Reviews of Ramada Plaza Hotel, Kissimmee, Florida

This hotel/Inn is situated on...

Overall Rating:

6/10

Board Basis:

Room Only

Date of Holiday:

Nov 2007

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

woody07

Comments:

This hotel/Inn is situated on the 192 literally minutes away from the Disney parks. You really can't get much closer than this, other than by staying in a Disney Resort Hotel! It’s in a great location.



The Hotel is split into 2 main parts, the tower part - which is the relatively expensive part and the Inn which is situated behind the tower. I think the Inn is more convenient because you are able to park your car just outside of your room. Expect to pay £40+ per night to stay in the tower we paid £20 per night to stay room only in the Inn.



We have stayed in many hotels on the 192 and this hotel is pretty much the same as the rest. Although given a 3 star rating, I think this refers to the tower part of the complex. The rooms are what you would expect with two king size beds, very clean and air conditioned.



The room had a fridge which is very useful, but no safe! (Last year I paid $10 per night to have a fridge put into our room.) The bathroom looked like it had recently been refurbished.



The hotel has 2 pools. The main one heated and the smaller one not heated. It has a games room and decent restaurant, although we found it cheaper to eat elsewhere.



I encountered one problem that I have never come across before. My American neighbour had 2 dogs staying with her. Their mess was left outside my room for the duration of my 6 night stay. Every time we entered or left the room, you could smell dog mess. So 2 problems really; 1. it would have been nice if ground staff had cleared it away and 2. do you like the thought of animals being in your hotel room?



Don't be put off by the mess. As I’ve previously said I have never come across this before and other than that, the hotel is good and I would recommend friends to stay there. I've rated the hotel a 6. I would have rated it 8 (for the value/Cleanliness/Location, etc...) it’s just those dogs!

Excellent location for...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Room Only

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2007

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

Mrs T Kalinowski

Comments:

Excellent location for convenience of all Disney parks and Universal. Directly on the 192 and easily found from Sanford Airport.



Arrived late Sunday evening but despite picking up car after long haul flight found the hotel without much trouble after directions from the travel agent at airport.



Impressive reception area with helpful concierge desk. Room was one of the motel type rooms, with parking directly outside the door. Rooms spacious and clean, with all amenities.



No complaints whatsoever with service. Restaurant offered good value food, albeit slightly more expensive for breakfast buffet than the surrounding restaurants like Sizzlers and Angus Steak Bar.



Free safe deposit facility which was appreciated.



Would definitely consider staying there again on another trip to Orlando.

This hotel was very convenient...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Room Only

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2006

Tour Operator:

Flyglobespan

Submitted By:

Mr T Cumming

Comments:

This hotel was very convenient for all of the Disney Parks. It was clean and the air conditioning worked! Reception staff were a bit overworked at busy times but it wasn't too bad.



One word of warning, There is a camera shop in the retail area to the left of the hotel beside the tourist centre. Be very careful because they inflate their prices considerably and if you fall for it you can end up paying way over the odds for really basic products. We were luck and decided to look around and found the camera we were looking at $480! cheaper. And you don't have the same consumer protection we are used to in the UK.



I would go back to this hotel. We had no problems with noise despite seeing some previous reviews that complained about this. It gives you everything you need - comfy bed, fridge and loads of space. Enjoy.