The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

Set on 500 tropical acres, this luxe spa resort is 8.8 miles from Universal Orlando.

The elegant rooms have Wi-Fi (fee) and flat-screen TVs with premium channels, along with balconies and marble bathrooms. Suites add separate living/dining areas, soaking tubs and lake views. Club-level rooms have access to a lounge with free refreshments and Wi-Fi. Room service is available 24/7.

There are 11 restaurants, including a chic sushi bar, a French-inspired cafe, and an acclaimed fusion eatery with a terrace. There’s also an 18-hole golf course, a fitness center, and a spa with 40 treatment rooms, plus 3 outdoor pools and 50,000 sq ft of event space.