Rosen Hotels & Resorts' Salutes U.S. Armed Forces With Half-Price Orlando Accommodations and Buffet Dining

In honor of their continued service and commitment to our nation, Rosen Hotels & Resorts in Orlando announces a special offer for U.S. Military this May -- National Military Appreciation Month -- that will last through June 30, 2012. Active Duty and Retired U. S. Military including members of the U.S. Coast Guard and National Guard or Reservists can enjoy half-price accommodations off of the standard rack rate of $89.99 (a $45 military rate) and half-price off of buffet dining at Rosen Hotels & Resorts' four Orlando leisure properties - Quality Inn International, Rosen Inn closest to Universal, Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando (all three ideally located along International Drive, in the tourist corridor) and Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista conveniently located near Walt Disney World.   With the hotels incredibly popular Kids Eat Free program (children ages 9 and under receive complimentary breakfast and dinner buffets when accompanied by a paying adult), the offer truly is Orlando's Best Lodging Value®. Military also receive a special buy one entrée and get the second entrée of equal or lesser value at half-price at Rosen Inn closest to Universal's Shogun Japanese Steakhouse restaurant. "We are proud to honor our U.S. Armed Forces with this special discounted offer, in hopes that they will have an opportunity to recharge their batteries and re-connect with their families and loved ones with a trip to Orlando," said Harris Rosen, President & COO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts and a former officer in the United States Army. "We hope this discount on room nights as well as dining enables those who might not otherwise be able to afford a vacation a chance to really enjoy their leave and to enjoy all that Orlando has to offer." This special military rate can be booked online at: www.orlandohotels4less.com/military50 or by calling 1-877-224-5377. Participants must present a valid military ID and should be active, guard or reserve military. The package is based on availability and is subject to black-out dates. Not valid for groups or conventions. Rates are subject to change. Each of the conveniently located hotels cater to families, couples or single travelers with plenty of onsite amenities and services, including free transportation to area theme parks, onsite dining, lounges and convenience markets, as well as free high-speed Internet access, swimming pools and video arcades. Guest rooms at each hotel feature a mini-refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer and coffee maker. Combined with the Military Honors at local theme parks, this offer combines to make an affordable vacation for our military families. Ticket offers from area attractions including Sea World are available for our Military Heroes at www.herosalute.com. Each of the hotels has completed extensive renovations including all new furniture that was made in America, as well as new carpet, window treatments, upgraded art work, luxurious pillow-top mattresses and stylish, yet comfortable bedding. Private bathrooms now feature granite finish vanity and modern decorative lighting. Rosen Hotels' half-price Active Duty Military discount is valid at the following properties: The 728-room Quality Inn International (7600 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819) offers two swimming pools and a children's wading pool. Onsite dining options include The Apothecary Restaurant featuring a breakfast and dinner buffet, Topsy Turvey Lounge and the Lite Bite Mini-Market & Deli. The Rosen Inn closest to Universal (6327 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819) offers 315 guest rooms, a swimming pool and four onsite dining choices including Shogun Japanese Steak House, The Palms Dining Room featuring a breakfast buffet, as well as the International Pub and Lite Bite Mini-Market & Deli. The Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando (9000 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819) offers 1,020 guest rooms in six high-rise buildings. Three swimming pools and a sports bar offer downtime from the theme parks. Dining options include the Plaza Garden Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner, Zebra's Sports Bar, Smoooth Java Coffee Bar™ & Gifts proudly service Starbucks® and Lite Bite Mini-Market & Deli. Guests who need to do a little work while on vacation may also take advantage of the hotel's business center. The Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista (8442 Palm Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819) features 640 guest rooms in four high-rise buildings as well as a playground and two swimming pools, one of which features the new "Ozzie the Otter Splash Zone." Dining options include The Boardwalk Buffet Restaurant featuring breakfast and dinner buffets, Comfort Zone Bar & Grille and Lite Bite Mini-Market & Deli. The hotel offers guests complimentary scheduled shuttle service to four Walt Disney World® theme parks, Universal Orlando®, SeaWorld Orlando®, Aquatica®, Orlando Premium Outlets® Vineland and Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores®(reservations required). The three International Drive properties offer guests complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Universal Orlando®, SeaWorld Orlando®, Aquatica® and Wet 'n Wild Orlando® (reservations required). The I-Ride Trolley stops in front of each hotel, providing low-cost transportation to more than 75 stops in the International Drive attractions area. The three hotels are conveniently located off I-4, on International Drive, in the heart of the attractions area and just 12-15 minutes from Orlando International Airport.   For more information about Rosen Hotels & Resorts' four leisure properties, visit www.orlandohotels4less.com.