Holiday Inn Orlando - Disney Springs Area by IHG
An affordable hotel featuring in-room balconies, fireworks views, and a 10-minute walk to Disney Springs.
The verdict
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Holiday Inn Orlando - Disney Springs Area serves as a practical, wallet-friendly alternative to on-site Disney resorts, located just a 10-minute walk from Disney Springs. Rooms offer balconies, mini fridges, microwaves, and quiet stays with zero road noise even from I-4 facing units. The primary complaints center around mandatory resort fees and erratic, slow elevators. 716151
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What travelers noticed
- The 10- to 15-minute walk to Disney Springs and quick access to Walt Disney World make the location exceptionally convenient. 18121
- Guest rooms are consistently noted for being clean and spacious, outfitted with comfortable beds, mini fridges, microwaves, and private balconies. drawn from the full read
- The atrium breakfast restaurant gets high marks for its morning spread, particularly the custom omelet bar, waffles, and fresh fruit. 11
The catch
- Some guests praise the dedicated fireworks view rooms for spotting Magic Kingdom and Epcot shows from their balconies, while others find the displays too distant to justify paying extra. 16
- A few reviewers report fast elevator rides up to high floors, but others complain that the elevators are slow, erratic, and easily crowded. 115
Who it's for
- — Walkers heading to Disney Springs
- — Budget-conscious Disney visitors
- — Guests wanting balconies and microwaves
Skip it if
- — Travelers who dislike mandatory resort fees
- — Guests sensitive to slow or erratic elevators
Seen on camera
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“the front desk staff went above and beyond to accommodate my needs and the convenient location made it easy to explore a…”
youtube.com1:13“cute little ice cream cone artwork mounting on the wall and a very nice size walk-in shower with a bench which is nice”
youtube.com1:37“and out here on the balcony we've got two chairs it's a nice sized balcony and as you can see it's a fantastic view”
youtube.com3:27“this hotel stands out for its convenient location just minutes away from major attractions like Walt Disney World and Un…”
youtube.com0:19“the location was perfect for exploring nearby attractions like Ripley's Believe It or Not and sea life Orlando aquarium”
youtube.com1:39“the staff was incredibly friendly and the room was spotless”
youtube.com1:51“this is considered a budget hotel and compare it to some of the disney budget hotels i think this is a good deal”
youtube.com4:42“so it had all of the features that you look for in modern day hotels lots of usb lots of plugs great internet connectivi…”
youtube.com6:42“the bed super comfortable i will give it a little bit of when it comes to”
youtube.com6:54“the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and the room was spotlessly clean”
youtube.com1:34“directly across from the closet we go into the bathroom and you've got a single vanity sink with ample storage down belo…”
youtube.com1:22“one of the best things as i said is located close to disney springs depending on how fast you walk it's roughly about a…”
youtube.com5:24“pillows for me i like a little bit firmer pillow and the pillows there were very very squishy so i had to kind of double…”
youtube.com6:59“it has a pretty good location it's pretty close to Tibet Butler Nature Preserve 12-minute Drive Turkey Lake Park 14-minu…”
youtube.com0:39“i never had an issue with the elevators they were always very fast and so i never had a problem getting up or down to th…”
youtube.com9:13“the room was clean and cozy with all the amenities I could ask for”
youtube.com1:22“the location was perfect with attractions like Ripley's Believe It or Not Just a short walk away”
youtube.com1:54“Tonight it's the Holiday in Orlando Disney Springs area. This hotel is pretty awesome because it is available through IH…”
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How to book
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
92Location
95Room
89- “My two-queen room was a normal size - not gigantic, not small - and impressively clean given how hard Disney-area rooms get used, with a generous spread of plugs right next to the beds for all the phones you'll be draining on Genie and Lightning Lane duty all day.” 17
- “Get a fireworks room. You get a balcony and can see both MK and Epcot fireworks (request one of the 10s in the middle .. 1010, 1110, etc). So it's like an hour straight of fireworks.” 4
Service
92Bed & Sleep
92Value
90- “Most importantly, I was honestly shocked by the rate when I looked it up. To me, this seems like a tremendous value - even if you don't get all of the conveniences of staying at a Disney-owned hotel.” 5
- “The best features of the Holiday Inn Orlando are its microwaves and balconies-balconies are rare among the Disney Springs Resort Area hotels, and microwaves even rarer-and its lower prices, commonly among the lowest of these seven hotels.” 7
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
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 178 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
- 88
Based on 178 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.
- 4 mentions
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
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.
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- “the front desk staff went above and beyond to accommodate my needs and the convenient location made it easy to explore all the nearby attractions” On camera181:13
- “From the moment we arrived, I felt welcomed and valued. The staff were very friendly and always ready to help with questions.” 16
- “Check-in and check-out were efficient and hassle-free. This hotel has a lot to offer for the price.” 16
- “Personally this is my go to hotel in Orlando if I'm not staying on property but still want to be in the bubble. It's not fancy fancy but it is nice/clean/friendly.” 4
- “One factor that really sealed the deal for me about the Holiday Inn Orlando - Disney Springs was the daily room cleaning. I've noticed that some hotels have reduced room cleaning to every other day or upon request, so having daily service was a plus.” 3
- “Check-in was straightforward, and the front desk was used to families arriving with strollers, car seats, and a lot of questions about park logistics.” 17
- “the staff was incredibly friendly and the room was spotless” On camera181:51
- “At check-in, the friendly front desk clerk combined the reservations without issue.” 16
- “Still $132 cheaper than POP century. It would have been fine except for the very rude bespectacled man in the front desk! That certainly ruined our day!!!” 11
- “The only negative things I could say about our visits was the bus service back from the parks (it's a long walk to get to your bus to go back to the hotel) and the pool closing at 11 pm (a security guard makes you get out of the pool).” 11
- “the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and the room was spotlessly clean” On camera181:34
- “Service here is friendly and efficient in the way a well-run family hotel should be.” 17
- “Check-in and check-out were efficient and hassle-free.” 16
- “The friendliness continued to decline during our stay. Staff refused to make eye contact in the halls when we said hello.” 1
- “orangery3 • 3 taon ang nakalipas I stayed there once and definitely would again. It was clean and convenient, staff was friendly.” 4
- “The staff clearly deals with a steady stream of Disney-bound guests, so questions about shuttle times, park strategy, and where to grab dinner get quick, practical answers.” 17
- “The waitstaff were super friendly, and we had some great conversations with them.” 3
- “(READ MY POST HERE THAT DISCUSSES THE WALK IN DEPTH). We stayed in a two queen, pool view room. I found the room to be quite spacious with a decent amount of space between the beds, and an open area in front of the sliding door to our balcony.” 1
- “d the room to be spacious and clean, and the bed was comfortable.” 16
- “You can book a room with a fireworks view at this hotel. We saw some fireworks from our balcony, but I wouldn't suggest paying extra for it. It's nice to see, but too far away to really appreciate.” 16
- “Our room met all our needs. The king-size bed provided ample space, and the room also included a sofa, a balcony with two chairs to enjoy the pool view, a mini fridge and microwave, a traditional coffee maker, and a nice bathroom.” 3
- “hold on it appears that the bedding the extra bedding looks like it's seen its better days whoever put it away but anyway so as you can see this is the double closet that's one side and it's a little tough to open because of that bedding” 15
- “and out here on the balcony we've got two chairs it's a nice sized balcony and as you can see it's a fantastic view” On camera153:27
- “My two-queen room was a normal size - not gigantic, not small - and impressively clean given how hard Disney-area rooms get used, with a generous spread of plugs right next to the beds for all the phones you'll be draining on Genie and Lightning Lane duty all day.” 17
- “Finally, my room had a fireworks view. Sure enough, I could see the nightly fireworks from the balcony - and hear them too. That said, I was pleased that the fireworks noise wasn't too loud, so you should hopefully be good if you decide to head to bed early.” 5
- “I'll also say that the room's A/C managed to keep up with the rough Florida heat while also avoiding that clammy feeling that sometimes happens in humid climates.” 5
- “Get a fireworks room. You get a balcony and can see both MK and Epcot fireworks (request one of the 10s in the middle .. 1010, 1110, etc). So it's like an hour straight of fireworks.” 4
- “BUT, at least our room had a microwave which is a luxury and rarity outside of DVC in the Disney hotels!” 4
- “As for furniture, the desk was very useful for this work trip while the bed and chair were both quite comfy.” 5
- “The standard room I looked at included a mini-refrigerator, a microwave, and a Keurig coffee maker. Those are a big help for storing snacks and leftovers across a multi-day family trip.” 17
- “Now is also a good time to say that I appreciate how "compact" the Holiday Inn's layout is. After a long day in the park, the last thing you want is a long walk back to your room.” 5
- “Really solid hotel, room was nice and clean and comfy.” 4
- “Although you won't get the same level of Disney decor in this hotel as you'd get at an onsite resort, you'll find some Disney touches. There's even a cute photo opportunity in the lobby. I especially liked the Storm Troopers in the elevator.” 16
- “I have to say, I thought that the room was tastefully decorated, combining a sophisticated color palette with some fun art pieces.” 5
- “But perhaps the best part of this room is that it comes equipped with both a mini-fridge and a microwave. This was immensely helpful for keeping and reheating leftovers.” 5
- “Get a fireworks room. You get a balcony and can see both MK and Epcot fireworks (request one of the 10s in the middle .. 1010, 1110, etc).” 4
- “nice large tv again more power back here which is great nice ample size dresser with six drawers a little working desk which is great again with some power strips on the lamp” 15
- “the room was clean and cozy with all the amenities I could ask for” On camera181:22
- “I would estimate a 10 min walk to Dis Springs? Very easy walk.” 4
- “I've stayed here a few times and always found it to be neat, clean, affordable, and in a great location.” 11
- “Location is the headline reason to book this hotel. It sits in the Disney Springs Resort Area on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, which puts you within a short walk of Disney Springs itself.” 17
- “this hotel stands out for its convenient location just minutes away from major attractions like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando making it an ideal base for Family Adventures” On camera180:19
- “Staying offsite and out of "the Disney bubble" can leave you longing for that famous Disney magic. However, the location of this hotel is key, since it's close to Disney Springs.” 16
- “the front desk staff went above and beyond to accommodate my needs and the convenient location made it easy to explore all the nearby attractions” On camera181:13
- “For an off property hotel, the location of the Holiday Inn is fantastic if you enjoy going to Disney Springs! Disney Springs is a roughly 10-15 minute walk away.” 1
- “wasn't the "disney experience", but 100% a fine hotel in a great location to save a little $.” 4
- “Enjoy the fantastic location of our hotel by selecting one of our excellent views of the Walt Disney World® Resort.” 12
- “the location was perfect for exploring nearby attractions like Ripley's Believe It or Not and sea life Orlando aquarium” On camera181:39
- “one of the best things as i said is located close to disney springs depending on how fast you walk it's roughly about a 10 to 15 minute walk to disney springs” On camera155:24
- “it has a pretty good location it's pretty close to Tibet Butler Nature Preserve 12-minute Drive Turkey Lake Park 14-minute Drive Prince Hall Park 18-minute Drive and also close to attractions like Clear Lake Park 20-minute Drive Disney's BoardWalk 20 2minute Drive Lake Yola Park 28-minute Drive” On camera180:39
- “Really like it and it's super close to Disney Springs (maybe a 10 minute walk? Close enough that I walked over there one night to grab some food to go and bring it back to the room when my GF wasn't feeling well).” 4
- “the location was perfect with attractions like Ripley's Believe It or Not Just a short walk away” On camera181:54
- “The rooms are clean and fresh, and everything about them is more than satisfactory. There's a slight uptick when you get to the bathroom, which appeared to have been newly remodeled with walk-in showers, and upgraded fixtures.” 11
- “The bathroom was clean and well-maintained, with plenty of Bath & Body Works® toiletries.” 16
- “cute little ice cream cone artwork mounting on the wall and a very nice size walk-in shower with a bench which is nice” On camera151:37
- “Meanwhile, the bathroom was... fine. It's about what you'd expect from a property like this. At least the water didn't smell too much of Flordida, so that's a big win in my book.” 5
- “I also liked the bath products they offered, which were dispensed from the larger containers attached to the shower wall.” 5
- “Expect a clean, functional space with a mini-refrigerator, a microwave, a Keurig coffee maker, and a work station, plus a granite bathroom vanity that felt a step above the usual budget finish.” 17
- “directly across from the closet we go into the bathroom and you've got a single vanity sink with ample storage down below love the new modern mirror with a ring light around it and the commode” On camera151:22
- “The bathroom was clean, but a little outdated. There were definitely a few scuff marks in the tub if you looked closely.” 1
- “The undivided bath opens from the main entry hall. A divided bath would make this space much more livable-especially for families.” 7
- “The bathroom was clean and well-maintained, with plenty of Bath & Body Works® toiletries. Our balcony had two chairs and a small table, and I enjoyed sitting out there with my morning coffee.” 16
- “For our four-night stay from January 8th to 12th in a King Standard Pool View room, the total cost was $788.71, averaging about $197 a night. This rate also included free breakfast every morning and two complimentary drinks at the bar-pretty good, right?” 3
- “Hi Carl, you are looking at 35,000 IHG points per night to stay here. Not cheap, but the Holiday Inn Resort and Staybridge Suites Lake Buena Vista are the same amount of points, so I think the Holiday Inn Disney Springs is a far better choice then those 2 if visiting Disney.” 11
- “I personally find mandatory resort fees a misleading and unethical practice. A fee that is mandatory, and charged each night, should simply be rolled into the nightly room price.” 7
- “The best features of the Holiday Inn Orlando are its microwaves and balconies-balconies are rare among the Disney Springs Resort Area hotels, and microwaves even rarer-and its lower prices, commonly among the lowest of these seven hotels.” 7
- “Has anyone been successful in getting out of their outrageous resort fee?” 4
- “Since Holiday Inn knows that most people staying at this property are heading to the Walt Disney World theme parks, they offer complimentary (or technically included in your resort fee) shuttles. While this is a great amenity, if you're used to Disney Resort Hotel shuttles, there are some important differences to point out.” 5
- “We started checking out the hotels in the Disney Springs area and were pleasantly surprised !`We've stayed at the Holiday Inn Orlando twice with a Florida resident rate that was half the price of the Coronado Springs! We love the comfy beds, the nice clean rooms, the great pool, and free breakfast.” 11
- “Most importantly, I was honestly shocked by the rate when I looked it up. To me, this seems like a tremendous value - even if you don't get all of the conveniences of staying at a Disney-owned hotel.” 5
- “Weaknesses include un-divided baths, and so-so hotel amenities-all the basic amenities are here, but none is special, although the pool is strong for this price point.” 7
- “Huge kudos on that. Also kudos in terms of price. It's frequently in the $110-130/night rack rate range (full disclosure: my stay was comped), with special offers including free breakfast and kids eat free.” 11
- “If you're looking for a conveniently located hotel with nice amenities at an affordable price for your Walt Disney World vacation, the Holiday Inn Orlando-Disney Springs® Area is a great choice.” 16
- “Our room, which we were told would be cleaned daily and we would receive fresh towels and water was only cleaned once during our four night stay. Again, I wouldn't think much of this however a big deal was made when we checked in that the cost of cleaning the room daily and the water factored into the $175 "resort fee" we were charged in addition to the normal costs.” 1
- “The resort fee is unfortunately unavoidable, but I feel like they dress it up nicer at the Holiday Inn versus some of the other partner hotels.” 4
- “this is considered a budget hotel and compare it to some of the disney budget hotels i think this is a good deal” On camera154:42
- “Our last 3 visits to the Coronado were plagued with problems, lost reservations, dirty rooms, a broken hot tub (for 3 visits) and the new practice of closing the pool at 11 pm with big rolling signs, not to mention that the rate per night had gotten higher and higher.” 11
- “Tonight it's the Holiday in Orlando Disney Springs area. This hotel is pretty awesome because it is available through IHG on points, so you can save a little bit of money on your hotels when you're coming to Walt Disney World.” On camera100:06
- “Reply $14 a night to self-park and resort fees are now a thing at this hotel. There was an "extra fee" of $480 when I did a soft book for 8 nights... and this was before the parking fee. So no idea what all the fees were for, but that's pretty high.” 11
- “The resort fee is unfortunately unavoidable, but I feel like they dress it up nicer at the Holiday Inn versus some of the other partner hotels. You get a couple drink vouchers (can be used for beer or wine!), 2 waters a day, some cookies too iirc, and some other perks.” 4
- “I didn't try lunch or dinner, but enjoyed the breakfast options and found the food to be good and the staff to be attentive and friendly.” 16
- “I dined at the restaurant in the atrium for breakfast (pictured above is the bar, not the restaurant), and it was decent. Free breakfast is included in many packages here, and it's definitely a step up from typical free continental breakfasts.” 11
- “The biggest dining perk, though, is simply being able to walk to Disney Springs, where you have dozens of restaurants ranging from quick bites to sit-down favorites.” 17
- “That familiarity with Disney trips shows in how quickly they can point you to the shuttle schedule. There is a grab-and-go area off the lobby with prepared sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and snacks, which is exactly what you want at 7 a.m. before rope drop.” 17
- “its a close walk, but we still drove as had the car with us. they said we had free breakfast, we didnt. the elevators are slooooooow and get full quickly.” 4
- “its a close walk, but we still drove as had the car with us. they said we had free breakfast, we didnt.” 4
- “Another highlight was how comfortable the bed was; both Danny and I slept well the entire trip.” 3
- “the bed super comfortable i will give it a little bit of when it comes to” On camera156:54
- “the elevators are slooooooow and get full quickly. We were glad that we were staying on site for the rest of the trip” 4
- “pillows for me i like a little bit firmer pillow and the pillows there were very very squishy so i had to kind of double them up to kind of get what i wanted but it was just me so i was able to do that” On camera156:59
- “If you have a fear of elevators, this isn't the hotel for you. The elevators to get to my wing were erratic, and bounced more than any elevator I have every been on, and on some rides took so long for the doors to open I thought we were stuck a few times during our stay.” 1
- “My tower room looked out over I-4, so no postcard view, but I will give the hotel real credit: I heard zero road noise all night.” 17
- “One weird thing we had happen was apparently our room could hear the washers and dryers they were using, even when they weren't right next door - one night the constant noise from them was going until like 2 or 3 in the morning and just keeping us awake.” 4
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- 5Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Orlando-Disney Springs Areamoneyat30.comReview site2026-08-11Current13 quotes used
“From the time I exited the lobby until I got past security at Disney Springs was 10 minutes. Granted, I do walk pretty quickly, so you might want to call it 15 minutes. Still, this was surprisingly fast.”
Read originalmoneyat30.com - 1An Unbiased Review of the Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Springsthetravellingtroll.comReview site2026-07-06Current7 quotes used
“(READ MY POST HERE THAT DISCUSSES THE WALK IN DEPTH). We stayed in a two queen, pool view room. I found the room to be quite spacious with a decent amount of space between the beds, and an open area in front of the slidi…”
Read originalthetravellingtroll.com - 17Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Springs Area Reviewjacksonjetsetting.comReview site2026-07-02Current11 quotes used
“Location is the headline reason to book this hotel. It sits in the Disney Springs Resort Area on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, which puts you within a short walk of Disney Springs itself.”
Read originaljacksonjetsetting.com - 3Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Orlando -Disney Springsaskthemouse.comReview site2025-02-08Recent6 quotes used
“Our room met all our needs. The king-size bed provided ample space, and the room also included a sofa, a balcony with two chairs to enjoy the pool view, a mini fridge and microwave, a traditional coffee maker, and a nice…”
Read originalaskthemouse.com - 9Which Disney Springs hotel would you choose?forums.wdwmagic.comForum thread2024-06-11AgeingRead originalforums.wdwmagic.com
- 6Holiday Inn Disney Springs Area | Orlando Hotels and ...disboards.comReview site2024-04-13AgeingRead originaldisboards.com
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