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Benjamin Z

Gorgeous Hotel with Lots of Character and Amazing Staff

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 25 May 2023
I was extremely pleased with my stay at this charming hotel right in the heart of Winter Park. The staff was attentive and accommodating with my requests, and the room I stayed in was beautiful. The hotel has the kind of character that you really only get from a place with the history like this. I cannot understate how beautiful the interior of the hotel is.

The suite I stayed in had a large four-poster bed which was extremely comfortable, a small area with a couch and a desk with chair, a bathroom, and balcony access with a patio table and chairs.

Because the building is old, outlets are a bit sparse, but were conveniently located enough that I did not have problems. My only issue was the lack of a refrigerator, which staff was able to work out a solution for.

Regarding the bathroom, what I was impressed by the lack of sulfur smell from the water. Central Florida water is notorious for its odor, and the private homes and hotels I have stayed at in the area all have the problem. The water here must be filtered somehow, but it was a pleasant surprise.

I am a big fan, and if I ever need a hotel in Winter Park again, they will be at the top of my list. A luxury hotel experience at far more reasonable prices.
Date of stay: May 2023
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Reviewed 23 May 2023

Don’t be fooled by the location and website. We stayed here for a Rollin’s grad’s wedding. The room was tiny, filthy (sheets had dirt stains), had paper thin walls (baby screaming all night in next room), had no hangers in the closet, had no fridge (had to request ice to be delivered) or coffee maker, had no iron (checked out a 1970’s one that could only use for a few hours until another guest needed it)… AND had to pay an extra $80 in “gratuity” that was apparently pre-arranged by the bride. Bell man was sound asleep one morning. Be weary Rollins folks.

Room tip: Stay at the Alfond Inn. Rooms we saw of other guests were awesome. Unfortunately we couldn’t switch hotels while there.
Date of stay: May 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank Dawn B
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Reviewed 8 May 2023

This hotel was extremely disappointing! We attend a wedding and chose this hotel over another bc of its convenient location. ITS NOT WORTH THE MONEY AT ALL! They even charge you for valet whether you use the service or not! Not acceptable! Room was super small. Bed very uncomfortable, breakfast was coffee and tea (no cream or milk) - walls very thin could hear everything room to room, train horn and the hustle and bustle of the people on the street. Water pressure in shower was terrible and the mirror in the bathroom was so small.

Room tip: Go to Alfond Inn.
Date of stay: May 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank Pam S
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Reviewed 5 May 2023

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Park Plaza Hotel on Monday, May 1, 2023, checking out on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. We stayed in one of your Honeymoon Suites for which you charged us $347.63.

We were extremely disappointed with our stay and believe that the hotel should refund part of what we consider an exorbitant rate for the following reasons:

Soon after we occupied the room we noticed that the toilet was broken and would not flush. When I complained, I was told by the front desk that no one was available to fix the toilet. We were offered another room, but as we were already unpacked we chose to only use the bathroom there, which was very inconvenient.

The room we occupied with filthy and had apparently not been cleaned or dusted for some time. The furnishings were shabby with stuffing hanging out of the underside of chairs.

The "coffee" available in the lobby was what one would expect in the cheapest motel, not in a hotel charging nearly $350 per night for a substandard room.

Room tip: Avoid this hotel.
Date of stay: May 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank Timothy A
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Reviewed 23 March 2023 via mobile

Hotel badly in need of investment, refurbishment.
Poor sound proofing. Our room had previously been inter leading - rowdy latecomers disturbed sleep.
Cutesy charm but minimal facilities, badly managed. Beautiful town.
But this hotel - NO.

Room tip: Stay somewhere else
Date of stay: March 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank arekaylondon
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Reviewed 21 March 2023

I recently stayed here with some friends and I have to say that our experience was delightful from making our reservations over the phone to the customer service from many of the employees at the hotel.
Unfortunately, when I received my bill I was charged an extra $75 of which I was told that I did not return my key. I know for a fact that I did but was told that I did not when I called to inquire about this. I called back the next day and again I told them that I remember turning the key in. I was put on hold and miraculously the key was found. So, I was told that I would be reimbursed the $75. First of all, I have to wonder if I would have been called after the key was found. Second, I think that customers should be told when they check in to return the key or they will be charged $75. We were never told this when we checked in or checked out. I have stayed in many hotels because of my profession and I always turn my key in.
Very disappointed with the outcome of this stay!

Date of stay: March 2023
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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