OverviewLocated about a 10-minute drive from Walt Disney World and a 1-minute drive from Highway 530, the Wyndham Cypress Palms is geared towards travellers who require condo-style accommodations with easy highway access, extended kitchen amenities and an outdoor pool.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned one- and two-bedroom condos offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a full kitchen, a washer and dryer and a separate bedroom. Units with a jetted tub and a balcony are also available and the hotel is wheelchair accessible.
Hotel amenities include two outdoor swimming pools, two hot tubs, a fitness room, a clubhouse, a picnic and BBQ area, free laundry facilities and free parking. Pets are not allowed.
Downtown Disney is roughly a 15-minute drive away, while Universal Studios can be found about 25 minutes away by car. Falcon's Fire Golf Course is an 8-minute drive away and Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a 30-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets not permitted, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: September 12, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's location, staff and rooms.
Numerous reviewers praised the hotel's location. They found it close to Disney World, restaurants, shopping, attractions, highway access, Walmart and a grocery store.
The hotel's staff were the source of many compliments by patrons, who characterized them as efficient, helpful, friendly and professional.
Several lodgers enjoyed their rooms at the hotel. They described their accommodations as clean, well equipped, well maintained, spacious, nicely decorated and quiet, with comfortable beds. It should be noted, however, that a few guests had complaints about their lodgings (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about the rooms and parking.
Although several reviewers enjoyed their well equipped, clean and spacious rooms, a few lodgers had complaints about their accommodations. They reported dated decor, musty odours, worn furniture and uncomfortable beds.
A few guests were disappointed with the hotel's parking. They described it as limited, and reported having to park at the back of the lot away from their rooms when the hotel was busy.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #135 of 330 Orlando hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 384 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.4 out of 5 with a 91% recommendation rate from 56 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.7 out of 10 from 14 reviews.
The author called the hotel on September 12, 2013 to verify some information.
