Our Orlando Hotel Rankings
Based on 15 years of coaching and 85+ team stays, these are our rankings of Orlando hotels for tournament teams:
Top 4 Orlando tournament hotels:
- 1. Home2 Suites by Hilton — Full kitchens, pool with slides, 6:30 AM breakfast, 24/7 gym/laundry combo
- 2. Homewood Suites by Hilton — Largest suites, full kitchens, shared pool with water slide, practice field nearby
- 3. Residence Inn by Marriott — Two-bedroom suites, sports court, BBQ grills, newest facility
- 4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott — Mini turf soccer field, batting cages, children's splash pad
Why These Hotels Are the Best
All four are at Flamingo Crossings Town Center, 10 minutes from ESPN Wide World of Sports. They all offer free breakfast, on-site laundry, free WiFi, suites with kitchens, and are official Disney partner hotels. The area is safe, walkable, and has restaurants, Target, and an ER within walking distance.
Hotels to Avoid in Orlando
Not all Orlando hotels work for tournament teams. Avoid resort hotels with high daily fees and no kitchens (like Holiday Inn Resort Kissimmee), budget motels with unreliable WiFi and maintenance issues (like Quality Inn & Suites), and properties far from the venue with heavy traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best hotel in Orlando for tournament teams?+
Home2 Suites by Hilton at Flamingo Crossings is our #1 pick. It offers full kitchens, free breakfast from 6:30 AM, pool with slides, on-site laundry, and is 10 minutes from ESPN Wide World of Sports.
Are Orlando resort hotels good for tournament teams?+
Generally no. Resort hotels often charge high daily resort fees, lack kitchens and microwaves in rooms, and have expensive dining. Suite hotels at Flamingo Crossings offer better value for tournament teams.