$80 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: May 23, 2013 Check-out: May 24, 2013

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ORLANDO-LAKE BUENA VISTA EAST

3 stars
3484 POLYNESIAN ISLE BLVD, KISSIMMEE, FL 34746
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
164 reviews
Good Stay for Disney Trip

We stayed from 12/07/12 - 12/15/12. Good hotel to stay at for our Disney Trip. Convenient location... See full review

  • Familia of 4 trip
  • Jan 2, 2013
Annual November Trip

It was perfect for what we needed. Just a place to lay our heads at night. But not meant to stay in... See full review

  • Pittsburgh Mom of 2
  • Nov 19, 2012
Free shuttles and hot breakfast in Disney's backyard

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Buena Vista is an official Walt Disney World Good Neighbor hotel and the affordable property attends to two of the most essential needs during a leisure trip: transportation and a hot breakfast. Free scheduled shuttles operate to Epcot and Disney theme parks, along with Universal Studios, SeaWorld and Lake Buena Vista Outlet Mall. Besides renovated rooms, the hotel features specialty kids' suites with private sleeping areas and refrigerators and microwaves for storing and warming the leftovers.

Highlights
  • Free scheduled shuttle service to Epcot and Disney theme parks, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and Lake Buena Vista Outlet Mall
  • Kids' suites
  • Free hot breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free business and fitness centers
  • Outdoor pool
Rooms

Bright spacious rooms at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Buena Vista adopt tropical colors and artwork, with clean white linens topping king or queen beds. Parents traveling with children can opt for kids' suites, which afford tykes their own room, TV and twin beds, while junior suites leave space for a work desk, separate living area, plus a wet bar with refrigerator and microwave. Guests can log in to Wi-Fi for free.

Features

Guests take advantage of the free hot breakfast -- cinnamon rolls and Arabica coffee are signatures -- before boarding the free scheduled shuttles to Disney and Epcot theme parks, Universal Studios, SeaWorld or Lake Buena Vista Outlet Mall. When the amusement park tours are complete, guests head to the outdoor pool, whirlpool or fitness center equipped with cardio and weight machines.

Transportation
  • Orlando International Airport (21 minutes)
  • Orange County Convention Center (12 minutes)
Attractions
  • Walt Disney World (5.4 mi./8.6 km)
  • Epcot (3.9 mi./6.9 km)
  • Universal's Islands of Adventure (8.9 mi./14.4 km)
  • SeaWorld Adventure Park (4.5 mi./7.3 km)
  • Downtown Disney (2.5 mi./4.1km)
  • Aquatica (5.1 mi./8.3 km)
  • Animal Kingdom (6.8 mi./11 km)
  • Wet N' Wild (8 mi./12.9 km)
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (8.9 mi./14.4 km)
  • Florida Mall (8.9 mi./14.4 km)
Business
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • One meeting room covering 1,100 square feet
  • Business center with computer, printer and fax
  • Flip chart with markers, lectern and white board for presentations
  • Catering services
  • Courier services

Amenities

  • FREE breakfast
  • High-speed internet
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Executive level
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Children's activities
Dining
FREE breakfast
Bar/Lounge
Coffee maker in room
Services
Business center
Maid service
ATM/Cash machine
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
FAX
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
Phone with speaker
Desk with lamp
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

28.3452 -81.4863
Nearby airports
Orlando International Airport., (MCO), 17.00, MI; Tampa International Airport, (TPA), 75.00, MI; Sanford International Airport, (SFB), 48.50, MI;
Area description
Resort, resort

Nearby points of interest

  • The Millenium Theatre: 1 mi
  • Million Dollar Mulligan: 2.1 mi
  • Jungleland: 2.9 mi
  • Green Meadows Petting Farm: 5 mi
  • World of Orchids: 6.6 mi

Dining

Bahama Breeze
Tropical outside deck seating as well as beautiful tropical indoor seating. Full bar.
Olive Garden
Italian menu
Ruby Tuesday
Continental menu
Longhorn Steakhouse
Steak house
Red Lobster
Seafood menu
Landry's Seafood
Seafood menu
Cheers Bar and Grill
Full Liquor Bar, American cuisine, smoking establishment
Bahama Breeze
Carribean menu, with large patio bar

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

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 (164)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ORLANDO-LAKE BUENA VISTA EAST

Overall score

3.7 / 5
164 out of 164
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4

84% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ORLANDO-LAKE BUENA VISTA EAST

Reviewer score

2
Back in Texas
Irving, TX
Aug 20, 2010

Walls or wallpaper?

Decently run hotel, but the property has a physical flaw that you should be aware of. The rooms have no sound insulation between them or between floors. When we arrived we were given a first floor room. Upon entering the room, we noticed that someone was pacing upstairs, loudly. We decided to ask for a top floor room and were accomodated. During the remainder of our stay I often heard the TV or conversations in the next room. One night, I even heard the occupant snoring.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
3
Entertainment tip: Not Applicable

If you are going to Orlando, spend your time at the Universal Parks. More things to do, better rides. Disney has dumbed down their best rides, only Epcot is worth the money.

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ORLANDO-LAKE BUENA VISTA EAST

Reviewer score

4
Lousy traveller
New York
Aug 3, 2010

good for holiday

We enjoyed very much

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ORLANDO-LAKE BUENA VISTA EAST

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Brazil
Aug 2, 2010

Good location and price!

We were there to visit the Theme parks in Orlando and also to do some shopping. So the hotel was well located if we consider these two activities! The front desk people were really friendly and helpful. Breakfast could be a little better, not too many choices, but for the price, that's OK!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Walmart is just at the end of the road and very helpful in many occasions, especially when you are hungry and there's no room service, only Pizza delivery...

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ORLANDO-LAKE BUENA VISTA EAST

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
PA
Aug 2, 2010

OK

I enjoy their morning complementary breakfast and their local stores such as Walmart. The bathroom should be better cleaned & walls in bathroom need a painting job. Rusty pipes were not pleasant to see either.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ORLANDO-LAKE BUENA VISTA EAST

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Dayton, Ohio
Jul 26, 2010

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Buena

Nothing bad to say about the hotel except some of clientelle were loud at night and the breakfast area wasnt always well stocked in the morning.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Not Applicable

Universal Studios is a great place to go, especially in the beginning of the week wneh it isnt so crowded.

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ORLANDO-LAKE BUENA VISTA EAST

Reviewer score

4
Airport Richard
Boston, MA
Jul 23, 2010

Family get together

Very enjoyable stay. Nice clean rooms. Great breakfast except that the bacon ran out each of the three days I ate breakfast! More frequency in the shuttle service to the Disney World parks would have made the location of the hotel perfect. Kids loved the pool.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ORLANDO-LAKE BUENA VISTA EAST

Reviewer score

4
XrFadeToBlackrX
Baltimore, MD
Jul 17, 2010

Awesome first vacation!!

Most of the places aren't far from the hotel. It was really awesome.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ORLANDO-LAKE BUENA VISTA EAST

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Business
Portland, OR
Jul 15, 2010

Not our best stay!

Our stay was ok, but we had two things that were bothersome. One is that there were no television stations except the weather channel and Showtime.There was no warning about this prior to our stay and no one could come up with why it wasn't working or when it would be working. We couldn't even get the news while we were away.Also[...] when we arrived they wanted a credit card in case of additional charges. This was not a problem, but I couldn't get a receipt from them showing a zero balance on my credit card that I gave them. I was disappointed that they couldn't give me a clear answer as to why.Finally, on our floor, there was a significant wasp nest right outside the window next to the elevator. We mentioned it several times at the front desk, but apparently they were not able to take care of it. It was just a little strange to see these every time we left the hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ORLANDO-LAKE BUENA VISTA EAST

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
owings mills, MD
Jul 14, 2010

great hotel

The staff was very helpful and nice.Nice and very clean hotel. Fresh and hot breakfast every morning. The Staff went extra mile to help

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ORLANDO-LAKE BUENA VISTA EAST

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Vail, AZ
Jul 11, 2010

NIce Place

I chose this hotel because it had good reviews and appeared to provide good value for the money. I think we got what we paid for, but definitely needed transportation to get around, which I had not anticipated. There is definately a better way for the breakfast buffet to be organized to avoid the daily lines. We got smart after the second day and went straight to coffee area and then worked our way backwards through the line - it felt like we were pushing in, but it was more efficient that the set-up that they had. Would have loved to have had more fruit selection available. It was a pity that most of the local businesses that we could have walked to to eat at were closed down.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Lots of places to eat at within a short drive of the hotel

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