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The closest hotels near Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando are in Lake Nona Town Center, about half a mile from the hospital: the Courtyard and the Residence Inn share one tower on Lake Nona Boulevard, and the Lake Nona Wave Hotel and the Aloft are also within walking distance. Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, is at 6535 Nemours Parkway, in the cluster of hospitals that Lake Nona calls Medical City, beside the Orlando VA Medical Center and UCF Lake Nona Hospital.
This guide is for parents of a child in treatment and relatives coming to help. We ranked nine hotels by road distance, added walking times for the four within reach on foot, and checked kitchens, breakfast, parking, pets and shuttles on official pages. Nothing here is medical advice; ask the care team what applies to you.
Quick answer: For a week or more, book the Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona: every suite has a full kitchen, breakfast and parking are included, and the hospital is roughly a 10-to-15-minute walk by our route. For a few nights, the Courtyard in the same tower is the same walk, with a restaurant in the building. Without a car, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando Southeast lists a free shuttle to the airport and anywhere within 3 miles. If your child is a patient, ask the care team about the Ronald McDonald House beside the hospital.
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- Road distance first: every hotel was routed to the Nemours address with OSRM in both directions, with walking routes for the Town Center hotels. All figures are light-traffic estimates.
- Official facts only: parking, breakfast, kitchens, pets, check-in ages and shuttles come from each hotel’s own site or brand page, read live or in dated archived copies, since Marriott, Hilton and IHG block direct requests.
- Hospital-stay basics: walkability, kitchens and laundry, included breakfast, parking, pet rules and car-free options.
- No scores: we did not stay at these hotels and do not use ratings. Rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book.
Hotels near Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando compared
| Hotel | To Nemours (road) | Free breakfast | Kitchen | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Lake Nona | 0.5–0.9 mi; 10–15 min walk | No (paid Bistro) | No | Free |
| Residence Inn Lake Nona | 0.5–0.9 mi; 10–15 min walk | Yes, hot | Full, every suite | Free |
| Lake Nona Wave Hotel | 0.6–0.8 mi; 14–18 min walk | No | No | Valet (fee) or public garage |
| Aloft Lake Nona | 0.9–1.1 mi; 20–25 min walk | No (24/7 pantry) | No | Free |
| SpringHill Suites Lake Nona | 2.9–3.1 mi; 7 min | Yes, hot buffet | No | Free |
| Holiday Inn Express Southeast | 2.8–3.8 mi; 7–9 min | Yes | No (mini-fridge) | Free |
| Hampton Inn Southeast Nona | 2.9 mi; 9 min | Yes, hot | No | $10 a day |
| Home2 Suites Southeast Nona | 2.9 mi; 9 min | Yes, hot | Yes, in-suite | $10 a day |
| Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport | 6.8–8.4 mi; 13–19 min | No | No | $19 a night (guest rate) |
Parking rates exclude tax, come from official pages captured between November 2025 and October 2026, and change often, so confirm them when you book.
Distances to the other Medical City hospitals and the airport:
| Hotel | Orlando VA Medical Center | UCF Lake Nona Hospital | MCO terminals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard / Residence Inn | 0.7 mi (15-min walk) | 0.7 mi (13-min walk) | 7–8 mi, 15–18 min |
| Lake Nona Wave Hotel | 1.0 mi (22-min walk) | 1.0 mi (17-min walk) | 7–8 mi, 14–19 min |
| Aloft Lake Nona | 1.7 mi | 1.7 mi | 7–8 mi, 14–19 min |
| SpringHill Suites Lake Nona | 2.7 mi | 1.8–1.9 mi | 5–6 mi, 12–15 min |
| Holiday Inn Express Southeast | 4.6–4.9 mi | 4.6–4.9 mi | 9–10 mi, 16–17 min |
| Hampton Inn / Home2 Suites | 2.9–3.0 mi | 3.2 mi | 11–12 mi, 19–21 min |
| Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport | 7.6–9 mi | 6.4–7.8 mi | In the terminal |
1. Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona
The Courtyard at 6955 Lake Nona Boulevard sits in the middle of Town Center, and Marriott describes it as within walking distance of both Nemours Children’s Hospital and the Orlando VA Medical Center. Our foot route to the hospital is about 0.5 to 0.7 miles, roughly 10 to 15 minutes depending on the entrance; by car it is 0.5 to 0.9 miles, depending on direction. Marriott lists The Bistro for breakfast, dinner and cocktails, a heated outdoor pool, a fitness center and on-site laundry.
- Why stay: the closest hotel to Nemours with a restaurant and bar in the building, free parking and Town Center’s cafes a short stroll away.
- Getting there / to the airport: MCO is about 7 to 8 miles and 15 to 18 minutes by road. Marriott says the hotel has no shuttle, and its page listed Mears at $25 one way with a reservation (confirm the current fare).
- Good to know: at last check (Marriott, November 2025 copy), parking was complimentary, pets were not allowed (service animals only), the minimum check-in age was 18, and check-in was 3 pm with check-out at noon. Breakfast is paid.
Best for: stays of a few nights, and parents who want a sit-down meal without driving.
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2. Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona
The Residence Inn shares the Courtyard’s tower and its walk to the hospital, but it is built for longer stays: Lake Nona’s developer lists 102 suite-style rooms with separate living areas, full kitchens and grocery delivery. A free hot breakfast runs daily from 6:30 to 10 am, and Marriott lists an outdoor pool, a fitness center and on-site laundry (May 2026 copy). For more like it, see our Orlando hotels with kitchens.
- Why stay: the most practical base for a long admission: cook, do laundry, eat breakfast for free and walk to the hospital in 10 to 15 minutes.
- Getting there / to the airport: the same 7 to 8 miles to MCO, with no shuttle (Marriott listed Mears at $25 one way with a reservation). The VA is a 15-minute walk and UCF Lake Nona Hospital about 13.
- Good to know: complimentary on-site parking. Up to two pets of 20 lb or less cost a $150 non-refundable fee per stay. Check-in 4 pm, check-out noon, minimum check-in age 18 at last check.
Best for: families facing a stay of a week or more, and anyone traveling with a small dog.
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3. Lake Nona Wave Hotel
The Lake Nona Wave Hotel, at 6100 Wave Hotel Drive, is Town Center’s design hotel, with balconies, a rooftop Wave Pool with cabanas and its own restaurants and bars, including BACÁN and Garni Café. It is about 0.6 to 0.9 miles, a 14-to-18-minute walk, from Nemours by our route; our Lake Nona Wave Hotel review has the room details. One rule matters for families: the hotel’s FAQ says all guests must be 21 or older to check in, so ask before booking a stay that includes children.
- Why stay: a calm, grown-up base for a parent or grandparent on rotation, with good food on site.
- Getting there / to the airport: the hotel says it is eight miles from MCO (7 to 8 by our route) and arranges airport pickup for an extra charge. Its FAQ also gives guests access to Lake Nona’s local shuttle.
- Good to know: valet parking costs extra, and self-parking is on floors two and up of the adjacent Wave public garage, with no rate published. Pets under 40 lb pay a $150 (room) or $250 (suite) cleaning fee. Check-in 3 pm, check-out 11 am.
Best for: adults supporting a family, and couples who want a comfortable room after long hospital days.
4. Aloft Orlando Lake Nona
Aloft Orlando Lake Nona, at 7215 Corner Drive near the USTA National Campus, is about 0.9 to 1.1 miles from Nemours by road and a 20-to-25-minute walk by our route. Marriott describes loft-style rooms, the Tempo + Grace restaurant, the W XYZ bar with live music and a heated saline outdoor pool. There is no free breakfast: Marriott says breakfast and snacks come from Re:fuel, a 24/7 grab-and-go pantry.
- Why stay: free parking, a pantry that never closes and a bar with live music.
- Getting there / to the airport: Marriott puts MCO at about 7 miles (7 to 8 by our route) and says the hotel does not provide a shuttle. The VA and UCF Lake Nona Hospital are about 1.7 miles.
- Good to know: at last check (Marriott, May 2026 copy), parking was complimentary, pets cost $50 per day with a limit of two, check-in was 3 pm and check-out noon, and the page listed on-site laundry.
Best for: families with teens, and visitors combining a hospital trip with a USTA tournament.
5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona
SpringHill Suites, at 13700 Boggy Creek Road on the western edge of Lake Nona, is an all-suite hotel about 3 miles and 7 minutes from Nemours by road, about 1.9 miles from UCF Lake Nona Hospital, and the closest Lake Nona hotel to the airport, about 5 to 6 miles and 12 to 15 minutes away. Marriott lists a free hot buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 to 10 am, a heated outdoor pool, a fitness center and on-site laundry (December 2025 copy).
- Why stay: a suite with breakfast and free parking, and the shortest airport run of the Lake Nona hotels.
- Getting there / to the airport: Marriott says MCO is about 6 miles; there is no shuttle, and the page listed a Mears taxi at $25 one way on request.
- Good to know: no pets, minimum check-in age 18, check-in 3 pm and check-out noon at last check.
Best for: families who want a living area and breakfast and do not mind a short drive to Medical City.
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6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando Southeast
IHG lists this 120-room hotel at 12150 Pioneers Way, off Narcoossee Road east of Medical City (Booking.com lists a William Carey Drive address for the same hotel). It is about 2.8 to 3.8 miles and 7 to 9 minutes from Nemours by road, depending on direction, and IHG’s page names the VA Medical Center, Nemours and UCF’s medical center as nearby hospitals. Rooms include one-bedroom suites, and IHG lists free breakfast from 6 to 10 am, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and self-service laundry.
- Why stay: IHG says a complimentary shuttle runs daily from 8 am to 10 pm to and from Orlando International Airport and anywhere within a 3-mile radius. Nemours is about 2 miles away in a straight line but 2.8 to 3.8 by road, so ask whether the hospital is covered.
- Getting there / to the airport: IHG says MCO is 10 miles away, which matches our route (about 17 minutes).
- Good to know: complimentary self-parking with two EV chargers. Pets: dogs only; IHG’s FAQ gives a non-refundable fee of $75 for one pet or $125 for two per night (its amenities page says $75 per night; confirm), 75 lb limit, two pets maximum. Check-in 3 pm, check-out 11 am. IHG’s hotel and amenities pages both list a minimum check-in age of 18 (October 2026).
Best for: families arriving by air without a rental car, and budget stays with breakfast included.
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7. Hampton Inn Orlando Southeast Nona
The Hampton Inn shares a dual-brand building with the Home2 Suites at 10002 Eagle Creek Sanctuary Boulevard, southeast of Lake Nona, about 2.9 miles and 9 minutes from both Nemours and the VA by road. Hilton lists a free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and confirmed connecting rooms.
- Why stay: breakfast included and connecting rooms for grandparents or siblings.
- Getting there / to the airport: Hilton’s Home2 description says 8 miles from MCO, but both Hilton pages list the airport at 12 miles, which matches our route (about 21 minutes); no airport shuttle is listed. A Publix with a pharmacy is about 0.6 miles away on Narcoossee Road.
- Good to know: at last check (Hilton, April 2026 copy), self-parking was $10 a day with no valet and cribs were not available. Up to two dogs or cats of 75 lb or less cost $75 for one to four nights or $125 for five or more. Minimum check-in age 21; check-in 3 pm, check-out 11 am.
Best for: short stays with extended family, and anyone who prefers a quieter setting to Town Center.
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8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Southeast Nona
The Home2 Suites is the extended-stay half of the same building, with in-room kitchens in every suite, a free hot breakfast, the Spin2 Cycle laundry-and-fitness room and a patio with firepits, according to Hilton. The drive to Nemours is the same 2.9 miles.
- Why stay: a kitchen, laundry and breakfast for a long stay, with larger dogs allowed.
- Getting there / to the airport: as for the Hampton: about 12 road miles to MCO and no shuttle. Hilton says there is no EV charging on site.
- Good to know: up to two dogs or cats (75 lb) for $75 for one to four nights or $125 for five or more; minimum check-in age 21; check-in 3 pm. Hilton’s page shows check-out as both 11 am and noon, so confirm. Self-parking was $10 a day at last check (Hilton, February 2026 copy).
Best for: stays of a week or more when the Residence Inn is full, and families with a bigger dog.
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9. Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
The Hyatt Regency is built into MCO’s main Terminal A/B building at 9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, before security, with 445 rooms and suites. It is about 7 to 8 road miles and 13 to 19 minutes from Nemours, which makes it the easy choice for a late arrival before an early appointment. Our Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport review covers the rooms, restaurants and rooftop pool.
- Why stay: no shuttle, no driving on arrival night, MCO’s on-airport rental cars and day-use rooms.
- Getting there / to the hospital: a rideshare or rental car is the practical way to Medical City; no hospital shuttle is listed.
- Good to know: at last check (October 2026), MCO’s hotel guest parking page listed $19 a night to self-park or $28 for valet for registered guests. Up to two dogs of 40 lb each are allowed with a fee. Breakfast is not described as included.
Best for: the first or last night of a trip, and visitors who will not have a car in Orlando.
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Nemours Children’s Hospital: parking, visiting and family basics
From the hospital’s own pages at the time of writing; check them again before you travel.
Parking and directions
- Free garage: Nemours lists a free parking garage open 24/7, with free ChargePoint stations for electric vehicles on the first floor near the elevators.
- Tolls: the hospital is off SR 417, a toll road; Nemours tells drivers without a SunPass to be prepared to pay cash tolls with exact change.
- Arrival: the Welcome Desk on the first floor of the main lobby is the first stop for a visitor badge, maps and a wheelchair or wagon.
Visiting rules and badges
Nemours’ caregiver and visitor policy says that most of the time patients may have at least one adult caregiver or visitor at the bedside and that visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Everyone checks in with photo ID and wears a badge, with a new badge each day: at the main entrance desk from 5:30 am to 10 pm, and through the emergency room from 10 pm to 5:30 am.
Where to sleep and eat
- In the room: Nemours says each patient room has a couch that converts to sleeping accommodations, and that the PICU, NICU and CICU may have different arrangements.
- On the floor: inpatient floors have TV-free family lounges and washers and dryers.
- Food: the first-floor Nemours Café serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late-night menu until 11 pm, and Outtakes Quick Cuisine behind the Welcome Desk is open daily 6 am to 9 pm.
Ronald McDonald House on the Nemours campus
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida runs a house at 6551 Nemours Parkway, which it describes as a few short steps from the hospital; Nemours calls it right next door. It opened in 2016 and has 24 bedrooms with private bathrooms, a kitchen and dining area, a laundry room, a playroom and a living room, with grab-and-go breakfast items, a daily dinner and a community pantry. The phone number is 321-319-4748.
To stay, the patient must be a child up to age 21 receiving care at an Orlando-area hospital, and most rooms are limited to two adults. Families complete an online registration form and a background check, and the charity says submitting the form does not guarantee a room. Ask the care team how to apply, and keep a hotel in mind as a fallback.
Visiting the Orlando VA Medical Center or UCF Lake Nona Hospital
The Orlando VA Medical Center is at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827, about 0.7 miles from the Courtyard and Residence Inn and a 15-minute walk by our route; the VA lists the facility as open 24/7. Families and caregivers of hospitalized Veterans may qualify for the Orlando VA Fisher House on the campus: the VA’s page lists 16 suites, one room per Veteran, and says guests must live 50 miles or more from the facility. Reservations are not accepted; ask the Veteran’s social worker or VA provider for a referral.
UCF Lake Nona Hospital is at 6700 Lake Nona Boulevard, about 0.7 to 1 mile from the Town Center hotels and 1.9 miles from SpringHill Suites. Its visitor pages list visiting hours of 5:30 am to 9 pm on weekdays and 8 am to 9 pm on weekends, visitor badges from the lobby desk and free guest Wi-Fi, but no parking price, so confirm on arrival. Visiting a downtown campus instead? See our picks for hotels near Orlando Health and hotels near AdventHealth Orlando.
Getting to Nemours without a car
From the Courtyard, Residence Inn, Wave Hotel and Aloft you can walk, about 10 to 25 minutes by our routes; in summer heat and afternoon storms, a short rideshare is the realistic alternative.
Nemours’ visitor page lists LYNX FastLink bus routes, SunRail with a free transfer to LYNX buses on weekdays only, and ACCESS LYNX paratransit. The Holiday Inn Express lists a free shuttle within 3 miles between 8 am and 10 pm, and the Wave gives guests access to Lake Nona’s local shuttle, so ask exactly where each one goes. Our guide to getting around Orlando without a car covers rideshare, buses and fares.
Long stays: kitchens, laundry and groceries
If the admission may run for weeks, book a kitchen: the Residence Inn (full kitchens, walkable) and the Home2 Suites (in-suite kitchens, a 9-minute drive) both include breakfast and have guest laundry. Our guide to extended-stay hotels in Orlando covers more options.
For groceries, Publix lists a Lake Nona Plaza store with a pharmacy at 13900 Narcoossee Road, about 2.5 road miles from the Town Center hotels and 0.6 miles from the Hampton and Home2, and Walmart lists a Supercenter with a pharmacy at 11930 Narcoossee Road, under a mile from the Holiday Inn Express.
How to choose
- You want to walk to the hospital: Courtyard or Residence Inn (10 to 15 minutes), then the Wave (14 to 18) and the Aloft (20 to 25).
- You are staying a week or more: Residence Inn first, then Home2 Suites.
- You will not have a car: the Holiday Inn Express for its airport and 3-mile shuttle, or a walkable Town Center hotel plus rideshare.
- You are bringing a pet: Residence Inn (20 lb), Wave (under 40 lb), Aloft ($50 a day), Holiday Inn Express (dogs only), Hampton and Home2 (75 lb). The Courtyard and SpringHill Suites do not allow pets.
- Relatives are flying in for a night: the Hyatt Regency inside the terminal, or compare our Orlando airport hotels.
For tennis, golf or a general look at the area, see our best hotels in Lake Nona and our overview of where to stay in Orlando.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hotel to Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando?
The Courtyard and the Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona, which share a tower at 6955 Lake Nona Boulevard, are the closest: about 0.5 miles and a 10-to-15-minute walk to the hospital by our route, depending on the entrance, or 0.5 to 0.9 miles by car. The Lake Nona Wave Hotel is a 14-to-18-minute walk and the Aloft about 20 to 25.
Is there a Ronald McDonald House at Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando?
Yes. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida runs a 24-bedroom house at 6551 Nemours Parkway with a kitchen, laundry, a playroom, breakfast items and a daily dinner. The patient must be a child up to age 21 at an Orlando-area hospital, most rooms are limited to two adults, and a room is not guaranteed. Call 321-319-4748 or ask your care team.
Is parking free at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Lake Nona?
At the time of writing, yes. Nemours’ visitor page lists a free parking garage open 24 hours a day, with free ChargePoint EV chargers. The hospital sits off SR 417, a toll road, so bring a SunPass or exact change. Hotel parking is free at most Lake Nona hotels and $10 a day at the Hampton and Home2.
Which hotels near Nemours have kitchens for long stays?
The Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona has a full kitchen in every suite and is a 10-to-15-minute walk from the hospital, with free hot breakfast, laundry and free parking listed by Marriott. Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Southeast Nona, about a 9-minute drive, also has in-suite kitchens and breakfast. Ask both about longer-stay rates and compare them on Booking.com.
Can I get to Nemours Children’s Hospital without a car?
Yes, with some planning. The four walkable hotels are 10 to 25 minutes on foot. Nemours lists LYNX FastLink bus routes and SunRail with a free weekday transfer to LYNX, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando Southeast advertises a free shuttle to MCO and within 3 miles from 8 am to 10 pm. Rideshares from the airport take about 15 to 20 minutes in light traffic.
Do hotels near Nemours offer hospital or patient-family rates?
None of the official hotel pages we opened advertised a hospital or patient-family rate, and Nemours’ visitor page lists no partner hotels. Ask the hotel directly and the hospital’s social workers. For a week or more, compare weekly rates, check whether parking and breakfast are included, and ask about flexible cancellation in case discharge dates change.
Bottom line
For most families, the Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona is the easiest choice near Nemours: walk to the hospital, cook in your suite, and eat breakfast and park for free. Take the Courtyard in the same tower for a few nights, the Holiday Inn Express when you need a shuttle, and the Hyatt Regency for arrival night. Confirm parking, pet fees and cancellation terms before you book.
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Sources checked in October 2026: Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida: plan your visit, Nemours caregiver and visitor policy, RMHC of Central Florida: the House on the Nemours campus, Orlando VA Fisher House, UCF Lake Nona Hospital: for visitors.