Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 16.00 per night, which includes in/out privileges. Please note that parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Complimentary shuttle services are available for guests planning a day at nearby theme parks. Specific details on airport shuttle services are not provided.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Additional accessibility features may include accessible public areas and rooms, although specific details are not provided.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the International Drive District, just a 5-minute drive from Universal Orlando Resort and the Orange County Convention Center. It is also 2.1 miles from Universal’s Volcano Bay and 2.5 miles from Universal Studios Florida.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain minimum age, although specific age details are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of USD 10.00 per stay. Specific details about extra beds are not provided, and advance requests may be required.

Holiday Inn Express-International Drive, Orlando

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express-International Drive by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$121
February	$175
March	$130
April	$119
May	$109
June	$112
July	$101
August	$85
September	$88
October	$117
November	$124
December	$127

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express-International Drive by IHG, travelers frequently praise the convenient location for Universal and International Drive, clean and comfortable rooms, and friendly staff, while noting recurring frustrations with paid parking, slow elevators, and occasional noise.

The free breakfast is popular for variety and convenience, though several guests call it repetitive or subpar and sometimes slow to be replenished. Cleanliness is often praised, but multiple reviews mention missed details, roaches or mold in some rooms, and uneven housekeeping during longer stays. Overall, it’s a practical base near the parks with friendly service, but quality can vary by room and day.

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Facilities

Many reviews report a paid, sometimes limited parking situation, slow or noisy elevators, and a Universal shuttle with limited times. Several note the pool and hot tub feel cold.

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Kendra

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was good, had a good variety of hot and cold food. I booked this hotel because they offered free shuttles to universal, but I was disappointed to find out that the shuttle to return at night left universal at 7:45,which was more than an hour before the park closed. So we ended up having to drive there and pay to park.

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John

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pool and hot tub were freezing, breakfast food quality was mediocre

6

Tonya

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Average place to rest your head on vacation. Staff friendly, breakfast was decent and someone was constantly cleaning the lobby area during breakfast. Parking- both nights we had to park in a dirt area next to the property. Not enough parking at all and the lots in front were private.

10

Vaso

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and safe. Nice breakfast options even with a full hotel. Freezing cold pool NOT swimmable and extremely slow elevator.

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Gregory

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Parking was $15.00 per night. Was hot disclosed at the time of my reservation so surprised they did not try the resort fee scam.

8

Li Kung

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Overall a good hotel. Friendly staff, nice rooms, quiet. Elevators are the slowest in Florida. You can literally waste an hour a day waiting for the elevator. Parking fee of US$ 16 is a complete rip off.

10

neil leslie

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

This place is spot for anybody doing the parks clean tidy and relaxing breakfast is a great free edition. there is a small walk to international drive but not a lot universal transport is one bus in the morning at 9.00am then one bus of an evening at 19:45 which works fine for most I would stop here agin

10

Daniel

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Surprised they charge parking when ad says free Also ordered clean the room and not did it Good breakfast but noisy due near I4 Good bed and pretty updated the facilities

10

Aram

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and clean, as advertised. Not sure why we have to pay $16 for parking, where else do they expect us to put our car? Relatively walkable.

8

Rebecca

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a good location, although the hotel right next door looks sketchy. It’s close to a lot of attractions. The only thing that we weren’t happy with was parking. Apparently the parking lot isn’t big enough for all the guest to park so we were told to park in a field next to the hotel. For some that may not be an issue but the field has what looks like concrete and looks super bumpy and our vehicle is very low to the ground and wouldn’t make it though the bumps nor do we want to damage the underside of our vehicle. Outside of that, the stay was great. If you find a parking spot, I suggest not leaving unless you walk once it’s dark to avoid you having to park in the field.

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Cleanliness

Common praise for overall cleanliness, but recurring complaints cite dirty bathrooms or linens, pests (roaches), mold, and occasional missed housekeeping during multi-night stays.

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Cierra

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mold in room

10

Veronica

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Rooms were very clean and well kept. Breakfast was good too!

4

Lorivel

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The sheets are stained and the bathroom wasnt clean, plus the toilet paper holder comes off easily

6

Chandra

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast was very good with lots of options. Coffee was good but coffee makers in dining room were broken one morning. Never got housekeeping service for the 4 night stay - towels weren’t replaced or trash taken out. Shuttle from Universal to hotel was 45 minutes late one evening.

6

Tamika Elizabeth

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was kind of outdated, we had stained sheets and the room could’ve been cleaned better.

4

Roshalle

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was dirty. I have photos to show before shower. There was a ring around the actual drain not to mention some brown spots. The room was very outdated. The elevator made you feel like you were on Tower terror like you will fall at any moment it was making noise and I noticed that the current Lease or license on it ends August 1, 2025 maybe it needs to be looked at now because it is very scary getting on there. The check-in was not smooth. I didn’t even get a parking pass initially when I checked in I had to come back later and get that the check-in person didn’t give me eye contact was a little rude and wouldn’t allow me to check in 30 minutes earlier without $25 but that’s beside the point it was very dirty. I felt uncomfortable all night long, barely getting any sleep. It was very noisy not to mention there’s a gap in the door between where the lot goes, it makes you feel not safe to the point where I had to put a chair behind the door because I heard noise

4

ivelisse

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hair in the bathroom walls, roaches as guest.

2

Maria Valentina

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

During our stay (just one night) we encountered a serious hygiene issue: there were cockroaches in our room. This not only made us feel unsafe and uncomfortable, but also raised serious concerns about the cleanliness and health standards of the hotel. Despite informing the hotel staff, no satisfactory solution was provided. As a result, our stay was severely affected, and we believe this is not the standard of service that Expedia should promote or endorse.

4

Brittany

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice but the bathroom had the last guest hair all over the bathroom so it was not swept and the sink had a big hair plug in the drain so it filled with water everytime.

4

Jennifer

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room had a active leak with growing mold

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious, but several guests note maintenance issues (A/C performance, worn fixtures), musty odors, and noise from the highway or thin walls.

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ANTHONY

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room's A/C does not cool properly.

6

Margarita

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Paper thin walls. Heard everything outside our room. Impossible to sleep.

10

Alejandra

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ive stayed at this hotel a few times when i visit Orlando. This was the first time I stayed in their family suite,and i was beyond suprises at how comfortable and spacious it was. It had some knicks that needed cleaning but overall i highly recommend. The pool was clean,and the breakfast was good.

10

Naidu

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty close to Universal with shuttle service option. Room was pretty noisy with the location of the hotel being right next to the highway.

10

Alyse

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

If you want an affordable option woth clean, spacious rooms very close to Orlando, this hotel does the trick. Close to lota of restaurants, too.

8

Robert

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location but traffic is always terrible. Hotel was nice and clean. Convenient to Universal and it was a nice surprise to find a reasonably priced 2 bedroom suite available at a Holiday Inn

8

Tina

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice Hotel and room. Elevator is really slow and the room smelled a little musty. We were there only there one night so it a big deal.

10

Katie

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay here - clean rooms and comfy beds. The breakfast was good with variety and replenished often. My only complaints are slow elevators and road noise

6

Jason

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a great location next to Universal, however, it’s older and you can tell need a Modernization. Elevators were very slow and sounds like they were ready to give up. Room was a bit beat up.

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TRACY

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, the day was not very good. We arrived at 4:30 when check-in was at 3 o’clock. There was not a room ready for us and there were a lot of people waiting for rooms as well. When we got into the room, the air conditioner did not work properly and the room was hot, I was forced to buy a fan to help keep us cool. The main ceiling light in the bedroom did not work and there were two different beds. One of them was very comfortable. The other one was not. My kids went to watch TV and everything was in Spanish. I didn’t bother requesting an I didn’t bother requesting a new room because it was very clear upon check-in that they did not have enough rooms for the guests anyways. Overall I was not pleased with my stay.

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Service

Staff are frequently friendly and helpful, with several standouts mentioned by name, yet some guests experienced slow or unresponsive front desk service, early check-in fees, billing or key mishaps, and occasional rudeness.

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Crystal

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and hotel was clean and nice. It was the check that was horrible. We had a 2 hour drive and had to use the bathroom badly, We could not get in due to needing a key which we did not yet have and then was ignored . Waited to check in because no one at the front desk for several minutes Charged $41 for parking for one night when in my email it says $16 for a night. And then there is not enough space to complain about the resorts tour they try selling us that took so much time. Was made to feel guilty when we tried to deny it. Then

10

Melissa

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

John at frh t desk very helpful. Busy Saturday and I got it booked on a whim

10

Yvonne

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel for a quick turnaround. Excellent location easy to get to from the airport and plenty of transportation options when you stay, right in the heart of international drive. Emmie and Greg the two receptionists I had most interaction with were professional and friendly and went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable which was most appreciated!

10

Jose

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotels.com screwed up the reservation but the hotel went above and beyond to make things right. Hats off to Maurice!

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amanda

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For some reason our keys keep getting locked where we couldn’t get in the building or our rooms…. We waited 30 mins at the front desk for help… only to find out we woke the night attendant up on her shift…

8

Robert

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall very good stay. Had a couple of issues including a leak in our room - one of those things of course. The point is what happens next. Manal on reception was brilliant. She moved us to another room and checked on us daily. What a sweetheart. Breakfast is unnecessarily stodgy and meaty. Better granola, bread and more fruit would be healthier. That said the coffee was amazing.

10

Rocio

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I just want to thank you for the great experience that me and my daughters had, we were very pleased with the help that we got from the gentlemen at the front desk, he help me check in at 8:30 AM on 06/28/2025 even though our room was not ready until the afternoon, but he did that for us in order to get the shuttle for Universal Studios, he was the same gentleman that helped me check out next morning and with a big smile saying thank you for staying with us, will are glad we stay there and it will be a pleasure to return again and recommend this hotel for my family and friends.

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ashley

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor communication

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Libby

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk pounded on my door at 11:00PM to have me recheck in for a mistake they made.

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Jacqueline

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast fas was super good The only thing i did not like is tha housekeeping does not answer whe u say good mornings and the hold up the elevator in the elavator i said good morning twice on hsk was browsing thru her phone and the othe 2 were gosiping in spanish about co workers wich was very uncomfortable. Fron desk need to have better customer servixe skills and be politer

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Location

Very convenient for Universal and International Drive with restaurants and shops nearby; a few found it tucked away. Highway proximity leads to traffic noise for certain rooms.

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Tessa

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I traveled for a solo vacation to celebrate my birthday and the hotel accommodations was great. The hotel was in an area with a lot of restaurants, attractions, and shopping.

10

Theresa

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had an awesome stay here. One thing bad about the place is the interstate behind the hotel. Had a hard time going to sleep.

10

Rodrigo

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is well located on the International Drive, only 8 minutes from Universal Studios parking but if is a little bit hidden on a back lot behind a mall. On the other hand, it is very reserved which provides a safer feeling. There a guys working on the front desk named John who is very friendly and helpful which deserves to be mentioned. All the other amenities well taken care.

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Leigh

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to maneuver to and from the property. Rooms are quiet even though the freeway location is close.

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Lisa

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked that it was close to shopping and restaurants. It was a bit of a walking distance to Icon park but not a bad drive. Would stay again. Room was very clean. Staff was very friendly.

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ANA

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to universal

10

Miriela

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is very clean,Close to the attractions ,safe. Dinner options nearby ,great atmosphere

10

roberta

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very clean and great location

8

Ria

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

My family and I enjoyed staying at this property. We enjoyed the varied breakfast options, its close proximity to places of interest and the general atmosphere. It was our second time staying here.

10

Ricardo

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was walking distance to everything

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is widely appreciated for convenience and variety, but others describe it as repetitive or low quality and report occasional replenishment delays. Coffee receives positive mentions.

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Wai Han

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staffs and clean room, enjoy their complimentary breakfast buffet.

10

Alberto

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

I was 7days all was perfect Only Breakfast is the same every day

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Chris

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was horrible. Food quality is subpar even if it was "free".

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Robert

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall very good stay. Had a couple of issues including a leak in our room - one of those things of course. The point is what happens next. Manal on reception was brilliant. She moved us to another room and checked on us daily. What a sweetheart. Breakfast is unnecessarily stodgy and meaty. Better granola, bread and more fruit would be healthier. That said the coffee was amazing.

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Misty

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast and staff!

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Justina

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great, Affordable Stay witha variety for Complimentary Breakfast

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Pankaj

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent. Very nice breakfast. Only downside is parking charges. Rest all very good

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Darla

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was nice. All in all a very good experience.

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Jorge Noguera

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pro: The staff is wonderful (they really are courteous, attentive, polite, friendly, etc.!). The location is fairly centric, however traffic can be a problem. Rooms were neat and clean! Cons: Breakfast was almost all gone (Sunday), with nearly 20 people still waiting and without anything available. There were still almost 45 mins left during breakfast time. They finally brought eggs\bacon\etc. with just about 10 mins left. Some people left without eating. Those who stayed, had the area closed on time (which I understand, but considering how late some people got their breakfast, it would've been nice to keep the area open a few extra minutes to accommodate those who didn't eat). The elevators are incredibly slow (more than twice as slow as other elevators).

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Lee

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel although we thought the breakfast was poor.

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25 $106	26 $97	27 $81	28 $102	29 $108	30 $139	31 $136

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22 $106	23 $82	24 $81	25 $91	26 $104	27 $137	28 $151
29 $108	30 $96

Holiday Inn Express-International Drive by IHG

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobility, Roll Shower)

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