Orlando
North America · United States
Best Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Rec. Nights
6 nights
Airports
MCO (Orlando International)
Avg. Cash
$51 - $685/night
Best Value
2.5¢via Hyatt
Overview
Orlando is the global capital of themed entertainment — Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and surrounding attractions draw over 75 million visitors per year. The city has also evolved with a thriving food scene and a growing downtown arts district.
Orlando may be the single best city in North America for hotel points redemptions. The Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Conrad Orlando, and Hyatt's Andaz Orlando at Universal are standout options across all major programs.
January through April is the sweet spot — after holiday crowds dissipate, before summer humidity peaks, with theme park wait times at their most manageable.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Orlando range from $51 to $685 per night. Points redemptions offer 2.47+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
10 properties in Orlando bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hyatt Regency Orlando | Hyatt | 14,791 | $358 | 2.4¢ | ||
Hyatt House Orlando Airport | Hyatt | 8,000 | $175 | 2.2¢ | ||
Baymont by Wyndham Orlando South | Wyndham | 7,500 | $84 | 1.1¢ | ||
Baymont by Wyndham Orlando North Millenia | Wyndham | 7,500 | $78 | 1.0¢ | ||
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Winter Park | Marriott | 22,396 | $186 | 0.8¢ | ||
Courtyard by Marriott Orlando South/Grande Lakes Area | Marriott | 23,717 | $186 | 0.8¢ | ||
Candlewood Suites Orlando North - Winter Park | IHG | 22,809 | $137 | 0.6¢ | ||
Holiday Inn Orlando North - Winter Park | IHG | 29,838 | $173 | 0.6¢ | ||
Conrad Orlando at Evermore | Hilton | 138,106 | $685 | 0.5¢ | ||
Hilton Orlando | Hilton | 91,395 | $394 | 0.4¢ |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
Best Value
If you have Points:
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Cost14,791 pts/night × 6n = 88,746 Hyatt
Value$2,148 ÷ 88,746 pts= 2.4¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Points:
Baymont by Wyndham Orlando South
Cost7,500 pts/night × 6n = 45,000 Wyndham
Value$504 ÷ 45,000 pts= 1.1¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Winter Park
Cost22,396 pts/night × 6n = 134,376 Marriott
Value$1,116 ÷ 134,376 pts= 0.8¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
Candlewood Suites Orlando North - Winter Park
Cost22,809 pts/night × 6n = 136,854 IHG
Value$822 ÷ 136,854 pts= 0.6¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Conrad Orlando at Evermore
Cost138,106 pts/night × 6n = 828,636 Hilton
Value$4,110 ÷ 828,636 pts= 0.5¢
Transfer time: Instant
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Orlando use World of Hyatt, Wyndham Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, and Hilton Honors points. Here’s how to earn them:
Best Option
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
IHG
$99
Annual Fee
140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
- Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
- 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
IHG One Rewards
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
Hilton Honors
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
World of Hyatt
Marriott Bonvoy
IHG One Rewards
Hilton Honors
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
World of Hyatt
Marriott Bonvoy
IHG One Rewards
World of Hyatt Credit Card
Hyatt
$95
Annual Fee
60,000 Hyatt points + free night (Cat 1-4) — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly
- Earn 4x at Hyatt hotels and 2x on dining, travel, and gym memberships
- Free night certificate annually (Cat 1-4) worth up to $300+
- Automatic Discoverist elite status
World of Hyatt
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Getting There
MCO (Orlando International)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $51/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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