Ramada Inn

I have just stayed at the Ramada Inn on International Drive, Orlando, and I have found the experience to be satisfactory. The room had two very comfortable double beds, a bathroom with both bath and shower, a TV, fair sized fridge, microwave, air-con and a hair dryer all as standard.

In the reception there is free Internet access. I believe this can get quite busy, but I never had to wait more than a few minutes. There is also a desk where you can buy your park tickets if you haven't already bought them, and they do have some good deals. Also at this desk you can arrange your transport to the parks. It costs $4 per person return to Universal, and $16 per person to Disney. However, it just cost $5 by taxi each way to Universal, so if there are more than 3 of you, get a taxi as this will be more flexible and you will not have to keep to other peoples timetables.

The swimming pool is a good size to cool down and have a splash about in, but don't expect any Olympic swimming pool. There are enough sun loungers for 20, which although did get busy, it is the right amount for the hotel. I didn't however think much of the cleanliness of the pool, but there's a good chance that I am just being over fussy.

The room was advertised as room only, but a complimentary breakfast is available to all. This is available from 7:30am through to 10am, and it consists of cereal, bread (brown and white), plus several toasties, bagels, muffins (as in the ones that you get with your McDonalds breakfasts), plus normal muffins in different flavors (blueberry, passion fruit, banana and walnut), donuts, again with different flavours, fresh fruit, although if you want bananas get their early. There is also as much coffee and fruit juice (apple, orange and cranberry) as you want, and peanut butter, apple jam or cream cheese available for your toast.

The rooms were cleaned every day, and fresh towels are left, this is as well as more coffee if used. There is an on-site handyman, so if any problems occur then they can be fixed straight away, as we found with the bathroom light going after two days.

The location of this hotel was superb, and it was only a few yards from shops, pubs, restaurants and stop 18 on the i-ride (a local bus service where you can ride as far as you want for $1 per adult - kids go free). I recommend stop 48 if you like shopping, but do allow an hour.

Overall, this hotel served its purpose! It was clean yet basic. If you want a UK comparison, it is like a Travel Lodge (that sort of standard). I would stay there again, but more to do with the location than the standard. Top tip: buy bottled water. It is $1.99 for a gallon at the top shop (you will know when you get there), and keep it in the fridge to top up your own smaller bottles and you will save a fortune.

I went to Orlando in 2000 with my mum dad older brother and younger sister, and I had the best time ever! while staying in the Ramada hotel I thought it was an overall good place to stay. we weren't really in the hotel that much as there was so much to see. but while we were I thought it was really nice, the staff were friendly and I really enjoyed myself. I went to all of the parks MGM studios and universal studios were amazing, all of the parks were great for families. The weather was fine not too hot I went in September. when eating out we didn't know where to go as their was places to eat everywhere. I would tell everybody to visit orlando; it was the best holiday ever!!!

5858 International Drive was Ramada Inn, now Inns & Suites. The pool looked more like a pond it was green it had to be closed while we were there as it wasn't fit to swim in. In the room there were what looked like mites crawling up the walls, the air conditioning was very noisy and leaked water all over the carpet, the toilet seat was loose, the tap came off in your hand, the safe deposit box could be picked up off the shelf, there was building work across way, no licensed bar.

Had a brilliant holiday August 2003, visited Seaworld, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Wet n Wild, Busch Gardens. I have two children aged 10 and 8 who thoroughly enjoyed it tho did want everything in sight. Our hotel was the Ramada Inn, 5858 Int'l Drive. I would not recommend it to families. It was cleaned every day but had a mouldy smell in the room and the pool area was not clean or very appealing to sit in. Eating out you are spoiled for choice. Overall our holiday was brilliant and we are returning next year but planning to stay in a villa.

When I went to Orlando Florida I went to three theam parks and Coacco beach. Disny land was OK, if you have little kids with you they will like it. I also went to Epcot, It was pretty cool and i had alot of fun. I liked Universal Studios. It was the best thing their and I highly recomend it. The rides are deffinently the best, its something you should deffinently not miss out on. The ocean was fun but after going their a few times it got borring. Overal I would rate his place very high. And try their OJ.