Residence Inn Orlando Lake Buena Vista

We happened to come across the Residence Inn as our flights were delayed and we needed to find new accommodation as our previous hotel was at capacity. So I did book this quite quickly and frantically however im so glad I found this hotel. If you are looking to stay some where that is less crowded and without a million kids running up and down hallways then this is a good choice. There is also a lovely pool area with spa to hangout for the day and laze around. The breakfast is simple yet satisfying with both hot and cold options and you can even make Mickey Mouse waffles. The only couple of very teeny tiny negative comments (which not all at the fault of the hotel ) is 1) this is not an ideal area If you don’t have a car unless you like walking. You will not be able to simply walk out get a coffe and comeback unless you are willing to walk at least 20 mins and cross major roads ….However you can Uber eats food drinks alcohol etc for as little as $2.00 USD so you don’t even have to leave if you don’t want to. 2) our air-conditioner did not work so the room became really humid I didn’t bother saying anything because we opened the windows and the cool air helped cool the room down I would definitely stay here again if I had a car or just wanted to have a place to chill and never leave the hotel 😊

Good location and decent free breakfast. But $225 plus a nightly $27 parking fee when the basic expectations are not up to par is disappointing. If you’re looking for the bang for your buck, seek other options.

Overcharged upon checkout for drinks purchased. Hotel has huge charge of $26/day for parking not stated in the clear when booking.

Beware, $26 per night parking. Very old dated property, musty smell in hallways, rooms. TVs are from 90s and the one in living room doesn’t work. The young lady and guy in morning shift and do NOT acknowledge when you go to talk (they basically glance and ignore) Overall a third rate hotel (also if you are a bonvoy gold, they don’t honor free upgrade as they claim always full!)

I stayed there a whole week and found the experience to be good. The staff was great and accommodating and overall the rooms were great. They were spacious and had every amenity that was needed for a week long vacation. On the bad side of things, this is definitely an older property and you could tell. There were a few bugs that we had found by the bathroom and there was a wierd smell in the hallway to our room. Besides those little things this was a great hotel.

Suite for 6 people has dishes for 4 people, suite are very small, no soap at sink, towels for 4.

I liked it, got the room with two queens and a sofa/bed(very thin mattress ). Room was clean, plenty of room, enough parking(extra fee), and a safe area. Kids liked the pool at the end of Feb. I was there for 5 nights, breakfast was boring, eggs with pork sausage or Canadian turkey, of course Mickey waffles, cereal. The laundry room definitely needs improvement, appliances do not work, very inconvenient. The front receptionist were friendly and very useful. Room service was great, it gets clean every two days. Got my theme parks tickets from there as well. Shuttle to parks were easier.

Everytime I visit Orlando, me and my family stay in this hotel. We really love the location, and until this time we have had an exceptional experience. However this time, first of all, the day after we arrived, our room wasn’t cleaned at all, then the day after that the cleaning lady was RUDE, she practically threw us out of the room because it was time to do room service, then when we got back she literally left me 2 dirty towels placed as if they where clean, and barely put anything in its place. The breakfast choice seemed more limited and then your parking fees, OVER THE TOP EXPENSIVE. Other than that, the reception staff was really nice.