I Drive Recommendations

Slore · 27 May 20, 05:31 PM

We will be amending our dates to next year but I am not sure if Virgin Holidays do split stays or not. However, if not we will look elsewhere as we now want to stay for 3 weeks. We have decided to stay on site for the first week and I�ve got my heart set on CBR! For the other 2 weeks it will be off site but does anyone have any off site recommendations around the I-Drive area please?

We do not want to drive so ideally if the hotels have shuttle services to Universal and Sea World would be needed. Additionally, if there is a service (whether extra costs or not) back to Disney for some days that would also be helpful.

We are 2 adults going in August and have previously stayed at Rosen Shingle Creek. Absolutely loved the hotel and the amazing breakfasts but being walking distances to restaurants / supermarkets (and trolley stops) would be preferred.

Mad Hatters · 28 May 20, 09:21 PM

Can't recommend Homewood suites enough. Great hotel and in a good location for pointe Orlando and the Orlando eye area.

Slore · 29 May 20, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by Mad Hatters

Can't recommend Homewood suites enough. Great hotel and in a good location for pointe Orlando and the Orlando eye area.

Excellent thank you - I�ll take a look. Do you know if they offer shuttle services at all?

Jedi Princess · 29 May 20, 08:34 AM

I�d also recommend Homewood Suites (Int. Drive/Convention Centre). They do have a free shuttle to Disney/Universal (not sure about Sea World). We used the shuttle to get to Universal, with no problems.

Slore · 29 May 20, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Jedi Princess

I�d also recommend Homewood Suites (Int. Drive/Convention Centre). They do have a free shuttle to Disney/Universal (not sure about Sea World). We used the shuttle to get to Universal, with no problems.

Thank you! Says free hot breakfast on their website too so always appreciated.

Jedi Princess · 29 May 20, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by Slore

Thank you! Says free hot breakfast on their website too so always appreciated.

The breakfast was lovely. There�s a good range of cereals, fruit, pastries, waffles, juice and the hot selection was good.

When we were there they also did welcome home Buffett in the early evenings. It was a hot/cold buffet with beer/wine, tea, coffee and soft drinks (all free).

Slore · 31 May 20, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by Jedi Princess

The breakfast was lovely. There�s a good range of cereals, fruit, pastries, waffles, juice and the hot selection was good.

When we were there they also did welcome home Buffett in the early evenings. It was a hot/cold buffet with beer/wine, tea, coffee and soft drinks (all free).

Excellent. It�s one to keep an eye out on!

**cheekydeeky** · 31 May 20, 10:00 PM

We usually stay at Rosen @ Pointe which is fine for us - basic but clean and close to restaurants. However, the year we went with the girls we stayed at Sonesta Es Suites and they were lovely. Clean, modern apartments with free shuttles although we didn�t use them. Buffet type breakfast included which set us up for the day.

Lots of restaurants around as close to the Orlando eye.

Slore · 1 Jun 20, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by cheekydeeky

We usually stay at Rosen @ Pointe which is fine for us - basic but clean and close to restaurants. However, the year we went with the girls we stayed at Sonesta Es Suites and they were lovely. Clean, modern apartments with free shuttles although we didn�t use them. Buffet type breakfast included which set us up for the day.

Lots of restaurants around as close to the Orlando eye.

Thank you - we have Pointe currently booked but was considering changing whenever Virgin get back in touch with us to amend our holiday.

27 May 20, 05:31 PM	#1
	27 May 20, 05:31 PM Slore Very Serious Dibber
Slore Very Serious Dibber Join Date: May 19	I Drive Recommendations We will be amending our dates to next year but I am not sure if Virgin Holidays do split stays or not. However, if not we will look elsewhere as we now want to stay for 3 weeks. We have decided to stay on site for the first week and I�ve got my heart set on CBR! For the other 2 weeks it will be off site but does anyone have any off site recommendations around the I-Drive area please? We do not want to drive so ideally if the hotels have shuttle services to Universal and Sea World would be needed. Additionally, if there is a service (whether extra costs or not) back to Disney for some days that would also be helpful. We are 2 adults going in August and have previously stayed at Rosen Shingle Creek. Absolutely loved the hotel and the amazing breakfasts but being walking distances to restaurants / supermarkets (and trolley stops) would be preferred. Edited at 07:13 PM.

28 May 20, 09:21 PM	#2
	28 May 20, 09:21 PM Mad Hatters slightly serious Dibber
Mad Hatters slightly serious Dibber Join Date: Mar 17	Can't recommend Homewood suites enough. Great hotel and in a good location for pointe Orlando and the Orlando eye area. __________________ The Mad Hatters in Florida May/June 2018 Trip Report

29 May 20, 08:34 AM	#4
	29 May 20, 08:34 AM Jedi Princess Imagineer
Jedi Princess Imagineer Join Date: Apr 13	I�d also recommend Homewood Suites (Int. Drive/Convention Centre). They do have a free shuttle to Disney/Universal (not sure about Sea World). We used the shuttle to get to Universal, with no problems. __________________