Accommodations

All residential patients will have to make arrangements to stay at a nearby hotel in Altamonte Springs, FL. Below are a number of hotels that are all very close by, ranging from 2 blocks away to less than one and a half miles away. The names, addresses, telephone, and fax numbers are given as well as prices that they have agreed to when staying for 4 weeks. You are free to stay at any place you choose, and those listed below have been personally evaluated and found to be acceptable.

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Hotels:

1. Embassy Suites: $89/night
   225 Shorecrest Dr.
   Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
   Telephone: 407-834-2400
   Fax: 407-834-2117
   -Great walking path around lake
   -Near lots of activities, shops, and mall
   -Free wireless internet
   Embassy Suites in Altamonte Springs website

2. Homestead Studio Suites: $38-$42/night (for 1 month or weekly stay, respectively)
   302 Northlake Blvd
   Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
   Telephone: 407-332-9300
   Fax: 407-332-9330
   -Best value
   -Very nice, fully-equipped suites
   -Wireless internet ($5 one time fee)
   Homestead Studio Suites in Altamonte Springs website

3. Spring Hill Suites: $109/night
   205 W. State Road 436
   Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
   Telephone: 407-865-6400
   Fax: 407-865-6773
   -Very good accommodations
   -Free internet
   -Walking distance to Rice Diet Center
   Spring Hill Suites in Altamonte Springs website

4. Clarion Inn: Rates to be determined (refer to Clarion website)
   230 W. State Road 436
   Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
   Telephone: 407-862-4455
   Fax: 407-682-5982
   -New suites are very nice
   -Walking distance to Rice Diet Center
   -Internet access
   Clarion Inn in Altamonte Springs website

5. Hilton (Altamonte Springs): $99/night
   350 S. Northlake Blvd
   Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
   Telephone: 407-830-1985
   Fax: 407-331-2911
   -Internet access and other standard amenities
   Hilton in Altamonte Springs website

6. Residence Inn (Marriott): $99/night
   270 Douglas Ave
   Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
   Telephone: 407-788-7991
   Fax: 407-869-5468
   -2 blocks walking distance to Rice Diet Center
   -Totally renovated
   -Free in-room high speed internet access
   Residence Inn in Altamonte Springs website

7. Hampton Inn: $77/night
   151 North Douglas Ave
   Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
   Telephone: 407-869-9000
   Fax: 407-788-6746
   -5 blocks walking distance to Rice Diet Center
   -Free high-speed internet
   Hampton Inn in Altamonte Springs website

8. Ramada Inn: Rates to be determined (see Ramada website, link below)
   150 Douglas Ave
   Altamonte Springs, Fl 32714
   Telephone: 407-862-8200
   -Walking distance to Rice Diet Center
   -Business Center
   -Free High Speed Internet
   -Gym/Fitness Center
   -Facilities Pool
   Ramada Inn Website

Car Rentals:

Car rental is recommended either at the airport or after arriving at your hotel. There are several car rental companies that we list below. You will need to personally make those arrangements. Some of the hotels have van service to take you within a 3 mile radius as their availability permits.

Rental rates may vary based on length of the rental and any discount eligibility you may have, i.e. AAA, AARP, Corporate, Military, etc.  Below are companies that are located just outside the airport (all have transportation from the airport to the car rental facility) and with offices in Altamonte Springs.

THE ONLY CAR RENTAL COMPANY ON PREMISES AT THE AIRPORT & WITH A VERY CONVENIENT CLOSE LOCATION IN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS TO RICE DIET CENTER:

BUDGET RENT A CAR – 1-800-527-0700
AT THE AIRPORT *ON PREMISES, NO SHUTTLE NEEDED*
Fill out paperwork at Baggage Claim area, then take Walkway on the 2nd level
OR
Altamonte Springs
Hilton Orlando North
350 South Northlake Boulevard
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
407-767-8559

CAR RENTAL COMPANY PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO THEIR OFF-SITE AIRPORT LOCATION (10 MINUTE RIDE) & ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LOCATION:

AVIS – 1-800-557-6689
Orlando Intl Airport
1 Airport Blvd., Orlando, FL 32827
407-825-3700
OR
Altamonte Springs – 2 miles from 32714 location
403 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
407-767-0380

BELOW ARE CAR RENTAL COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO THEIR OFF-SITE AIRPORT LOCATION (10 MINUTE RIDE):

NATIONAL CAR RENTAL 1-800-227-7368 (1-800-CAR-RENT)
Orlando Intl Airport  Orlando, FL 32827
407-855-4170
NO ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LOCATION

HERTZ RENT A CAR - 1-800-654-3131
5601 Butler National Drive, Orlando, FL 32827
407-859-8400
No Altamonte Springs location

DOLLAR RENT A CAR
9201 Airport Blvd., Orlando, FL 32827
407-583-8000