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2.5 of 5
5001 Calypso Cay Way, Orlando, FL 34746
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Orlando-Maingate at Calypso
Ranked #248 of 336 hotels in Orlando
3.0 of 5 stars 252 Reviews
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Winnipeg, Canada
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great Hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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We stayed January 2012 for 5 nights. Read the reviews before we left and were worried.....for nothing! This hotel was great. The rooms were clean, the breakfast was great. Had fresh yogurt, granola, hard boiled eggs, waffles, juices, oatmeal, bagels, toast, cereals, two hot items like bacon and eggs each day. There was something for everyone. After our long days at the parks we would sit by the pool and hot tub which was clean and maintained. We would order drinks and food from the bar and relax! The service was friendly and close to all the parks! Walmart is up the road to buy your lunches to take to the parks! Excellent Stay! Highly recommend!

Room Tip: We stayed on the 5th floor- room was fine.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sevierville, Tennessee
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Poor”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
2
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tears in the comforters and when we asked for a cot they brought us one with dirt crumbs on it the matress on it was coming apart and the blanket they brought had many holes in it up to nickel size. We had an upgraded room with queen beds but everything seemed so small no room.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Not the best, but good nonetheless”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is our second stay at this hotel. Overall the hotel is a great value.
Breakfast area was nice, but the restocking of the food could have been a little quicker. They do have 3 waffle irons which is always a big thing for us.
The room was spacious and clean, and the bathroom was well kept.
The thing I liked about this hotel last time and again this time was the employees. They all had smiles on their faces and were more than happy to help with any problem.
The bottom line is this, the room was clean, they offer a decent breakfast, the staff was very courteous, they have several outdoor heated pools with slides and hot tubs (it was freezing this time so no pool time for us), an outdoor bar by the pool, and a small basket ball court.

I would definitely stay here again (no second thoughts about it)!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Horrible service, Poor Value for $$$ compared to area hotels”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
2
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My family and I recently stayed at this "resort" and have nothing good to say about the experience. For background, this was our third stay in the Kissimmee area while enjoying the local amusement parks. We're familiar with the rates for comparable hotels and will never stay at this location again. You're better off staying at a cheap $30/night or $150/wk motel, because that's basically what this place is for over 3x the cost.

First, we booked a 5 night stay with an entertainment package that was supposed to include a Kid's Eat Free card, a VIP Play for Less and Dine for Less card as well. Upon check in, they claimed they had no idea what those promotions were and would not honor them. Over the next 48 hours (while we were standing in line at the parks), several hotel employees bounced me from number to number absolving themselves of personal responsibility.

Second, the "free high speed internet" in the room is a farce. It didn't work. When we reported the problem, they denied experiencing any difficulties. Wireless is only available in the lobby. When I asked other guests if they were having problems with the internet in their room, they validated my concerns and confirmed that the internet in the rooms didn't work. Unless you have a smart phone, good luck getting on the internet in this hotel.

Third, the free shuttle schedule isn't very flexible. The drop off times at the local parks are well after opening, so by the time you get to the parks the lines are tremendous.

Fourth, the A/C unit rattled all night. If you wanted to sleep at a comfortable temperature, you had to sleep with ear plugs.

And finally, this isn't even a REAL Country Inn and Suites. Most hotel chains have a distinguishing characteristic that separates them from the competition. Country Inn and Suites is supposed to have fresh hot cookies out for their guests every evening for checkin. During our 5-day stay, cookies were only made available on 2 of the nights. That may seem petty, but to those with children who know the deal, this is a grave injustice. I even asked the employee at the desk one night about why there were no cookies. My question actually prompted her to do her job, and she quickly presented my kids with the basket of the stale cookies which were left out the previous evening.

From now on, we'll be staying at the Embassy Suites. There are several in the Orlando/Kissimmee area. For about $20 more a night, you get a free gourmet breakfast and an open bar every night. Who can argue with that?

Room Tip: Don't stay here.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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1resortgm, Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Orlando-Maingate at Calypso, responded to this review
7 January 2012
Thank you for writing a review regarding your recent stay with us! Whether positive or negative, we value our guest's feedback about their experience. We share your comments with all of our staff and use them to improve our product and service. I would like to apologize for the inconveniences that we may have caused you, and can assure you that we have addressed them with the appropriate departments.

I would like for you to know that even though our team works hard to keep our property in good condition, we are starting a renovation in the upcoming weeks, which will upgrade our hotel.

Thank you again, and we hope you will come check us out again the next time you are in the Orlando/Kissimme area.
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Detroit, Michigan
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Love this hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here for Thanksgiving week and we just loved the place. We loved the breakfast, everyday was different. The staff are very friendly and helpful and went out of there way to help us with a billing problem. Problem solved pronto!!! Thank you for that!! The rooms were very nice, we enjoyed the clean comfortable beds and pillows. Very clean and cozy!! The pool was awesome and we got to enjoy a movie by the pool too. (Which the kids thought was the best thing ever). The only reason I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the carpet really needs to be changed. We actually had holes in it.and it was stained. But because everythng else was good I just overlooked that issue. All in all it was a great stay.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1resortgm, Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Orlando-Maingate at Calypso, responded to this review
7 January 2012
Thank you for writing a review regarding your recent stay with us! Whether positive or negative, we value our guest's feedback about their experience. We share your comments with all of our staff and use them to improve our product and service. We are glad to hear you "Love this hotel" and are very excited to inform you we are starting a renovation in the upcoming weeks, which will upgrade our hotel.

Thank you again, and we hope you will come check us out again the next time you are in the Orlando/Kissimme area.
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Address: 5001 Calypso Cay Way, Orlando, FL 34746
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