8203 World Center Dr, Orlando, Florida, United States | (888) 551-4925
Modern outdoor pool and hot tub with a poolside bistro ordering window
Classic suites with microwaves, living rooms, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs
Game room with air hockey table and arcade machines
Small, clean gym with modern equipment
Modern tennis and basketball courts with equipment at the front desk
Charming on-site restaurant with wood shutters; other dining includes a breakfast room and bar
Freebies include parking, weekday newspapers, and daily breakfast
Two PC computers in the lobby and two meeting rooms
Daily hotel fee covers Wi-Fi
Some guests complain of hotel's overall cleanliness and noise from other rooms
Some furniture is dated
The Buena Vista Suites is on par with other modern budget-friendly hotels in the Orlando area with 279 one-bedroom suites, well-kept tennis and basketball courts, a gift shop, fitness center, pool and hot tub, game room, and on-site bar and restaurant. The hotel, which is in close proximity to theme parks, offers a free shuttle bus to some attractions, appealing to families. But, unlike its competitors nearby, like Bryan's Spanish Cove, this hotel does not offer free Wi-Fi in the common areas or in the traditional (some might say dated) rooms, decorated in browns and greens with mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs.
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Scene
Big, all-suites value hotel
The lobby in Buena Vista Suites is bright and modern with geometric carpets and clusters of couches. There is a large parking lot in front and some unique ironwork touches around the front desk. Bamboo accents brighten up the gift shop and ATM. The hotel's grounds feature beautiful basketball and tennis courts and a brightly-colored game room with arcade games, including possible prizes. Not surprisingly considering its proximity to Disney World, it's a popular choice among budget-minded families.
Location
South of Lake Bryan, on a street with strip malls
The resort sits on a rather busy and unappealing road, but is far enough from the busy highway to not encounter the hassles and sounds from traffic. Only a short drive to Orlando's attractions, the Buena Vista Suites is best suited for families, seeking a value hotel that is an 11-minute drive to SeaWorld and nine minutes to Walt Disney World. The hotel also offers a free daily shuttle to the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and Orlando Premium Outlets, which feature hundreds of designer stores. The Orlando International Airport is 19 minutes by car. Across the street from the hotel is a strip mall with a CVS store and Chinese and sushi restaurants.
Rooms
Spacious, classically furnished suites that include microwaves, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges
Rooms are large, clean suites furnished in unassuming, classical furniture in browns and greens and include microwaves, flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea makers, safes, mini-fridges, 24-hour room service, sitting areas with writing desks, and bright, standard bathrooms. King suites have whirlpool tubs. Hypo-allergenic bedding is available on request.
Features
Outdoor pool, two meeting rooms, a business center, and on-site dining
There are two on-site meeting rooms fitting up to 200 people. Two PC computers are available in the lobby. Meeting rooms are furnished with modern audiovisual equipment that can be arranged -- for varying price packages -- according to a guest's needs. The on-site dining areas -- the Valencia and Vista Bistro -- are also available for private functions. The bistro bar, Bambooz, serves up appetizers and drinks with a flat-screen TV and terrace seating. There is an outdoor pool with hot tub and poolside bistro. Kids will find plenty of entertainment, including a game room and nice basketball and tennis courts (equipment is available at the front desk).
