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Get right to the good times when you stay at BEST WESTERN PLUS Orlando Gateway Hotel. Located minutes away from the best area attractions as well as Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the Amtrak Station (ORL), our Orlando accommodations ensure that you’re having fun as soon as possible upon your arrival. Browse our map of Orlando for easy navigation to our sunny Florida hotel, complete with deluxe amenities, sparkling pools, and professional, friendly staff. An Official Universal Orlando® Resort Partner hotel, BEST WESTERN PLUS Orlando Gateway Hotel is located just minutes from Universal Orlando and all of its thrills, chills, delicious dining, and fun for the whole family.

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Driving Directions for Easy Travel to Orlando:

From Orlando International Airport

Take North Airport exit to Beachline Expressway (State Road 528) West
Continue on Beachline WEST to exit 2 – Universal Blvd.
Turn right on Universal Blvd. and continue approximately 3.5 miles – crossing over Sand Lake Rd.
Continue on Universal Blvd., approximately ½ mile
Hotel is an 8-story, tan colored 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., on the left Wet ‘n Wild will be on the corner
Go Approximately one block. Hotel is an 8-story, tan colored 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., Wet 'n Wild will be on the corner
Go Approximately one block. Hotel is an 8-story, tan colored 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 over International Drive
Hotel is an 8-story, tan colored high-rise on the left.

Shuttle Information

BEST WESTERN PLUS Orlando Gateway Hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service for guests looking to visit Universal Orlando®Resort, SeaWorld Orlando®, Aquatica and Wet ‘n Wild®. Space is limited, and boarding passes are required to ride the shuttle. Boarding passes can be obtained at the Attraction Ticket Center up to 24 hours in advance of scheduled service. The Attraction Ticket Center is located in the hotel lobby, and their operating hours at 7:30am to 11:30am daily. Visit the Attractions Ticket Center to obtain your boarding passes in advance.

Seating and standing room on the shuttle is on a first come, first served basis, and reservations are required at least 30 minutes prior to departure time. Please note that groups and parties of six (6) or more will not be permitted on the shuttle. Groups are responsible for their own transportation. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time, as shuttle departs promptly. Please note that the shuttle stops at multiple locations. There is no food or drink allowed on the shuttle. Guests not adhering to the preceding guidelines are not permitted to ride.

Not where you were planning on visiting? The Orlando area offers many other transportation options:

I-Ride Trolley

Convenient and inexpensive, I-Ride trolleys operate year-round, seven days a week, from 8:00am to 10:30pm between Orlando Premium Outlets and Sea World, with many handy stops in between.

Shuttle Service to Disney World

Shuttle service may be arranged to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom through the hotel's Guest Services Desk for a small fee.

Orlando Airport Shuttle

Upon arrival in Orlando, go downstairs to the baggage claim level. Outside, visit the Transportation Ticket Counter. The average shuttle price to BEST WESTERN PLUS Orlando Gateway Hotel should be $19.00 per person, one way. The average rate for a taxi to our hotel is $50.00 one way. For airport departures from the hotel, please see our guest service desk for arrangements.