BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Susan from Saginaw, MI

"Our two bedroom suite was wonderful. We had plenty of room for our family of four. We enjoyed the pool area and took full advantage of all the amenities the hotel had to offer. We used the 'free' laundry services, which was completely unexpected. The health club facilites at the hospital were amazing!!! When we return to the Orlando area we will definitely stay again."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Jacob from Pfafftown, NC

"Very nice hotel. The staff was friendly and the hotel was clean. The pool was great. We would definitely return."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler J Keegan from Fort Mill, SC

"great from start to finish. Friendly and professional from start to finish - awesome sized rooms and plenty of space. Very relaxing time and the staff are there when you need them and not when you don't. Thinking of making this our #1 choice when staying in Orlando"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler McLaughlin from MI

"Everyone was very accommodating. We enjoyed every minute of our trip. Thanks"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Abby from GERMANTOWN, MD

"OVERALL EXPERIENCE WAS NOT TOO BAD. INFACT I WOULD HAVE SAID GREAT BUT FOR THE POOR HOUSEKEEPING. MY DUVET WAS VISIBLY STAINED AND THE HOUSEKEEPING STAFF TOOK A LONG TIME TO RESPOND TO MY REQUEST FOR A CHANGE. IF THEY CAN IMPROVE ON THE CLEANLINESS AND GIVE A TIMELY RESPONSE TO CUSTOMERS COMPLAINTS THIS HOTEL WILL BE EXCELLENT FOR FAMILIES ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH PREFERENCE FOR SELF-CATERING AND LARGE SPACE. CHANGING THE CARPETING WILL NOT BE BAD IDEA EITHER."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Recent Trip from Michigan

"We arrived at the hotel late at night (for a 4 night stay) and checked into our 1 bedroom suite. The overall feel of the room was dirty and definitely not what we expected when we booked our trip. The walls were scuffed, the carpet was dirty and stained, the wood furniture was chipped, and when we pulled out the sofa bed for our daughter to go to sleep, a bottle cap flew out of the 'clean' bed! We were grossed out by all of this and didn't want to sleep there. When my daughter got into the sofa bed, she said the springs were poking into her and it was too uncomfortable to sleep in. I went down to the front desk, and told them the place was too dirty for us and asked if we could we please change rooms. The gentleman offered to bring us a rollaway bed for the night because they were completely booked. Then when he came to our room, he offered to move us to a 2 bedroom suite. The new room was wonderful! The king beds were so comfortable, and everything was clean. I don't know what the rest of the 1 bedrooms look like, but ours was awful. I would not have paid for a 2 bedroom suite though. We enjoyed the morning pastries, juice and coffee, and ate them in our room with eggs and yogurt we bought from the nearby grocery store. I agree with the previous post that the $15/day fee is ridiculous for 2 bottles of water and the pastries. It also covered the shuttle to the parks, which we only used 1 day. The positives were the beautiful pool, comfy linens and king beds, complimentary washer and dryer, and friendly staff. If a 2 bedroom suite is in your budget, then I'd recommend it. If not, there are plenty of nice places to stay in the area."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Maurice from Warren, Mi

"Great hotel and great service!"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Mitch from CT

"My wife and I loved our stay here. The room was clean and perfect size. Close to food and shopping and area attractions. Just far enough away that we felt very save. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend it."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Vivian Wiens from Virgil, Ontario

"the kitchen was not stocked well enough. not enough pots and pans, dish cloth and teatowel needed. u need more glass bowls, 6 of each setting for a 2 bedroom suite.i had to buy stryrofoam plates and we share utensils with our kids at each meal we ate in our suite. not a 5 star experience r/t kitchen. the hotel is wonderful otherwise. service fab. liked the access to the computer too."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Annette Duda from Sarasota, Florida

"Stayed while visiting disney for 3 days and was very pleased with every aspect of the hotel."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Velvet from Knoxville

"Stayed here for Disney world vacation with three sons. Ages 6,9,10. It was an awesome place!!!! We loved it and so close to parks and celebration for dinner. Boys loved the pool and their own room in the suite! Loved the artwork! We will stay there next year!"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Luanne Roth from Lima, NY

"Loved it! Excellant experience. Pool was highlight of our stay, a huge plus that it was open until 11:00pm. Shuttle to and from the town of Celebration another bonus! Overall wonderful Hotel with no complaints!"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Horst from Schwieberdingen, Germany

"Our trip to Orlando was perfect through the hotel. We had booked two suites. Friendly staff, clean facilities and suites. Well equipped and very nice rooms. The pool area and rest of the site was well maintained. Also, in general, is to say that the hotel is decorated in a beautiful setting. We are happy to recommend this hotel and would be in a repeat trip to Orlando just book this hotel again."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Lisa And Aaron from Toronto, Ont

"We had a beautiful stay. The staff were wonderful. A little Oasis...we will return to this place. My son loved the pool and especially the beds! It was like sleeping on marshmallows!! Total Comfort. Only problem was with the Shuttle, a little disorganized but apart from that we had a blast."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Thomas Hodgin from Carmel, Indiana

"Enjoyed our stay..This was our fourth year in a row.Very clean as usual.Quiet as usual.They are planning remodel this summer.Will be nice ,but expect prices to increase,"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Lorie Windrem from Peterborough, Ontario

"We had an excellent time at the hotel, (clean, spacious with a very accommodating staff.) The pool area was lovely and well maintained. My only suggestion would be to allow for a choice of a self serve continental breakfast with fruit too, as well as the sit down menu order. The restaurant staff was extremely pleasant."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Sue Van Tiem from Michigan

"Loved the suite... it had everything we needed. The shuttle to Epcot was such a benifit. Breakfast on the terrace was the best way to start the day."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Ron S from Cincinnati, OH

"Everything went very well. It was clean, location was good because it was not on the main road, and the staff was very friendly. The only thing that bothered me, and I know this happens everywhere, especially On-Line, is when advertizements list things as 'FREE, FREE, FREE' in big bold letters. Then you get to the hotel and you are told there is a $15 per day Resort Fee (see fine print), and you ask what that's for, and they rattle off all the stuff that was listed as 'FREE, FREE, FREE'. I wish that they would just add the $15 to the room price, and list these things as amenities."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Julie Scoville from West Fargo, ND

"The hotel was nice and clean. Rooms had most everything you needed. Bed was very comfortable. It would have been nice if they would have a larger front lounge and eating area. There was no place to wait for shuttles or a taxi. Didn't see any pop machines or ice machines anywhere, either. Pool and hot tube were beautiful! The extra $15.00 a day wasn't worth two bottles of water."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Carol Steinhauser from Sarasots Fl

"We were sorry we booked this hotel, the tv in the living room did not work, the sheets on the bed were not changed and our beds were not made just the spread turned up . the room was not cleaned and all they cleaning crew diod was put extra towels in the bathroom. The room gave us a dirty feeling. do not go to this hotel!"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Marie Mangum from Creedmoor, NC

"I enjoy the stay there and planning on another stay there soon."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Amy from GREENCASTLE, PA

"The first thing they charge you a $15/night 'HOTEL SERVICE FEE' which apparently covers a shuttle and other services; even though this is advertised in the services provided. THey should've told you that it was an extra $15 plus tax. NICKEL & DIMMING you. Very slick and deceptive!!!! I went to check out and get my $25 food and beverage credit and they acted like they never had anyone with this before. They didn't know how to credit it back to me and they still haven't resolved it. We ate dinner in the restaurant and the service was SUPER slow, but the food was good for the price. The rooms were wonderful. Pretty clean. Spacious. It was about $15 - $20 to rent a movie for the night (off of the TV). It was a pretty nice hotel for the money, but they sure do try every slick way to trick you out of money. OH, also...the 'Continental Breakfast' that is a $10 value was either small muffins, croissant or some other small pastry & a drink...these were brought to your table in a little bowl...with jelly and butter. Nothing healthy to choose."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler A Recent Traveler

"Excellent"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler A Recent Traveler from Ny

"I like the hotel, I just did respect the fact that after I arrived to the hotel, I walked into the lobby to get my hotel key, the manager at the hotel decided to change my reservations and kick us out of the hotel to another hotel. After I and my children had cried stated that we had a long flight and we just want to got to our hotel room. The desk staff called the manager and he then we were allowed to stay, with an upgrade. Also, I didn't like how they charge some fees at the end, when I asked them why, and what it is for they said its for water, newspaper(which I never received), shuttles, wifi. They offer it free but once you get there then its, considered to be a resort fee."

"We stayed in Orlando with our 4 kids for 6 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay - particularly given the price we paid per night. We found our room very spacious and the beds EXTREMELY comfortable. The sleeper sofa was not but I don't think anyone expects that. The food was not bad (we really did love the croissants and muffins that are complimentary) and the staff could not have been more pleasant and accomodating. The pool area was just very nice and quiet - everything was also very clean. I do agree that the pool towels could stand an upgrade but not a big deal. The furniture in the rooms was quite worn but I think that is probably because it was pretty cheap furniture but again - not a big deal to us. Our kids were firm that when we ever go back to Orlando we have to stay here again and we very likely will. I would recommend staying here for the great value, the comfy beds, and the nice, quiet pool area. The location related to the disney parks was also awesome."

"The staff is the best, always helpful and nice. The rooms are big and the bed is like heaven. The rooms are very clean and the food is excellent, my only complaint would have to be the shuttle service, since it is a third party service I cannot fault the hotel but the they pick up others at neighboring hotels you end up not getting a seat or not getting on the bus at all. Not a great experience during a vacation! But other than that, I would definitely return in a heartbeat."

"My stay could not have been any better. The hotel far exceeded my expectations. Everyone was courteous and helpful, the rooms were spotless and very spacious, and the food in the restaurant was excellent. I was not able to enjoy the pool area, but it was beautiful, clean and inviting. The water was heated and people were enjoying use of the pool in the cooler weather."

"We stayed at the Melia for 4 nights. The staff was always courteous and helpful. The suites were spacious and clean. Beds were very comfortable. Housekeeping came in daily to make beds , tidy up bathrooms and leave our two complimentary bottles of water. We had a room overlooking the pool and that was very nice. We got caught in a downpour one day while out so the free washers/dryers on the first floor came in handy! If I had one thing to change about the Melia it would be to improve on their complimentary breakfast. They want you to sit at the tables to be served instead of having a self serve buffet. If you want something to go you must ask a server and they go to the kitchen to get it. even coffee. The complimentary breakfast consists of danishes and muffins, coffee and juice. This was ok however because we had gone to the grocery store and bought breakfast food to cook in our suite. We would reccommend the Melia."

"Very nice Hotel. My familiy really enjoy staying there and after moving to a different Hotel we found out how nice this one was. The only thing you have to know if your are use to a continental breakfast with eggs and sausage that the Hotel only provides drinks and pastries as their breakfast. My son left his cell phone which I reported the same day and it was never return to the lost and found, make sure you take all of your belongings. Other than that it was a good experience."

"Hotel is about 30 minutes from Airport via the Toll Road. Bring plenty of change (dollars & quarters) to pay for the many tolls. Entrance to hotel is a little confusing. You can see the hotel from the main road, but need to turn down several isolated streets to get there. (Hint: When you get to the dead-end turn right, and you’ll need to pass several other entrances before seeing the hotel's very small entrance sign.) At first, the hotel entrance and lobby appear small and a little odd with all the small floral wall sconces - but after a while, it'll seem cozy and inviting. At check-in, the staff could have been more attentive, we had to wait before being acknowledged and serviced. You'll be reminded of the movie The Shining, when walking down the long corridors with blank walls and pastel-colored doors to your room. The suite was VERY clean--almost sterile, with large rooms, two TVs, a big balcony and a fully equipped kitchen. Some color or more paintings on the walls could add a little more warmth to the decor. Our windows faced the highway, but the room was well soundproofed and we enjoyed the Disney fireworks each night. Many say the beds were comfortable, however, we found the mattress to be too firm. If you have a bad back you might prefer more cushioning. The bedspread, however, was soft and luxurious. Though they don’t tell you, towels are changed out daily, however, sheets and bedding are only changed every couple of days. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare a meal or hot breakfast, which we complimented with the FREE continental breakfast of coffee, OJ and sweet rolls. There are many restaurants on the main road, but you will definitely need a car. Parking is free at the front of the complex, but you will need to walk around to the sides and back hotel entrances using a security pass card or inside through the lobby and past the pool area to reach the elevators. The FREE shuttle to the parks was very convenient and ran right on time - be late and you will miss it. Depending on the season, shuttles run on a specific timetable to and from the parks. Hotel is about 15 miles from Disney. Allow plenty of time at Disney to get back to where the shuttle drops off and boards at Epcot. You might have to miss the fireworks on weekdays. The heated pool is beautiful and the small restaurant and bar are convenient (but not great) with a friendly wait staff. Except for the too-firm mattress, we were very pleased with our stay and felt the hotel was a good value. (Maybe they could stock a few memory foam mattress pads for those of us who need a little more cushioning??!) Great amenities were: Full kitchen, 2 TVs, and FREE secure laundry room (bring detergent). Enjoy!"

"Don't let the price of room fool you. The hotel will charge you the amount of $16.95 per day, which they call a resort fee. However, it is stated on the website that there is 'free' bottled water, wifi, shuttle to Disney. Additionally expect that the shuttle ride is to the EPCOT central transportation only; you must get off and find transportation to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, etc.. And there will be not free return to hotel for a mid-day rest. The schedule is not frequent, evry 2 hours or so. If you ask for special pickup or dropoff, expect them to tell you that there is a taxi phone number and that the service is not run by the hotel. Swimming pool usage is standard in hotels and this is not a special pool."

"We have only good things to say about the Melia. We were very comfortable with our one bedroom suite and enjoyed the pool. We had our own car so it was a convenient location to the Disney attractions as well as restaurants. It was quiet and the staff was very helpful. It was a bit warm at times in the bedroom area, even after adjusting the thermostate. It is possible it would revert to a programmed temperature. Other than that, we would recommend the Melia."

"The hotel was absolutely beautiful, both inside and out. Loved the unusual shape of the hotel. Very nice room. The only complaint I had, was having to ask for coffee and tea each day, and some toiletries, as they were not put in the room when it was cleaned. Even had to request towels on the last day."

"Very nice Hotel. I would recommend this hotel to families and friends.
Excellent food and good staffs. A few things need to be improved;
Too long to be served in the cafeteria, Cleanliness 3/5 for 1 - 5 scale,
Difficult to find the entrance from the street(Needs visible signs?) and
better information around the theme parks. But we enjoyed staying at
this resort hotel."

"Very nice Hotel. I would recommend this hotel to families and friends.
Excellent food and good staffs. A few things need to be improved;
Too long to be served in the cafeteria, Cleanliness 3/5 for 1 - 5 scale,
Difficult to find the entrance from the street(Needs visible signs?) and
better information around the theme parks. But we enjoyed staying at
this resort hotel."

"This Hotel was more then we ever expected it to be and then some! The staff friendly and helpful and even let us check in early with a upgrade upon arrival. It was our first time traveling with our son who is 18 months old and the room was perfect for traveling with a child. The rooms were very clean with a modern decor and very spacious. The rooms had all the comforts of home including real glass wine glasses, a bottle opener, dishes, scissors, even a dishwasher! We asked for a crib and it was delivered to the room in minutes of arrival. The pool was awesome!Getting to Disney and the parks was so close and easy. We look forward to going back again."

"BEST HOTEL TO STAY AT WHEN IN ORLANDO!"

"I cant say enough great things about this hotel. Just perfect. We had gotten a 2 bedroom suite and it was perfect. Our three children had their own room on the other side of the room and there was a beautiful fully equipped kitchen and wonderful 2 full bathrooms. The fixtures in the hotel were beautiful as well. They have spared no expense. The bed, oh my, the beds are so amazing. You wont want to get up. i promise u. they even had chenille throws soft as silk on the beds. A large balcony to relax on, and an over sized sliding glass door. My only complaint, the pool closes at 11. But most places do. I would and have recommended this to friends. We will be back! "

"I took a weekend getaway with my wife to Orlando and we decided to stay at the Melia Orlando Hotel as we are art lovers and the name certainly caught our eyes. When we arrived, we were refreshed by the beautiful art murals throughout the hotel. We were greeted by a friendly staff and the suite was incredibly spacious and very clean. I will go back and will recommend to friends and family."