It's not one of the better Comfort Inns, we stayed there in December 2001, fairly basic and judging by the reviews on Tripadvisor it hasn't improved,

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34515-d88214-Reviews-Comfort_Inn_Lake_Buena_Vista-Orlando_Florida.html

Star Class on First Choice is very nice, if you can get it for a reasonable price go for it, otherwise the standard economy is also pretty good with 33" seatpitch and seatback IFE.

As for getting around, Lake Buena Vista covers a large area, the Disney parks alone cover about 47 square miles!. Driving is easy and car hire is cheap, it makes everything easier, you can come & go as you please.

How old are the kids?, if they're teenagers a suite or condo/villa would be a better choice than the usual hotel room with 2 x double beds and no facilities, most hotels offer a mini-fridge and microwave while suites offer a seperate bedroom and cooking area, a condo or villa gives you the extra space plus a full kitchen & laundry, the price difference isn't that great and depending on the time of year can even work out cheaper than a hotel suite.

Hi

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I've requested this hotel be added to our reviews section.

Pippy

If anyone has stayed at this hotel and would like to post a review, please do so HERE

Many Thanks.

Pippy

I only started driving over her last October and I've driven on subsequent trips in Jan, April and now and it really is not difficult and as Jeff points out it is so huge and you can cover a lot of ground in a car.

For an example today we drove from the villa to Yalaha to the lovely german bakery up there (it's up towards Mt Dora.)

Having had an excellent lunch in the garden we then turned around and drove back down the 27 to Lakeridge Winery where you get a free tour and it's a nice change -doing something a bit different-then back in the car to the new Walmart on the 27 for a couple of hours (I bought a new TV) then back in the car passed the villa and back down the 192 to Macaroni Grill.

That was from 12 o'clock till 10pm-it would be impossible without a car-also imagine lugging all the stuff we bought from Walmart back on the bus-I had to leave the TV-we're borrowing a friend's truck for that-lol-but you should have seen what else we bought!!

Thanks for all the advice
Have booked our holiday now and decided to get the free car(not actually free if you count the insurance).The comfort inn looks quite basic but thats all we want just somewhere to crash out after the very hectic days at the theme parks.
Only a year to go now cant wait
Thats so sad im going to wish away a whole year now, roll on christmas.lol.

How much is your 'free' car going to cost.

You can get a car from airline network or here
http://www.floridahire.com

It's about £120-£140 for a mid size car per week so for heavens sake don't pay any more than that.

(THat's gold option with free tank of fuel and unlimited drivers)

We are thinking of staying in this hotel next year in August and would be very greatful of an info but especially what the free breakfast is like and as we are not having a car what time the hotel scheduled transport runs from in the morning and runs till at night, and how often they are.

We would also like to know what the surrounding area is like. Thanks for any of your help

we stayed at this hotel july 2005 found it clean and good location, the free breakfast is toast and ceral.
We hired the so called free car but hardly used it as the free shuttles were pretty regular, also there was a shuttle bus around lunch time to some shopping outlets, I would not hesitate to stay here in the future,

I have stayed at this hotel three times (the last being in 2000). Whilst you could find better appointed accomodation, for the price and location I felt it was good value. It is located near to Crossroads with a good selection of restuarants for anything from breakfast (Perkins or Dennys) to dinner (Red Lobster or Pebbles). There are also a good selection of shops including a very good supermarket. Disney Village Marketplace is just a five minute drive away and the parks a little further on. Driving in Florida is fine, not too fast and not aggressive, far more enjoyable than in the UK. Car hire is well worth the expense.

I have herd so really rotten reports on this hotel and was wondering if anyone has been here recently.

Its only my partner and I that are going, and our main thing is going to be the DISNEY parks etc.

Also we haven't got a car and want to know if there are shops etc in walking distance?!?!?!?!

Thanks

Laura

Some very recent reviews here -
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34515-d88214-Reviews-Comfort_Inn_Lake_Buena_Vista-Orlando_Florida.html

I have recently posted a review on tripadvisor for the Comfort Inn LBV so take a look at that.

I would avoid looking too closely at reviews though. With the greatest of respect USA guests tend to expect a lot more from their hotels than say guests from the UK and this is often reflected in the reviews posted.

We stayed in November and I thought it was great. Price was $39 a night + tax which is dirt cheap. We had stayed at various Comfort Inn's across USA on that trip and we always found them to be very clean, have good furnishings, and very comfortable beds.

The Comfort at LBV didn't disappoint. Location is great, just 5mins drive from Downtown Disney but also in an area with some great restaurants....many within walking distance. Chicago Pizzeria Uno at the Crossroads is very nice.

The only downside I could find with the hotel is the breakfast. They offer a free continental option alongside a buffet which has to be paid for. The continental was ok but so many people were using this option that it was always so busy to get at the toasters etc. We didn't pay extra for the buffet option so can't comment on that.

I think you will be fine...

I'd be grateful if you'd copy your review HERE when you have time.

Thanks

Pippy

Hi just wanted to know if anyone has been here recently and if so whats it like?

thanks

LAURA

We have our very own mixed reports for this accommodation in our review section HERE

Kath HT Admin

Does anyone know how often the free shuttles go to and from the parks?

Also how easy it is to get local transport around and how much it costs and times (late) etc.....

Thank you

Anything would be of help as i'm going in 2 weeks !

Laura x

Just to let everyone know I've just got back for Orlando Florida...Which was fantastic!

Stayed at Comfort inn lake beuna vista

We write a reviews ASAP but untill then please feel free to ask any questions!!!


Laura

oh my god tiggy - cant believe my luck lol

we are off to comfort inn, lbv, in August (24th to be exact lol). cant wait - kids are totally hyped up. dont know who is more excited - me, hubby or kids (aged 9 and 6) lol

please post as much information as possible - all tips are greatly appreciated.

still dreading the flight a bit - long time to keep the kids quiet and still - especially my two who are typical boys - APOLIGIES TO ANYONE WHO WILL BE ON THE SAME FLIGHT FROM GATWICK!

there are so many questions i want to ask lol - please please please reply back and dont keep me in suspense.

many thanks

nicky

Hi Nicky ...
Fire away with any questions you have!

I didn't stay in the family room in Comfort Inn so I don't know what they are like, but they are BASIC.
You are nt in your room for very long so its not really a problem....

The location of this hotel is perfect, I did't opt for a car because it had free shuttle buses but they don't run as regular as I liked but never mind. If you have a car it will be way better as you a central to everything.

Ask me what ever you like and I will try and answer as best as I can.

Laura