8222 Jamaican Ct, Orlando, Florida, United States | (888) 708-2081
Convenient location close
to convention center and short drive to theme parks
Free continental breakfast
buffet including fresh fruit and pancakes and waffles
Outdoor pool with lounge
chairs and seating area in courtyard with trees
Fitness center with
exercise machines including a treadmill and rowing machine No pics?
Free parking and shuttle
to
the Universal and Disney theme parks
Guest rooms all have microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers
Free Wi-Fi
Dated decor and some
complaints of musty smells
Guests must access rooms
from outside
Breakfast area gets crowded
The Best Western
International Drive – Orlando is a value, chain hotel with 123 rooms in a
convenient location for both families and business travelers. The hotel is within
a short drive of the Orange County Convention Center and offers a free shuttle
to the Universal and Disney theme parks. There’s an outdoor pool and breakfast is free, but the decor is a bit dated and guests must access their rooms via
outdoor hallways. Rooms are generically decorated and have microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. For a similar price, guests may also want to check out Best Western Plus Universal, which is within walking distance of Universal Studios.
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Scene
Chain hotel with outdoor space and dated decor
Housed in the chain's signature yellow stucco building with clay-colored roof, this Best Western hotel doesn't veer from the typical. There's a large parking lot shaded by leafy trees, and well-kept landscaping leads up the driveway to the main entrance's sliding glass doors. In the lobby, decor feels dated, particularly the red floral-patterned chairs, brownish couches, and fake flower decorations, which clash with dark tile floors and a display of colorful brochures and advertisements for Disney attractions. Guests
must use outdoor walkways to access their rooms, which may pose an inconvenience
on chilly nights. There’s an outdoor pool whose clay-colored stone deck is lined with a few lounge chairs and tables with umbrellas; a poolside stone patio offers additional seating at simple, white tables and chairs shaded a bit by towering palm trees. Guests tend to be families in town for the theme parks, and the odd business traveler seeking an efficient respite -- as such, the breakfast room, with wood floors and blue-patterned seat cushions, tends to get crowded each morning.
Location
On International Drive within short drive of theme parks and convention center
The Best Western is conveniently located on
International Drive, putting guests within an easy drive of area attractions and business hot spots. There are several restaurants within walking distance, mainly of the casual, family-friendly variety. Universal Studios, Disney World, and Sea World are all within a 15- to 20-minute drive,
and the hotel provides a free shuttle to those attractions. The shuttle stops at Epcot, from which guests can take a monorail, ferry, or bus to other Disney parks, such as Animal Kingdom. The hotel is also
within a five- to 10-minute drive of the Orange County Convention Center.
Rooms
Clean rooms with dated generic decor, mini-fridges, and microwaves
Rooms are generally clean and decorated in a typical chain hotel style, with pale yellow walls, brown-patterned
carpeting, and dark wooden furnishings. Gold-framed artwork and heavy, maroon
curtains give the rooms a dated feel, though the crisp white bedding does brighten things a bit. All rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges,
flat-screen TVs with cable satellite, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are simple and white, and have shower/tub
combinations. Some guests complain of a musty smell, perhaps from old carpeting and humid air.
Features
Outdoor pool and patio, free continental breakfast, and free shuttle to Disney parks
The hotel has an outdoor
pool with lounge chairs as well as a courtyard with tables and chairs. Free
breakfast is served in the morning and includes a nice variety of hot and cold items -- the waffle- and pancake-makers are particularly popular. There’s free
parking, and a free shuttle provides service to the nearby Disney theme parks; guests can purchase park tickets in the lobby. The
business center has one computer and a printer. There is a fitness center with various cardio machines and free weights for guest use.
