🏨 Hotel Review: Rosen Plaza – International Drive, Orlando. From 23rd July 2025
⭐ Check-in & First Impressions
Arrival was smooth with no queue at check-in. The lobby was spacious, modern, and air-conditioned, a welcome escape from the Florida heat right after landing. Staff were friendly and efficient.
🛏️ Room Quality & Comfort
Stayed on the 9th floor overlooking the pool.
• Room was spotless, modern, and well equipped.
• Beds were exceptionally comfortable, among the best ever experienced. I slept like a baby throughout.
• Large flat-screen TV, iron, hairdryer, and loads of sockets including two USB-A next to the bed.
• Bathroom was to the left of the entrance, with a full bath and shower, very clean, and quite spacious.
The view was stunning , we could see out toward Disney, including fireworks in the distance at night. Quite quiet at night.
Housekeeping came every morning around 9:30am
🏊♂️ Pool & Outdoor Area
• Large outdoor pool with both shallow and deep areas (up to 1.8m).
• Warm water, calm atmosphere, and plenty of loungers all day.
• A waterfall spa was a nice touch, perfect for sore shoulders long days at the parks.
Bar 39 at poolside – had friendly staff and a chilled atmosphere. When you order a pint, expect just over half.
A cheaper option? Buy a case of beers from the shop on International Drive, fill your ice bucket, and bring it to the pool 🙃
🛍️ Shops & Dining
• A small food shop and café next to the restaurant.
• Food was tasty and fresh with menus changing from breakfast to dinner.
• Breakfast burrito was huge, easily shareable.
• Tried the curry, which was good.
• Prices were fair, especially when compared with park food.
📍 Location & Accessibility
• Top location at the upper end of International Drive.
• Step outside, turn left, and you’re walking straight into the main tourist area.
• Walkable to the Orlando Eye, Pirate’s Cove mini golf, and the world’s largest McDonald’s.
• Plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops in either direction.
• Small supermarkets within 5 mins’ walk (just past Pizza Hut).
• Great location for Univeral Parks. $8 in a cab. Disney is a little further out and $15 in a cab. We used Lyft!
Did a big stock-up at Walmart on arrival, only $8 in a cab.
🧊 Extras & Tips
• Mini fridge in room was perfect for keeping milk, drinks, and snacks cold.
• Free ice machine at the end of the corridor.
• Bring a Ninja bottle (or similar) and fill with ice and water each morning, stays cold all day and ideal for hot park days.
• Heli Tours is just up the road, we are tempted it looks great opportunity. look them up.
✅ Summary & Recommendation
The Rosen Plaza offers excellent value with top comfort, helpful amenities, and a fantastic location.
• ✅ Clean, spacious rooms with great views
• ✅ Friendly staff and good food onsite
• ✅ Big, warm pool and relaxed outdoor vibe
• ✅ Ideal base for both theme parks and exploring I-Drive
Highly recommended for anyone looking for comfort, convenience, in the heart of Orlando. Would definitely return. Very Pleased with this hotel.
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