We were in town for a wedding in Winter Park. Several hotels were already sold out, so we chose the Homewood Suites because it had good ratings, was fairly close, and had a pool.
The things we liked:
1. Location worked for where we needed to be and was freeway close.
2. A/C worked well
3. Breakfast is provided
4. They have a pool
Things that need some attention:
1, We did not see, when booking, that there is a daily charge for parking. This is something to consider when booking.
2. The hotel does not clean room unless you stay longer that 4 days, but will replenish items if you call. This is fine, except when trash fills quickly and the whole hall smells because everyone leaves their trash outside their doors and it doesn't get picked up promptly.
3. We chose this hotel because it had a pool. The pool is nice but they only have two lounge chairs and one is broken. They have a nice built in BBQ, which never seemed to be used. It would have been nice to have that money spent on more lounge chairs, and/or chair repair.
4. We love that breakfast is provided, but would welcome some allergy options. Would also like to see more healthy foods available.
5. We understand having a tiny gym. We are happy they had one, but it only had a few cardio machines and dumbbells. This is enough to get a little workout in, but the spin bike did not have straps, and unless you travel with your cycling shoes, this makes it very hard to use.
5. When we checked into our room the halls were freshly painted and I assume or room had been as well. But, they left a drill in the room, furniture out of place, and no utensils in the kitchen.
6. If you are traveling with a family and intend to stay in a 1 room suite, be aware, there is no room to move once you open up the sofa bed. One suggestion, to the hotel, would be to take out the upholstered chair in the living space. It will give more room for the fold out bed.
Overall, the stay was fine, and it did not dampen our time in Orlando.