Stay in the Castle Hotel and feel royal.
The Castle hotel. This is a Marriott Signature Collection hotel. The company bills this hotel as “A modern, elegant boutique hotel on Orlando’s Universal Blvd”. This hotel does have an excellent location close to Universal Studios Florida, Sea World, Aquatica and the International Drive corridor full of entertainment food and shopping.
The hotels front appearance does seem a bit bland for theming but once you get closer you will see the charm. This hotel just finished a renovation in May of 2022.
We have not stayed there or have one of our team, so this is all based on online reviews and testimonials.
All source data and testimonials are aggregated from Booking.com, Expedia.com and Google.
Check In
From the limited data we found for this section, it shows check in process is usually great with very few problems.
Some guests received early check in for free, some were upgraded for free and the check in staff were quick.
Complaints were around not enough staffing during high traffic times causing extended ques.
Rooms
Most reviewers liked the rooms, the comfortable beds and the views. The complaints seem to be isolated occurrences of minor problems.
Some guests complained about stained linen, some complained about it being noisy and some complained about insects and ants. Well this is Florida, so bugs abound here.
Food and Beverages
- Antler’s Café – Starbucks coffee and teas along with an extensive breakfast buffet available for $19.98 per person and $12.98 for children 12 and under.
Antler’s Lounge – It features masterful mixology in a contemporary, intimate setting. After your day in Orlando, join us in the restaurant for daily dinner options from 5pm to 10pm.
- Café Tu Tu Tango – Tapas restaurant infuses dishes with modern flair inspired by the vibrant culture of International Drive.
- Vito’s Chop House – This steak house has prepared cuts of meat, excellent side dishes and a delectable dessert menu.
Employees
The majority of reviews are positive with reviewers stating great attitudes, friendly, helpful, courteous.
A few outliers for complaints were rude, non caring, not helpful.
Location
This place is right in the center of tourist mecca; International Drive. Close to all the great attractions and eateries. So the location is excellent.
The Good
- Newly renovated throughout the hotel.
- Location
- Food
The Bad
- Self parking is $15.00 per vehicle
- Noisy area
- Decor is not for everyone
