Effie Sandestin

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Occupying an elegant building next to Baytowne Conference Center, this upscale hotel with views of Choctawhatchee Bay is 2 miles from Miramar Beach. It’s a mile from Highway 98.

Polished rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add balconies and/or wet bars; some offer bay views. Suites feature separate living rooms. An upgraded suite includes a kitchen.

Amenities consist of a refined restaurant, a coffee bar and a lobby bar, as well as a spa and a fitness center. A rooftop pool has an adjacent bar and bay views. Breakfast and parking are available.

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

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Set between the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Bay, this grand resort overlooking Clearwater Beach is 9 miles from The Florida Botanical Gardens.

Polished rooms offer free Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, along with kitchens and private balconies; some have Gulf views. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas. Room service is available.

There’s an outdoor pool and a 24/7 fitness room. Dining options include a laid-back seafood eatery, a cafe and a lobby bar, plus a poolside bar and grill. There’s also a spa, luxe cabanas with service-call buttons, and a kids’ camp, plus 32,500 sq ft of event space.

Wyndham Grand Clearwater

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Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Clearwater Beach Marina and the Intracoastal Waterway, this modern, upscale hotel is adjacent to Clearwater Beach, a mile from Clearwater Marine Aquarium and 21 miles from Tampa International Airport.

Cozy rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minifridges, plus views of the gulf, the marina or the waterway. Some have bunk beds. Suites come with pull-out sofas, dining areas and balconies. Kids stay free with a parent. Room service is available 24/7.

Amenities include a contemporary Asian restaurant and 2 bars. There’s also a spa, an outdoor pool and a hot tub, along with a 24-hour gym.

Bohemian Orlando

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This upscale hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Amway Center and 16.7 miles from Walt Disney World®.

The sophisticated, classically furnished rooms feature pillow-top mattresses and marble bathrooms, plus flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Club rooms provide access to a lounge with free breakfast and evening appetizers. Suites add living rooms; some have whirlpool tubs.

Amenities include a stylish restaurant and a sleek lounge with live piano music, plus a spa, and a rooftop pool and hot tub. There’s also a fitness center, a modern art gallery (with over 150 pieces), a business center and 12 meeting rooms.

JW Grande Lakes Orlando

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This upscale hotel on 500 acres is 8.7 miles from Disney Springs and 8.9 miles from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

The posh rooms offer desks, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. Suites add minifridges, and separate living areas with pull-out sofas; some have kitchens.

Fitness classes are free. Additional amenities include an Italian eatery, a Sushi restaurant and 3 cafes, plus a lobby lounge, a poolside bar and grill, and a Starbucks. There’s also an outdoor pool, a spa and a par-72 golf course, plus 48 meeting rooms and a business center.

Loews Sapphire Orlando

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Within the Universal Orlando Resort complex, this chic, tropical island-themed hotel is 3 miles from the Orlando Eye observation wheel and 12 miles from Walt Disney World.

Modern rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minifridges and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms have lagoon or pool views, while suites add separate bedrooms, plus individual features such as balconies, wet bars, kids’ bedrooms and/or kitchenettes.

There are 4 themed restaurants and bars, plus a pool with waterfalls and slides. There’s also a playground and a gym. Perks include free park shuttles, plus access to character events and early admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Ritz-Carlton Grand Lakes Orlando

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Set on 500 tropical acres, this luxe spa resort is 8.8 miles from Universal Orlando.

The elegant rooms have Wi-Fi (fee) and flat-screen TVs with premium channels, along with balconies and marble bathrooms. Suites add separate living/dining areas, soaking tubs and lake views. Club-level rooms have access to a lounge with free refreshments and Wi-Fi. Room service is available 24/7.

There are 11 restaurants, including a chic sushi bar, a French-inspired cafe, and an acclaimed fusion eatery with a terrace. There’s also an 18-hole golf course, a fitness center, and a spa with 40 treatment rooms, plus 3 outdoor pools and 50,000 sq ft of event space.

Universal Loews Orlando

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Within the Universal Orlando Resort complex, this chic, tropical island-themed hotel is 3 miles from the Orlando Eye observation wheel and 12 miles from Walt Disney World.

Modern rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minifridges and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms have lagoon or pool views, while suites add separate bedrooms, plus individual features such as balconies, wet bars, kids’ bedrooms and/or kitchenettes.

There are 4 themed restaurants and bars, plus a pool with waterfalls and slides. There’s also a playground and a gym. Perks include free park shuttles, plus access to character events and early admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Walt Disney Dolphin Hotel

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Situated on 87 acres of landscaped tropical gardens within Walt Disney World, this stylish lakefront resort is 3 miles from Epcot and 21 miles from Orlando International Airport.

Airy rooms include Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus work areas and minifridges; some have lake views. Suites come with pull-out sofas, and some offer walk-in closets, wet bars and/or balconies.

There are multiple dining options, including upscale seafood, sushi and Italian eateries, as well as a casual buffet restaurant with Disney characters. Other amenities include 5 pools, a beach, a lavish spa and 2 gyms, plus golf tee time perks and a Disney theme park shuttle.

Waldorf Astoria Orlando

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This lavish luxury hotel is 4.5 miles from Epcot and 5.1 miles from Magic Kingdom, and offers free shuttle service to both parks.

The refined rooms feature coffeemakers, designer bath products and flat-screen TVs with Blu-ray players. Suites add dining areas, living spaces and kitchenettes; some also feature balconies with golf course or nature preserve views.

There’s over 35,000 sq ft of meeting space and a business center. Amenities include an outdoor pool, poolside cabanas (fee), a renowned golf course, a day spa and multiple dining options. A resort fee covers Wi-Fi and access to the spa, fitness center and the driving range.