For travelers on a budget and those wanting to spend their money at the attractions, the Homewood Suites offers moderately priced lodging in Kissimmee, close to Water Mania water park and Walt Disney World. Families and other guests can hop the Homewood's complimentary shuttles for Disney's Transportation Center, where buses then ferry visitors to all attractions within the 42- square-mile Disney World property. Families and couples also are staying close to Old Town's shopping, dining and entertainment; Splendid China theme park; the House of Blues; Cirque du Soleil; Medieval Times dinner show; SeaWorld Adventure Park; Orange County Convention Center; Gatorland; and all the offerings of Universal Studios. The hotel is 21 miles from Orlando International Airport.

The Homewood features a garden courtyard overlooking a palm-trimmed pond, large pool, children's pool and four-person spa. Families can enjoy get-togethers and parties in a fenced area with sandy playground, gazebo, gas grill and picnic table. Guests can start their mornings out with complimentary breakfast buffets featuring hot and cold items and then return from a day of sightseeing Mondays through Thursdays to relax at complimentary manager's receptions with beer, wine, soft drinks, salads and hot foods. The Homewood skips on having its own restaurant, but guests can find plenty of dining options close to the hotel.

The Homewood features 156 suites in seven low- rise, terra-cotta buildings. Decorated with pale colors and pastel prints, the suites include kitchens, ranges, microwave ovens, refrigerators, TVs, VCRs and video-game consoles.

Located within a tranquil resort development that includes a shopping and dining center, the Homewood Suites attracts families seeking the convenience of basic, moderately priced vacation housing close to Walt Disney World Resort and other Orlando attractions.