The Alfond Inn

The Alfond Inn is a boutique hotel at 300 E New England Ave, Winter Park, Florida, in Winter Park, a leafy suburb north of Downtown Orlando. The Alfond Inn is owned by Rollins College, with profits supporting student scholarships, and displays a significant contemporary art collection. It is a polished boutique base for Winter Park. Nearby, Park Avenue and Rollins College are easy to reach, and Park Avenue shops and cafes, Rollins College, the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art and the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour are within a short walk. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 30 minutes away by car, and the SunRail Winter Park station is steps from Park Avenue. Amenities include outdoor pool, restaurant, art collection, fitness centre and valet parking. Accommodation is offered as King Room, Queen Room and Suite, so visitors can match the room to a solo, couple or family stay. The property suits couples and cultural travellers. Winter Park is about 20 to 30 minutes from the theme parks, so it suits visitors who want a quieter base and are not planning a park every day. Nightly rates generally run about $280-$520 USD before taxes and fees, rising during school holidays, spring break, summer and any large convention or event. October to April is dry and mild for strolling Park Avenue and the lakes; the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is held in March. With a 4.7 rating, The Alfond Inn is a dependable choice. In short: Boutique hotel owned by Rollins College, with a contemporary art collection and a restaurant, steps from Park Avenue.