Nightly rates from $45
Rate based on Check-in: Feb 23, 2012 Check-out: Feb 24, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.0
out of 5
725 reviews
Great Location... POOR communication

First of all, this hotel was not Howard Johnson anymore at the time we arrived. From what the front... See full review

  • Cely
  • Sep 27, 2011
nice hotel

The locartion is one of the things that make special this hotel, there are several options so you... See full review

  • Jack Florida
  • Sep 24, 2011
Kids-eat-free program and free shuttle service at budget hotel

The Howard Johnson Inn - Kissimmee Maingate East makes it convenient for guests with Disney theme parks on their itinerary. The 367-room property provides free scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World. Families take advantage of the kids-eat-free-program at nearby IHOP, where kids 12 and under dine gratis with a paying adult, and Shoney's, where kids 10 and under eat for free. An outdoor heated pool, children's pool and Jacuzzi complete the offerings.

Highlights
  • Free scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World
  • Close to Walt Disney World, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Adventure Park, Discovery Cove and other attractions
  • With one paying adult, kids 12 and under eat free at IHOP and kids 10 and under eat free at Shoney's
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor heated pool, children's pool and Jacuzzi
Rooms

Rooms at the Howard Johnson Inn - Kissimmee Maingate East skew traditional, with patterned bedspreads, carpets and wood furniture. Cable TV, individual climate control and a safe are standard in every room, while some larger rooms cater to families with extra amenities like Super Nintendo (fees apply), microwave, mini-refrigerator and pool views. Wi-Fi is free.

Features

Bargain lovers will appreciate the freebies offered by the Howard Johnson Inn - Kissimmee Maingate East, from Wi-Fi to shuttle service to Disney World. Parents traveling with children flock to IHOP and Shoney's for the kids-eat-free program with one paying adult. An on-site pool and arcade/game room keep children entertained during downtime, while adults enjoy the relaxing Jacuzzi.

Transportation
  • Orlando International Airport (22 minutes)
  • Orange County Convention Center (14 minutes)
Attractions
  • Walt Disney World (4 mi./6.4 km)
  • Universal's Islands of Adventure (10.2 mi./16.5 km)
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (10.2 mi./16.4 km)
  • SeaWorld Adventure Park (6.3 mi./10.1 km)
  • Epcot (2.9 mi./4.6 km)
  • Animal Kingdom (4.8 mi./7.8 km)
  • Downtown Disney (2.4 mi./3.9 km)
  • Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament (4.3 mi./7 km)
Policies and fees
  • The hotel charges a $3.50 plus tax daily fee that is due at check-in.
  • Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.
  • The hotel charges $12 for roundtrip shuttle service to Universal and SeaWorld parks. Kids 3 and under ride free.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Claremont Hotel Kissimmee Rooms

King Deluxe
Spacious/AC/Private Bath/Cable TV/Coffee Maker Phone/Radio/Safe/Hairdryer/Fridge
Double Deluxe
Spacious/AC/Private Bath/Cable TV/Coffee Maker Phone/Radio/Safe/Hairdryer/Free WiFi
Double Deluxe Pool Side
Spacius/AC/Private Bath/COffee Maker Hair Dryer/ Fridge

Hotel Map

6051 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Area description
Tourist site, Shopping district, City, Park, Entertainment district, Resort

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Adjoining Rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Bath Tub
  • Brailled Elevators
  • Bus Parking
  • Business center
  • Car Rental Desk
  • Children's Activities
  • City Center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Concierge Desk
  • Copy Service
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Double Bed
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Elevators
  • Family Plan
  • FAX
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free parking
  • Free Transportation
  • Game Room
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Heated Pool
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Jacuzzi
  • King Bed
  • Multilingual
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • On the Park
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Parking
  • Phone Service
  • Pool
  • Poolside Room
  • Porters
  • Radio
  • Ramp Access to Buildings
  • Restaurant
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Shower
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Temperature Control
  • Toilet
  • Tour Desk
  • Truck Parking
  • TV Remote Control
  • Vending Machines
  • Wake-up Service
  • Wheel Chair Access

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
4:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (725)

Ratings and reviews for Claremont Hotel Kissimmee

Overall score

3 / 5
725 out of 725
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3.3
Hotel staff:
3.5
Room comfort:
3.3
Location:
4.1
Value:
3.7

64% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
Adil Mohammed
Bowling Green, KY
Feb 1, 2012

Horrible

Never stay at this Resort. Very bad. Room smell, all dusk inside and outside the hall.Also there is a $15 resort fees.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
1
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Only Hotel Shuttle is good service.

Review of Claremont Hotel Kissimmee

Reviewer score

1
Mongi
Miami, Florida
Jan 3, 2012

Horrible getaway

This hotel was horrible, the customer service was just as bad, never had a reservation according to them

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
1
Review of Claremont Hotel Kissimmee

Reviewer score

1
Floida Lover
Massachusetts
Dec 13, 2011

Needs Work

Were put in a room on a floor with no other people and the person responsible for giving the cleaning staff our room number seemed to forget us. Approximately six days out of our 12 day stay our room did not get cleaned. Had to call front desk or trackdown someone to get room cleaned. Will not stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
1
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Short walk to Old Town, Walgreens, Publix, Dunkin Donuts, and other interests.

Review of Claremont Hotel Kissimmee

Reviewer score

2
Cely
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sep 27, 2011

Great Location... POOR communication

First of all, this hotel was not Howard Johnson anymore at the time we arrived. From what the front desk clerk told us it had been bought by CLAREMONT hotel 3 weeks ago, and no one had the courtesy of informing us before we arrived. The hotel was being remodeled, therefore there was a lot of dirt and dust everywhere, how ever the new look the room had was kinda cute, but still not that wonderful. Needs a lot of improvement. The good thing about this is the location. I would stay again but only because I only use the hotel to sleep, nothing else. If you are a person that cannot handle cheap-looking places, DO NOT stay here.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Claremont Hotel Kissimmee

Reviewer score

4
Jack Florida
Kissimmee, FL, USA
Sep 24, 2011

nice hotel

The locartion is one of the things that make special this hotel, there are several options so you can eat and is just 20 minutes driving from Orlando and theme parks, we found 2 outlets near to the hotel and is on a highway that you can take to go anywhere in Florida. The stuff is kind and helpful and the room we got was brand new, clean and comfortable. The pool area was good enough to relax after a long day. They are improving and getting things better in this hotel, so I recommend this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Claremont Hotel Kissimmee

Reviewer score

4
JCC's
San German, PR
Sep 21, 2011

Economic & good hotel

This hotel is nice, economic and have a good location. It has new rooms for the next year.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Claremont Hotel Kissimmee

Reviewer score

1
Emil O
Boston, MA, USA
Sep 11, 2011

Horrible

The worse experience ever!!! I had stayed at this hotel in the past and now they are under new management with new employees who are always so serious and careless about the people staying there. I stayed for 6 days and the housekeeping came once out of the six days. I was in the last bldg. on the second floor with a child and the elevator was not working and our bags were heavy. I was told there was transportation to Universal Studios and come to find out there isn't, I had to spend over $200 in cab fair. On the last day I went to speak with the hotel manager and he disagreed with my complaints and said that his staff would never give such information when they did. He did not apologize or solve any issues...Very disappointed they also did not want to give me the number to a yello cab company and the spanish cab company they use charge $10-$15 more than a regular cab...They are wrong and misleading people. I would not recommend this hotel not even to my worse enemy....

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
1
Review of Claremont Hotel Kissimmee

Reviewer score

2
not to happy
New York, NY, USA
Sep 11, 2011

hotel stay

Was not good. Construction was going on ,I was moved once to another room. It was noisey not relaxing at all.This was my third time staying there most likely my last.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Bring enough money.

Review of Claremont Hotel Kissimmee

Reviewer score

2
Solnegro
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
Sep 10, 2011

Comments

Morning, To be honest it was not a good place, in our room we found one towel not good, cobwebs on the ceiling, at the carpet was not cleaned. At the end we could be there just one night, we need to pay other place to have a great time during that week. It was and advance paynment, is there any possibility to refund my money? I appreciate your comments soon,

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Claremont Hotel Kissimmee

Reviewer score

1
llbrown
Pawling, NY 12564, USA
Sep 9, 2011

Never Again

Well, to start off, the name of the hotel has changed and so when my GPS said we had arrived at our address, we were a bit confused when the sign read Claremont and not Howard Johnson. Who do we blame for that, Orbitz or the hotel? And not only had the name changed but the hotel was under a huge amount of renovation. There was a TV in the lobby showing how much work was being done and they showed what the rooms that had already been renovated were like so we asked the clerk at the desk if we could upgrade our room at no additional cost giving the state of the entire hotel but she was very nasty and of course said no. Instead, she gave us a room in the very back of this extremely large hotel and it must have been one of only 5 or 10 rooms that weren't being renovated on that end of the hotel. We were two women alone on vacation and it would have been nice to have a room closer to the office or where more rooms were occupied. But I honestly feel the woman at the front desk purposely gave us what seemed to be the worse room and location they had. When we walked into the room it felt very damp and wet and smelled like a basement. There was furniture on all the sidewalks and tons of garbage in the parking lot that we literally had to drive around. I decided not to complain or ask to be moved because I feared it would have caused a situation that would have gotten us kicked out of the hotel all together. I chalked it up to “getting what I paid for”. It would definitely been worth spending a few more dollars to have a decent room. Lesson learned.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - We only sat at the bar and had some drinks and appetizers but both were very good. We were there during happy hour and so the drinks were discounted even though the original price was already impressive for the quality. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was very pleasant. Going down to Orlando again in November. Will definitely visit again.

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