A 3-star resort at the heart of Orlando's action packed International Drive
Ominously priced at $85 per night... but is it meeting people's expectations? Does it
deserve your suspicion? Or could it be the most sensible way to cut the costs
for your next Orlando vacation. Hi, I'm the Frugal Brit and for this video I'm going
to go through the key features of the Rosen Inn Pointe Orlando and I'll provide
a rundown of both the positive and negative reviews that I've seen. And I'll
also give some tips that'll hopefully help you get the best out of any
vacation at this resort.
Now this hotel does have Motel vibes
But it's a motel on steroids coming in at 26 acres 10 stories high
It has a gift shop, a restaurant bar, a Starbucks cafe 24-hour convenience store,
An arcade room, a kids playground and a pool area
So this Rosen Inn offers free Wi-Fi, no resort fees and kids under nine eight for free.
You can say what you want about this hotel which does have its issues, but you can't deny its commitment to value
Alright then so this hotel is right in the middle of International Drive.
Which is sort of like Orlando's Vegas Strip but without the casinos if that makes any sense
And because of that
it does divide some people. Personally I think it's a lot of fun.
So specifically, this Rosen Inn Hotel is opposite Pointe Orlando on I Drive.
and Pointe Orlando is kind of an outdoor mall area with an impressive offering of shops, restaurants and entertainment.
far too many to mention here
but I should highlight the WonderWorks, 4DX IMAX cinema, BB Kings Blues Bar and the Improv comedy club
you've also got some really good other restaurants and attractions away from
Pointe Orlando on iDrive north and south of this resort in my next video I'll be
providing a rundown of the attractions and dining options on I Drive
for those of you without a car there are free shuttles to SeaWorld and the Universal parks
which is yet another way to save costs
there's a shuttle going to the
Disneyland parks but there is a charge for using this
overall the rooms are very well received
they're stocked with all the essential money-saving hotel appliances
like refrigerator, microwave, coffee machine
you also get a safe, iron, ironing board...
I've read an absurd number of reviews of
people praising the quality of the hair dryers with many guaranteeing that
they will be better than yours at home so you can save some luggage space there
each bed side has a power socket with USB charging ports which I feel surely
needs to become law at some point in the near future
the general consensus is that the rooms are very clean
and they all come with a lot more space than you deserve for the cost
in addition the beds are said to be very substantial too
outside your room you've got laundry facilities
and there's an ice machine on every other floor
which comes in handy
so let's now talk about the services provided by the Rosen Inn
so as mentioned it has a 24-hour convenience store known as
the light bite mini market which is highly appreciated with its guests
with
my nation's finest culinary traditions well catered for
this shop has a pleasant outdoor dining area
which is really nice to have when you're chilling out in the mornings
and this leads us outside to the stunning tropical landscaping provided by this resort
which is clearly something that this
hotel takes a lot of pride in
and it's made a very good impression with its guests I would say
you can't really talk about the positive reviews of this hotel
without talking about the value because pretty much every four and five-star review
is praising the great value offered here, and it bears repeating that
you get free Wi-Fi, free parking and free shuttles to the non-disney parks with no
other hidden fees and people are also extremely pleased that there's such a
big variety of dining and evening entertainment options within walking distance
the negatives...
this hotel is reviewed at four stars and TripAdvisor which is
pretty decent for the price and you have to give them credit for that
by far the biggest complaint about this hotel is the noise
and unfortunately it does come from more than one area
part of it is down to the structure of the busy
complex so you've got the i-4 behind you and I'm also hearing you get some noise
coming from the entrance side as well
furthermore you've got a helicopter flight attraction
further down the road which some people appreciated it but
others found the noise irritating after a while
at the end of the video I'll
discuss room selection in more detail on how to best avoid noise at this hotel
possibly the second biggest complaint is that it's not the prettiest looking hotel
you could reasonably argue that it needs some cosmetic improvements
and I believe this is most apparent with the walkways and especially the stairwells
which in all honesty don't look great
so another issue that I saw complain about was privacy
the way the hotel is laid out you've got windows looking out onto
the walkways at the front of the room rather than having balcony windows at
the back and some people feel a bit uncomfortable having people close by
walking past and being able to look into your room
supposedly the rooms have privacy glass but I did read one reviewer who said that it didn't work
well.
For me personally I'd be quite happy to just draw the curtains in these
situations but I know some of you may want to have some natural sunlight going through
the food at this hotel gets mixed reviews and to be honest there's nothing
really noteworthy to say here and the same goes for the bar too
when looking through the reviews there did seem to be some people who felt a bit pressured
into giving tips on occasion all around the hotel so this includes bar and
restaurant staff and the cleaners
one reviewer all the way back in 2016
had an interesting conspiracy theory which was that on the two days that she
had forgotten to tip her cleaner she returned to her hotel room to find that
the fridge temperature had been turned all the way down freezing all food
inside. I can't say I'm entirely persuaded by this but it was amusing
nevertheless. I think a possible explanation for all this with the tips
is that this hotel attracts a lot of Brits, I believe, because of the value it
offers for people who have to spend a lot on flights and we Brits are famously
awful with American tipping etiquette
so, in summary, I really think if you're
deciding to go with the Rosen Inn Pointe Orlando you have to have realistic expectations
it really is value over luxury here. it has its problems
but when you compare it to similarly priced alternatives it's
really hard to beat. I'd be interested to know if anyone in the comments could
find a worthy competitor in terms of the value.
Be warned, it's not going to dazzle
if you're only used to staying on-site at Disney you may be in for a culture shock
this is no Polynesian Resort but if you're an Orlando mainly for the big
parks and you want the bars restaurants on the I drive at your doorstep then
this hotel will not disappoint
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so now for my tips for the Rosen inn Pointe Orlando
Number one, if you're
hoping to book it yourself onto the universal shuttle at Rosen Inn make sure
you do so 24 hours in advance as it will get fully booked out
number two
room selection is tricky here a couple of people suggested asking for a room
overlooking I Drive but one reviewer said that their room in Block C opposite
the pizza hut was very noisy with taxis and staff outside. Personally I would
request a room on the sixth floor in block D which is where it's said to be
the quietest but you may want to check if the Wi-Fi is any good high up over
there beforehand if that's an issue if security is a concern which it is for
many with budget-conscious hotels I'd recommend requesting a room
overlooking the pool area if you can where it will be well populated
number three
instead of using the taxis many have suggested using uber or lyft which
are said to come in a lot cheaper
number four
if you're taking a car don't unpack until after you checked in
because chances are you'll need to drive around to park near your room because of
the size of the complex
number five
I read one review which suggested that you
can use the fitness center at the Rosen Plaza which is next door with it being
owned by the same company I haven't verified this so you may want
to check with the reception beforehand
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Beach Resort generally I will alternate between a budget hotel and a more
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