Orlando vacation trips are considered to be one of the best vacations in the world for the entire family – and why not? Orlando has something for everyone. There are parks, movies and entertainment for all. And it’s not just Disney Land we’re talking about. That’s just one part of what Orlando offers. There are a large number of magnificent sights and sounds to be enjoyed here. But, the first step to it all is a decent Orlando hotel booking.

Orlando has more than 400 hotels and resorts. This is in addition to the 25,000 odd vacation rentals. Given the sheer variety, choosing a home base for your vacation is no easy job. Fortunately, Orlando hotel bookings offer a home to people with different budgets, from luxurious resorts to budget boarding.

Generally, Orlando hotels offer attractive terms to attract visitors as many visitors as they can. Remember, many of these visitors keep coming back every year – and visitors always appreciate value for money. Here are some of the best deals that you can look forward to:

* Advance booking at some hotels bring you fixed cash discounts
* Some hotels offer complementary breakfast
* Some hotels offer complementary transportation to major attractions
* Some hotels organize guided city tours
* Some hotels offer complementary access to their pool, gym, reading room and so on in case the booking is for more than 3-4 days

In addition to the above, some hotels offer customized packages for visitors.

If you are on a budget:
If you are traveling on a budget, your choice would be a hotel that is inexpensive. At the same time, you are also better off choosing something that is close to the major attractions. An example would be The Sera Lago hotel. This hotel charges an affordable $45 and it offers all the usual amenities.

If you are seeking budget friendly accommodation, one of the best places to try for an Orlando hotel booking is ‘International Drive’. This place is known as ‘Orlando’s Tourism Corridor’ because of the sheer variety of hotels and resorts here. This area is also a good place to stay if you intend to visit major theme parks like Sea World, Walt Disney and Universal Studios.

If you intend to visit a single park, you might consider staying at the Universal Orlando Resort area or the Walt Disney World Resort. Both these places have several hotels, ranging from inexpensive to luxurious. Some of these hotels even offer special perks. For instance, by staying at the Universal Orlando Partner Hotels, you can avail of discounts in food and merchandise in the parks.

Tirupati is a name that evokes an image of Lord Venkateshwara, and inspires devotion in the minds of Hindus the world over. This temple town attracts millions of visitors every year, and is now considered the busiest pilgrimage center in the world.

The main temple of Lord Venkateshwara is located in the Thirumala hills, said to be the second oldest rock mountain in the world. The beautiful hills are themselves considered a temple, and the Thirumala is in its entirety a holy shrine.

Tirupati attracts so many visitors per day that the hospitality industry is a booming business in this temple town. You can find any kind of accommodation here from luxury hotels to guest houses and Devasthanam cottages. You can find many three star hotels in Tirupati that provide a nice blend of economic and luxurious living.

Three Star Tirupati Hotels

Tirumala Residency Hotel

Tirumala Residency is an elegant three star hotel that is very close to the Tirupati Railway Station. The hotel has 62 rooms and these are:

* Deluxe Rooms – 47
* Family Rooms – 12
* Suites – 3

All rooms in this hotel are air-conditioned and have direct dial telephones, television sets, and hot and cold running water.

The hotel’s multi-cuisine restaurant Blue serves Chinese, Mughal, North Indian and South Indian cuisines. Other facilities here include a banquet hall, business center, internet connectivity, medical services, a coffee shop and gift shop, valet parking, and laundry and secretarial services.

The Bhimas Residency

The Bhimas Residency is one of the most popular hotels in Tirupati. It is located on Renigunta road and lies just half a kilometer from the railway station. The hotel has 85 elegant rooms in four categories – Family Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, King Size Rooms and Superior Suites. The rooms have cable TV, hot and cold running water, switchboard telephone connection, and 24-hour room service.

* Yamini – Light snacks, beverages, sandwiches and fresh juices can be availed here.
* Ripples – This restaurant offers Andhra, Chinese and North Indian food.
* Mohini – The place offers South Indian and North Indian traditional fare.