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The best Orlando airport hotels are the Hyatt Regency, built into the main terminal at Orlando International Airport (MCO), and a cluster of chain hotels about 2.5 to 3.5 road miles north of the airport that run free shuttles. Only the Hyatt Regency is connected to the terminal. Everywhere else, you call a van after baggage claim, and shuttle hours, breakfast and parking charges vary more than the brand names suggest.
Below are 15 picks for late arrivals, dawn flights, layovers, park-and-fly trips and cruise nights, including two in Lake Nona for drivers who want free parking. Every fee comes from the hotels’ or the airport’s own pages.
Quick answer: To walk to your gate, book the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. For a free shuttle around the clock, Hilton Garden Inn, DoubleTree and Sheraton Suites list 24-hour service. For free breakfast plus a shuttle, pick Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites, Hyatt House, Hyatt Place or SpringHill Suites. Homewood had the lowest published parking near the terminals at $10 a day. SpringHill Suites Lake Nona listed free parking but has no shuttle.
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How we chose these Orlando airport hotels
- Location: inside MCO or about 2.5 to 4 road miles from the terminals, most of them on the airport’s own list of nearby hotels with complimentary transportation (SpringHill Suites, Hyatt House and Cambria aren’t on that list but advertise their own shuttle). The two Lake Nona picks are 15 to 20 minutes south.
- Verified shuttle: the MCO shuttle had to appear on the hotel’s official page (and be listed as free there or on MCO’s list), with hours where the hotel publishes them.
- Costs: parking, breakfast and pet fees come from official pages (live or archived, dated in the text). We saw no resort fee on the pages we could open; confirm at booking, and see our Orlando hotels with no resort fees for the rest of your trip.
- Honest comparison: we didn’t stay at these hotels and don’t rank them by review scores. Road distances come from OSRM routing without traffic.
If a free van is all you need, our shorter list of Orlando hotels with a free airport shuttle covers pickup times and phone numbers in more depth.
Orlando airport hotels compared
| Hotel | MCO shuttle (as listed) | Free breakfast | Self-parking | Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency (in terminal) | Not needed | No | $19 a night (MCO guest rate) | Rooms, suites |
| Marriott Airport Lakeside | Every 15–30 min | No | $30 a day | Rooms |
| Hilton Garden Inn | 24/7 | No | $20 a day | Rooms |
| DoubleTree | 24 hours | No | $22 a day | Rooms |
| Sheraton Suites | 24/7 on request | No | $22 a day | Two-room suites |
| Embassy Suites | Complimentary | Yes, made to order | $25 a day | Suites |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | Complimentary | Yes, hot | $15.98 a day | Rooms, suites |
| Homewood Suites | Complimentary | Yes, hot | $10 a day | Suites with kitchens |
| Hyatt House | Complimentary | Yes | Ask the hotel | Rooms, kitchen suites |
| Hyatt Place | Complimentary | Yes | Ask the hotel | Rooms |
| SpringHill Suites | On request | Yes, hot | $20 a day | All suites |
| Courtyard | On request | No | $20 a day | Rooms |
| Cambria | Complimentary | No (paid) | Ask the hotel | Rooms |
| SpringHill Suites Lake Nona | None | Yes, hot | Free | All suites |
| Lake Nona Wave Hotel | Paid pickup | No | Valet (fee) or public garage | Rooms, suites |
Parking rates exclude tax and come from official pages captured between November 2025 and October 2026; confirm when you book. Room rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book.
1. Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
MCO’s only in-airport hotel has 445 rooms inside the main Terminal A/B building at 9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, above the security checkpoint for Gates 70–129. It’s pre-security, so you clear TSA only when you fly.
The airport lists a rooftop pool and sundeck, Hemisphere (with runway views), McCoy’s Bar and Grill (7 a.m. to midnight) and a lobby bar. Breakfast isn’t described as included.
- Why stay: No shuttle at all, plus day-use rooms from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (subject to availability) for long layovers.
- Getting there / to the parks: Walk from Terminals A and B; Terminal C and the Brightline station are a 4-minute Terminal Link ride away. By road, Universal is about 25 minutes away and the Disney parks about 35 to 40.
- Good to know: MCO lists a registered-guest rate of $19 a night to self-park or $28 valet in the covered terminal garage. Park, Stay & Go packages include parking for your whole trip. Confirm which rate applies to your booking.
Best for: Very early flights, long layovers, Brightline connections and travelers without a car. See our full Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport review.
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2. Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside
Set on a lake at 7499 Augusta National Drive, this full-service Marriott is the most resort-like stay near MCO, with outdoor and indoor pools. Marriott lists four restaurants, including Crimson Cafe for breakfast (à la carte on weekdays, a buffet on weekends).
- Why stay: The only numbered pick with a published shuttle timetable: every 15 minutes from 5 to 9 a.m., then every 30 minutes (Marriott, May 2026 capture). Call 407-851-9000 for a pickup.
- Getting there / to the parks: About 2.7 to 3.5 road miles to Terminals A/B and 4.3 to Terminal C; Universal’s garages are about 12 miles away and Epic Universe about 11.
- Good to know: Self-parking was $30 a day and valet $38, the highest on this list, and Marriott mentions long-term parking. The minimum check-in age is 21, and only service animals are allowed.
Best for: Couples and families who want a pool evening, not just a bed (someone 21 or older must check in).
See prices and availability at Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside
3. Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Airport
Hilton places this hotel at 7300 Augusta National Drive, “just a mile” north of the airport; by road it’s about 2.5 to 3.3 miles to Terminals A/B and 4.1 to Terminal C. There’s a heated outdoor pool, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant and room service.
- Why stay: Hilton lists a complimentary hotel shuttle running 24/7, a safe bet for red-eyes and 5 a.m. departures.
- Getting there / to the parks: Hilton’s page gives Universal as both 12 and 17 miles away. By road, Universal’s garages are about 12 miles and EPCOT about 20.
- Good to know: At last check (April 2026 capture), self-parking was $20 a day with no valet, the same rate Hilton listed for cars left after checkout. Up to two dogs or cats are allowed for $75 (one to four nights) or $125 (five or more). Breakfast isn’t listed as included.
Best for: Midnight arrivals, pre-dawn departures and short park-and-fly trips.
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4. DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Airport
The glass-fronted DoubleTree at 5555 Hazeltine National Drive has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant and room service, plus the brand’s warm cookie at check-in.
- Why stay: At last check (May 2026), Hilton described the hotel as 1.5 miles north of the airport “with free 24 hr. hotel shuttle.”
- Getting there / to the parks: About 2.6 to 3.5 road miles to Terminals A/B and 4.2 to Terminal C; Universal’s garages are about 12 miles away.
- Good to know: Self-parking was $22 a day and valet $30. Pets aren’t allowed, and breakfast is sold, not included. Hilton points cruisers to hotel-and-transportation packages through Go Port, which listed this hotel from $189 in October 2026.
Best for: Red-eye arrivals and pre-cruise nights.
5. Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport
Every room at 7550 Augusta National Drive is a two-room suite with a pull-out sofa bed in the living room, so kids can sleep apart from their parents. There’s an indoor/outdoor saltwater pool and the Sky Grill restaurant. Breakfast isn’t listed as included.
- Why stay: Real separation for families, plus a shuttle that Marriott’s notice calls a complimentary 24/7 airport shuttle, on request.
- Getting there / to the parks: Save 407-240-5555, because the hotel notes there’s no courtesy phone bank at the airport. The same page also calls it a “free scheduled shuttle,” so ask how it works when you land. Terminals A/B are about 2.8 to 3.6 road miles away.
- Good to know: At last check (April 2026), self-parking was $22 a day. Up to two pets of 40 lb or less are welcome for a $100 non-refundable fee per stay.
Best for: Families with young kids and travelers with a dog of 40 lb or less.
6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport
At 5835 T. G. Lee Boulevard, this all-suite hotel has the most generous inclusions near MCO. Hilton says every guest gets the free airport shuttle, a free made-to-order breakfast buffet, and drinks and snacks at the evening reception. Suites have a living area, and Hilton lists an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a restaurant.
- Why stay: Breakfast, an evening reception and the airport ride are all included in your rate.
- Getting there / to the parks: Hilton gives no shuttle hours, so call once you have your bags. Terminals A/B are about 2.5 to 3.4 road miles away, and Hilton puts the parks about 30 minutes away.
- Good to know: At last check (February 2026), self-parking was $25 a day with no valet. Up to two dogs or cats of up to 75 lb are allowed for $75 (one to four nights) or $125 (five or more). Check-in is at 4 p.m.
Best for: Families and groups who want a suite and breakfast without paying for meals.
See prices and availability at Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport
7. Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport at Gateway Village
This Hampton at 5460 Gateway Village Circle is the value pick of the Hilton group. It has a daily free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a lobby bar.
- Why stay: Free breakfast and a free shuttle, with lower parking than the full-service hotels on this list.
- Getting there / to the parks: Hilton lists the MCO shuttle as complimentary and the airport as seven minutes away (about 2.5 to 3.4 road miles to Terminals A/B).
- Good to know: Self-parking was $15.98 a day at last check (May 2026). A July 2025 capture of the same page called it complimentary, so confirm the current charge. Up to two dogs or cats are allowed for $75 (one to four nights) or $125 (five or more).
Best for: Budget-minded couples and families who want breakfast included before an early flight.
Check availability at Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport at Gateway Village
8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport
Homewood is an extended-stay hotel at 5425 Gateway Village Circle, a short walk from the Hampton, and every suite has a fully equipped kitchen. Hilton lists a free hot breakfast, a complimentary evening social on Wednesdays, an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
- Why stay: The lowest published parking near the terminals, $10 a day at last check (February 2026), plus a kitchen and breakfast.
- Getting there / to the parks: Hilton lists a complimentary MCO shuttle (about 2.6 to 3.4 road miles to Terminals A/B) and puts Universal, Epic Universe and Walt Disney World within a half-hour drive.
- Good to know: There’s no valet. Up to two pets are allowed for $75 (one to four nights) or $125 (five or more). Ask whether the $10 rate also covers days your car stays while you travel.
Best for: Longer stays, families who cook and drivers heading to the parks next.
9. Hyatt House Orlando Airport
At 5472 Gateway Village Circle, Hyatt House has rooms and suites, some with kitchenettes or full kitchens. Hyatt lists a free breakfast buffet with hot items such as scrambled eggs, waffles and French toast, a heated outdoor pool and the 24-hour H Market.
- Why stay: Free breakfast, a free shuttle and a Park and Fly offer that bundles parking for one car for up to seven days with the airport shuttle.
- Getting there / to the parks: Hyatt lists a free shuttle to and from MCO (November 2025, the latest copy we could read), about 2.7 to 3.5 road miles to Terminals A/B.
- Good to know: Hyatt didn’t show a daily parking rate, so ask. Up to two housebroken dogs of up to 50 lb each are welcome for $100 (one to six nights) or $200 plus a cleaning fee (7 to 30 nights).
Best for: Dog owners, longer stays and week-long park-and-fly trips.
10. Hyatt Place Orlando Airport
Hyatt Place, at 5435 Forbes Place, pairs a free breakfast with an outdoor pool, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant and an airport shuttle. Hyatt also notes that Lake Nona Medical City is 10 miles away.
- Why stay: Its own “Cruise to Port Canaveral” packages for two or four people, with round-trip port transfers and parking for up to 14 days (Hyatt, November 2025).
- Getting there / to the parks: Hyatt advertises an airport shuttle but listed no hours, so call ahead for very late or early flights. It’s about 2.4 to 3.3 road miles to Terminals A/B and 4.1 to Terminal C.
- Good to know: Self-parking is offered, but Hyatt showed no price. Up to two dogs (50 lb each, 75 lb combined) are welcome for $100 per stay of up to six nights. Check-in is at 3 p.m. and check-out at noon.
Best for: Drivers starting a cruise and families who want breakfast before a flight.
11. SpringHill Suites Orlando Airport
This all-suite Marriott at 5828 Hazeltine National Drive serves a free hot breakfast buffet, 6 to 9 a.m. on weekdays and 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. on weekends. There’s an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, and Marriott says local restaurants are a short walk away.
- Why stay: Suite space and a hot breakfast at no extra cost, plus a complimentary shuttle on request (407-816-5533).
- Getting there / to the parks: Marriott lists MCO at 2 miles; by road it’s about 2.6 to 3.4 miles to Terminals A/B and 4.3 to Terminal C.
- Good to know: At last check (April 2026 capture), parking was $20 a day, with long-term parking offered. The minimum check-in age was 21, and pets weren’t allowed.
Best for: Travelers 21 and over who want breakfast before a late-morning flight or cruise transfer.
12. Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Airport
The Courtyard at 7155 North Frontage Road keeps things simple: a heated outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym and The Bistro, where breakfast costs extra.
- Why stay: One of the shortest drives to the terminal curbs, about 2.4 to 3.2 road miles, plus a complimentary shuttle on request.
- Getting there / to the parks: For cruisers, Go Port’s shared shuttle picks up outside the lobby between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. It cost $29.99 per traveler at last check.
- Good to know: Self-parking was $20 a day (July 2026 capture). Marriott says breakfast isn’t free and pets aren’t allowed.
Best for: Solo travelers and couples who only need a bed and a ride, and pre-cruise nights.
Check rates for Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Airport on Booking.com
13. Cambria Hotel Orlando Airport
Cambria, at 7986 Conway Road, is a modern design hotel northwest of the airport. Choice Hotels says it’s less than 2 miles from MCO; by road it’s about 3 to 3.8 miles to Terminals A/B and 4.7 to Terminal C. Choice lists a full-service bar and restaurant and charges for breakfast, and its hotel description mentions an outdoor pool.
- Why stay: Dinner and drinks on site, and a slightly shorter drive west than the Airport North cluster: about 10 road miles to Universal’s garages and 18 to 20 to EPCOT.
- Getting there / to the parks: Choice lists free airport transportation but no hours (February 2026 capture), so confirm before a late arrival. Go Port’s cruise shuttle picks up outside the lobby from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
- Good to know: Choice didn’t show a parking rate, so ask when you book. Check-in is at 3 p.m.
Best for: Couples who want a bar and dinner without leaving the hotel, and drivers heading to Universal next.
14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona
If free parking matters more than a free van, look 15 minutes south to Lake Nona, home to Medical City and the USTA National Campus. This all-suite hotel at 13700 Boggy Creek Road is one of the closest Lake Nona hotels to MCO, about 5 to 6 road miles (14 to 17 minutes in light traffic).
- Why stay: At last check (December 2025 capture), Marriott listed complimentary on-site parking and a free hot buffet breakfast from 6:30 to 10 a.m. daily.
- Getting there / to the parks: There’s no hotel shuttle; Marriott listed Mears taxi service on request. EPCOT and Universal’s garages are each about 17 road miles away.
- Good to know: No pets, and the minimum check-in age is 18. Our guide to hotels in Lake Nona compares the Town Center options.
Best for: Drivers with a rental car who want free parking and breakfast before an early flight.
Check your dates for SpringHill Suites Orlando Lake Nona on Booking.com
15. Lake Nona Wave Hotel
Lake Nona’s flagship hotel, at 6100 Wave Hotel Drive in Town Center, is the splurge pick on this list. It’s full of contemporary art, with balconies, a pool deck with cabanas and its own restaurants, about 7 to 8 road miles (17 to 19 minutes) from MCO.
- Why stay: A memorable last night, with dinner on site and Go Port hotel-plus-cruise packages for a pre-cruise stay.
- Getting there / to the parks: There’s no free shuttle; the hotel arranges airport pickup for an extra charge. EPCOT is about 20 road miles away and Universal’s garages about 19.
- Good to know: All guests must be 21 or older to check in. Valet parking costs extra, or you can self-park on floors two and up of the Wave public garage next door. Pets under 40 lb are welcome for a $150 (room) or $250 (suite) cleaning fee.
Best for: Couples who want a stylish final night before flying home. Our Lake Nona Wave Hotel review has the details.
Other hotels on MCO’s complimentary shuttle list
The airport authority’s list of nearby hotels with complimentary transportation also names Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport (2.2 miles by the airport’s count), Hampton Inn Orlando-International Airport, the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel, Country Inn & Suites, Fairfield Inn, Staybridge Suites, Home2 Suites, Ramada Suites, TownePlace Suites, Avid Hotel, Comfort Suites, Best Western Airport Inn & Suites and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Nona. MCO says the list (a file dated October 2024) is for information only, so confirm any shuttle directly.
One budget option needs a warning: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Airport, at 7160 North Frontage Road, includes a free breakfast and accepts pets. Its shuttle, though, serves Terminals A and B only, on the hour from 5 a.m. to noon and 2 to 10 p.m., by same-day request (Wyndham, checked October 2026). Terminal C passengers ride the airport train to B first.
Orlando airport hotels with free parking and park-and-fly deals
At our last check, none of the shuttle hotels in this list showed free parking (TownePlace Suites Orlando Airport, also on MCO’s shuttle list, listed complimentary on-site parking for guests in April 2026); Hampton Inn & Suites called it complimentary in July 2025 but charged $15.98 a day by May 2026. Compare the rate for the nights you sleep and for the days your car sits while you travel.
| Option | Parking at last check | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Homewood Suites | $10 a day | Lowest published near the terminals |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | $15.98 a day | Complimentary in July 2025 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | $20 a day | Same rate listed after checkout |
| SpringHill Suites, Courtyard | $20 a day | SpringHill lists long-term parking |
| Marriott Airport Lakeside | $30 a day | Long-term parking mentioned |
| MCO economy lots | $14 per 24 hours | Shuttle to the terminals |
| MCO terminal garages | $24 per 24 hours | Walk to the terminals |
| SpringHill Suites Lake Nona | Free | No airport shuttle |
For a week away, an MCO economy lot works out to about $98 and a terminal garage up to $168. A hotel only beats that if its guest rate covers the days you’re gone, so ask before you book.
Bundles can change the math. Hyatt House’s Park and Fly covers one car for up to seven days, and Hyatt Place’s cruise packages include up to 14 days of parking. The Hyatt Regency sells Park, Stay & Go packages, and La Quinta sells Fly and Park packages for an extra fee.
Free parking is easier to find in Lake Nona (Marriott listed it at SpringHill Suites, Courtyard, Residence Inn and Aloft) and near the parks: see our list of Orlando hotels with free parking.
Where hotel shuttles pick up at MCO
Terminals A and B share the main building, with the Hyatt Regency between them. Terminal C, opened in 2022, is a separate building linked by the Terminal Link train. Airlines move, so check your booking.
| Terminal | Main airlines | Hotel shuttle spaces | Rideshare pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Southwest, Frontier, Avelo | A1–A4, A42–A45 (Level 1) | Level 2 arrivals curb |
| B | American, Delta, United, Alaska and others | B1–B4, B40 (Level 1) | Level 2 arrivals curb |
| C | JetBlue, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates and others | C270–C271 (Level 1; drop-off Level 2) | Level 6 |
| Train station | Brightline | C7–C8 | Via Terminal C |
- Call after baggage claim: most vans run on request, and there’s no courtesy phone bank, so save your hotel’s number.
- Terminal C: the 24-hour Terminal Link runs from Terminal B to the train station in about 4 minutes, then it’s a roughly 1,200-foot walk through Garage C; a 24-hour bus also links B65 and C272. Terminal C is about 1 to 1.5 road miles farther from the hotels.
- No van coming: MCO’s approximate-rates table puts a taxi to the airport hotel area at $14 to $18.
For terminal maps, security tips and rental cars, see our Orlando airport guide.
Pre-cruise night: airport hotels with Port Canaveral transfers
Port Canaveral is about 42 miles east of MCO, mostly on the tolled SR 528. Flying in the day before gives you a buffer for delays. Go Port runs shared shuttles from most of the hotels above.
| Option | Cost at last check | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Go Port hotel-to-port shuttle | $29.99 per traveler | Pickups from 9:30 a.m. (Cambria) or 10:30 a.m. (Courtyard); book online ahead |
| Go Port Fly Snooze Cruise | From $189 to $250 at the airport-area hotels here | Airport ride, one night, port shuttle and return to MCO |
| Go Port from MCO, no hotel | From $29.99 | Same-day shuttles 10 a.m. to noon; flights must land by 11 a.m. |
| Taxi from MCO | About $115 | Airport estimate; one fare for the whole group |
| Drive and park at the port | $20 a day + tax | Arrival and departure days both count; cards only |
Go Port says shuttles can’t be booked at the hotel, and children count in your party. On October 13, 2026, Fly Snooze Cruise starting prices ran from $189 (DoubleTree) to $250 (Marriott Lakeside); Embassy Suites wasn’t listed. Confirm the party size each quote covers.
For other ways to the ships, see our Orlando to Port Canaveral guide or stay by the port with our hotels near Port Canaveral.
Getting from an airport hotel to Disney, Universal and I-Drive
None of these airport hotels lists a theme park shuttle, and MCO’s rate table shows hotel shuttles as “N/A” beyond the airport area.
| Option | Approximate cost | Goes to | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi or rideshare | Taxi: I-Drive $38–$45, Disney area $52–$68 | Anywhere | Rideshare surge pricing |
| Mears Connect | From $16 adult, $13 child (3–9) each way at last check | Disney-area hotels | Starts at the terminal |
| Universal SuperStar Shuttle | $23 one way, $39 round trip per adult | Universal hotels | Picks up at Terminals A and C |
| LYNX bus | $2 a ride, $4.50 all day | I-Drive, downtown | Leaves from Terminal A, Level 1 |
| Rental car | Rental plus $35 a day to park at Disney or Universal | Everywhere | Tolls and hotel parking |
Mears and the SuperStar Shuttle start at the terminal, so ride your hotel van back to MCO first. Full comparisons are in our guides to Orlando airport to Disney World, Orlando airport to Universal and getting around Orlando without a car. If you drive, read our guide to Orlando toll roads first. If free park transport matters more than the airport, compare our hotels with free Disney World shuttles and the hotels with the best shuttles to Universal and Disney.
Should you sleep at the airport on the first night?
Yes, if you land late, fly home early or start with a cruise: after a midnight arrival, a short free shuttle beats a 25- to 40-minute drive with tired kids. No, if you land before evening: the parks are 11 to 22 road miles away, so you’d pay for a second transfer and repack.
To choose your main base, see our guide to the best areas to stay in Orlando, our cheap hotels near Disney World or, for a split trip, where to stay for Disney and Universal. Flying into Sanford instead? See our hotels near Orlando Sanford Airport.
How to choose an Orlando airport hotel
- Landing after midnight or flying before 6 a.m.: the Hyatt Regency needs no shuttle. Hilton Garden Inn, DoubleTree and Sheraton Suites list 24-hour shuttles.
- Free shuttle and breakfast: Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites, Hyatt House, Hyatt Place and SpringHill Suites. For breakfast near the parks instead, see our Orlando hotels with free breakfast.
- Suites and kitchens: Sheraton Suites has two-room suites, Embassy Suites and SpringHill Suites are all suites, and Homewood Suites and Hyatt House have kitchens.
- Leaving a car: Homewood has the lowest published daily rate. Hyatt House and Hyatt Place sell multi-day parking bundles.
- Cruising the next morning: a Go Port partner such as DoubleTree, Cambria or Courtyard, or Hyatt Place’s own package if you drive in.
- Under 21: skip Marriott Lakeside, SpringHill Suites Orlando Airport and the Lake Nona Wave (21+ check-in).
- Cheap night just to sleep: compare Hampton Inn & Suites, Courtyard and Homewood for your dates. For more budget picks near the parks, see our cheap hotels in Orlando.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a hotel inside Orlando International Airport?
Yes. The Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport is the only hotel connected to MCO. It’s built into the main Terminal A/B building, above the security checkpoint for Gates 70–129. The hotel is pre-security, so you can check in, eat or swim without a boarding pass. Terminal C and the Brightline station are a 4-minute ride on the Terminal Link train.
Which Orlando airport hotels have a free 24-hour shuttle?
Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Airport lists a complimentary shuttle running 24/7, and DoubleTree Orlando Airport a free 24-hour shuttle. Sheraton Suites lists a 24/7 shuttle on request, although the same page also calls it scheduled. Marriott Lakeside publishes runs every 15 to 30 minutes from 5 a.m. Most other hotels list a free shuttle without hours, so confirm before a red-eye.
Do any hotels near Orlando airport have free parking?
Rarely. Among the shuttle hotels next to MCO, TownePlace Suites Orlando Airport listed complimentary on-site parking for guests (Marriott, April 2026); of the hotels above, Homewood Suites had the lowest published rate at $10 a day, and Hampton Inn & Suites charged $15.98 after calling parking complimentary in 2025. In Lake Nona, about 15 minutes south, SpringHill Suites, Courtyard, Residence Inn and Aloft listed complimentary parking, but none of them runs an airport shuttle.
Where do hotel shuttles pick up at MCO?
On the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1). The spaces are A1–A4 and A42–A45 at Terminal A, B1–B4 and B40 at Terminal B, and C270–C271 at Terminal C, where drop-off is on Level 2. Brightline riders use C7–C8 at the train station. Most vans run on request, so call your hotel once you have your bags.
Can I park at an Orlando airport hotel while I fly or cruise?
Often, yes, but ask how the rate works. Hilton Garden Inn lists $20 a day for cars left after checkout, and Hyatt House sells Park and Fly for up to seven days. Hyatt Place’s cruise packages include up to 14 days of parking, and the Hyatt Regency sells Park, Stay & Go packages. Compare those with MCO’s economy lots at $14 per 24 hours.
How far are Orlando airport hotels from Disney World and Universal?
By road, the hotels north of the airport are about 12 miles from Universal’s garages and 11 from Epic Universe. EPCOT and the Magic Kingdom parking lot are about 20 to 22 miles away. Without heavy traffic, that’s roughly 25 minutes to Universal and 35 to 40 minutes to Disney. Hotels’ own mileage figures vary, so plan by road time.
Bottom line
Book the Hyatt Regency if you want to walk to your gate. Choose Hilton Garden Inn, DoubleTree or Sheraton Suites for round-the-clock vans, and Embassy Suites, Homewood or Hyatt House when breakfast and space matter. Drivers should price parking for every day the car stays, and cruisers should check Go Port’s bundles. Shuttle rules change often, so confirm before you land.
Check your dates at Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Airport
Sources checked in October 2026: MCO hotel shuttles and local hotels list, MCO hotel guest parking, MCO ground transportation rates, Go Port Fly Snooze Cruise from Orlando airport, Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Airport (Hilton).