Embassy Suites By Hilton Orlando Downtown
Downtown all-suite hotel near Lake Eola with large bathrooms and free breakfast, offset by atrium and street noise.
The verdict
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Located in downtown Orlando near Lake Eola, this all-suite property places guests within walking distance of many neighborhood restaurants. Visitors appreciate the generous storage space and large bathrooms featuring strong shower water pressure. However, noise remains a consistent drawback, driven by downtown nightlife, pool-facing units, and an open atrium design that echoes sound throughout the building. 163414
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What travelers noticed
- The downtown location puts guests within easy reach of numerous local restaurants around Lake Eola. 16
- Bathrooms earn praise for strong shower water pressure, double shower heads, and ample granite counter space. 1415
- Units offer plenty of storage space throughout for organizing luggage and personal items. 14
The catch
Who it's for
- — Families and groups needing extra suite space
- — Visitors attending events in downtown Orlando
- — Guests who prioritize nearby dining options
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to nightlife and atrium noise
- — Travelers prioritizing proximity to theme parks
- — Guests impatient with long breakfast lines
Seen on camera
22 moments · 3 videos · Embassy Suites By Hilton Orlando Downtown
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“on this side they have this gorgeous soaking tub very elegant I love the tow work”
youtube.com6:26“And then the view was pretty awful, but you know, I'm not I don't have really any status here, so not surprised.”
youtube.com1:32“this is a very nice coat closet quite tall I might add so definitely plenty of room for luggage”
youtube.com1:32“it's wet because they were just cleaning we literally checked in and they were still cleaning the room hence why the dis…”
youtube.com3:36“now I'll take you out on the balcony very modern I love this green wall here too it's just very cozy it's nice when you…”
youtube.com7:09“Here's the pool. And there you go. The restrooms right there outside, little patio. And so far, the staff have been very…”
youtube.com6:47“that is an entire little shopping area so it's walkable there's lots of little pave paths to get over there and there's…”
youtube.com8:03“But overall, this hotel is very nice and it's you can walk to many restaurants. They have a club, of course, Dave and Bu…”
youtube.com9:56“You know if if you have a family want a large group gathering this is a great spot. There are so many good restaurants i…”
youtube.com2:43“and this shower you guys oh my gosh this thing is huge now it would have made sense if they had double shower heads righ…”
youtube.com6:33“it's nice cuz they have a double work center in here I've never seen a room with that before”
youtube.com8:34“beautiful gold fixtures and this tile work is really nice”
youtube.com9:21“I really like the bar soaps in this brand I travel with them often because we go to Hilton so often”
youtube.com9:27“and then all of this here that's a nice closet and this is nice that's low enough for kids too”
youtube.com10:03“such a cute room you guys I love it look at the sunset out the window you guys it's so pretty”
youtube.com10:11“look at the sunset out the window you guys it's so pretty”
youtube.com10:14“Now, it's a big night life in this area, so don't be alarmed with all the noise, but the staff is nice.”
youtube.com10:07“this is the second bedroom of this condo and these beds are pretty big”
youtube.com8:23“A lot of storage space throughout.”
youtube.com1:18“And here's the bedroom. Oh, and it has its own little sink. Okay. Plenty of drawer space. closet.”
youtube.com3:50“And this one was like their smallest unit that they had, the kind of studio. They said it's a queen bed, it looked more…”
youtube.com0:56“And then the shower water pressure was 10 out of 10, amazing.”
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How to book
Score breakdown
How the 84/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
86Food
90- “Being a Diamond member in other countries (got back from staying in Hilton Garden Inn in Korea and Singapore) makes a big difference! They upgraded my room and the free buffet breakfast was amazing.” 3
- “Too bad it was the last time some of these hotels had a facelift. But it's the best free hotel breakfast in America so I still seek them out on the road. Say no to powdered eggs!” 3
Location
93- “We stayed at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista for a couple of days before our stay at the BWI in May a year ago. I don't remember too much about it as we were never there, but I'm generally quite picky about hotels so it must have been fine. We stayed there purely for the location, which was great.” 11
- “The Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown is perfectly located in the Lake Eola central business district of Downtown Orlando and less than 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO).” 16
Noise
86- “The free breakfast also attracts so many sports teams when I last stayed. The open atrium design also makes it worse as all of the noise leaks.” 3
Room
85- “Since that time, we have stayed at the Hilton Marina (totally enjoyed our stay, room was spotless and the ships are right in your backdoor!).” 6
- “now I'll take you out on the balcony very modern I love this green wall here too it's just very cozy it's nice when you have a property that's both modern and cozy at the same time” 157:09
Service
86Bed & Sleep
84Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
82- “My hotel used to have flowers, potted plants, tons of greenery around, in large concrete planters, all gone in favor of cost saving and brand streamlining. They still have some of the best values in the business - decent breakfasts plus happy hours and suites.” 3
- “I usually don't really need a suite so it's been harder to justify the price recently.” 3
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the mid-range median of 86, across 655 hotels in the same bracket. In Orlando it sits 4 points below the local median of 88.
- This hotel
- 84
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 86
Based on 655 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
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View the 65 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Being a Diamond member in other countries (got back from staying in Hilton Garden Inn in Korea and Singapore) makes a big difference! They upgraded my room and the free buffet breakfast was amazing.” 3
- “Yes, you can enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, which is great for both you and your pet before heading out for the day.” 10
- “I remember the breakfast being especially bad (cold food, ran out of food?). The staff as well never seemed too happy either.” 6
- “Breakfast was solid, Evening Reception was good, and overall the hotel felt very well maintained.” 1
- “You know if if you have a family want a large group gathering this is a great spot. There are so many good restaurants in this area and a very safe for your next day in Orlando.” On camera142:43
- “Hilton Hotels in the US are poorly maintained and the breakfast are not good.” 3
- “Too bad it was the last time some of these hotels had a facelift. But it's the best free hotel breakfast in America so I still seek them out on the road. Say no to powdered eggs!” 3
- “None of us felt the happy hour and breakfast were anything to write home about. I remember the breakfast being especially bad (cold food, ran out of food?).” 6
- “MrSnarkyPants • 2 thn lalu That atrium was really cool in the 80s & 90s. That atrium was really cool in the 80s & 90s. Too bad it was the last time some of these hotels had a facelift. But it's the best free hotel breakfast in America so I still seek them out on the road.” 3
- “But the nightly reception is ES standard, as is the morning breakfast. I will agree the breakfast could be a bit smoother in it's presentation.” 6
- “In house restaurant was interesting: went to it at 5:30 on a Friday night in July - both employees sitting in restaurant with the lights out. They did turn the lights on and serve us. Food was edible and didn't make us sick.” 11
- “MrSnarkyPants • 2 thn lalu That atrium was really cool in the 80s & 90s. That atrium was really cool in the 80s & 90s. Too bad it was the last time some of these hotels had a facelift. But it's the best free hotel breakfast in America so I still seek them out on the road. Say no to powdered eggs!” 3
- “Embassy Suites food selections have become very underwhelming in recent years.” 9
- “Where else can I get a really decent breakfast for free for 5 people?” 3
- “As KeepCalm said, the Hyatt inside MCO is a great place to stay with outstanding food.” 9
- “The free breakfast also attracts so many sports teams when I last stayed. The open atrium design also makes it worse as all of the noise leaks.” 3
- “For a convenient downtown location, comfortable suites and excellent service, join us at the Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown!” 16
- “that is an entire little shopping area so it's walkable there's lots of little pave paths to get over there and there's tons of restaurants there's a movie theater there's a game room they have a lot of different things in the sunset walk area” On camera158:03
- “We stayed at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista for a couple of days before our stay at the BWI in May a year ago. I don't remember too much about it as we were never there, but I'm generally quite picky about hotels so it must have been fine. We stayed there purely for the location, which was great.” 11
- “The south location is our personal favorite when traveling with kids. As mentioned in the comments, it's a little bit newer / corporate feeling but convenient to any parks and plenty of restaurants nearby.” 13
- “But overall, this hotel is very nice and it's you can walk to many restaurants. They have a club, of course, Dave and Busters, the park. So, you can't go wrong.” On camera129:56
- “I liked the location being close to Walmart/Publix and an outlet mall, plus it was near a couple of the highways so going to any of the Disney parks was quick and easy.” 1
- “As mentioned in the comments, it's a little bit newer / corporate feeling but convenient to any parks and plenty of restaurants nearby.” 13
- “The Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown is perfectly located in the Lake Eola central business district of Downtown Orlando and less than 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO).” 16
- “For years the ONLY place we stayed was the Embassy Suites. The location was so convenient and we always got a great rate.” 6
- “In addition to its convenient location near Disney, the hotel is also just down the road from the Promenade at Sunset Walk entertainment district.” 4
- “I love Embassy! They have the same big ol' atriums at most of them, and it's so luxurious to have every room as a suite!” 13
- “now I'll take you out on the balcony very modern I love this green wall here too it's just very cozy it's nice when you have a property that's both modern and cozy at the same time” On camera157:09
- “Since that time, we have stayed at the Hilton Marina (totally enjoyed our stay, room was spotless and the ships are right in your backdoor!).” 6
- “it's wet because they were just cleaning we literally checked in and they were still cleaning the room hence why the dishwasher is still running which we appreciate how clean it is” On camera153:36
- “this is a very nice coat closet quite tall I might add so definitely plenty of room for luggage” On camera151:32
- “look at the sunset out the window you guys it's so pretty” On camera1510:14
- “One thing I weirdly loved were these cube ottomans in the living room. They looked like normal footrests but opened up for storage and could even turn into little side tables.” 1
- “this is the second bedroom of this condo and these beds are pretty big” On camera158:23
- “The carpet was dirty (and sticky in the last room!!). Anyone that knows me, knows cleanliness is my number one priority. The furniture was worn badly.” 6
- “it's nice cuz they have a double work center in here I've never seen a room with that before” On camera158:34
- “In the past, I've felt like I had to choose between renting a vacation home for my family of five, squishing into a traditional hotel room or paying big bucks for connecting rooms or a large suite. Hotels like the Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Sunset Walk solve that problem with spacious accommodations, hotel amenities and the ability to earn or redeem hotel loyalty points.” 4
- “I didn't mind the ES and it's been a couple years since I was there...but I did NOT like the Hilton Marina, due to cleanliness, condition of the room and lousy staff attitude.....I will not return there.....” 6
- “such a cute room you guys I love it look at the sunset out the window you guys it's so pretty” On camera1510:11
- “and then all of this here that's a nice closet and this is nice that's low enough for kids too” On camera1510:03
- “Whether you're traveling for business or on a family vacation to area theme parks, our hotel features comfortable and spacious two-room suites for your stay.” 16
- “And here's the bedroom. Oh, and it has its own little sink. Okay. Plenty of drawer space. closet.” On camera123:50
- “Both of our last 2 stays there in Fort Lauderdale, the room was dirty upon entering. The carpet was dirty (and sticky in the last room!!).” 6
- “Guests of the Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown hotel stay in spacious two-room suites and receive a full made-to-order breakfast and a complimentary evening reception seven days a week - all included in the rate!” 16
- “And this one was like their smallest unit that they had, the kind of studio. They said it's a queen bed, it looked more like a full, but it had a couch as well.” On camera140:56
- “Not to mention the living room area is nice to have if you have kids. Our kids are little and go to bed early so it's nice to be able to close the bedroom door and not have to just sit in the dark at 8pm.” 3
- “And then the view was pretty awful, but you know, I'm not I don't have really any status here, so not surprised.” On camera141:32
- “My actual favorite Hilton hotel in the area is actually the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista. It's a newer hotel with a nice pool. The views aren't great because half the hotel overlooks I-4.” 11
- “The price for ES has continued to be higher in the past couple of years. Our last two stays at ES were not good. Customer service was not good and when we arrived the last time at 8pm at night, we walked into a dirty room that hadn't been cleaned.” 6
- “I usually don't really need a suite so it's been harder to justify the price recently.” 3
- “I've also stayed many times at the Hyatt Regency inside the airport, but that gets pricey.” 9
- “Used to love Embassy Suites but it's definitely hit or miss now. I usually don't really need a suite so it's been harder to justify the price recently.” 3
- “Have been there twice since your stay (2011 isn't really that recent) and can't agree with your review. Yes, it has gotten expensive...demand is very high.” 6
- “My hotel used to have flowers, potted plants, tons of greenery around, in large concrete planters, all gone in favor of cost saving and brand streamlining. They still have some of the best values in the business - decent breakfasts plus happy hours and suites.” 3
- “Here's the pool. And there you go. The restrooms right there outside, little patio. And so far, the staff have been very pleasant.” On camera126:47
- “this is your water closet in the master bath spacious they have a trash can in here which is always nice” 15
- “I was not impressed with the Double Tree-the pool was dirty when we were there and we had a roach problem in our room (it's FL and I understand it's not uncommon but hotel wasn't very responsive).” 11
- “I didn't mind the ES and it's been a couple years since I was there...but I did NOT like the Hilton Marina, due to cleanliness, condition of the room and lousy staff attitude.....I will not return there.....” 6
- “Now, it's a big night life in this area, so don't be alarmed with all the noise, but the staff is nice.” On camera1210:07
- “beautiful gold fixtures and this tile work is really nice” On camera159:21
- “Hilton Hotel USA! ... time to catch-up on your customer service!” 3
- “I will add the shuttle service is ok. It's not a huge schedule. Check their site for times and such to make sure it works for you.” 13
- “And then the shower water pressure was 10 out of 10, amazing.” On camera141:28
- “and this shower you guys oh my gosh this thing is huge now it would have made sense if they had double shower heads right because it's so big” On camera156:33
- “here is the second bathroom of this condo and both of the bathrooms are gorgeous” 15
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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- 1r/Hilton - Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista Southreddit.comForum thread2026-06-25Current5 quotes used
“Breakfast was solid, Evening Reception was good, and overall the hotel felt very well maintained.”
Read originalreddit.com - 4How Embassy Suites is making condo-style ...thepointsguy.comReview site2025-03-27Recent2 quotes used
“In the past, I've felt like I had to choose between renting a vacation home for my family of five, squishing into a traditional hotel room or paying big bucks for connecting rooms or a large suite. Hotels like the Embass…”
Read originalthepointsguy.com - 3Is it just me or are Embassy Suites becoming more bland?reddit.comForum thread2024-12-08Ageing19 quotes used
“Being a Diamond member in other countries (got back from staying in Hilton Garden Inn in Korea and Singapore) makes a big difference! They upgraded my room and the free buffet breakfast was amazing.”
Read originalreddit.com - 13Embassy vs Embassy : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2023-12-27Ageing7 quotes used
“I love Embassy! They have the same big ol' atriums at most of them, and it's so luxurious to have every room as a suite!”
Read originalreddit.com - 11Better Hilton Property - Accommodationsforum.touringplans.comForum thread2020-08-17Ageing8 quotes used
“I was not impressed with the Double Tree-the pool was dirty when we were there and we had a roach problem in our room (it's FL and I understand it's not uncommon but hotel wasn't very responsive).”
Read originalforum.touringplans.com - 9Embassy Suites -Orlando Airport? - Florida Departuresboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2003-03-16Ageing3 quotes used
“I've also stayed many times at the Hyatt Regency inside the airport, but that gets pricey.”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com
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