Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-John Young Pkwy/S. Park
A straightforward base near SeaWorld with fantastically big rooms, comfortable beds, and no added resort fees.
The verdict
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This Orlando property provides a functional base less than a mile from Aquatica and SeaWorld, featuring fantastically big rooms and super comfortable beds. Visitors appreciate the friendly customer support and the absence of extra parking or resort fees. However, paper thin walls can let noise bleed in from next door, and parts of the property show wear such as wavy carpets and dated fixtures. 15
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What travelers noticed
- Guests agree that the room size is fantastically big, providing comfortable chairs, work desks, and spacious bathrooms. 3
- Reviewers consistently praise the beds for being super comfortable, allowing them to sleep well each night. drawn from the full read
- The location is praised for sitting nine tenths of a mile from Aquatica and SeaWorld. 1
- Visitors appreciate the straightforward pricing that includes no hidden resort fees or parking fees. 1
The catch
- While many guests enjoy the breakfast with eggs, turkey sausage, and flavored coffee creamers, others found the morning food disappointing compared to nearby hotel chains. drawn from the full read
- Soundproofing draws mixed feedback, with some guests annoyed by paper thin walls and noisy neighbors, while others report a super quiet stay. 3
- Opinions differ on value, as some reviewers feel they get great returns for their money, whereas others deem the rooms overpriced compared to other Hilton options. 21
Who it's for
- — SeaWorld and Aquatica parkgoers
- — Families needing large rooms without extra fees
- — Road trippers seeking comfortable beds
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to paper thin walls
- — Guests wanting fully modern, updated interiors
Seen on camera
22 moments · 4 videos · Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-John Young Pkwy/S. Park
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“Beds were comfortable, breakfast was good.”
youtube.com3:50“It's been recently renovated, so everything feels fresh, and modern, which is always a huge plus in my book. They've got…”
youtube.com0:36“Oh, and did I mention the free breakfast? That's right. Fuel up for your adventures without having to worry about extra…”
youtube.com1:36“because of the price point like i said at a hundred bucks i mean that's really really cheap here in orlando and to find…”
youtube.com0:14“okay so like i said this hotel is nine tenths of a mile from aquatica and sea world which is obviously super super close…”
youtube.com3:00“it's a okay size tv it's like probably a 40 inch definitely not the biggest tv we've ever seen in a resort but definitel…”
youtube.com6:27“you've got a nice size walk-in shower with a glass door”
youtube.com7:07“if you're coming down here simply to go to the parks or simply not to spend a lot of time at the resort this is perfect…”
youtube.com13:32“just be aware that you will be paying for those amenities with resort fees parking fees and all that kind of stuff somet…”
youtube.com17:16“here is the room the walls are very very thin I heard the neighbors it was very annoying here you can have attaching roo…”
youtube.com3:59“there a little desk in a mirror and a lamp and there's another nice chair very comfortable chair and a little desk area…”
youtube.com4:25“You've arrived in Orlando, ready for some fun, and you need a place that's comfortable, convenient, and won't break the…”
youtube.com0:26“Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, the location is incredibly convenient.”
youtube.com1:58“we were very very impressed with this hotel the room size is fantastically big it's crazy”
youtube.com2:06“bathroom's a good size it's got this really nice mirror as you walk in”
youtube.com6:36“no tub here unfortunately so those of us with small children no tub but you know i guess we can't have everything”
youtube.com7:10“the room only cost 113 bucks so i don't know where you're going to get much better value than that so value-wise this is…”
youtube.com14:07“and during covid they're still serving a hot breakfast which is something that we haven't found at most hotels even the…”
youtube.com14:16“obviously a big factor that is the price point i mean the price point on this hotel is fantastic for what you get and th…”
youtube.com18:17“The lighting is not very good in here and then your refrigerator.”
youtube.com2:36“Plus, checkout time is a lovely 11:00 a.m. No rushing around in the morning.”
youtube.com0:48“so we had a great time here this is a definite must stay if you're looking for a value resort super close to the parks”
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Score breakdown
How the 90/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
94Food
84Location
89Noise
80Room
93Service
92- “When I returned I opened the door and an envelope was slipped under the door with a card in it and it said something to the effect of "we hope and pray that your father makes a speedy recovery..." along with a gift card. From that moment on I became mostly loyal to Hilton as I felt that a lot of the staff cared more than they did at Marriott during the time I was really traveling.” 10
- “All of the staff were amazing and I appreciate the supper customer support!” 5
Bed & Sleep
93Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
91- “just be aware that you will be paying for those amenities with resort fees parking fees and all that kind of stuff something that this hotel does not have no resort fee no parking fee what you see is what you get on the bill you're not going to be charged for anything extra or anything weird which is fantastic” 117:16
- “the room only cost 113 bucks so i don't know where you're going to get much better value than that so value-wise this is fantastic” 114:07
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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Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 8 points above the modest median of 82, across 404 hotels in the same bracket. In Orlando it sits 2 points above the local median of 88.
- This hotel
- 90
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 404 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 40 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
Quotes run exactly as travelers wrote them — spelling and all. We trim for length, never for tidiness.
- “Reddit - The heart of the internet Who TF likes Hampton Inn and Why??? Its not that I hate the hotel but its because its soooooooooo overly priced compared to even other Hilton brands. why??? I would NEVER book a Hampton Inn with my own money unless it was no other choice.” 2
- “the vanity is really nice it's not overly expensive feeling it's definitely kind of on the cheaper side but it looks really nice it performs well no issues as far as that goes” 1
- “The refrigerator is cheap, the rooms are unimpressive and awkard.” 2
- “just be aware that you will be paying for those amenities with resort fees parking fees and all that kind of stuff something that this hotel does not have no resort fee no parking fee what you see is what you get on the bill you're not going to be charged for anything extra or anything weird which is fantastic” On camera117:16
- “that just goes back to the whole good value right so i didn't i'm not overpaying i'm not paying a ton of money to stay here but i feel like i'm getting a lot in return for my money so that's what i really really like” 1
- “because of the price point like i said at a hundred bucks i mean that's really really cheap here in orlando and to find a hotel this nice this spacious with these amenities 400 bucks is fantastic” On camera10:14
- “I stayed in Hamptons about once a month for a couple years - clean, comfortable and cheap (but I agree they vary somewhat).” 10
- “the room only cost 113 bucks so i don't know where you're going to get much better value than that so value-wise this is fantastic” On camera114:07
- “obviously a big factor that is the price point i mean the price point on this hotel is fantastic for what you get and the hotel was super clean super nice we're very very happy we would definitely stay here again” On camera118:17
- “Beds were comfortable, breakfast was good.” On camera73:50
- “I just got tired of the below average coffee and choices for breakfast and have switched to HGI or other nicer Hilton's.” 10
- “Oh, and did I mention the free breakfast? That's right. Fuel up for your adventures without having to worry about extra costs.” On camera41:36
- “No usb ports except for the clock radio, breakfast was crap. I went over to H2S and Fairfield and both had way better breakfast.” 2
- “If we really wanted to label it Hampton is more budget friendly, you get free breakfast and aside from the market that is your only food amenity. Typically very basic (usually outdated) rooms” 10
- “and during covid they're still serving a hot breakfast which is something that we haven't found at most hotels even the hilton garden inn that we did” On camera114:16
- “Home2 and Tru kinda sit in the middle of them if that makes sense? They're kinda newer brands, so they tend to be in nicer shape with more modernized and cleaner LOOKING rooms (old rooms are dingy, sorry), but like Hampton they only offer complimentary breakfast and a market in the way of food.” 10
- “When I returned I opened the door and an envelope was slipped under the door with a card in it and it said something to the effect of "we hope and pray that your father makes a speedy recovery..." along with a gift card. From that moment on I became mostly loyal to Hilton as I felt that a lot of the staff cared more than they did at Marriott during the time I was really traveling.” 10
- “It's been recently renovated, so everything feels fresh, and modern, which is always a huge plus in my book. They've got super flexible check-in from 400 p.m., so you can take your time getting settled.” On camera40:36
- “Seksyon ng mga Comment [na-delete] • 3 taon ang nakalipas We stay at Hamptons a lot - especially on road trips in the USA. There are also two Hamptons in NYC where we stay every time we are there. Consistently clean, decent service, free "breakfast" which may or may not be to your tastes.” 10
- “[na-delete] • 3 taon ang nakalipas We stay at Hamptons a lot - especially on road trips in the USA. There are also two Hamptons in NYC where we stay every time we are there. Consistently clean, decent service, free "breakfast" which may or may not be to your tastes.” 10
- “Are these considered to be the more budget Hilton Brands? We stay at Hamptons a lot - especially on road trips in the USA. There are also two Hamptons in NYC where we stay every time we are there. Consistently clean, decent service, free "breakfast" which may or may not be to your tastes.” 10
- “All of the staff were amazing and I appreciate the supper customer support!” 5
- “From that moment on I became mostly loyal to Hilton as I felt that a lot of the staff cared more than they did at Marriott during the time I was really traveling.” 10
- “All of the staff were amazing in customer service and I commend the manager for being terrific!” 5
- “Plus, checkout time is a lovely 11:00 a.m. No rushing around in the morning.” On camera40:48
- “Consistently clean, decent service, free "breakfast" which may or may not be to your tastes. We've only had one bad Hampton experience out of literally hundreds of stays - Laramie, Wyoming. It was filthy and smelled like cigarettes.” 10
- “there a little desk in a mirror and a lamp and there's another nice chair very comfortable chair and a little desk area over here” On camera34:25
- “We switched elevators and made our way to our room. We walked in to be greeted by a dirty hair brush on the floor next to the bed.” 5
- “Again, we've stayed at some really good ones, and some that are not so good. We still laugh about pulling out the sleeper sofa at the Embassy in Savannah and finding a chicken wing bone.” 10
- “it's like a full walk-in closet bro so pack as much as you want we don't care yeah hampton and sweet says we'll take it we'll take all your stuff no problem it's a good-sized closet it really is” 1
- “we were very very impressed with this hotel the room size is fantastically big it's crazy” On camera12:06
- “okay so like i said this hotel is nine tenths of a mile from aquatica and sea world which is obviously super super close you guys could definitely walk to the park from here” On camera13:00
- “Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, the location is incredibly convenient.” On camera41:58
- “so we had a great time here this is a definite must stay if you're looking for a value resort super close to the parks” On camera118:54
- “here is the room the walls are very very thin I heard the neighbors it was very annoying here you can have attaching rooms if you would like to” On camera33:59
- “When we were checked in we got on the elevator that broke down while on it.” 5
- “The door was painted mustard yellow and the fridge made the most annoying clicking sound all night.” 5
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- 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.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 7 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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Deep coverage · 55/100We read 10 sources for this property, and pulled 67 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.
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- 5My stay at the Hampton Inn near Disney World : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2025-01-03Ageing7 quotes used
“So scratch that. It was cold in the room at the time so I called to get more sheets. The staff were swift and brought them quickly. However when unfolding them they were all STAINED with very suspicious stains.”
Read originalreddit.com - 2Who TF likes Hampton Inn and Why??? : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2024-03-14Ageing3 quotes used
“Reddit - The heart of the internet Who TF likes Hampton Inn and Why??? Its not that I hate the hotel but its because its soooooooooo overly priced compared to even other Hilton brands. why??? I would NEVER book a Hampto…”
Read originalreddit.com - 10What are the quality of Hampton Inns like compared to ...reddit.comForum thread2024-01-05Ageing16 quotes used
“I just got tired of the below average coffee and choices for breakfast and have switched to HGI or other nicer Hilton's.”
Read originalreddit.com - 1best budget hotel for SeaWorld or Aquatica Orlando.youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only24 quotes used
“the vanity is really nice it's not overly expensive feeling it's definitely kind of on the cheaper side but it looks really nice it performs well no issues as far as that goes”
Read originalyoutube.com - 3Hampton Inn Orlando Tour & Review - Closest to Universal ...youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only6 quotes used
“there a little desk in a mirror and a lamp and there's another nice chair very comfortable chair and a little desk area over here”
Read originalyoutube.com - 4Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-John Young Pkwy/S Parkyoutube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only5 quotes used
“Oh, and did I mention the free breakfast? That's right. Fuel up for your adventures without having to worry about extra costs.”
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