A Good Central Hotel in Orlando

Advantages: Price and location
Disadvantages: None

...The Days Inn Lake Bueana Vista. This is situated at the main crossroads in Lake B,Vista. The actual hotel was renovated while I was staying there november 1999. They were doing floor by floor and when we had a look the whole room was being gutted and refitted,so I would of thought it is even better now than it was.They offer 2 double beds in the room and air conditioning, Tv and bathroom with all normal facilities. The chain of Days Inns are known as econimical places to stay which I will agree but the are comfortable ,clean and have all facilities that you may require,ie hair dryers ,tv,hire of videos or game console,dry cleaning or ironing service.They have a games room,shop were you can get loads of items though it is slightly more expensive than the larger american supermarkets. The simming pool is fine you will see the main...

tatootart 17.02.2001 · Read review
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Review of Days Inn, Orlando

Awesome Orlando

Advantages: So much to see and do, lots of things are cheap.
Disadvantages: Not enough time to do it all, some big costs.

..., so check your operator provides a shuttle. Our hotel (The Enclave Suites) was just off International Drive, near the Wet n Wild Water Park. !!!!!!!!!!I MUST STRESS THAT THE ENCLAVE SUITES ARE A GREAT PLACE TO STAY, THEY WERE ON HOLIDAYS FROM HELL A FEW MONTHS BACK AND THAT WAS VERY UNFAIR AS THEY WERE GREAT – I WOULD HAPPILY RETURN THERE !!!!!!!!! Sorry, had to get that in. Our hotel was perfectly situated, International Drive is the main road in Orlando that runs right from Seaworld at one end, past Universal and on to several shopping outlet villages. We were a stones throw from it. Once settled in our rooms, we went for a stroll around the local area. There were several little shops and plenty of restaurants and bars, and the trams whizzed by all the time. It was getting on for 6pm so we headed back to the hotel...

Nameless 03.05.2001 · Read review
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Review of Orlando

  Orlando on the Cheap

Advantages: You get your photo taken with Mickey
Disadvantages: You get your photo taken with Mickey

...of wonga, provided you don't mind too much where you eat (most places in Kissimee are pretty good). Another alternative is to visit an 'all-you-can-eat' place where, for a fixed fee, you can go bananas and pig yourself into oblivion. In particular, the 'Ponderosa' chain of restaurants do an all-you-can-eat breakfast for $3.99 and an all-you-can-eat dinner for around twelve bucks, depending upon what maincourse you choose. It is high quality and very good value for money. The 'Orlando' area, where the theme parks are is not actually in Orlando at all but some fifteen miles south around an area called Kissimmee. The 'action' centres on five main places which you will get to know well during your stay. They are DisneyWorld itself, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, International Drive and Highway 192. The first three cost money to visit so I...

tagheur 26.10.2002 (27.10.2002) · Read review
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Great Hotel Right On I-Drive - Close To Everything

Advantages: Great Hotel, Great Location & Very Friendly Staff
Disadvantages: Have to pay per night for fridge in room

...and they will sort it for you straight away. Another great thing about the front desk is that they will post your postcards/letters for you and this does not cost very much at all. The bellhops are also very friendly and always have something nice to say on your return to the hotel (I know this is because they rely on tips from people, but seriously you could not find nicer people anywhere). The pool could do with being bigger, but its still good as they also have a kids pool and with the amount of other things you'll be doing while in Orlando the hotel pool will be one of the last things on your mind. The pool bar is great, with loads of different drinks, beers, spirits and cocktails, and I would definately recommend the Margaritas (if you don't like salt, they will line your glass with sugar, which is very thoughtful). There...

purplifried 29.12.2006 · Read review
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Review of Sheraton Studio City Hotel, Orlando

Fantastic hotel....

Advantages: Location, affordable, clean, helpful staff, big rooms, Disney everywhere
Disadvantages: Food selection & price

...Me and my girlfriend (she's 23 & loves disney more than me!) went for a 2 week holiday in January 2007. Now we were on a budget so to find that there was a Disney budget hotel was a great find. We booked our holiday, including flights, transfers & hotel for around £500 each I think. We stayed in the Disney All Star Music Hotel. Now the whole Disney area in Orlando would cover the size of Greater Manchester, so you get an idea how big the whole place is. All the parks and hotels are surrounded by spacious, open land. Now our hotel was part of 3 all-star resorts the other two being All-Star Movies and All-Star Sports. All three hotels are 3 floors, decorated colourfully and uniquely with huge figures relating to the theme (i.e. we had a 40ft drum set outside our little hotel buiding). This was fantastic and I'm sure children would be...

gardnax 13.04.2007 · Read review
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Review of Disney All Star Hotel, Orlando

I-Ride Orlando

Advantages: to many to list here
Disadvantages: you may have to walk a few yards to a bus pick up point

...companies give you a free car...what a rip off !!! its not free as such you still end up paying around £400 for the hire in all the extras for two weeks holiday.. Then in addition to the hire charges, some hotels want you to pay 5 dollars a day parking fees, and the most of the Orlando theme parks also charge extra for parking, so on top of your motoring costs you are paying for the privalege of having you car parked in a car park while you enjoy the day at a theme park...a bit sensles really unless there are a few of you in the car.... So if you intend to visit Orlando, stay in a hotel on or just off International Drive, I can assure you its much cheaper to forget hiring a car unless you are in Kissimee or on a two centre holiday, but even so I would forget renting a car whilst in Orlando and just rent one for the week you are on the gulf...

Dalesman 19.08.2000 (22.07.2001) · Read review
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Review of Orlando

Rodeaway Inn International Orlando

Advantages: Price, location
Disadvantages: small pool

...Stayed here in July 2007. Rooms were of a decent size with neutral decor, plenty of hanging space and well appreciated refridgerator & microwave oven. Our bathroom sprung a leak on day 2 of our stay & the staff were fantastic & moved us immediately. We were on the 7th floor & the views of the strip were excellent. On the odd numbered floors you have laundry facilities (very handy) and ice machines on the evens. The pool is fairly small for the size of the hotel but strangely it only got crowded at around 9pm ! Happy hour at the bar is great value & the Shogun Restaurant delicious. The location is great, just a few minutes walk from Wet & Wild and $5 by cab to Universal (or 15 mins or so walk.) Trolley bus stop right outside for easy access to all the strip attractions. Would I stay here again ? Definitely Would I recommend the hotel...

ellieo48 29.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Rodeway Inn Hotel Orlando

Orlando...Where Dreams Come True.

Advantages: Something to see and do for all age groups. Great for shopping
Disadvantages: The flight took nine and a half hours. :(

...include all you can eat Chinese buffets, Indian Cuisine, Sea food and steak restaurants, pancake and waffle houses to name just a few. You are sure to find something to suit all tastes. *** Getting around in Orlando. Hiring a car is not absolutely necessary. If you decide to stay on or near international drive, then you will find that a lot of the hotels, offer a free shuttle service to all the main attractions. There is also the I-Ride Trolley service which runs the full length of International Drive the present fare being 75 cents for adults, children under 12 free. Another way to travel is by using the Lynx buses, these are very similar to our local buses. The present fare being 1Dollar each way, no matter how far you are travelling. *** My overall view on Orlando Florida. There is so much more that I would like to say about...

xanadu 13.03.2001 · Read review
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Universal's Hard Rock Hotel August 2006

Advantages: Location, Atmosphere, Luxurious yet Hip Feel
Disadvantages: It is rather pricey

...The adverts for this hotel invite you to "Live like a rock star at the exciting Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando® Resort." Is this true? Well yes, I think you could say so, for a number of reasons. Overall our stay here was amazing and I was very sorry when it ended. It is supposedly done in California Mission style - now I have no idea whether this hotel is authentic to this style or not, but it was lovely! The moment you make your way up the sweeping drive to be pounced on by a member of the valet section you know you are about to be spoiled rotten. The entrance is very grand and as you walk into the lobby area the only word is "Wow!". It is immense and open plan and very grand, but not in an intimidating way at all. As an example, there are velvet chaise lounges with kids skating round in Heeleys - sort of very posh but...

Miffy2003 22.04.2007 · Read review
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Review of Hard Rock Hotel Orlando / Universal Resort, Orlando

Orlando declining

Advantages: Plenty to do and great theme parks
Disadvantages: Low standards

...My experiences of Orlando have changed my views during the past 20 years. My first visit was in 1987 and I couldn't fault it. However, I have returned several times and each time I notice it declining. The family restaurants that I once enjoyed have become dull and have reached poor quality. To enjoy a decent meal you have to visit the more upmarket restaurants which works out expensive. The atmosphere and appearance seems dull and dirty not at all as I remember on previous visits. My advice is to stay at one of the beach resorts such as St Pete's or Clearwater which remain just as beautiful as ever. I found by staying away from Orlando itself I managed to spread my sightseeing further afield. For instance a trip to Melbourne beach (about an hour's drive from Orlando) made a change too. I would avoid September in future as each...

jeckmate 12.02.2008 · Read review
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