OverviewThis property is situated among shopping and restaurants, along Interstate 4. This hotel caters to families and offers sofabeds in all rooms and an on-site kiddie pool.
This hotel is 100% smoke free and all rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a TV with pay-per-view movies, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, a sofabed, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning.
Free parking is available on site. There is a public transit stop just outside the hotel that offers free scheduled transportation to Universal Studios Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Walt Disney World and Orange County Convention Center.
A free breakfast is served daily from 6:30 am to 9:30 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
On-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a kiddie pool, a hot tub, guest laundry facilities, a snack shop, copy/fax service, free newspapers and a playground. Pets are not permitted at this hotel.
SeaWorld Orlando is 5 minutes away by car, while Universal Orlando Resort and the Wet 'n' Wild water park are both an 8-minute drive away. Epcot Center at Walt Disney World is about 12 minutes away by car, while the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is about a 20-minute drive away.
The Orange County Convention Center is 10 minutes away by car, while the Orlando Premium Outlets are about a 15-minute drive away. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 20 to 25 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on September 15, 2013: The free breakfast hours.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests found the location convenient for accessing area theme parks by car or by the public shuttle. A few reviewers found a Walmart, shopping and a grocery store nearby.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and welcoming service.
Several guests enjoyed the on-site pool, while several other reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable.
A few reviewers appreciated the free breakfast, while a couple of guests appreciated the free Wi-Fi.
A few guests described their rooms as clean and comfortable, however, some other reviewers expressed concerns about the condition of their rooms (see below for more details).
The Bad
There were several concerns found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
Several guests found the dining area for the free breakfast crowded and understaffed.
Several reviewers said that their rooms appeared dated and in need of upgrades. These guests specifically mentioned dated decor and worn bathroom fixtures. While some guests thought that their rooms were clean and comfortable, a few reviewers said that their rooms did not meet their cleanliness expectations.
While the staff were frequently complimented, a couple of reviewers found the front desk understaffed.
There were several other concerns found, however, those concerns seemed to result from isolated experiences.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.3 out of 5, with 78% of 1,341 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #266 out of 330 hotels in Orlando, with an average score of 2.5 out of 5, from 276 reviews.
The author called the hotel on September 15, 2013 to verify some information.
