Pros

  • Convenient location; five-minute drive to Walt Disney World
  • Mostly suites, including kitchens in each room
  • Free shuttle to major theme parks
  • Free hot breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Weeknight reception with free beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks
  • Close to Orange County Convention Center
  • Game room with video games, air hockey, pool table
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Cons

  • No lunch or dinner service
  • Chain hotel feel, generic, dated decor
  • Some guests report noisy air conditioning units
  • A car is almost essential
  • Pool is small
  • Some guests report issues with cleanliness and plumbing
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Bottom Line

The Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Vista, a Wyndham hotel, bills itself as an all-suite hotel, but there is the executive guest room option for shorter stays. The hotel suits families, with a heated pool, game room, free hot breakfast, and full kitchens in suites. The Hawthorn offers free shuttles to the major parks, including nearby Disney, and gears everything toward fueling up before and resting up after a long day of rides, Epcot, Universal, and Seaworld.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Orlando Lake Buena Vista

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Not a destination hotel, but fun for kids, with easy access to theme parks

Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Vista's shuttle service to Orlando's famous theme parks and its proximity to the Orange County Convention Center make the hotel a popular option for families and business travelers. Its simple and comfortable accommodations might be a bit dated (worn carpeting, conference-room-type chairs, formica tables), but an outdoor pool, jacuzzi and free breakfast in the cafeteria-style dining room are decent enough perks for the limited time spent on-property.

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Location

Close to Disney, Universal and SeaWorld

Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Vista is less than two miles from Disney, and eight miles from Universal Studios and SeaWorld, easily accessible by car or free shuttle from the hotel. Located five miles from the Orange County Convention Center, the Hawthorn is also convenient for business travelers. The surrounding streets are not busy, but there is a large boulevard right outside that prevents the location from being pedestrian-friendly. Views are average, unless rooms look over the pool.

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Rooms

Full kitchens, big beds, sleeper sofas

Suites at the Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Vista come with fully equipped kitchens, including an ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, two-burner cooktop, coffeemaker, toaster, cookware, utensils and dishes. King suites are furnished with a king-size and a sofa bed that some guests have found uncomfortable; queen suites have two queen beds. Rooms are spacious with flat-screen TVs, but unremarkable in decor. Not all rooms have bathtubs. Some guests have mentioned that the rooms look somewhat worn, with chipped furniture, rust, and missing caulk to be found upon close inspection.

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Features

Heated outdoor pool, game room, and free breakfast

The Hawthorn Suites Buena Vista offers free shuttles to Disney and other parks, and the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, a nearby outlet mall. Some guests have complained that shuttles are unreliable or take too long to reach their destinations. The hotel's heated outdoor pool is small and shallow, but includes a wheelchair lift, and there is a jacuzzi. The workout room is tiny and carpeted. The game room has several video and gaming machines, air hockey and a pool table. The free, unlimited breakfast includes eggs, waffles, fresh fruit, oatmeal and more, but it is not a gourmet experience.

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Things You Should Know About Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Orlando Lake Buena Vista

Also Known As

  • Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Vista

Address

8303 Palm Pkwy, Orlando, Florida 32836-6438, United States

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Orlando Lake Buena Vista

Scene

Not a destination hotel, but fun for kids, with easy access to theme parks

Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Vista's shuttle service to Orlando's famous theme parks and its proximity to the Orange County Convention Center make the hotel a popular option for families and business travelers. Its simple and comfortable accommodations might be a bit dated (worn carpeting, conference-room-type chairs, formica tables), but an outdoor pool, jacuzzi and free breakfast in the cafeteria-style dining room are decent enough perks for the limited time spent on-property.

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Location

Close to Disney, Universal and SeaWorld

Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Vista is less than two miles from Disney, and eight miles from Universal Studios and SeaWorld, easily accessible by car or free shuttle from the hotel. Located five miles from the Orange County Convention Center, the Hawthorn is also convenient for business travelers. The surrounding streets are not busy, but there is a large boulevard right outside that prevents the location from being pedestrian-friendly. Views are average, unless rooms look over the pool.

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Rooms

Full kitchens, big beds, sleeper sofas

Suites at the Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Vista come with fully equipped kitchens, including an ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, two-burner cooktop, coffeemaker, toaster, cookware, utensils and dishes. King suites are furnished with a king-size and a sofa bed that some guests have found uncomfortable; queen suites have two queen beds. Rooms are spacious with flat-screen TVs, but unremarkable in decor. Not all rooms have bathtubs. Some guests have mentioned that the rooms look somewhat worn, with chipped furniture, rust, and missing caulk to be found upon close inspection.

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Features

Heated outdoor pool, game room, and free breakfast

The Hawthorn Suites Buena Vista offers free shuttles to Disney and other parks, and the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, a nearby outlet mall. Some guests have complained that shuttles are unreliable or take too long to reach their destinations. The hotel's heated outdoor pool is small and shallow, but includes a wheelchair lift, and there is a jacuzzi. The workout room is tiny and carpeted. The game room has several video and gaming machines, air hockey and a pool table. The free, unlimited breakfast includes eggs, waffles, fresh fruit, oatmeal and more, but it is not a gourmet experience.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Full Kitchen

  • Gameroom / Arcade

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pool

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Tennis Court

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