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Going out of their way at the best hotels in Orlando

Considered the All-American city by many, Orlando has more to offer than childhood memories. Already known for its outstanding hospitality industry, more hotels offer a level of service most cities would be envious of. However, when you want to indulge yourself with more than theme-park rides and mouse ears, there are plenty of hotels that might make you want to skip the theme parks all together.  This is our selection of the best hotels in Orlando:

Disney's Floridian hotel in Orlando, nestled in a tropical landscape, is considered the crown jewel of the Walt Disney World Hotels and Resorts Orlando. The Victorian-style architecture is opulent and includes a five-story lobby illuminated by a stained-glass dome. The 867-room hotel includes a full-service spa, two pools, a white-sand beach, children’s activities and a marina. Guest can add to the luxurious experience by dining in at the hotel’s restaurant, Victoria & Albert’s. It is the only restaurant in central Florida to receive AAA’s Five Diamond award, which includes prix fixe menu specializing in American cuisine and an award-winning wine cellar. Complimentary transportation to the Disney World theme parks is available by bus, monorail or water taxi.

The Ritz-Carlton brings the prestige and style that the high-end hotel is known for to an otherwise All-American city. Designed to replicate the grandeur of Italian palazzos, the hotel features 584 rooms, a full-service spa, an 18-hole golf course, private guided eco-tours and children’s programs. Guest can choose from 11 different in-house restaurants, including Norman’s, an AAA Four Diamond restaurant featuring a New World menu. The hotel is located 10 miles from Walt Disney World and 10 miles from Orlando International Airport.

Grand Bohemian hotel in Orlando, located in downtown, is a feast for the eyes. The hotel features a gallery of over 100 rare works of art. Guest can indulge themselves by used the 24-hour fitness center, getting an in-room massage or taking a dip in the heated outdoor pool. Rooms, which are decorated with velvet drapes and dark Java wood, feature high-speed Internet, spacious baths and pillow-top beds. In addition, guests are free to choose to dine at the AAA Four Diamond restaurant the Boheme or call for 24-hour in-room dining.

Universal's Portofino hotel in Orlando, a Lowes hotel, is reminiscent of the Italian Rivera. Located at the Universal Orlando Resort, the hotel sits at waters edge with cobblestone streets and outdoor cafes. This AAA Four Diamond hotel is the ultimate in European luxury and features authentic Italian furnishings. Guest can relax in any of the hotel’s three themed swimming areas or at Mandara Spa, where those looking to indulge themselves can choose from any number of services. As an added bonus, room keys allow guests to skip the lines at most Universal theme-park rides. With numerous restaurants, bars and cafes located right in the hotel, guests have plenty of choices on where to eat. Portofino is located in the center of Universal Orlando and 8 miles from Walt Disney World.

Other top rated hotels that you shouldn't miss if you're on a moderate budget are the Royale hotel in Orlando, and the Cypress hotel in Orlando.