International Drive, United States
Stylish pool and hot tub with lounge chairs and couches under a canopy
Free transportation to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando
Modern rooms with big flat-screen TVs and large, bright bathrooms
Small, modern gym with water, towels, and flat-screen TV
The Scene Cafe and Lounge has trendy terrace seating and a pool table
Free parking that allows buses and motorcoaches
24-hour business center with two PC computers and a printer
Freebies include Wi-Fi, breakfast, and newspapers
On-site laundry room
E-Z Rent-A-Car shop in the hotel
Guests complain that the hallways and bathrooms need renovations
No elevator to the second floor
Right by International Drive with its heavy traffic
The 221-room Clarion Inn and Suites At International Drive is a convenient pick for budget-minded families and business travelers with a location convenient to theme parks like SeaWorld and the Orange County Convention Center. The hotel stands apart from any other budget mid-range hotel in the area -- including the nearby Days Inn Orlando Convention Center that is nearly priced the same -- because it has an E-Z car rental shop on-site. There is also a stylish outdoor pool and hot tub with shaded lounge areas. Some guests with heavy luggage found the hotel to be a bit inconvenient, as there is no elevator to the second floor.
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Scene
Budget hotel attracts families and business travelers
At the center of the Clarion Inn and Suites At International Drive is a stylish pool and hot tub surrounded by greenery and a deck dotted with black and white umbrellas, sleek black lounge chairs, and a canopy draped over two modern couches that appeals to business travelers who need to relax after a long workday. The stylish feel of the pool area and the hip furnishings of Scene Cafe and Lounge -- that features a pool table and chic bar with a flat-screen TV -- differs from the hotel's traditionally decorated hallways and lobby. This budget hotel has a family-friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Location
Prime Orlando location right off International Drive
The Clarion Inn and Suites has a prime Orlando location, convenient for business travelers and families. The hotel is a three-minute walk to the International Drive and 10 minutes to the Orange County Convention Center. Free transportation from the hotel to Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando takes 10 minutes. But attractions are also easily reachable by public transportation. Within a six-minute car ride from the hotel is SeaWorld (or 14 minutes by bus). The Orlando International Airport is 16 minutes by car. There's a Walgreens, Red Lobster, and McDonald's within a five-minute walk.
Rooms
Clean rooms with flat-screen TVs
Rooms are bright, clean, and traditionally furnished with dark wood accents, spacious bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, electronic safes, and flat-screen TVs. Suites have kitchenettes with microwaves and mini-fridges, small living rooms, and balconies with views of the pool area or the pretty courtyard. There is no elevator, though, for rooms on the second floor.
Features
Clean, well-lit gym, laundry room, and on-site car rental
The highlight here is a stylish outdoor pool with hot tub, lounge chairs, and shaded lounge areas. There is an on-site E-Z Rent-A-Car shop that is convenient for travelers who want to explore the Orlando area. A small, bright gym with fresh towels, water, and a flat-screen TV is also convenient for business travelers. The on-site small laundry room -- with two washers and two dryers -- sells detergent, appealing to families and other travelers who don't want to return home with piles of dirty laundry.
