Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista

We stayed at the Rosen Inn over Easter this year. This was our second trip so we thought we knew what to expect but it wasn't as good as our first. The good and bad points; location - it is a 10 min walk to restaurants, takeaways and diners so there is a lot of choice for food. Also, Wynne Dixie is a 15 minute walk which is great to stock up on snacks for the parks. The 2 double beds in the room are clean and comfy. However, the rooms NEED an upgrade! There is aircon however during my time in the room I couldn't stop coughing but this was only in the room when the aircon was on, it's clearly an old system. The plugs are on the table lamps which makes it difficult to plug phone chargers etc in. There is a fridge which we were grateful for to keep snacks in, the coffee machine and microwave didn't look overly appealing to use thankfully we didn't need too. Laundry room, it's great for convenience as no one wants to take a full two weeks of clothes with them however there are down points; there are 2 washers and 4 driers however a couple of driers were out of action the whole time we were there. My $45 t-shirt from animal kingdom came out of the washer covered in black marks, so disappointed as it only needed a refresh when it went in - the machines are used alot so they need a clean to prevent this happening. Also, the medium setting on the driers doesn't dry your clothes after the hour cycle it needs to be on high however most clothes say to use the low settings. Breakfast buffet - we went for breakfast on the first day only to be told it wasn't on our booking. I showed my booking breakdown which clearly showed an additional £400+ payment covering this through TUI. We were "allowed" breakfast "on them" even though I'd paid and had to wait until 9am to have it confirmed yes we had paid and we were given our breakfast cards. A couple of days rather than regular plates, bowls and cups there were polystyrene plates and bowls which made it all feel cheap. There was a selection of cereals, however the only "healthy" option was raisin bran which is great for an adult but not for children. On the plus side the mickey waffles were good and we enjoyed them every morning with fruit. There are 2 pools and a splash pad. They are a good size and never overly busy. There is an outdoor seating area which tends to be used when bringing back takeaways etc however there are A LOT of squirrels which is so off-putting when trying to eat. There is a small shop by the reception area, it's super expensive! (a toiletry item which costs £2 maximum at home was $7.49.) The free resort buses are good in principle but in reality some are abit interesting. The drivers were nice, the lady was ALWAYS late anything upto half hour however the gentleman is 100% on time. You may luck out and have a bus with seat belts and aircon however you may get a bus which has seen better days and leaves you holding onto your child. Yes I know they are free but being somewhere where gratuity is expected (trust me there's 100s of signs on the bus) consistency would be nice. Could it be amazing, yes, was it unfortunately not. Read less

We stayed at the Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista for 2 weeks in April. On arrival check in was quick and the staff were lovely and helpful. Once at the room it did have an odd chemical, cleaning product smell and the room felt damp. We tried to ignore this but the smell was overwhelming. I went to reception and explained and we were moved to a different room with no issues. The reception staff were understanding and really lovely. The room was very clean, spacious enough and perfect for what we needed. The beds are very comfy and we felt safe and secure at all times. There are two mid sized pools which we used almost daily and there are towels by the pool for you to use. There is a handy shop onsite, which we used frequently for snacks, water, souvenirs. We didn't eat at the onsite restaurant apart from breakfast one morning and the Micky Waffles were great. If you are looking for a budget option to keep the costs down of your holiday I would highly recommend. Location is fantastic for the Disney parks and not too far from Universal, so a great base if you are visiting both. Plenty of places to eat nearby and we did use Uber eats frequently and sat on the decking by the lake to eat it in an evening. Just beautiful! The grounds are lovely. We are planning to return again next year! Read less

Great hotel. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. The pool and restaurant etc are great. The hotel is so convenient to shops and restaurants. The shuttle bus to the theme parks was excellent. My only complaint is that we were charged a deposit for any possible damages at checkin and were told this would be refunded after checking out but ten days later I have not been refunded. I have emailed the hotel but not response. Be aware. Read less

Stayed for a fortnight to visit the parks before moving on to explore more of Florida. The hotel is within walking distance of several bars and restaurants, we didn't have a rental car whilst staying here and found Uber and Lyft reliable and cheap for getting to and from Disney and Universal parks. It worked out cheaper than hiring a car and paying for parking at the parks. The pool at the hotel is excellent and was very rarely busy, there is a small shop and a bar and restaurant which all have fantastic staff especially Jill Osborne who was amazing with our granddaughter, she went above and beyond especially when our granddaughter left her beloved toy lemur behind and Jill made every effort to ensure that they were reunited. The only downside to this hotel is that the rooms are dated but this would not prevent me from staying here again. Read less

This place is an absolute gem, I’ll outline the positives and negatives now: Positives - Fantastic location, really close to Universal, Disney parks and discovery cove. The food is good quality and reasonably priced. I would recommend taking the B&B option when you book as this will save you even more. The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable. Our server Jill Osborne was especially helpful with our son who has serious food allergies. The beds are comfy, the hotel is very clean, and the a/c in the rooms is a treat after a day in the heat (this is coming from a British guy who is definitely not used to Florida weather, haha). The pool did look really good as well, but we didn’t get around to using it. The hotel bar has a really nice selection of cocktails and bar food. If you did want to head out, there’s a really nice Irish bar called Kitty O’Shea’s just down the road. Negatives - If I had to pick any negatives at all, it would be that the free coaches to the parks aren’t scheduled to get you there in time for when the park opens, and the pick up times are either really early or really late, so you do lose a little bit of time if you use the coaches. We did end up using a lot of Ubers to and from the parks, which ranged from $15-30 based on an Uber XL. Also, the rooms on our side of the hotel looked a bit dated, but as I said before, they are clean, reasonably spacious, the beds are really good, and the a/c works. All in all, I would 100% recommend this place, my family and I loved it :) Read less