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

2
Busy trav
Business
San Diego
Apr 7, 2011

You get what you pay for

Stayed at the Baymont for a conference at the Orange County Convention Center. Conveniently located for that, and the price was right. Free Wi-Fi was nice, free breakfast was Ok. However, the hallways smelled heavily of cigarette smoke, there were holes in the blanket on the bed, and the bathroom sink drain was broken. Didn't use other amenities.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Lots of fast food and mid-scale to nice dining options within walking distance.

Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Ukraine
Apr 5, 2011

Good hotel

Hotel has good location, only 10 minutes drive to Universal Studios City Walk. A lot of hotels around and district is very quiet. Room is big and clear. Bed and pillow - no complains. Wi-Fi Internet is free but slow. Reception staff was not very cooperative.

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

Universal Studios

Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Ohio
Apr 2, 2011

You get what you pay for!

All I can say is you get what you pay for! I went with me and my 2 kids. The pool was nasty. you could hear through the wall and hallway. Overall experience customer service was good, just not what I expected.

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

Dont use this hotel if you dont have a rental or other transportation lined up,

Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Maryland
Mar 30, 2011

Unbeatable location for the price

The room is clean and great breakfast. However, at nights I felt so noisy due to the neighbor room.

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

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Sterling, VA
Mar 24, 2011

Nice hotel, great value

Efficient check-in, clean room, free WiFi: no complaints

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

Business

Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Opelika, AL
Mar 20, 2011

Not a bad place to stay

Check in was quick and easy as was check out. Hotel room wasn't to bad. A little small for us and did not have a microwave or refrigerator. Beds were comfortable. AC worked great. Hotel was off the beaten path(on a quiet NON busy street) yet within walking distance to everything on I-drive. Breakfast was waffles, cereal and bread items(toast/bagels). We did not eat the breakfast as we wanted more. Pool was clean looking but small. We did not use the pool since we went to water parks and the Disney theme parks.

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

Short walk to restaurants, recreation(mini golf/bungee rides) souvenier shops etc.

Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Michigan
Mar 19, 2011

Very nice hotel at a good price

Rooom and bath were clean and comfortable. Plenty of towels. A/C was a little noisy. Easy access to I-4 (depending on traffic and time of day. No refridgerator in room. They have a continental breakfast but I didn't try it. Small pool. Hotel is on a quite street between Universal Drive and International Drive. But it's easy to miss off Sand Lake drive. The easiest access is to go north off Sand Lake on Universal or International and turn on Carrier St, then come down Canada Rd from the north. Overall a very nice hotel and location for a good price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

When leaving the hotel for the day do not try and go out onto Sand Lake Road. Instead go north on Canada and turn left to International Drive or right to Universal Drive. Both have lights where you can more easily get headed where you want to go.

Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Montgomery, AL
Mar 17, 2011

Fair price, not excellent.

The hotel shows its age or lack of maintenance. Although the room was reasonably clean, everything in the hotel was very noisy and the lack of isolation was evident. Breakfast was good if you like cereal and milk, because for the rest, the toasters didn't work. The most serious problem is to have no place to sit. How is it possible to have only 18 seats for breakfast in a 100-room hotel? The absence of shuttles to the parks removes some appeal from the low price achieved, and because you can not walk the distance, it brings extra costs, either on parking or in taxis. Anyway, it was cheap but would not recommend it to my friends.

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

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
LaBelle, FL
Mar 16, 2011

cant complain for the price

The hotel was clean, and the staff friendly enough. The walls are thin, and you can definately hear everything going on around you. The beds are not extremely comfortable, but do the job. You really cant complain for the price though. As a single mom I appreciated having a clean place to come back to at night, where we felt safe. The free breakfast every day definately saved us some $$.

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

If you're going to Universal Orlando its literally within walking distance. At a little over a mile away, if you can handle the extra trek save yourself the $15 per day to park and walk there from this hotel.

Review of The Floridian Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mar 14, 2011

Great Basic Hotel

Spent 1 night and it was fine. Great basic room to get a good night sleep.

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