Crossing over a shaded bamboo bridge and into the lobby of the Loews Royal Pacific feels a bit like entering some remote island hideaway. True to its moniker, there are lush palms, tropical flowers, fountains and green in every direction. Immediately, this appealed to us. Hotels that are family-friendly but don't remind you of that fact everywhere you look are hard to come by in Orlando, and the Royal Pacific pulls this off beautifully.

The centerpiece of the main floor is Orchid Court, an impressive courtyard with fountains, statues and an amazing collection of rare orchids. But the view outside reveals an enormous pool teeming with kids, and the rides off Universal's Island of Adventure off in the distance. The Royal Garden is one of three Loews resorts at Universal Orlando, and it's the largest of them. (Rooms are slightly smaller here, and rates slightly lower, than at the Hard Rock Hotel and Portofino.)

It's a 1,000-room, southeast Asian-inspired paradise that, despite its serene setting, has loads of kid-friendly activities and amenities. The supervised kids' club and easy access to both the Universal theme parks make it an excellent choice for families. A major draw for folks staying here is the fact that your room key acts as a Fast Pass at both parks, so you can skip most of the lines. You also get early admission to Island of Adventure, included in the cost of your stay. Character dining and several kid-friendly restaurants add to its family appeal.

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