$79 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 5, 2013 Check-out: Jun 6, 2013

Holiday Inn Resort CASTLE I-DRIVE

3 stars
8629 INTERNATIONAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32819
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
70 reviews
Nice room, nice location

We enjoyed our stay. Pleasant staff. Close to dining and attractions. See full review

  • Unkblock
  • Dec 27, 2012
Perfect value

Right on to I-drive and Universal Blvd, along with shopping and attractions, this is a gorgeously... See full review

  • Familiarecho
  • Dec 26, 2012
Enjoy the royal treatment in Orlando

Experience the magic of Orlando during a stay at the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – The Castle. Dotted with turrets and surrounded by palm trees, the resort evokes a medieval palace while offering theme park adventure nearby. Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando are just minutes away, but visitors won't have to leave the hotel to have an enchanting time. The Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – The Castle offers a castle scavenger hunt especially for kids, plus an arcade, fitness center and outdoor pool.

Highlights

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Special KidSuites with bunk beds
  • Free scheduled shuttle service to Universal Studios Florida and SeaWorld
  • On-site dining options

Rooms

Guest rooms feature up-to-date decor with details such as dramatic headboards that nearly touch the ceiling. Ideal for families, KidSuites provide separate sleeping areas, with a privacy wall dividing mom and dad's space from kids' bunk beds. In all guest rooms at the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – The Castle, expect royal red and purple, dark wood furniture, 37-inch HDTVs with premium channels and Wi-Fi Internet access.

SmartRooms provide an in-room printer and copier, and HDTVs with web access to sites like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and Facebook, plus full PC functionality including document creation and editing. Pets are welcome at the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – The Castle (fees apply). 

Features

The rooftop patio at the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – The Castle is framed by the building's turrets and filled with lush landscaping, providing a romantic setting for a special event or quiet evening drink. Even the outdoor pool sports a royal vibe with poolside gazebos dressed in court jester-inspired drapery.

Families and business guests enjoy modern conveniences including free parking and laundry services, plus free scheduled transportation to Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando.

Dining

A full American breakfast is served each morning. The adjacent Cafe Tu Tu Tango brings a pause to the hotel's castle theme with its abundant art and a distinctive tapas menu that's earned the restaurant an impressive list of accolades.

Transportation

  • I-4 (0.3 mi/0.4 km)
  • Orlando International Airport (9.9 mi/15.9 km)
  • Free schedule shuttle to Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando

Attractions

  • Orange County Convention Center (1.2 mi/2 km)
  • SeaWorld Orlando (2.2 mi/3.5 km)
  • Universal Orlando Resort (2.6 mi/4.1 km)
  • Walt Disney World (6.9 mi/11.1 km) 

Business

  • 10,000 square feet of function space
  • Two ballrooms and two rooftop terraces
  • Business center

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Executive level
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Dining
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Room service
Services
Business center
Maid service
Concierge desk
ATM/Cash machine
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
Porters
FAX
Overhead projector
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
DVD player
Safe
Desk with lamp
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Turndown service
Cribs available
In room movies
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub
Trouser press

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Hotel Map

28.4405 -81.4706
Nearby airports
Orlando International Airport, (MCO), 10.00, MI, SE;
Area description
Resort, resort

Nearby points of interest

  • King Henry's Feast: 0.3 mi
  • Trainland: 0.4 mi
  • Movie Rider: 0.5 mi
  • Wonderworks: 0.5 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 0.5 mi
  • Guinness World of Records: 0.6 mi
  • Orlando Convention Center: 1 mi
  • Skyventure: 1.6 mi
  • Aquatica Park: 2 mi
  • Malibu Grand Prix: 2 mi
  • Seaworld Orlando: 2.1 mi
  • Universal Studios Florida: 2.2 mi
  • Universal Islands of Adventure: 2.2 mi
  • Sea World Adventure Park: 2.3 mi
  • Universal Studios Escape: 2.5 mi
  • King Henry's Feast: 0.3 mi
  • Trainland: 0.4 mi
  • Movie Rider: 0.5 mi
  • Wonderworks: 0.5 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 0.5 mi
  • Guinness World of Records: 0.6 mi
  • Orlando Convention Center: 1 mi
  • Skyventure: 1.6 mi
  • Aquatica Park: 2 mi
  • Malibu Grand Prix: 2 mi
  • Seaworld Orlando: 2.1 mi
  • Universal Studios Florida: 2.2 mi
  • Universal Islands of Adventure: 2.2 mi
  • Sea World Adventure Park: 2.3 mi
  • Universal Studios Escape: 2.5 mi
  • Discovery Cove: 2.5 mi
  • The Florida Mall: 4.6 mi
  • Gatorland: 7.1 mi
  • Downtown Orlando: 8.8 mi
  • Amway Arena: 9.1 mi
  • Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre: 9.1 mi
  • TD Waterhouse Centre: 9.1 mi
  • Lake Eola Swan Boat & Gondola Rentals: 9.2 mi
  • John Young Planetarium: 10.5 mi
  • Loch Haven Park: 10.8 mi
  • Orange County Historical Museum: 11.1 mi
  • Orlando Museum of Art: 11.2 mi
  • Lake Whippoorwill Speedway: 14.3 mi

Dining

Castle Cafe
Enjoy a full breakfast buffet each morning in the Castle Cafe, featuring freshly cooked omelettes, fresh pastries and other hot items to recharge you for a busy day of business or pleasure. Kids eat free with paying adults.
Cafe Tu Tu Tango
The bohemian lifestyle fashioned life as a grand celebration, a feast of the senses to be shared and treasured. Together, artists found kinship over meals shared on appetizer plates, over drink, music, and conversation. One of the things that truly makes
Vito's Chop House
Delicious Italian cuisine, steak and seafood is complemented by an extensive wine list in this elegant restaurant serving dinner nightly.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 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 (70)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Resort CASTLE I-DRIVE

Overall score

3.9 / 5
70 out of 70
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.5
Value:
4

79% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
Sep 21, 2008

great location

The double tree castle hotel was very convenient to many restaurants and entertainment locations.

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

cafe tu tu tango was excellent. howl at the moon was very entertaining, but not kid friendly.

Review of Holiday Inn Resort CASTLE I-DRIVE

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Saint Louis
Sep 27, 2008

great for the money

we thought this was a good hotel for the money. Everything was clean, and it was close to everything we needed.

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

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Resort CASTLE I-DRIVE

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
ORLANDO, FL
Mar 8, 2009

WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE...

I dont have words to explain how wanderfull was the experience with the Castle, the place, the people... Thxs... VERY CLEAN AND NICE BEDS (THE BEST) , FIVE ***** HOTEL

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 Resort CASTLE I-DRIVE

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Tampa, FL
Jun 13, 2009

Great location, service, and price!!!

They have a heated pool, which I loved. The staff was wonderful. They also give you some delicious cookies when you check in. The rooms were very clean. They have comfy beds and a nice shower. BIG towels. I was very satisfied with everything. The only thing I would say is they need a free continental breakfast. The breakfast was very pricy. Everything else was WONDERFUL!!!

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

There is a Don Pablos next door.

Review of Holiday Inn Resort CASTLE I-DRIVE

Reviewer score

5
danielle and seth
worcester, mass.
Mar 24, 2010

a couples perfect get-away.

my boyfriend and i drove down to orlando, for a week getaway. the castle was the perfect spot for this. excellent location, outstanding breakfast, good gym, huge hot tub and pool. once in the gorgeous rooms it was complete bliss. the pillowtop mattresses put us right to sleep, and you cant hear a sound from the hallways. the only thing we were a little dissappointed by was when we came home from a meal at red lobster, we had no place to put our leftovers because there was no fridge in our room. im sure there are rooms that do offer this amenity though. over all it was an awesome stay and we will be back in september :)

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

right off of I-4 less than 10 minutes away there are about a billion restaurants to choose from. also there are plenty of dinner shows, shops, museums and restaurants right on international drive and universal drive.. all walking distance.

Review of Holiday Inn Resort CASTLE I-DRIVE

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Marysville, WA
May 31, 2010

the best experience!

The Hotel staff was great specially one named [...]....she was great and my daughter who is only 4 YO loved her so did we! We definatelly reconmend this hotel. the only thing I did not like was the charge for using internet from your room but you can always use free internet down by the lobby. before leavin I was impressed that the one time I used the internet from my room and a movie we watched never got charged to my visa as courtesy from the hotel. the experience was awesome. we will go back next year and use the same Hotel.

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

GOOD!

Review of Holiday Inn Resort CASTLE I-DRIVE

Reviewer score

5
Mom, dad, and a little girl
Jacksonville, FL
Jul 8, 2010

Very good... expensive internet.

We have stayed here before, and love the roof overlooks available to all guests. Overall great hotel, but if you want breakfast in the morning it is quite costly. Also, the hotel network was picked up by my laptop, but the internet was "not available". After calling for assistance the front desk gave me an ethernet cable to plug in, that worked great, but they charge $10.95/day for internet... ridiculous.

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 Resort CASTLE I-DRIVE

Reviewer score

5
Bentley
Midlands
Oct 6, 2010

Excellent location lovely hotel

Ideal location friendly staff. Check in cookie lovely

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Resort CASTLE I-DRIVE

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
New Jersey
Feb 14, 2011

Home Away from Home

We were in town for a family wedding. The location is great, as many restaurants are within walking distance. It was a long drive to get there but, boy did we feel at home as soon as we arrived were were greeted and promptly checked - all went smoothly. Delicious warm cookies were given to us - YUM! I did see some kids around but I didn't hear them while we in our room, they were probably all in the pool. Bathrooms were clean, no smudges on the mirrors nor windows. The bed was not too tough and not too soft; we took a lil cat nap before the wedding. The bathroom was ample for hubby and I. I always enjoy that they have high-quality clean irons and ironing boards in the rooms. Lobby was nicely decorated. I didn't visit the pool, but I saw the pool area was well maintained - the water was a beautiful color. I look forward to my next visit.

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 Resort CASTLE I-DRIVE

Reviewer score

5
Springbreak Mom
Trinity, FL
Mar 29, 2011

Terrific Stay

We went to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure while we were there. the staff were very accomodating, the beds are so comfortable and the pool was heated which made it extra special because we were so tired after the theme park. It was close to everything. We ordered a take out at Pasta Uno on our way back from Unniversal and enjoyed our meal at the hotel. We will definitely go back.

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