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Guide to Accommodation and Rest at Orlando Airport (MCO)
Quick Questions about Where to Rest
Is there a hotel inside the airport?
Yes: the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, inside the Terminal A and B building, on Level 4 above the security checkpoint for gates 70–129. You check out and go straight to security, with no transfer.
Is it worth the price?
If your priority is convenience for an early flight, a cancellation or a cruise departure, guests say yes. If you want to save money, the hotels around the airport with free shuttles are cheaper.
Is the Hyatt noisy?
Most guests describe the rooms as quiet, and the hotel describes them with a soundproofed design. Some reviews mention noise from the terminal or the hallway in specific rooms.
Can I book a room just for the day?
Yes. The hotel offers day use from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, booked by phone or email, and day passes are also sold through ResortPass.
Can I sleep in the terminal?
You can, but it is uncomfortable: hard seats, lights on all night and almost everything closes around 9:00 pm, with no vending machines for food.
Critical Points: Smart Traveler's Manual
Early check-in is not guaranteed
Guests report waits for early check-in and fees of around USD 85 to get the room a few hours early.
💡 Suggestion: if you land early, ask for the early check-in price when booking, or compare it with a day-use room.
Uneven front desk service
Several reviews describe front desk staff as unhelpful or unfriendly, alongside others who praise very good service, and some mention reservations that could not be found.
💡 Suggestion: carry your confirmation number and, if you booked through a third party, confirm the reservation with the hotel before you travel.
Stuck overnight in the terminal
When flights are cancelled at night, passengers find shops and restaurants closed and no vending machines for food.
💡 Suggestion: ask your airline for a hotel voucher right away and, if you get one, book quickly: rooms near the airport fill up on bad-weather nights.
Pros and Cons of Staying at MCO
- Pros:
- Inside the terminal: from your room to security with no transfer.
- Clean, comfortable rooms: the most repeated praise from guests.
- Pool with runway views: a favorite among guests and aviation fans.
- Cruise-friendly: luggage handling and transportation for Disney cruises from Port Canaveral.
- Cons:
- High price: paid for the location.
- Uneven front desk: reports of unfriendly service and lost reservations.
- Sleeping in the terminal: free, but very uncomfortable and with almost no services at night.
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
The Hyatt Regency is inside the Terminal A and B building, on Level 4 above the security checkpoint for gates 70–129, before security. It is the most convenient option for an early flight, a long layover or a cancelled flight.
User experience:
- Convenience is the main praise: guests check out and go straight to security, which many value before early flights.
- Rooms are described as clean and comfortable, and most guests found them quiet.
- The pool on the sixth-floor terrace, with views of the airport, is one of the most praised spaces.
- Travelers on Disney cruises value the luggage handling and the transportation to the port.
- Front desk service is uneven: complaints about unfriendly staff and reservations not found, but also praise for staff who solved problems late at night.
Strategy: if you want a runway view or a balcony, ask for it when booking and confirm it again at check-in.
Featured Amenities:
- Free internet access
- Room service
- McCoy's Bar & Grill and Hemisphere restaurants (Hemisphere: Tuesday to Saturday, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
- 24-hour gym
- Outdoor pool on the sixth-floor terrace
- Meeting facilities and executive services
- Spacious rooms with multiple accessibility features
- Day use from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, booked directly with the hotel
- Parking connected to Garage B (for a fee) and valet parking service. Rates in the parking guide
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Resting in the Terminal
For travelers on a very tight budget, staying in the terminal is possible, but it is an uncomfortable night.
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User experience:
- Seats are hard, lights stay on all night and announcements and cleaning are constant.
- Almost everything closes around 9:00 pm, and travelers stranded overnight found no vending machines for food or coffee.
- Passengers whose flights were cancelled report that a hotel or food voucher depends on the airline and the reason for the cancellation.
Strategy: if you must spend the night, buy food and water before 9:00 pm and bring a light blanket, a sleep mask and earplugs.
Practical Tips for Surviving the Night:
- Prepare for cold and light: bring a blanket, travel pillow, sleep mask and earplugs.
- Find a good spot: areas near less-used gates are usually quieter, but always prioritize your safety.
- Bring supplies: buy snacks and water before places close.
Nearby Accommodation Options
If the Hyatt Regency is outside your budget but you still prefer a hotel, there are many options near the airport. Most offer a free or low-cost shuttle to and from the terminal; see where they pick up in the hotel shuttle guide.
To explore these alternatives, you can SEARCH for nearby hotels HERE or use the following interactive map to compare prices and locations.
