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Rate based on Check-in: Jun 2, 2012 Check-out: Jun 3, 2012

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
158 reviews
Pretty Good Experience

The only complaints that I'd have is that the bed isn't very comfortable...and sometimes the walls... See full review

  • Kansas Travelller
  • Apr 22, 2012
Family vacation getaway

Clean and professional hotel. Hotel staff helpful and available 24/7. Free and freshly made... See full review

  • dpawan
  • Feb 26, 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

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

Amenities

  • Accessible facilities
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bath Tub
  • Business center
  • Children's Activities
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Email Service
  • Executive Level
  • FAX
  • Free breakfast
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • High-speed Internet
  • Honeymoon Suite
  • Ice Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Maid Service
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Shops/Commercial Services
  • Temperature Control
  • TV
  • White Board

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 (158)

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

Overall score

3.7 / 5
158 out of 158
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.1
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

4
Kansas Travelller
Topeka
Apr 22, 2012

Pretty Good Experience

The only complaints that I'd have is that the bed isn't very comfortable...and sometimes the walls seemed pretty thin...but overall, a great experience.

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

Reviewer score

4
dpawan
NY
Feb 26, 2012

Family vacation getaway

Clean and professional hotel. Hotel staff helpful and available 24/7. Free and freshly made breakfast. Comfortable pool timings.

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

Most of the Disney attractions are a short drive away.

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

Reviewer score

4
dpawan
NY
Feb 25, 2012

Orlando 2012

The hotel staff is very helpful. The breakfast area is beautifully designed. The free breakfast is of good quality and fresh. The hotel pool closes at 11pm, this is a plus. Hotel shows a clean look.

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

There are lots of restaurants on SR192. You can reach it by turning right on Polynesian Isle Blvd and driving about a mile.

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

Reviewer score

3
John Gee
Business
Louisville, KY, USA
Feb 14, 2012

Clean & functional

What you would expect for a budget motel in a vacation area. Very friendly and efficient staff, rooms ok, beds a little bumpy but acceptable, Morning breakfast as the usual, very easy to access eateries along the way, easy in and out of the area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

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

Reviewer score

2
Charlie1987
Business
IL
Feb 14, 2012

Ok

The hotel was good. Rooms were clean and the breakfast was good. The staff wasn't very nice. I called ahead about the price of taxis to a certain address... They said they called the company they prefer and quoted me a price 1/3 of the actual price! When I let them know that the only reason I booked with them was for the location and cheap transportation... They said they quoted me wrong and there was nothing they could do. Don't use their taxi service. Call Mears (the largest in Orlando). Way cheaper! I will not be staying with them again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

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

Reviewer score

3
Buzz Traveler
Chicago, IL, USA
Feb 6, 2012

Good Value

Enjoyable Stay. Staff was very attentive and responded quickly. Breakfast buffet was great!

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

Reviewer score

4
possum53
Mounds View, MN, USA
Jan 8, 2012

Great

Easy to enter and exit for driver's. Allways recieved the right info at the right time. The breakfast was good an d the staff was friendly and allways helpfull.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
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
marktaba85
Clarksville, TN, USA
Dec 28, 2011

Christmas getaway

I decided to stay at this hotel due to the free shuttle to the theme parks. If you decide to do the same, then you will be surprised when you get there. The shuttle is not provided by the hotel but it is a public transportation that stops by other hotels and runs through certain hours and picks up late in the evening. So if you want to leave and get picked up at a certain time or when you feel you are done, you will have to wait until around the parks are closed. Pretty much you have to be at the park the entire day. After the first shuttle run, my wife and I decided to fork out the parking fees and pay for the rest of our stay. If you have the cleaners clean your room while you are out, they will just fix the sheets and replenish the towels and toiletries. They would rarely vacuum nor would they be courteous to return the night stand to its proper place. The free breakfast is sufficient for your morning hunger. It definitely beats spending around $8-$10 per person and to look for a place to eat. You wake up and go down stairs to grab something to eat then you are good until you leave to go to the parks. The staff members are very nice. Although, they advertise the bed as king it feels like two twin beds together while laying on cardboard. I did not mind the hotel room since we were there for the morning and late evening. We'd mostly be out the entire day.

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

Reviewer score

3
Animal Lover
Holly, MI
Dec 5, 2011

Great location, horrible beds

To start, this a great location a mile in any direction you find stuff to do. Shopping, Dining, Entertainment, and Disney. Most importantly, however, I have not had a mattress in any hotel this bad. If you know what an egg dish looks like with the scallopped spots for the egg; the mattress is the dish and you are the egg. I dont know about you but I don't sleep well in a hole with springs poking at you in various spots. On a different topic, the shower was OK until you notice your standing in six inches of water. I do not believe this to be isolated to just our room as I watched the Maintenance person knocking on several doors each morning. Just a few thoughts that should be shared with the hotel chain.

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

Don't forget to visit Old Town on Route 192 (Bronson Memorial Hwy). Some ineresting, unusual shopping - some touristy and some not; bars, dining; etc. There is also an amusement park. If you are a people watcher, this is the place for you! Worth the time!

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

Reviewer score

4
JWright
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 13, 2011

Holiday Inn Express, More like Holiday Inn Suites

My stay here wasn't what I expected to experience. There was a beautiful lobby, peaceful or deco, and tranquility.

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

Holiday Inn Express provides an outstanding Continental Breakfast for their guests. Pancakes, French toast, bagels, sausages, eggs, orange juice, apple juice, fruit, and pastries are just a few decadent items that they offer. If you’re a late sleeper like I am, I recommend you throw something on, make a plate, take it back to your room and enjoy because breakfast is over at 9:30a.m.

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