OverviewThis property is situated in a business park, at the intersection of two major toll highways, and is well located for guests looking to explore the area by car. This hotel is also within a 3-minute drive of Orlando Grand Prix, an indoor go-kart venue.
This property offers both smoking and non-smoking accommodations. All 125 rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Select rooms also include a mini-fridge and a microwave. Rooms are furnished with one double bed, two double beds or one king bed.
Suites provide more spacious accommodations and include a separate living area. Suites are furnished with one king bed.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted at no additional charge.
A free breakfast is served from 6 am to 9 am on weekdays and from 7 am to 10 am on weekends. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, meeting space, free newspapers and guest laundry facilities.
The Orange County Convention Centre and SeaWorld Orlando are both 10 minutes away by car. Orlando Premium Outlets, Wet 'n' Wild Waterpark, and Universal Studios Orlando Resort are all about 15 minutes away by car. Disney World is a 20- to 25-minute drive away, depending on traffic, while the Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a 14-minute drive away. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on July 31, 2013: Free breakfast hours and pet policy.
The GoodMany guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent, among the reviews used for this analysis.
Many reviewers described their rooms as clean, while several guests added that their rooms were generally comfortable. Several guests specifically mentioned that their beds were comfortable. However, there were also some negative comments about rooms (see below for more details).
Many guests found the hotel conveniently located for accessing the airport, shopping, the convention centre and area theme parks by car.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service.
Several guests appreciated that their pets were permitted at no additional charge.
Some reviewers praised the food at the free breakfast, however a few other guests thought that the breakfast could be improved (see below).
The Bad
There were several common concerns expressed by guests, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
A few reviewers found their rooms to be dated and in need of upgrades, specifically the carpeting. One guest thought that her room appeared old and tired, while another reviewer said that the hotel in general was in desperate need of repairs. A couple of guests found the bathrooms small, while a couple of other reviewers were disturbed in their rooms by traffic noise.
A couple of guests complained about smelling cigarette smoke throughout the property.
As mentioned above, a few guests thought that the selection of food at the free breakfast could have been more varied and a couple of reviewers did not enjoy the taste of the coffee.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.8 out of 5, with 81% of 320 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #199 out of 329 hotels in Orlando, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 137 reviews.
The author called the hotel on July 31, 2013, to verify some information.
