000 square foot Ritz-Carlton Spa.

Located at  4040 Central Florida Parkway, this resort features 144,785 square feet of event space with 47 event rooms and 41 breakout rooms. 

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $350 per night to more than $800 per night depending on the room type. 

Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes

Just adjacent to the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes is the 582-room Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes.  The Ritz-Carlton shares the property with the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes and Marriott’s Lakeshore Reserve vacation club property along with the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando.

Located at 4012 Central Florida Parkway, this luxury resort features 144,785 square feet of event space with 47 event rooms and 41 breakout rooms.  The Ritz is around 10 to 15 minutes to the Orange County Convention Center.

Nightly rates at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando vary during the year but typically range from around $750 per night to more than $2,000 per night depending on the room type.