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Holiday Inn Express LAKE BUENA VISTA

3 stars
8686 PALM PKWY., ORLANDO, FL 32836
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
96 reviews
Christmas Trip

Staff was very helpful! Being a Priority Club member I checked out late which was very helpful. See full review

  • Christmas Trip
  • Dec 27, 2011
happy with room

we were very close to Disney where we sprnt 3 days. very clean and handy to everything we wanted to... See full review

  • po orange
  • Nov 28, 2011
Enjoy our Hotel's Free Shuttle to Epcot� Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express� in Orlando - Lake Buena Vista, Florida! Our hotel's location is perfect for both families and corporate travelers. Our 100% non-smoking accommodations are a first-class Walt Disney World Good Neighbor� Hotel. We are one mile from Walt Disney World� Resort, and our hotel's free scheduled shuttle takes guests directly to Epcot�. From there, transportation is available to Magic Kingdom� Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom� Theme Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Sea World and Universal Studios are just a short drive away. The Orlando Premium Outlet Shopping Center, along with other outlet shopping areas, is nearby. Our Orlando - Lake Buena Vista, Florida hotel's conveniently close to the corporate offices for Lockheed Martin and the Orlando Regional Medical Center campus. The Orlando Orange County Convention Center is just six miles, as well. We offer excellent business amenities like free high-speed Internet access, a Business Center and a 1,200-square-foot meeting room, ideal for your next meeting in Orlando - Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Our hotel's comfortable services and amenities ensure you have a carefree stay, starting with the free Express Start Breakfast Bar each morning. Unwind in the outdoor pool with a waterfall and 50-foot waterslide or at the Fitness Center, and grab a snack from the on-site convenience store. Make your reservations today!

Hotel Map

8686 PALM PKWY., ORLANDO, FL 32836

Area served
ORLANDO
Nearby airports
Orlando International Airport, (MCO), 15.00, SW, Mile; Orlando Sanford Airport, (SFB), 43.00, N, Mile; Tampa Airport, (TPA), 76.00, E, Mile
Area description
Resort - RESORT

Amenities

  • Airline Desk
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Bath Tub
  • Business center
  • Car Rental Desk
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Computer in Room
  • Concierge Desk
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Cribs Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • DVD Player
  • Email Service
  • FAX
  • Free breakfast
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • In Room Movies
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Lounge
  • Maid Service
  • Microwave
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Overhead Projector
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Porters
  • Rollaway Beds
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Sofa Bed
  • Temperature Control
  • Tour Desk
  • TV
  • White Board

Dining

Crab House
Seafood
Olive Garden
Italian
Denny's
Open 24 hours
TGI Fridays
Full bar. American cuisine
Hooter's
Casual dining
Perkins
Open 24 hours
Orlando Ale House
4 blocks from hotel
Kitty O'Shea's Irish Pub
Small Irish pub with menu

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
3:00 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. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (96)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express LAKE BUENA VISTA

Overall score

4 / 5
96 out of 96
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.6
Value:
4.3

93% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
Nick178
New Jersey, USA
Dec 30, 2011

Decent Stay for the price

This hotel is very dated, from the outside it looks decent, however inside the room, feel like a roadside motel that you take on a long trip. The room is quite big, even for a family w/ kids. On the downside, I felt there's not enough lighting in the room. The bathroom is clean despite the wallpaper which has peeled off in many places. The balcony door doesn't close properly and the furniture in the room felt dusty. The staff is very friendly, we arrived early and the staff made sure that we are able to check in early. It's surrounded by family friendly restaurants.

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

Reviewer score

3
Christmas Trip
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Dec 27, 2011

Christmas Trip

Staff was very helpful! Being a Priority Club member I checked out late which was very helpful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express LAKE BUENA VISTA

Reviewer score

5
po orange
fl
Nov 28, 2011

happy with room

we were very close to Disney where we sprnt 3 days. very clean and handy to everything we wanted to do.

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

Reviewer score

5
Sunshine 25
Orlando, FL
Nov 22, 2011

Great value!

Excellent place, the pool was fantastic. I would recommend it to anyone.

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

Reviewer score

4
Disney loving family
Tallahassee, FL
Jul 17, 2011

Great value for the price

This was our first trip to Disney with our 9 month old son. We have stayed at many different hotels on various trips and wanted something a little more family friendly. This definitely fit the bill. The room was spacious,the pool was fun, and the breakfast that was supposed to end at 9:30 was available until at least 10. The only problems we encountered were with the elevators, as one was broken when we checked in, but it was fixed the next day. We had an enjoyable stay and would definitely stay here again.

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

Very convenient to the Downtown Disney area with easy access to other Disney parks. From this hotel, you are able to avoid I4 traffic for Disney attractions.

Review of Holiday Inn Express LAKE BUENA VISTA

Reviewer score

1
Keeping The Wife Happy
5th Floor Room
Jul 11, 2011

Friendly staff / Outdated hotel

We checked out of this hotel after the first nights stay as too many areas were in need of updating or repair. One example, when we took a shower, water was spraying from the back of the spout and into the opening in the wall (scary).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn Express LAKE BUENA VISTA

Reviewer score

1
Broke and Hungry
Ohio
Jun 16, 2011

Stay Elsewhere,By-pass Fla. alltogether!

It started out okay, then the fees began. They charged an additional $8.95 per day to cover the wi-fi and room cleaning. Then when we tried to get the continental breakfast, it was for a privare party only! If you wanted to have breakfast here, you could go to Applebees which was attached to the lobby. There they had a buffet for an additional $11.99 per adult. I will never stay in another Holiday Inn again ! I would reccomend vacationing in another state. The Sea lions @ Sea World beg for handouts,I guess they learned from the state residents of Florida !

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

Reviewer score

3
elmas
ottawa
Jun 7, 2011

enjoyable hotel

Outside Disney hotel district but close to Main Gate. Big food mall (CiCi's great pizza casual dining) beside hotel with Epcot schudel. Beware timeshare reps. they say 90mins but acually it takes 3 1/2 hrs later (not my greatest experience, VERY pushy to make you buy). Room service was great and Express Breakfast was good with daily variety. The only things that made my stay less enjoyable were the beds, they are FIRM beds and I am used to a more softer bed but if you are used to firmer beds I'm sure its great and the shuttle service was only to Epcot and no other Disney Parks (took forever to get to Downtown Disney.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Close to shopping and dining mall. short distance to Main Gate Disney and free Express Breakfast.

Review of Holiday Inn Express LAKE BUENA VISTA

Reviewer score

4
disney travelers
ocala, fl
Jun 6, 2011

Great hotel

Hotel was very nice rooms were big and roomy. Very clean and beds were super comfortable. The only draw back was breakfast was over at 9:30am. We did not get to the hotel till 12:30am and were super tired. Everyone in our family likes to take showers in the am so pretty much we missed breakfast it would be nice if it was extended to at least 10:30am.

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

Reviewer score

4
Ron from Atlanta
Atlanta Ga
May 27, 2011

Awesome Stay

Front desk was very nice allowing me early check in she was very pleasant,,housekeeper was extremely nice and acomodating breakfast was really nice the room was somewhat musty but they took care of that overall stay was very nice

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

closeness to parks

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