Name: Park Plaza Hotel Orlando - Winter Park
Address: 307 South Park Avenue, Park Avenue District, Florida, United States of America, Orlando (and vicinity), Orange County, US
Price range: US$142–US$247 per night
Rating: 8.1

What guests think

At Park Plaza Hotel Orlando - Winter Park, guests consistently praise the unbeatable Park Avenue location and historic character, while noting trade‑offs such as thin walls, frequent train or street noise, and compact, old‑style bathrooms with dated fittings.

Service is often warm and helpful, though a few report rude or unresponsive interactions and slow resolution of noise or maintenance issues. Cleanliness and upkeep feel inconsistent, with recurring mentions of mold or musty odors, dusty communal balconies, worn furnishings, and occasional A/C or hot‑water and plumbing problems. On‑site amenities are basic: a charming but finicky elevator, lobby coffee, limited in‑house dining, and paid or valet parking in a busy area. Expect a charming, centrally located stay best for travelers who value history over modern polish and quiet.

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Facilities

Historic building with a vintage elevator (occasionally unreliable), shared wraparound balcony, and lobby coffee/water. Parking is limited or paid/valet, earplugs are provided for train/street noise, and there’s no on‑site restaurant; breakfast is not offered despite some listings.

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10

Robert

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shopping and restaurant options were great. Parking right behind the hotel but a little expensive at $20.00 per night and had to be out of the lot by 10:00 AM

10

Jacqueline

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Park Plaza Hotel is a charming, quaint, gem located in the center of Winter Park’s Historic District. There is so much to see and do in this area. We shopped William Sonoma, Talbots, Pottery Barn, Lululemon or little boutiques and stores. We visited the Morse Museums, walked through Rollins College Campus, and took a scenic boat ride. The Hotel is within walking distance from it all. The staff is friendly and welcoming. They always had bottles of water and coffee ready.

10

Renee

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the quaint, old fashioned aspect of the hotel. Location was excellent with plenty of shopping and great restaurants within walking distance. The only negative was the elevator is a hit or miss if it works. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.

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Andrew

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Parking was horrible. You must pay for private parking. There almost no parking on the street available.

4

Shirley

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No service as far as breakfast, had to go to Lobby to get water or coffee toilet broke last morning and had to use restroom in adjoining restaurant no apologies or any type of compensation several people left hotel very disappointed

10

Don

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very warm feeling lobby area with 24 hour staff, coffee and tea. Our upgraded room was a suite near stairs with a great balcony and 2 rooms Complimentary valet parking included Extremely nice staff.

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Donald

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was extremely courteous and. Helpful. The facilty is what you would expect for a 1920s facility.Bathroom was tiny, no fan and a threshhold at about 6'2" which resulted in an abrasion on my scalp given my 6'4" height. Shouldn't have to duck. No restaurant in spite of promise on website.Generally disappointing at $215 per night. If you are looking for quaint, fine, comfort not so much.

6

elaine

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

No parking, no night stand on one side of bed,. Staff was good, enjoyed sitting on balcony. Thought website said there was a pool. Would not stay again

8

Holly

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint historic hotel so the rooms were very clean and well appointed but the actual structure is dated as you would expect being historic. Walls are very thin and you can hear your neighbor cough! They provide earplugs in the room. Sweet hotel for a nights stay! Super nice staff

10

Barbara

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed at the hotel with 3 friends. We had 2 balcony suites. The staff were wonderful, welcoming and ready to help. The balcony over the main street was truly one of the best assets for the hotel. We would have appreciated a coffee maker in the room rather than having to get dressed to go down to the lobby in the morning. Our room smelled a bit musty when the outside door was left closed.

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Cleanliness

Reports vary: several guests note mold/mildew, musty odors, dusty or dirty balconies and hallways, and worn or stained furnishings, while others found rooms clean. Overall maintenance and deep cleaning appear inconsistent.

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Kent

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room

4

Arthur

1 Mar 2025

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I have a love for history, and this property is unique and has such potential...but alas, the history at the PPH is written with clogged tub drains, sticky floors, dirty carpets and threadbare furniture. If i could change only one thing, I would have stayed at the Alfond. Tighten ip this ship before it sinks!

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Michael

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mold in the rooms. I moved rooms, more mold... When i stepped into the plastic tub to take a shower my foot almost went right thru

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Tom

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location but very disappointing quality of rooms. Rusted fittings, leaking AC unit, dirty shower curtains and stained sheets…

8

Bonnie

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful old place. Great concierge & location (minus the train whistles). Comfy room and bed. There were self-tanner handprints in my shower and the balcony was too dusty/dirty to sit on. Not a lot of natural light. REALLY thin walls.

8

Brad

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom walls and ceiling had mildew on them. The bed was hard as a rock. Building was very cool but seems tired.

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Mark

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is great and really clean! It’s an historic property not modern and cold but warm and inviting! The staff was excellent superior location for Winter Park! Mark Prater

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joann

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is definitely in a great location and the bedding was very comfortable. The bathroom and shutters need some love. I saw the cleaning girls but they don’t even have a vacuum. The hallways smell musty and carpets could use a good shampooing. There was dog hair in the stair ways and hallway's. They do supply ear plugs for the noise.

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Mary

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I have so much affection for the Park Plaza and the people working there were all great. But the unclean condition of the rooms and balcony, hallways, etc… was kind of shocking. No consistency with the cleaning. I tried 4 different rooms, stayed in 2. Some of the furnishings were dilapidated, unclean, broken, etc… from room to room the TV was smaller and not user friendly. Fans were not very functional, a lampshade was broken, all the wicker/rattan furniture was filthy and the seat cushions too. In my room the cushion cover was gone and they haphazardly tucked a big dirty old sheet around it!! Also my mattress in one room was ok and in the next was hard and flat as a pancake,…with no mattress cover!! I could go on and on but I was too tired and so in need of a rest, I just stayed and waaaay overpaid. Oh I don’t think I ever heard a vacuum and my room was filthy with dog hair and wads of dust balls. Sorry to report all this but no one seemed to care or clean properly. I also found both rooms had a “junk drawer” full of tourist brochures, outdated tv instructions, junky menus, etc… the staff cleaned out the drawers after I asked them about it, but did no other things to assist my communication to them. I even turned away the maids for 4 days because they barely cleaned anyway and had no proper equipment.

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Muriel

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly. The rooms are very small though and the tv was toddler size. Not having free parking at hotel was a drawback. My windows were unlocked which is not very safe. Overall it was an alright hotel but I wouldn't stay there again

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Rooms

Rooms have historic charm and some offer street‑view balconies, but many are small with very tight bathrooms, limited outlets, and dated fixtures. Noise travels through thin walls and windows, and nighttime train or nightlife sounds are common.

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Katrina

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, but paper thin walls and windows. They are not kidding when they give guests earplugs and say a white noise machine is available. We could hear EVERY single thing from our connected room. The Mediterranean restaurant across the street pumped music until midnight. Definitely not the place to go for a restful night.

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Christine

9 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is in a great location. It’s an older hotel. Walls are thin and doors creak and you hear every train that goes through the nearby station. But it met our needs.

10

Kevin

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What a great hotel…. old English style with legit hardwood floors in the rooms and lots of character. Smaller euro style bathrooms and can a be bit noisy but very comfy and nice balcony overlooking Park Ave. Will definitely be back-

10

Samuel

8 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a nice historic hotel located right in the middle of downtown Winter Park on Park Av. Valet parking is a must. The standard room ( what we stayed in) reflects the basic nature of rooms from the past. The A/C is very quiet and queen sized bed comfortable. If you are going to stay very long, spring for a Suite w/King-sized bed and a sitting area.

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Dolores

19 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The service was amazing. The front desk and the valet attendant were great, professional and welcoming. The hotel is old which we were okay with but the room we were in was so muggy, had a strong smell (a scent covering a bad smell) and the air conditioner had a bright light that wouldn’t turn off with the remote. The bed was not comfortable and the view was not a view. This room was one of the worst rooms I’ve ever stayed in. I wanted to love it and return, but afraid that the room will be as bad and as uncomfortable.

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John

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is old. The room was small, bathroom is smaller. The toilet is so close to the tub, there is little room to sit without your knees inside the tub. There was some goo on the night stand. The door joining the room next door was unlocked and ajar and does not have a lockable door from the other room. Bathroom renovations left the tub looking rough. They give you earplugs for free which tells you something of the proximity to the trains passing by. Other than its location it is not worth the money.

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Betty

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very charming and lovely staff. Bathrooms should be upgraded. The potty is almost under the sink.

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Mark

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Spacious room

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Cara

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What a great location! Spacious rooms. Coffee and tea service in lobby was terrific! Loved sitting in the balcony in the morning and evening. It’s a historic hotel so, yes, it’s a bit dated. But the features were overall great. Slept well!

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Holly

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint historic hotel so the rooms were very clean and well appointed but the actual structure is dated as you would expect being historic. Walls are very thin and you can hear your neighbor cough! They provide earplugs in the room. Sweet hotel for a nights stay! Super nice staff

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Service

Many describe friendly, accommodating staff and efficient valet. However, a number of guests reported rude or unresponsive front‑desk interactions and slow follow‑up on issues like noise, A/C, or hot water.

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Jason

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I’ve stayed at this hotel many times with great success. However, this time was different. I had some friends staying at the hotel before we got there. The night before we arrived there were many cars broken into in the parking lot. Not sure how that’s possible with all the security they supposedly tout. When we checked in, which always takes longer than it should at this hotel, we were told that the air conditioning was not working very well. Mind you it was 97° outside. After having been in the heat all day, helping my daughter move in to her college apartment all I wanted was a nice warm shower. However, when I went to take a shower, the water was cold. I decided to skip the shower and go to dinner. The maintenance man came up and said they will look into it and hopefully have it back up before you get back. We came back and went straight to bed. The next morning we got up and alas, still no hot water. These things happen. However, what really irks me is I tried to call and talk to a manager before we left and I couldn’t get anyone to even answer the phone. So I waited until the next day and I called and asked for the manager. I was given the assistant manager’s Voicemail. I left very nice and detailed message and asked for a return call. Here we are a couple days later and no return phone call. They had a chance to make it right, but they chose not to. That’s why I am giving them such a poor review.

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Kristen

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was great right on Park Ave. Hotel was fine, some personnel were rather rude which started the stay on a sour note. Next door neighbors were VERY loud but ear plugs are supplied in room.

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Debra

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Wonderful vintage Winter Park hotel! My family came here in July for my father in law's 90th birthday celebration. We took a red eye from across the country and they gratiously let us check in early. Check-in was fast since we booked through the Expedia app. Customer service was consistent and courteous. Housekeeping daily unlike other hotels. I love fresh towels and a clean room. My bed was comfortable and they have nice pillows not the ones that seem filled with sand.I appreciated the ice water and coffee in the lobby. I would highly recommend this vintage gem!

8

Paige

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Park Plaza is a darling B&B style hotel just a short walk to virtually everything in Winter Park. The hotel staff was lovely and extremely helpful.

8

Rob

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was super front desk manager as well as assistant were very welcoming and helpful. Property has some amazing charm and the location is fantastic. Friday night stroll, Saturday morning farmers market were hits. Of course because the hotel is over 100 years old the fact that the walls not so soundproof or maybe just the adjoining room door without a door sweep on the bottom allowed our neighbors to be quite loud but some due to disrespect. My wife and I knowing how noise could easily be transmitted made it a point to be mindful of others. Only thing we did not care for is the creaky beds. Comfortable but creaky. If anything could be upgraded it would be this area for the place to be 100% Saya VIP access hotel not sure what that means?

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Paul

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly. Bed was very comfortable.

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Leslie

14 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the 1st bad review I have ever posted, since usually if I have a bad experience, I will speak with the management. and not write a bad review, but this was so bad in addition to escalating to their management, I am writing this. The issue started when whoever checked in the room next to us really late in the evening were with friends who wanted to party and they were so loud we were up all night. We called the front desk 3 times during the middle of the night (midnight, 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. and the response was so bad from the front desk that it turned a bad situation much worse. The front desk said to us on the phone at 3 a.m. with an attitude "while you are complaining to me on the phone, I can't be doing anything about it". Then when we called back at 4 a.m. since nothing had been done, he said well a few of the people are leaving now. We were treated so rudely by the front desk that it was hard to comprehend. It was a special getaway with my niece and she was so upset by this since she was the one calling downstairs and spoken to like that, that it really put a damper on our visit. We were exhausted the only full day we had in Winter Park together.

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Marcelo

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The first night the A/C was not working at all. We moved into another room where the A/C was working but with a bad performance, liking water ALL night, what made our stay really uncomfortable. The night manager has the nails ( a man) the size of half a finder, was really disgusting. The day managers (except for the last morning) never say "hello" or good morning or good night, the barely noticed us, they were always on their computers (except for the last morning were the new couple was really nice). So, I will not recommend this Hotel at all. Location is fantastic but there are are several options much better than this one.

10

Matthew

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Amazing staff.

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Anthony

23 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Accused of stealing robes. Absolutely ridiculous. Left them on the floor right next to the bathroom. Very rude when i called. Absolutely mortified.

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Location

Exceptional, central Park Avenue setting that’s highly walkable to shops, restaurants, museums, and the train. Proximity to the tracks and nightlife brings noticeable noise for light sleepers.

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Alejandra Lopez

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location for shopping and dining.

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Bruce

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

NIce spot in a great area . Was able to walk to restaurants that are very close by

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Owen

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

proximity to Rollins

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Lisa

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kept getting woken from the train and people talking in the next room. Hard to sleep but amazing location.

10

michael

8 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Best location in town, old historic property. Park the car and walk to everything.

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Sarah

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have probably stayed here 8 times. Cannot beat the location.

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Maureen

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A charming old hotel right in the middle of an equally charming downtown. We loved it, and were able to walk wherever we wanted to go!

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Andrew

3 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location can't be beat for staying in the center in a charming century old hotel

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Jose

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location, location.

10

Anne

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was great and the staff were wonderful!

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Dining

No on‑site restaurant or breakfast, though coffee and water are available in the lobby. Guests appreciate the many nearby eateries within a short walk.

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Tricia

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful, historic property we first visited 30 years ago. Right in the heart of beautiful Winter Park, with greats shops and restaurants all around! Highly recommend!

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Hedy Jeanne

1 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A iconic hotel located in the best part of the historic district.Minutes walk to museums shopping and restaurants.A wonderful helpful staff.Truly a great experience.

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Amie

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Walking distance to shopping and restaurants

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Edmond

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a unique historic property in a great location. You can walk to everything in Downtown Winter Park, which is a lovely area with great restarants, museums and shops. The balcony overlooking the street was nice. The room was smaller than average & the price was a little high.

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Matthew

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very kind staff, really old fashioned and historical if you are into that! Checking in and out was really quick! Great breakfast place called keke's right down the road as well, huge portions.

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Jacqueline

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Park Plaza Hotel is a charming, quaint, gem located in the center of Winter Park’s Historic District. There is so much to see and do in this area. We shopped William Sonoma, Talbots, Pottery Barn, Lululemon or little boutiques and stores. We visited the Morse Museums, walked through Rollins College Campus, and took a scenic boat ride. The Hotel is within walking distance from it all. The staff is friendly and welcoming. They always had bottles of water and coffee ready.

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Alexander

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location. Historic building. Charming and unique . Be prepared to expect old buildings conditions . If you are a light sleeper you may wake up with outside noises . They need to update the on line info since it offers breakfast but they don’t.

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Shirley

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No service as far as breakfast, had to go to Lobby to get water or coffee toilet broke last morning and had to use restroom in adjoining restaurant no apologies or any type of compensation several people left hotel very disappointed

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JOANNE

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Advertised "free breakfast".... there was NO BREAKFAST! Disappointed since we had planned on the breakfast with our schedule.

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Nate

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Love this rustic hotel. Had a unique feel. Plenty of options to eat at walking distance.

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Month	Average price
January	US$168
February	US$176
March	US$178
April	US$178
May	US$184
June	US$189
July	US$194
August	US$168
September	US$166
October	US$162
November	US$170
December	US$177

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $231	19 $243
20 $176	21 $201	22 $184	23 $183	24 $221	25 $213	26 $213
27 $198	28 $198	29 $198	30 $198

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $198	2 $247	3 $247
4 $142	5 $203	6 $196	7 $196	8 $195	9 $235	10 $236
11 $174	12 $196	13 $196	14 $192	15 $201	16	17
18 $196	19 $196	20 $194	21 $196	22	23	24
25 $196	26 $198	27 $196	28 $194	29 $196	30	31

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