Holiday Inn Orlando International Dr-ICON by IHG
An affordable International Drive base with updated, spacious rooms close to area attractions.
The verdict
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Positioned right on International Drive near the ferris wheel and area entertainment, this hotel serves as a reliable and budget-friendly hub for Orlando visits. Guests regularly highlight the clean, updated rooms with helpful kitchenette amenities and solid value. However, breakfast is not included for free, and bathrooms only offer standalone showers rather than soaking tubs. 1817
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What travelers noticed
- Guests agree that the location on International Drive is exceptionally convenient for exploring nearby restaurants and attractions like Ripley's Believe It or Not. 3
- Rooms are consistently noted for being clean, comfortable, and updated, often featuring practical setups with a sink, microwave, and coffee maker. 19
- The bathrooms offer great water pressure with plenty of hot water and fresh towels. 58
The catch
Who it's for
- — Theme park visitors seeking a central base
- — Budget-conscious travelers
- — Families wanting in-room microwaves and sinks
Skip it if
- — Travelers expecting free hot breakfast included in the rate
- — Guests who prefer a bathtub over a standalone shower
Seen on camera
24 moments · 5 videos · Holiday Inn Orlando International Dr-ICON by IHG
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“got a workstation here and you can move this anywhere the chair moves and so does the desk that's really cool for for fo…”
youtube.com6:00“the room was clean and cozy with all the amenities I could ask for I can't wait to come back”
youtube.com1:22“first thing to your left is a closet and that's a huge closet what do you think baby got an iron and ironing board and a…”
youtube.com4:40“this is the bathroom looks like they've done some nice upgrades to it got a little critter over there in the corner mode…”
youtube.com5:01“as you turn around you have a cury coffee maker a big plus for me I'm going love that tomorrow morning”
youtube.com5:39“the bartender oh yeah the restaurant bartender Fusion that's the name of it she's cool yeah she's the best part of the w…”
youtube.com7:32“well the the showers was great good water pressure no problem getting heat hot water”
youtube.com8:16“this hotel stands out for its convenient location just minutes away from major attractions like Walt Disney World and Un…”
youtube.com0:19“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“the location was perfect for exploring nearby attractions like Ripley's Believe It or Not and sea life Orlando aquarium”
youtube.com1:39“Walk into a room. Nice big king bed. Pull out futon. Nice little table to sit on your futon with.”
youtube.com2:29“The hotel is modern and clean. There is some construction going on because they're updating it from transferring it over…”
youtube.com1:02“We were pleasantly surprised when we were upgraded to a family suite. Walking in, there's a large living space with a ki…”
youtube.com1:14“Let's check out the bathroom. No bathtub. No bathtub. I love a bathtub in a hotel.”
youtube.com4:03“Breakfast is $16.99 a person. It's not included. Oh, no.”
youtube.com6:35“the staff was incredibly friendly and the room was spotless”
youtube.com1:51“next let's see our overall ratings for this hotel location 9 out of 10 cleanliness 8 out of 10 service 7 out of 10 value…”
youtube.com2:15“I'm going to look it up. Its location is what makes it great, of course, but this is not a bad hotel.”
youtube.com8:18“Y'all, this food smells so good. It's called Barbecue Shack. OMG, I can smell them grilling.”
youtube.com14:37“I really like this dining room living room space cuz it gave enough seating for about six to sit at that table.”
youtube.com19:38“this is the best smelling hotel I have ever been in it it smells amazing I don't know what it is they put something thro…”
youtube.com7:21“Nice big TV to watch while you're waiting, though. That's pretty cool.”
youtube.com0:43“and then here is your view unfortunately it's not the best view not a terrible view there is a 75 going by over there we…”
youtube.com6:29“and the room was clean the room was huge the room was huge they remodeled this thing a couple years ago”
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Score breakdown
How the 96/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
96Food
90- “the bartender oh yeah the restaurant bartender Fusion that's the name of it she's cool yeah she's the best part of the whole visit she was an amazing bartender” 87:32
- “food is delicious and our Bart is amazing here and they can make you a lot of different delicious drinks here I came in one night and I had the fries and I had the had the Nan bread non bread that was really good fries are delicious” 8
Location
98Noise
92- “Noise level. Didn't hear a peep at night, and we even were on one side of a lockout unit, and those are notoriously terrible for noise” 19
Room
94- “We were pleasantly surprised when we were upgraded to a family suite. Walking in, there's a large living space with a kitchenet. There's a bathroom. There's even a master bedroom with lots of space. and a kids bedroom with bunk beds. Perfect space.” 141:14
- “as you turn around you have a cury coffee maker a big plus for me I'm going love that tomorrow morning” 85:39
Service
97Bed & Sleep
95Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-09
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 14 points above the modest median of 82, across 232 hotels in the same bracket. In Orlando it sits 8 points above the local median of 88.
- This hotel
- 96
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 232 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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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 60 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “got a workstation here and you can move this anywhere the chair moves and so does the desk that's really cool for for for if you're working on the project” On camera86:00
- “The bedroom was on the large size clean and comfortable.” 5
- “the room was clean and cozy with all the amenities I could ask for I can't wait to come back” On camera31:22
- “Walk into a room. Nice big king bed. Pull out futon. Nice little table to sit on your futon with.” On camera132:29
- “We were pleasantly surprised when we were upgraded to a family suite. Walking in, there's a large living space with a kitchenet. There's a bathroom. There's even a master bedroom with lots of space. and a kids bedroom with bunk beds. Perfect space.” On camera141:14
- “first thing to your left is a closet and that's a huge closet what do you think baby got an iron and ironing board and an extra pillow but wow for a hotel you don't usually see a closet that size” On camera84:40
- “as you turn around you have a cury coffee maker a big plus for me I'm going love that tomorrow morning” On camera85:39
- “Room layout was perfect for us” 19
- “The living room & kitchen are perfect, the kids loved the bunk beds, and our bedroom was so comfortable.” 19
- “I will say though, I love the layout of these suites. Perfect set up for our family of 5.” 19
- “The staff was pleasant, everything was clean, the room was spacious, and parking was easy.” 19
- “I really like this dining room living room space cuz it gave enough seating for about six to sit at that table.” On camera619:38
- “and the room was clean the room was huge the room was huge they remodeled this thing a couple years ago” On camera88:29
- “I stayed here just for the night after universal - the room was cheap, really clean and the service was amazing...so exactly what we needed after a long day.” 5
- “Walking into this space is not giving me just room vibes. It is giving me this is my apartment, and I am staying here for a week or so, or whatever the case may be. But, this is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, full kitchen, living room, dining room, patio, washer and dryer, like you need it, they got it.” On camera618:42
- “There's a sink, microwave and coffee maker in the living room / bar area. We liked it here. It was clean and our room was updated.” 19
- “The bathroom also plenty of space, shower good plenty of towels.” 5
- “well the the showers was great good water pressure no problem getting heat hot water” On camera88:16
- “this is the bathroom looks like they've done some nice upgrades to it got a little critter over there in the corner modernized sink and a bunch of towels and a tub” On camera85:01
- “The only down side was one bathroom but we made it work.” 19
- “The bathroom also plenty of space, shower good plenty of towels. It was clean and room was spacious.” 5
- “Do you want a bathtub in a hotel or do you want a shower like this? It is a nice shower, but I like to soak in a nice bath when I've traveled.” On camera134:14
- “Let's check out the bathroom. No bathtub. No bathtub. I love a bathtub in a hotel.” On camera134:03
- “The staff was pleasant, everything was clean, the room was spacious, and parking was easy.” 19
- “Check in took 20 mins, and we came to our room to find it hasn't been cleaned from the previous occupants.” 19
- “"Staff were great, couldn't be more helpful"” 5
- “the staff was incredibly friendly and the room was spotless” On camera31:51
- “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 camera31:13
- “Nice big TV to watch while you're waiting, though. That's pretty cool.” On camera130:43
- “Check in was a zoo. A lot of people checking in and not enough staff to handle that.” 19
- “Comfortable rooms and reliable service, with consistently strong guest reviews.” 17
- “The Sebel Hawkesbury was excellent. Great friendly staff and excellent rooms.” 5
- “I stayed here just for the night after universal - the room was cheap, really clean and the service was amazing...so exactly what we needed after a long day.” 5
- “the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and the room was spotlessly clean” On camera31:34
- “Anaya was really informative at check in and super kind. Jasmine was super helpful and printed out our tickets for KD space center..they both really went that extra mile.” 5
- “The check-in was a breeze, and the lobby is a total Orlando vibe.” On camera140:47
- “food is delicious and our Bart is amazing here and they can make you a lot of different delicious drinks here I came in one night and I had the fries and I had the had the Nan bread non bread that was really good fries are delicious” 8
- “the bartender oh yeah the restaurant bartender Fusion that's the name of it she's cool yeah she's the best part of the whole visit she was an amazing bartender” On camera87:32
- “Breakfast is $16.99 a person. It's not included. Oh, no.” On camera136:35
- “Y'all, this food smells so good. It's called Barbecue Shack. OMG, I can smell them grilling.” On camera614:37
- “A standout feature here is Fusion Restaurant & Lounge, the hotel's on-site dining spot where breakfast and dinner are served daily.” 17
- “Elevate your Orlando experience with our premium amenities and services. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a complimentary theme park shuttle. Enjoy delicious dining with an international twist.” 18
- “Location is great, near to bars/restaurants.” 5
- “Great location! Only a 7-10 minute drive in to the MK, and that was mostly traffic once we crossed through the WDW gates” 19
- “the location was perfect for exploring nearby attractions like Ripley's Believe It or Not and sea life Orlando aquarium” On camera31:39
- “I'm going to look it up. Its location is what makes it great, of course, but this is not a bad hotel.” On camera138:18
- “The hotel's location is one of its biggest strengths. It sits directly across from ICON Park, a sprawling entertainment complex with more than 50 attractions, eateries, and experiences.” 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 camera30:19
- “Many attractions, dining spots, and entertainment options are within comfortable walking distance - a bonus in a city often navigated by car.” 17
- “"Hotel in a favourable position within walking distance to Icon Park."” 5
- “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 camera31:13
- “With its unbeatable location, thoughtful amenities, and proximity to the best of Orlando's attractions, it makes for an excellent base as you explore all that this vibrant city has to offer.” 17
- “the location was perfect with attractions like Ripley's Believe It or Not Just a short walk away” On camera31:54
- “next let's see our overall ratings for this hotel location 9 out of 10 cleanliness 8 out of 10 service 7 out of 10 value for money 10 out of 10” On camera32:15
- “"Great value, comfortable stay"” 5
- “I stayed here just for the night after universal - the room was cheap, really clean and the service was amazing...so exactly what we needed after a long day.” 5
- “Noise level. Didn't hear a peep at night, and we even were on one side of a lockout unit, and those are notoriously terrible for noise” 19
- “and then here is your view unfortunately it's not the best view not a terrible view there is a 75 going by over there we are right off International Boulevard” On camera86:29
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.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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- 17Holiday Inn Orlando International Dr‑Icon — Your Perfect ...blog.travlu.comReview site2026-04-07Current7 quotes used
“The hotel's location is one of its biggest strengths. It sits directly across from ICON Park, a sprawling entertainment complex with more than 50 attractions, eateries, and experiences.”
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- 4Any reviews for Holiday Inn & Suites Across From ...forum.touringplans.comForum thread2024-11-18Ageing1 quote usedRead originalforum.touringplans.com
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- 19Holiday Inn Waterpark Resort (Formerly Nickelodeon)disboards.comReview site2018-04-12Ageing14 quotes used
“Even though the rooms appear newer, can tell they are made more on the cheaper end of the spectrum (pillows, sheets not up to par with other chains)”
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