Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando

I stayed during the summer last year with my wife. I must say I didn't know what to expect from the hotel as I had seen no pictures and hadn't read any reviews. The only thing that I would really change about this hotel is the pool size, it is far to small and cramped so we very rarely used it. The room was ideal as you could go to the supermarket and buy whatever food you want, store it in the fridge/freezer and cook it in the hotel room. The room was very clean, comfortable and relaxing. I have already booked a stay at this hotel next summer because I was that impressed.

We stayed here a week (8/26/07) with our 21 month old son. The room/suite was very clean. It had a living room and kitchen seperate from the bedroom. The kitchen had a full size refrigerator w/ ice maker, two burners, microwave, sink with garbage disposal and the cabinets were filled with plates, silverware, everything you need. Both rooms had TV and are currently updating from a VHS to a DVD player for the living room. Bathroom had a tub/shower combo and there's a closet in the bedroom. Plenty of room for us. It was quiet too. What I loved was that the hotel is off the street behind some other hotels where it's quieter and you don't hear the traffic. They also have a complimentary breakfast which included eggs, sausage, pancakes, french toast, waffles, cereal, juices, oatmeal, teas, danishes, fruit etc. Very good. Also have a complimentary 5p-7p light dinner Mon - Thurs. Different food for each day. Very good. I was surprised. THey had salad, veggies, soda's, beer, wine, and someday's pasta, rice,beans, chicken fett. soups. It filled us up. Everyone was very nice. It was a layed back home feeling atmosphere. They even had a small area with some coin games for the kids. The pool area isn't too big. It's also centered in the middle of the hotel and you are surrounded with the hotel biulding on everyside...so you don't get much sun. The pool deck is very small around the pool. The pool itself is pretty big. They even had pool floaty's and football and noodles etc to play with. There's also an area by the pool with a grill and some benches. Overall, this place is close to everything. Will definetly think about returning. It's very hard to find good places to stay in Orlando that are clean and this one is at the top of our list.

I wanted a suite with two beds and smoking, after booking three months in advance it was not available. The place sure looked different in the photos. It was too small for three people, suitable for one. The room was not as clean as I would have thought for a Hilton Hotel. The daily cleaning was only average.

Breakfasts were great; most of the staff was friendly. It cost a lot for what we got. It was central to everything and away from traffic. We had to walk through the dining room to get to the pool and back. There was lots of swearing going on even when children were present. For what we paid, we won't be returning to that hotel.

The location was fabulous, close to everywhere I wanted to go. The shuttle service was great for getting to theme parks. The return shuttle service was iffy. It was convenient to be able to buy tickets for the theme parks in the hotel. The room was outstanding and the bed was absolutely the most comfortable hotel bed I have ever been in! The service people at the front desk were amazingly helpful in giving information and directions.

This hotel made me feel comfortable: The rooms were clean and neat. All the furniture was comfortable.