11428 Marbella Palm Court, Orlando, Florida, United States | 1-407-239-4540
Next to the I-4 Highway with restaurants, shops, and top attractions 10-minutes away
Suites
have fully-equipped kitchens with granite countertops and plenty of living
space
Gorgeous
lagoon-style pool with hot tub and stone fountain features
Cardio
machines and weights at the modern fitness center
Business center with printing,
faxing, and two computers
Room service plus 24-hour on-site convenience store
Freebies include Wi-Fi, hot buffet breakfast, parking, and shuttle to Epcot
No
on-site restaurant
Room
service has limited hours
Shares
pool and fitness center with Hilton Garden Inn next door
The 130-room Homewood
Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista-Orlando is an upper-middle-range hotel within a
10-minute drive of top local attractions, including Epcot, Magic Kingdom, and SeaWorld Orlando. Spacious suites have fully-equipped kitchens, lots of living space, and
multiple flat-screen TVs. The dazzling lagoon-style outdoor pool and hot tub
are a major plus, though this is shared with the next door Hilton Garden Inn (as is the fitness center). Other conveniences include free hot breakfast, evening reception several times a week, and a shuttle to Epcot. There are many similar properties in the area, however, such as the nearby Quality Suites Lake Buena Vista and the Embassy Suites Orlando/Lake Buena Vista Resort, so travelers might want to compare rates.
Scene
Contemporary chain hotel with homey, cozy interiors
A friendly atmosphere
prevails throughout this Hilton, where interiors, though outfitted in typical chain furnishings, are pleasant and inviting. A gorgeous chandelier hangs in the bright lobby that features a colorful seating area and a granite-covered fireplace, giving the space a homey feeling, which is furthered by attentive touches like free coffee and tea in the lobby and evening social receptions several times a week. The sunlit breakfast area features high ceilings and large windows that make it feel light and airy, and it's filled with four-top tables and a colorful dotted carpet that complements the pale yellow walls. Earth-toned couches and armchairs sit in front of a flat-screen TV
and fireplace, while the serving area is modern with granite countertops and
light tile.
Location
Adjacent to the highway and a 10-minute drive to many top attractions
The Homewood Suites by
Hilton Lake Buena Vista-Orlando is situated off the I-4 highway with shops, restaurants,
the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets, and SeaWorld Orlando a five-minute drive
away. Lake Bryan, the Orange County Convention Center, Epcot, and Magic Kingdom
are a 10-minute drive from the hotel while Downtown Disney and the Orlando
International Airport are around 20-minutes away.
Rooms
Pleasant contemporary suites with fully-equipped kitchens
Studio, One-Bedroom, and
Two-Bedroom Suites are available at this hotel, and all are pleasantly decorated in cream and beige shades, with sleek wooden furnishings and living rooms with comfortable couches and armchairs. All suites have fully-equipped kitchens with tan
granite countertops along with full-size refrigerators, microwaves, stoves,
dishwashers, and coffeemakers. Some units offer extra square footage and
large bathrooms, but others have kitchens that are quite small and might be hard to prepare meals in. Amenities also include 32-inch flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi. Tan granite covers the vanities in the bathrooms, which are located in separate areas from the toilet and tubs. Shower/tub combos have tan tile and
Neutrogena toiletries are provided.
Features
Wonderful lagoon-style outdoor pool and hot tub, plus free hot breakfast and Epcot shuttle
The lagoon-style
outdoor pool has a shallow area with a water mushroom feature as well as a
lovely stone fountain. White lounge chairs and palm trees surround the pool and hot tub area. The free hot buffet
breakfast -- including fruit, waffles, oatmeal, eggs,
sausage, muffins, and cereal -- gets positive reviews from guests. The hotel also hosts a free evening social with food and drinks several times a week. Cardio machines,
medicine balls, and free weights fill the contemporary fitness center, while
the business center has two computers in an office area with faxing, copying,
and printing services. A free grocery shopping service in addition to a free
scheduled shuttle to Epcot are provided, and there's a 24-hour on-site
convenience store with snacks, drinks, and toiletries. Room service has limited
hours and both the pool and fitness center are shared with guests staying at
the adjacent Hilton Garden Inn. There's no on-site restaurant.