Rate based on Check-in: May 28, 2013 Check-out: May 31, 2013

The Floridian Hotel and Suites

3 stars
7531 Canada Avenue , Orlando, FL 32819
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.1
out of 5
150 reviews
Nice location

Comfortable and close to International Dr and Universal. See full review

  • Master Yoda
  • Oct 17, 2012
Excellent Hotel

Our room was very nice and very clean. The staff was extremely helpful and very polite. The pool... See full review

  • Stephanie Mom of two
  • Jul 27, 2012
Free breakfast and scheduled shuttles to Universal

Guests on a budget book a stay in The Floridian Hotel and Suites near Universal Studios. A magnet for families, the property transports guests via free scheduled shuttles to Universal Orlando and serves free continental breakfast every day.  Classic rooms tend to the essentials, including free Wi-Fi and in-room coffeemakers. On days off from nearby theme parks, guests make unwind in the outdoor pool.

Highlights
  • Free scheduled shuttle service to Universal Studios
  • I-Ride trolley serving all of International Drive
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free continental breakfast 
  • Outdoor pool
Rooms

Rooms cover the basics, from free Wi-Fi to one king or two queen beds. Pine furniture bring a traditional aesthetic to the rooms of The Floridian Hotel and Suites. Each room feature modern amenities such as coffee/tea maker, private bathroom, climate control, free local calls, wake-up calls, clock radio, Cable television service  7 HBO & ESPN, daily housekeeping service, a  hair dryer, and an iron/ironing board.

Features

In addition to free scheduled shuttle service to Universal Orlando, The Floridian Hotel and Suites provides easy access to public transportation. The I-Ride trolley makes stops along International Drive, a hub for shopping, dining and many major Orlando attractions. Guests pressed for time also can count on a daily continental breakfast, which includes French toast and waffles.

Transportation
  • Orlando International Airport (18 minutes)
  • Orange County Convention Center (6 minutes)
Attractions
  • Universal's Islands of Adventure (1.4 mi./2.3 km)
  • Walt Disney World (8.2 mi./13.1 km)
  • Wet N' Wild (0.5 mi./0.8 km)
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (1.4 mi./2.3 km)
  • SeaWorld Adventure Park (3.1 mi./5 km)
  • Florida Mall (4.1 mi./6.5 km)
  • Orlando Premium Outlets (4.7 mi./7.6 km)
  • Downtown Disney ( 6.5 mi./10.5 km)
  • Epcot (7.4 mi./11.9 km)
  • Animal Kingdom (10.6 mi./17.1 km)
Business
  • Free Wi-Fi
Policies and fees
  • The property will undergo renovations starting February until April 2013.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

The Floridian Hotel and Suites Rooms

Junior Suite
Each Suite features two Queen size beds, individual climate control, direct dial data port phone, remote controlled 32 " flat screen TV with expanded cable, HBO, ESPN and The Disney Channel. Complimentary hair dryer, iron and ironing board in all suites. The kitchenette boasts a coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator and sink.
Standard Room
Each Standard Room features two Queen size beds, individual climate control, direct dial data port phone, remote 32" flat screen TV with expanded cable, HBO, ESPN and The Disney Channel. Complimentary hair dryer, mini refrigerator, microwave coffee maker & iron and ironing board in all rooms. Sleeps maximum of 4 people and sorry, no roll-away beds are available,

Amenities

  • FREE continental breakfast
  • FREE internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Dining
FREE continental breakfast
Services
Business center
Safe deposit box
Internet
FREE internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

28.4526 -81.4675
Area served
Orlando-International Drive Area
Nearby airports
Orlando Int'l Airport Sandford Int'l Airport
Area description
One of the most attractive features of The Floridian Hotel & Suites is its convenient location in the heart of Orlando's International Drive area. Guests will enjoy being within walking distance to a variety of restaurants, shops and attractions. All of the areas major attractions such as Universal Orlando Resort, Sea World and Walt Disney World Resort are only a short drive away. One mile from Universal Orlando Resort, Sea World and theConvention Center. Less than ten minutes from the Walt Disney World Resort. Within walking distance to over one hundred shops, restaurants & the I-Drive Trolley.

Nearby points of interest

  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 0.4 mi
  • Guinness World of Records: 0.5 mi
  • Skyventure: 0.8 mi
  • Movie Rider: 0.9 mi
  • King Henry's Feast: 1.2 mi
  • Malibu Grand Prix: 1.2 mi
  • Trainland: 1.3 mi
  • Wonderworks: 1.3 mi
  • Universal Studios Florida: 1.4 mi
  • Universal Islands of Adventure: 1.4 mi
  • Universal Studios Escape: 1.6 mi
  • Orlando Convention Center: 1.8 mi
  • Aquatica Park: 2.7 mi
  • Seaworld Orlando: 2.9 mi
  • Sea World Adventure Park: 3.1 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 0.4 mi
  • Guinness World of Records: 0.5 mi
  • Skyventure: 0.8 mi
  • Movie Rider: 0.9 mi
  • King Henry's Feast: 1.2 mi
  • Malibu Grand Prix: 1.2 mi
  • Trainland: 1.3 mi
  • Wonderworks: 1.3 mi
  • Universal Studios Florida: 1.4 mi
  • Universal Islands of Adventure: 1.4 mi
  • Universal Studios Escape: 1.6 mi
  • Orlando Convention Center: 1.8 mi
  • Aquatica Park: 2.7 mi
  • Seaworld Orlando: 2.9 mi
  • Sea World Adventure Park: 3.1 mi
  • Discovery Cove: 3.3 mi
  • The Florida Mall: 4.4 mi
  • Gatorland: 7.7 mi
  • Downtown Orlando: 8 mi
  • Amway Arena: 8.3 mi
  • Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre: 8.3 mi
  • TD Waterhouse Centre: 8.3 mi
  • Lake Eola Swan Boat & Gondola Rentals: 8.5 mi
  • John Young Planetarium: 9.7 mi
  • Loch Haven Park: 10 mi
  • Orange County Historical Museum: 10.3 mi
  • Orlando Museum of Art: 10.4 mi
  • Lake Whippoorwill Speedway: 14.3 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

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 (150)

Ratings and reviews for The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Overall score

3.1 / 5
150 out of 150
Amenities:
3.1
Room cleanliness:
3.7
Hotel staff:
3.6
Room comfort:
3.3
Location:
4.1
Value:
3.8

73% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
Bree 23
puerto rico
Jul 9, 2012

not that good

Just beds, bathroom, and tv. All halls smells as cigarrets, awful. You can use it just to pass by. Like a cheap motel. The breakfast is just cereal, bread, donuts, chocolate, juice and coffe. Fitness room just hace 3 cardio machines.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

3
Brazilian Dad
Manaus, AM, BRA
Jul 1, 2012

I will come back!

The location is very good, the hotel is a little bit old, but clean. It's small with plenty of parking space. We had a little problem with the AC, but they switched us to another room. I lost my brand new pair of shoes during the moving, but they didn't charge me for the resort fee. I would recommend for people in a limited budget like me.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

Ask the consierge about the discount tickets after visiting a resort.

Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

2
Phildeb
Virginia
Jun 23, 2012

We could do better

It is a good location, right off International Drive so it's close to all things Orlando. The hotel and rooms are clean, staff is pleasant. Price was good, but they hit us with a $13 "resort fee" when we checked in, I thought that was pretty opportunistic. At check-in the man at the attractions desk gave us nice maps and explained the lay of the land, he was very helpful. We were going to Sea World and wanted a property near-by, it's ten minutes by car. Beds are very hard and uncomfortable. Our bathroom fan was inoperable, everything fogged up when you took a shower. Our peephole was damaged, so we couldn't see out the door at all. Nice TV, but no channel guide. Breakfast area is much, much too small - nowhere for us to sit and it was very difficult to even get to the counter to get the food because of the cramped space. The back door to the hotel had no outside key access, it was more convenient for us to park there and use the back stairs but we couldn't get in from the parking lot. I would not choose this hotel again. There are tons of hotels there, I'd pay a bit more for a nicer stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

5
Beena R.
Bronx, N.Y.
Jun 18, 2012

Great Hotel

Staff was great. Hotel & room were clean. Nice breakfast.

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

Bowling across the street was fun. $15 Friday nights, unlimited bowling :)

Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

1
Cyndee
Business
Land O Lakes, FL
Jun 7, 2012

Orlando Trip

the staff was very nice however the rooms where disgusting! I didn't what to walk barefoot in the rooms.

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

Business

Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
New york
May 25, 2012

good trip

Basically,it's ok,only one thing that is unacceptable,the staff lied to me about the schedule bus to universal studio.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

1
janay6276
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
May 1, 2012

you get what you pay for

with this hotel that is a true statement. its a cheap price and boy does it show. great location however the rooms; the stinch in the hallway. urgh.,. i paid a little bit more and stayed across the street.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
1
Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

2
Disney and Universal fan
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Apr 17, 2012

It should not be classified as 3 stars

This hotel is completely average, and it should be under the 2 stars category. For starters, it lacked simple, basic stuff in the room, like an iron, ironing board, simple toiletries. I called the front desk asking for an iron and the ironing board, they could only find an iron and I was told I had to go pick it up at the front desk because the person couldn't leave. Oh, and the breakfast sucks!

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

If you are staying in this hotel and going to the parks, I totally reccommend you get a decent breakfast that can hold you up somewhere else, like Ponderosa or Denny's, which are both very close on International Drive.

Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

4
Clueless Writer
Philadelphia, PA
Apr 16, 2012

Location, Location, Location!

This hotel was conveniently located a block away from International Drive, with access to the I-Ride Trolley and a shuttle to Universal Studios. Close to several food options and free parking also made it very convenient.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

3
StephenJoyce
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Apr 16, 2012

Good for sleeping

The location is good. It is off the busy main drag but still well within walking distance or easy driving distance to Disney and Universal. The rooms reminded me of a hospital room, clean but sterile. Good value if you are traveling with a family, but don't expect anything special. This is a bare bones hotel.

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

Good location to all major attractions in Orlando. Free WIFI and parking.

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