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Business · September 202510/10
The Garden Inn is located in a Hilton cul-de-sac with the Garden Inn on one end and Homewood Suites on the other. This tranquil setting is so inviting after a busy day at the parks and CityWalk. Both...The Garden Inn is located in a Hilton cul-de-sac with the Garden Inn on one end and Homewood Suites on the other. This tranquil setting is so inviting after a busy day at the parks and CityWalk. Both hotels were renovated recently, so both look brand new. Of the two, the Garden Inn has a surprisingly large pool with a bar and a fire pit. I was told that it also has a larger gym, but I must say that I found the gym to be small. The weight room area is so small, that attempting to work out with just one other person is uncomfortable. If you’re just focusing on aerobics, you will find two treadmills and two ellipticals. Unfortunately, the gym closes at 10 pm, so if you plan to work out, plan to wake up early. As mentioned, the hotel looks brand new and the air smells crisp and fresh. There is plenty of sitting areas in the lobby and around the pool. The pool even has free cabanas, although you cannot make them private. The pool area also has a hot tub, both close at 11 pm. Typical to Garden Inn, there is no free coffee in the lobby, but there are coffee stations in the rooms. The lobby has a descent market place that is open 24/7. Most of the staff were extremely nice and accommodating. The hotel, in general, is extremely clean, but I found one too many hair strands in my shower when I checked in. I hope that the management and staff will keep this hotel looking new and fresh. In closing, if your plans do not include staying at one of the Universal Studio Resort hotels, and you are looking for a quaint hotel, this hotel is for you.Show More
