OverviewAbout a 7-minute drive from Highway 4, this hotel is situated among shopping, restaurants and a movie theatre. Offering free shuttle transportation to local theme parks, this property is well suited for guests who are looking for convenient access to Orlando attractions.
This hotel is 100% smoke free and all 1,020 rooms include free Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, a safe, a 32" flat screen TV and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with two double beds or one king bed. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.
Free parking is available on site and pets under 50 lbs are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $15 per pet, per night.
There are multiple on-site dining options. Plaza Garden Restaurant serves a daily breakfast and dinner buffet, and also has a regular dinner menu. Lite Bite Mini Market is open 24 hours and serves sandwiches, salads, snacks and beverages. Zebra's Sports Bar and Grille is open from 3 pm and serves beverages and dinner and features karaoke nights. There is also an on-site coffee and smoothie bar serving Starbucks coffee and various pastries.
On-site amenities include three pools (two of which are heated), a video arcade and games room, a playground, a business centre (including free boarding pass printing), guest laundry facilities, concierge and babysitting services, 24-hour security and a gift shop.
Free scheduled shuttle transportation is available for travel to Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Wet 'n' Wild. Travel must be booked in advance with the front desk. Free transportation to Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Club is also available, with a booked and confirmed tee time. Travel to the airport and Walt Disney World Resort is also available, but charges may apply.
Wet 'n' Wild is about 6 minutes away by car, while SeaWorld Orlando is a 7-minute drive away. Universal Orlando Resort is a 17-minute drive away, while Walt Disney World Resort is about 20 minutes away by car.
The Orange County Convention Center is 11 minutes away on foot. Festival Bay Mall at International Drive, which offers outlet shopping, is a 10-minute drive away, while the Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 15 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodMany guests described enjoyable stays at this property, among the reviews used for this analysis. Several guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and several reviewers thought that their rooms were well equipped with amenities. Guests specifically mentioned that they appreciated the flat screen TVs, air conditioning, mini-fridges and microwaves. A few reviewers found the beds comfortable. However, there were a few complaints about noise (see below).
Many reviewers found the location convenient for accessing the Orange County Convention Centre, restaurants, shopping and theme parks by car, shuttle or public transit.
The staff throughout the hotel were complimented for their friendly and accommodating service. A few guests found the surrounding grounds well maintained, while a couple of other reviewers enjoyed the pool area. A couple of guests praised the food at the on-site restaurants.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #75 out of 328 hotels in Orlando, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 2,124 reviews.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.9 out of 5, with 83% of 1,408 guests recommending the property.