Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Orlando Resort & Suites International Drive

Rach

Ignore the negative reviews. As a budget option, this hotel smashes every category. We’ve just checked out after 2 weeks and couldn’t have been happier. The beds were so comfy, the lake view was stunning, the location is super convenient with lots of restaurants in walking distance and the iRide bus stop just outside. The shuttle bus to Universal provided by the hotel was good (you have to book the day before) but was at fixed times that weren’t convenient to us - so we simply walked 10 mins up the road to Endless Summer and took the universal shuttle from there. They run every 15 mins and are free to the public, as well as hotel guests (I checked with Universal first!). The FREE breakfast was great - a pancake machine, bagels, waffles, fruits, granola, yoghurt, cereal, endless bread for toast, there’s bloody loads. And juices and coffee too! Housekeeping seems to be an issue for people but every 3 days was not an issue for us. We never ran out of anything, had loads of towels, toilet roll etc but reception did say in the meantime if you need anything like that they’d sort you out. And free unlimited fast WiFi! Would 100% return if we came back to i-drive.

Vera Z

We stayed at this hotel for 7 nights during our New Year’s trip to Disney World and had a very pleasant experience. The room was a good size and offered beautiful views from both sides — one overlooking the lake and the other facing the city. It made our stay feel bright and relaxing. Housekeeping came every 3 nights to clean and replenish the room, which worked well for us during a long stay. Breakfast was served early with simple, basic options. Just a note: if you arrive later in the morning, there may not be much left since items aren’t refilled. For the price and the hotel’s proximity to Disney World, we felt it was absolutely worth it. It provided comfortable living at a reasonable rate, which is perfect for families spending most of their time in the parks. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a convenient, comfortable, and budget‑friendly place to stay in Orlando.

leah mahadeo

This was my second time staying at this hotel, I will definitely be coming back! I drove down to Florida for the holidays and stayed with my family in a beautiful room overlooking Universal. I enjoyed the breakfasts in the morning before heading out to the park, and it was so close that we could just walk over! With the free breakfasts and parking, clean rooms, proximity to the parks and nearby restaurants, you definitely get your moneys worth here.

Michael T

Well, we went to this hotel, and from the very beginning the experience was unpleasant. At check-in, the receptionist was grumpy, unhappy, and gave the impression that she truly did not want to be there or deal with guests. When we got to the room, it was quiet at first and a bit small, but we accepted that and went to sleep. That’s when the real problem started. The air conditioner is positioned directly aiming at the head of the bed. On top of that, when the AC runs, it makes an extremely loud, mechanical noise — like an industrial air motor filling the entire room. Sleeping comfortably was nearly impossible. We are the type of guests who try to be understanding. We didn’t complain immediately or record videos. We told ourselves, “It is what it is,” since we were mostly just sleeping there and traveling onward. However, on the second and third nights (we stayed three nights total), the noise was so bad that I had to use noise-canceling headphones just to sleep. Breakfast was another major disappointment. The food quality was terrible. Mostly overcooked, very hard-boiled items and lots of dry, bread-heavy options. The breakfast area itself is large, but the food and coffee quality are extremely poor — to the point where you don’t even want to taste it. The flavor is genuinely unpleasant. There was also no room cleaning service at all during our entire stay, even though there were three full days when cleaning could have been done. We let that slide as well. On the final day, when checking out, we politely mentioned our experience with the extremely noisy air conditioner. Instead of concern or professionalism, the receptionist responded with an angry, dismissive attitude — basically making it clear that they did not care. It felt like, “We heard you, but we don’t care.” Because of this overall experience, I will never stay here again, and I strongly encourage others not to stay here either. The only positive thing about this hotel is its location close to Universal Park. That is literally the only advantage. Other than that, this is a horrible, trashy hotel with poor service, bad food, uncomfortable rooms, and staff who clearly do not care about guests. Stay away.

Sarah Perez

This was my third stay at the Ramada, and every time has been a great experience. I’ll definitely keep coming back! The staff is very friendly, and my room was always spotless. The location is perfect, and there are no resort or parking fees. Overall, an amazing hotel!