Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando SeaWorld International Center
- 5 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 60
- Reviews
Nice for families, not for anniversary trip!
- June 12, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I booked this hotel because I thought the pictures on of it looked very nice and looked almost like a resort. Wrong!! The pictures of the hotel are quite misleading. Don't get me wrong, it was nice for families, but not for my husband and I who were celebrating our ten year anniversary. I would definitely return with my children because it had great amenities, including a full buffet breakfast which was wonderful.
Note to potential traveler: Do not wait to purchase discount tickets from this hotel. My husband and I were going to Universal Studios and had not purchased the tickets in advance because I was told that I could purchase them at the hotel at a discounted price. When we tried buying them at the hotel, there was a representative from Marriott Vacations and tried to sell us tickets at discounted prices if we attended a 90 minute seminar. We ended up having to buy the tickets at the Universal Studios gate since we did not want to spend any of our time attending a seminar for something we were not interested in.
I would not book this hotel if you are looking for a romantic getaway. Great for families, not for a romantic getaway!!
Best Value!!
- May 27, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This is a great place to stay in Orlando. Really close to Sea World/Aquatica...minutes from Disney World parks. We were so happy with the staff and the hotel room. The breakfast was great...saved some money. Small kitchen allowed us to cook meals in and save even more money!! The housekeeping was great some days, ok others, but the staff would always give us more of whatever we needed, no complaints or attitude! Our next vacation to Orlando will include a stay at this hotel.
Enjoyable Experience
- April 13, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The Residence Inn did a great job with our vacation. Check in and Check out was simple and easy. ALL of the staff was friendly, helpful, and eager to answer any question or address any concern. The best "continental" breakfast I've ever had - hot, buffet style. Very clean facilities and comfortable rooms/beds. Shuttle service was on time but only offered twice a day (for drop off and pick up at the WDW, Sea World parks). You're at the mercy of the shuttle schedule. Next time I would probably rent a car. Hotel does not offer complimentary svs to/from airport. Avg about $40 to AND from the airport. Only one on-stie resturant with not a large selection - another reason to have a rental car. Best customer service I've rec'd in the hotel industry.
Over rated
- April 12, 2009
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Stayed 2 nights here the first week of April. The place is a bit dated - wall paper peeling in bathrooms, carpets stained, TV small. Breakfast buffet is OK. This was spring break so it was packed in the morning, no place to sit.
We were on the fourth floor, one of two elevators out of service so had to use stairs or wait an eternity when you wanted to use the stairs.
Upon checkin we were given keys and entered into an occupied room. Startled an older woman and quickly left to return to front desk. They then gave us another room. Room cleanliness was not the greatest, if we hadn't already made one return trip to the front desk we would have asked to be moved again.
Location is great if you are going to the Sea World parks. Unless you absolutely have to stay next door to sea world, this place is not worth the money.
Family Vacation
- March 23, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
My family and I stayed here the beginning of March. We loved it! The rooms were clean and well stocked with dishes, pots, etc. The breakfast buffet was great. Would highly recommend.