I have stayed at the Ayres Orange multiple times over the past few years and will keep coming back! First and foremost, the hotel is in a very convenient and easy-to-find location right off the freeway. It is also far enough away from Disney that the area feels less chaotic and congested, but is still just a short ride away from the parks. The hotel is great for those wanting a more relaxed, child-adjacent Disney experience.
The staff were very kind, professional, and efficient. Check in and check out were a breeze. Our room was also very clean and spacious. My friend had never stayed here before and was very impressed with the quality of the hotel and amenities for the price. We were very pleased with the free WIFI, free hot and cold breakfast, and free parking (I was not charged for parking on 2/19/25 despite Expedia listing it as $15).
Extra perks:
1) If you don’t plan to park your vehicle at Disney, you can access the ART shuttle in front of the ALO Hotel next door or you can take an Uber straight from the hotel. Both are easy, affordable options, but we found the Uber to be faster and more convenient (at least getting to the parks). Getting an Uber home was a bit more challenging, but not completely awful!
2) If you plan to visit the parks on the day of your check out, the hotel still provides complimentary luggage storage and free parking to you all day.