All I would say is that there is greater concentration of buildings (built up if you like), whether they be restaurants, hotels, shops etc The southern end of I Drive is a bit greener and places are a bit more spread out.

Good points. You can walk to restaurants in the evening, good location for access to Universal, Wet n Wild, Seaworld and even Disney if you take the Sand Lake Road/Apopka Vineland route to Downtown Disney.

Bad points. Traffic, lots of it, Little Britain area of Orlando (not a major issue admittedly).

I wouldn't worry too much. Although I Drive isn't quite THE place to stay in Orlando like it was when we first went in 1999, it is still a good base for most of the Orlando attractions. As long as you are happy with your hotel, that is the important thing.

Thanks for that pal, you have certainly put a brighter light on it for us

DB if you go to google maps and type international drive orlando,,,,there is now a street view you can scrool up and down international drive and see whats around your hotel.....we have stopped 3 times at the northern end of I Drive and never had any problems there,,,,,just be intrested to know what hotel you are stopping at thats all...but with now street view now gives you an idea where you be going.....have a great wedding and honeymoon....love orlando..

Thanks a mil Yeltzman, we are staying in the four points sheraton, appreciate the tips on the map and street view my friend, take it handy

Ok, well now that we know the hotel I can confirm that you are away from the main congested bit of I Drive which I believe personally to be Sand Lake Road to where I Drive meets Universal Boulevard. This is the area I was talking about on the previous post and not the area where the Sheraton is.

That is a good thing for you. The Sheraton is in a ideal location to be honest and is possibly in the top 3 of hotels we were thinking of staying in on our next visit (when that will be who knows?). I've stayed in many Sheraton's throughout the USA and have always had a great stay, the beds are to die for!!!

Great pick if you ask me.

Thanks a mil J, we are both much happier after both yours and Yeltsmans posts, really appreciateyou both taking the time to put our minds at ease, i hope you make it back there some time soon yourself.

Yes i agree good location theres an I hop restaurant next door its a short walk to wet and wild if you enjoy waterparks...plus plenty of other places to eat round you....plus its a great hotel to find if you havent been there before its tall and round and can see it from a distance away if its the one i think it is.Ive never been in it so cant comment what its like but if its got the sheraton name will be ok.have a great trip and enjoy all those wonderful rides and theme park in florida....

Thanks a mil Yeltzman, we will ceratinly do our best