When it comes to planning a vacation, the most important decision to make is where you’re going to stay!
Four Seasons Orlando!
With Disney World, Universal Studios, and so many other fun theme parks in Orlando, there are tons of hotel options! We know that choosing your hotel can rely heavily on location, pricing, amenities, etc. However, if you’re just looking for the BEST options based on what people say, we know what they are!
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U.S. News just dropped its picks for the BEST resorts and hotels in the U.S., and once again, the Four Seasons Orlando was recognized on that list! The resort hotel has been honored for many years, and for good reason.
Four Seasons
Last year, in 2025, the resort was recognized as the 26th spot for Best Hotel in the USA. This year, for 2026, the resort was ranked at 62nd for Best Hotels in the USA! The resort has made the list year after year and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
We have a new spot for Afternoon Tea!
The Four Seasons Orlando is not Disney-owned or operated, but it is located on Disney World property with tons of its own perks and amenities. We’ve stayed there before, and we totally get why this resort gets recognized as one of the best in the country. You can check out our room tour here and a review of one of its restaurants here.
The iconic fireworks chandelier.
This is a great option for those coming to Orlando, but there are a couple of other amazing options as well. Staying in Disney World, U.S. News ranked the Waldorf Astoria at 77th for Best Hotels in the USA. However, U.S. News also gave the resort hotel the honors of 1st in Best Hotels in Orlando for 2026! Congrats to the Disney World hotel!
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
The Walt Disney World Swan Hotel was also ranked number 19th on the list of best Orlando hotels for 2026. The Swan Hotel is part of the Swan & Dolphin Resort on Crescent Lake, and it’s one of our favorites!
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
A couple of other notable hotels that got recognized were Cooper Creek Cabins & Villas at Wilderness Lodge and Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel!
Wilderness Lodge
The Cooper Creek Cabins & Villas at Wilderness Lodge got recognized as the 13th Best Hotel in Orlando by U.S. News. This resort is absolutely stunning, and easily one of our favorites on Disney World property. We recommend it to anyone traveling to Disney World!
Wilderness Lodge Lobby
Then, Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel got noticed as the 15th Best Hotel in Orlando for 2026, filling out the U.S. News top 15 hotels in Orlando list. Universal wasn’t able to beat out Disney World this year, but it looks like they’re still battling it out!
Hard Rock Hotel
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