Both Universal hotels are definitely on a par with Disney's, IMHO. The Portofino is one of the best around, too. I also rate the Peabody on I Drive, Marriott's Orlando World Center and the amazing Grand Bohemian downtown. The recently refurbished Wyndham resort on I Drive is a good combination of facilities, location and vfm, while the Rosen Center is one of the better convention-type hotels. And look out for the new Opryland Hotel in Kissimmee (very close to WDW) - opening in February, it should be one of the most spectacular hotels in Florida.