Let me start by admitting my mistake when I booked this property by first checking them out on the Internet and then calling them directly to book the advance-purchase non-refundable room. During all that process, I was under the impression that I was booking a property near Downtown Disney not realizing that hotel was located in Orlando downtown area. Need an eye checkup…
Property was OK. Staff was attentive and courteous. The atmosphere however; was dull and almost boring. We (my wife and I with 6-years-old-son) stayed in a king size bed with a sofa bed located on the 15th-floor concierge level. We had the swimming pool view which is located down on the 6th floor. Room was bit cramped and furniture worn-out. Room doesn't have a flat-screen wall-mounted TV but an old analog machine. Bathroom was clean but very ordinary. The bathroom amenities were three small bottles and single a sink. The shower did have two showerheads however; water-pressure was pretty weak. Friday night, they had a fashion show thus; pool usage was restricted to staying guests. People were smoking virtually everywhere.
One of the perks of being on the “concierge” leave was usage of the exclusive lounge which servers breakfast and happy hours in the evening. The breakfast was pretty pathetic with fresh fruits, cereals, muffins and pancakes. There were no eggs and conventional bread. It was the same on Friday thru Sunday. We did go to the pool area and my son swam. He was happy. For grownups however; the pool is rather small, and less than 4 feet deep which doesn’t provide true swimming pleasure. Saturday night, the smoke alarm in our room went off. We all got up and left the room thinking that alarm was going off everywhere. We then returned and I called the front desk who sent a maintenance staff along with 2 security guards. The guy replaced the bettery and everyone apologized for the inconvenience. Stuff happens so no big deal...
To end my review, I would say that it’s not a 4-star property and for the money one pays can do better in Orlando in a much better location. Sorry Grand Bohemian: we are not coming back…
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Theme / Amusement park