About Clarion Inn & Suites Kissimmee-Lake Buena Vista South
Clarion Inn & Suites Kissimmee-Lake Buena Vista South Hotel Kissimmee FL offers affordable family-friendly accommodation with free Wi-Fi throughout and free parking just off US Route 192 about two miles from Old Town theme park and three miles from Walt Disney World Resort.
Traditionally-decorated air-conditioned rooms feature an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, cable TV with free HBO, coffee-maker and ironing facilities. Accessible rooms are available as are suites adding extras like treehouse-themed kids’ bunk-beds, Jacuzzis, sofa-beds, fridges and microwaves.
Amenities comprise a heated outdoor swimming pool with hot-tub, gym, launderette, theme park shuttle and a games room. Pets are allowed and children can stay free.
A breakfast buffet is available on-site and dining options within five minutes’ walk include pizzerias and fast food joints.
Clarion Inn & Suites Kissimmee-Lake Buena Vista South Hotel Kissimmee FL is about 15 minutes’ drive from Universal Orlando Resort and Gatorland. It’s about ten minutes’ drive from The Loop – Kissimmee shopping mall.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Appealing rates and basic but comfy rooms
Guests liked the affordable room rates and free perks such as parking and Wi-Fi. Reviewers praised the wide range of accommodation on offer including family rooms containing additional kids' bunk-beds. The rooms were reportedly basic but spacious, clean and comfortable enough for a short stay. There was also praise from some quarters for the inviting swimming pool and hot-tub.
positive:
Handy roadside location close to theme parks
Many reviewers appreciated the hassle-free access to Walt Disney World Resort, Old Town, Universal Orlando Resort and other area theme parks, which was made easier because shuttle services stopped outside. For motorists, there was easy access to Interstate 4 and US Route 192 for visiting Shopping malls, area attractions and downtown Kissimmee for the Amtrak station. Another bonus was that several dining options and convenience stores were just steps away.
positive:
Upbeat about customer service
Guests were largely upbeat about the customer service at this hotel, often saying they dealt with pleasant, attentive and helpful employees. However, a few reviewers disliked facing occasional delays waiting to check-in.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Cleanliness and maintenance issues
It was claimed by certain critics that some rooms suffered from maintenance issues such as non-functioning TVs, broken fittings, malfunctioning microwaves, plumbing problems, damaged furniture or lights that didn't work. Critics also noted occasionally sub-standard cleanliness in certain rooms. Reported issues included bathrooms that were unsatisfactorily cleaned, trash or food leftover from previous occupants, dirty floors, stained linens and mold.
negative:
Nuisance smells
Musty odors and lingering smoke smells were occasionally detected in the hotel and proved to be an annoyance for some reviewers.
negative:
Claims of unreliable free Wi-Fi
The free Wi-Fi access was welcomed by guests. However, there were sometimes reports that the network was beset by sluggish speeds and patchy coverage.