There is usually a mad rush when the time comes to book Orlando hotels. This is particularly common amongst those who are visiting the city for the first time. A common misconception is that Disney World is in Orlando. In actual fact, it is located some distance outside the immediate city. Kissimmee was once a hidden gem but as more people have come to realize its proximity to Disney, hordes of more experienced tourists have started booking their accommodation in this region. The advantages these hotel rooms have over those in the city are numerous. Ultimately, you will have to be extremely fast off the mark in order to secure one of these rooms.

The most obvious advantage Kissimmee hotels have over their Orlando counterpart is location. While a hotel in Orlando is right in the heart of the city and enables sightseers to enjoy the beautiful skyline, getting to Disney World is another matter entirely. No one who goes to the theme park is interested in staying for an hour or two. Disney World is at the very least, a full day excursion with the vast majority of visitors spending several days there. This means the prospect of waking up before sunrise to tackle the mass traffic is unappealing. Even if you can stomach the thought, having to perform the same journey home in even heavier traffic is enough to drive most sane people crazy.

Hotels in Kissimmee cannot quite offer what Disney World hotels can in terms of being close to the park, but it is still a relatively small distance away. It may still require an early start but the journey back is not as daunting as it is from Orlando. Kissimmee is reasonably far from the airport but most hotels offer a service where they collect guests as soon as they land. Not only does this reduce the need for a rental car, it also gives a family the star treatment. Therefore, ensure that you book a hotel which offers this excellent service.

Remarkably, Kissimmee is also closer to the beach than the city. Again, a lengthy drive just to soak up some rays on the smooth sand and crystal clear water is avoided. While Orlando hotels are right in the heart of the city, Kissimmee is like a small community. This means it has an array of things for adults and children to do. There are basketball courts, swimming pools and even a golf course. These activities make a welcome change on those rare days when Disney World is not on the agenda. Also, Kissimmee hotels usually have package deals which include tickets to the theme park.

If hotels right beside Disney World are unavailable and you don't wish to stay in the city, Kissimmee seems to be the right location for you. With hotels rooms on offer at an affordable rate and so many things to do in the area, it is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation. Book a hotel room in this area and watch your commuting time to Disney World become greatly reduced.