Guest room, Florida view, Gulf Coast Tower

This Guest Room at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center has large windows that look over the resort's landscaped surroundings, so the room feels bright and open during the day. It is a Florida-view room, which suits guests who want a pleasant outlook and natural light without paying for a larger suite.

The room has two queen beds with hypo-allergenic bedding and sleeps up to 4 guests in 410 sq. ft. That makes it a practical fit for a family of four or two couples travelling together. A rollaway/extra bed can be added for a surcharge.

The private bathroom has a shower/bathtub combination, designer toiletries, shampoo, soap and a hair dryer. This room also carries accessibility features, including a transfer shower, a height-adjustable showerhead, a grab bar near the toilet and low-height electrical outlets in the bathroom. It also has lever door handles, a low-height door lock, a low-height view port in the door, smooth flooring and a visual fire alarm. Closed captioning is available on the TV.

Expect a smart TV with cable channels, premium channels, Netflix and pay movies, plus closed captioning. For comfort there is air conditioning and a ceiling fan. Towels and bed sheets are changed on request. In-room Wi-Fi is available to guests of Gaylord Palms.

Overnight guests pay a mandatory daily resort fee, shown at roughly $45 to $51.53 per night depending on date. It covers Cypress Springs Water Park access, resort-wide Wi-Fi, fitness and yoga classes, and scheduled shuttles to Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs. The 24-hour fitness center is complimentary for hotel guests.

Yes. The two queen beds and four-guest capacity suit families, and the 3-acre Cypress Springs Water Park is included in the resort fee. The park has four slides, the Crystal River Rapids action river and a FlowRider surf simulator. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The pools do not have lifeguards on duty. The two tallest slides require 40 inches and the two smaller slides 36 inches. Pool hours are generally 7 AM to 11 PM but can vary seasonally.

Gaylord Palms has several restaurants and bars under one roof, including Old Hickory Steakhouse for dinner, MOOR for seafood, Villa de Flora for breakfast, Wreckers Sports Bar and the Cuban-inspired Socio lounge. The Cocoa Bean Coffee House serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. In-room dining runs daily from 6:00 AM to midnight. Hours can change, so it is worth checking a particular outlet before you plan a meal.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Late arrivals are accepted until 4 AM, and the front desk is open 24 hours. The minimum check-in age is 18. Self parking is $40 per day and valet is $55 per day. Electric vehicle charging stations are on site.

Gaylord Palms does not run its own airport shuttle, but Mears Transportation is the suggested alternative. Orlando International Airport is about 19 to 20 miles away, roughly 20 to 35 minutes by car depending on traffic. Walt Disney World is about a 5-minute drive via Osceola Parkway, and Disney shuttles are covered by the resort fee. Round-trip SeaWorld and Universal Studios transfers cost about $21 per person.

Pets are not allowed at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. ADA-defined service animals are welcome with no fee or documentation required. Guests travelling with a service animal are advised to tell the hotel before arrival.