8134 International Dr, Orlando, Florida, United States | (888) 551-4925
Contemporary, bright rooms with mini-fridges, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs
Small, shaded outdoor pool with lounge chairs and a small shower
Convenient location by SeaWorld and Orlando Orange County Convention Center
Traditionally designed lobby with free daily newspapers at the front desk
Large on-site parking facilities that allow bus and big rig trucks
Freebies include Wi-Fi and breakfast with coffee
Use of two PC computers and copy and fax machines
Coin-operated laundry facility
Complaints about the hotel’s cleanliness
Worn decor in rooms and commons areas
No gym
The Comfort Inn International offers the standard features of a value chain hotel including a pool, free on-site parking, breakfast and coffee, and daily newspapers -- all at a budget-friendly price. Right off the freeway, the hotel is in a prime location and in walking distance of diners, fast food restaurants, and tourist attractions such as Ripley's Believe It or Not. Family theme parks are a short drive away from the hotel. The nearby BEST WESTERN International Drive, however, receives better customer reviews and it has a pool and a gym with similarly priced rooms.
Scene
No frills budget hotel
Geared toward budget-conscious families wanting to visit the area's theme parks and attractions and business travelers, the Comfort Inn International's lobby is bright and traditionally furnished but generic, with an ATM and tourist brochures to EpCot, Disney World, Universal Orlando, and other theme parks. The interior decor mirrors the exterior color palette of natural beige and brown hues. The modern dining area, accessible from the lobby, serves free breakfast and coffee every morning. The big rigs parked outside, in the front of the hotel, are slightly unattractive, but convenient for truckers passing through.
Location
Off the freeway on a bland street, but in close proximity to theme parks
Located in central Orlando, the Comfort Inn International is perfect for families that want to be close to the area's theme parks. The hotel is on a bland, but busy street, with a lot of strip malls and right off the I-4 Freeway that goes to Walt Disney World in 17 minutes. It's a 21-minute drive to the Orlando International Airport. Epcot is 16 minutes by car, while SeaWorld is about a 10-minute drive away. Travelers can also use Orlando Acevedo Tours, which does pickups at the hotel and caters to international travelers.
Rooms
Large, basic rooms with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and microwaves
Rooms at the Comfort Inn International are functional and standard, with no frills or unique design elements. The color theme in the lobby is reiterated in the rooms. The tradition color palette of browns and reds in each room is paired with blue carpeting and dark brown furniture. Bathrooms are practical and plain. There is free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, mini-fridge, microwave, and safe in each room. Views from the rooms are unexciting and look onto the parking lot or pool area.
Features
Pool, parking, and free breakfast
In contrast to the large and rather unattractive parking lot, with big rigs and buses at the front of the hotel, the outdoor pool is mostly surrounded by green trees and offers a small oasis for visiting families or business travelers. Although sparsely decorated, there are a few lounge chairs and picnic tables with umbrellas on the pool deck. A free breakfast is served each morning in a room off the lobby.