La Quinta Inn & Suites Orlando South

I didn’t have a fridge in my first room and they were nice enough to change my room at no extra cost. I went to the new room and it was a bit bigger. The bathrooms are pretty small and this one was better, we had a microwave as well. I’m so picky about bugs and bathrooms, but this was clean I didn’t see a bug. The room did smell a bit funky but I’m sure it’s be a use people go swimming etc and come and leave the carpet wet, but with the ac on its no biggy. The breakfast was nice, they had toast, make your own waffles, good oj, oatmeal. So the basic breakfast stuff and I enjoyed it. It’s also very close to universal.

I truly loved the service and staff here and was so impressed by them. I really enjoy visiting this hotel despite the section of town. What makes this place stand out is the great service. Rebecca and Celia are always so kind and accommodating. They both operate with joyous professionalism and believe they deserve raises. This isn’t a 5 star type place due to the maintenance of the property but given the amazing service it is a place I would totally return again. The main reason this Hotel isn’t getting a 4 star review is because of the coffee situation. You can not get a good cup anywhere onsite. I honestly believe a hotel should be able to give you a nice strong cup of coffee and this one does not. More like brown disappointing water. Other then that this place is great to visit because of the high quality service. BRAVO Rebecca and Celia !

Stayed three nights, it was better then I expected (the room). I brought my two dogs. No extra fees or charges. Breakfast was good, self made waffles, bagels, muffins, hard boiled eggs, cereals, milk juice, toast, coffee. It’s not that bad. The front desk is really nice.
The only bad thing is that if you drive down the main road it is easy to tell that you’re in a BAD neighborhood. It’s the remodeled ghetto, just the ghetto people are still there.
READ THIS PART !! A lot of prostitution around the streets, in fact
there was a couple of transgender men in the front of our room a lll night bringing
people in and out, laughing loudly. And the smell of Marijuana was up and down the
entire hall way. Im not some old fart but I’m not into theses things so I don’t want
them near me.

Hotel main areas are filthy. Even though check-​in is at 3, rooms weren’t ready at 4:30. The check-​in took a long time and while I waited patiently, decided to lean against the counter. Clerk was rather rude and told me I needed to step back to give the guy checking in some privacy. I wasn’t even standing within arm’s reach. The only reason I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 is because it was a good price. But considering the neighborhood, I don’t think they could charge more. There are several other La Quintas in Orlando. I’d opt for one of those instead and just pay a little more.

I almost don’t know where to begin with this review but first let me say that the overnight desk clerk Lyndsai handled my problems like a boss. I want to say that because the front desk manager of the following morning was very quick to dismiss her actions and not very polite at all considering what I went through.
Upon check in around 7 pm (they had notice of my late checking btw), stale smoke hit me in the face as soon as I walked in. The man barely acknowledged my existence. He did not greet me in any way. The first sentence he spoke was asking what my last name was for the reservation. I tried to make pleasant small talk. Nothing. He told me to initial and sign, verified my credit card, reached for my room key, told me where the elevator was and after I signed the paper, he filed it and disappeared into the back office. My fiancé and I had been at Discovery Cove all day and granted, I looked rough but I didn’t think I needed to be treated like the hooker who walked by a few minutes later. (It’s OBT. Look it up!)
I’m a Gold level LQ Rewards member, meaning I’m very familiar with the chain and their ways. Never have I been treated as if I was bothering the staff just by being there. The front desk clerks always welcome you, exchange pleasantries as they check you in & explain breakfast times, etc. I dismissed his actions because unbeknownst to me this location is in the rough side of town off of the infamous Orange Blossom Trail, something not obvious due to the address listed.
When I checked into my room, again horrible stale smoke smell. Everything looked «clean» enough but upon further inspection there were many places that had clearly never been properly cleaned to begin with nor maintained. It was poorly updated as made obvious by the almond colored electrical and light switch plates in contrast to white walls, filthy hair dryer plug, good in the mini-​fridge door seal, oh and exposed wiring in the bathroom ceiling. Because that’s where you want exposed wires to be, in a damp environment.
The bathroom was an odd mix of clean yet dirty. The toilet was thoroughly clean as was the floor. But the bathtub was dingy gray, had hard water film on the sides, what looked to be leftover pubic and body hairs in and around the tub. The shower head looked disgusting, the metal tub handle and drain had rust and severe corrosion, there was black mold around the faucet, exposed wires (as previously mentioned) and the ceiling had water damage which resulted in the paint peeling off of a foot long split. I took pictures off all of this. I’m rarely this picky about anything, but after seeing the bad reviews of the other LQ on Jamaica Way (i had switched my reservations from that one to this one ironically!), I was hyper aware of the power reviews have. Little did I know I would be contributing a review. I suppose it was a little bit of kismet.
But the best surprise of the evening was as I was going to the bathroom before laying down a little cockroach friend decided to come and visit me. I attempted to kill it with a wad of toilet paper but it slipped underneath the door jam. That is when I called the front desk and Lindsey promptly offered to refund my stay and said she would look around to see if there was any bug spray as well as call the pest control company in the morning. She also offered to move me from my room but as we were already settling down for the night at 10 pm, I decided against it. After all it was just one little German roach. I can’t believe I just said that. Floridians get used to bugs I guess.
She came up with what she could find, a disinfectant spray from the maids supplies (may I suggest to future travelers that they bring bug spray and Lysol… because you never know) and proceeded to spray and wipe down the bathroom hoping the stuff would deter the cockroach and his brethren from returning. My fiancé and I were so exhausted after a full day at Discovery Cove that we passed out after that.
Jump to me waking up at 3 am to go to the bathroom. I turned on the light, looked around and went. As I turned around to flush the toilet, lo and behold what should I see? The same (I assumed) German cockroach staring back at me from the back of the tank. «- expletive deleted — roach!» This time I got my cell and took a picture of it. «Say cheese little roach.» I said and I swear it posed for me. Even turned sideways as if to give me a profile shot. Then I unceremoniously killed it.
I didn’t sleep for another 3 hours. My mind alive with imagined roach invasions, recalls of old reviews, pictures and the laughable irony of it all. My last three visits to this hotel chain, staying in different cities, have been ‘refunded’ for issues like these. See? Told you I wasn’t that picky about things.
Oh and the 5 star reviews from faceless, nameless Unilocal or Travelocity members «Review collected in partnership with La Quinta» conveniently located after the 2 – 3 star reviews? Nah. Not suspicious at al

My family stay here when the came to visit, very good hotel for the price

Let me start by saying… I wanted to give this 2 stars, but the workers there were decent to good so I gave them a solid 3 stars. Service is key. Always.
Ok, why I felt it was a 2-​star (not counting the service). This place is dated. DATED! Floors in the hallway show it. Not as sticky as some other po-​dunk hotels, but slightly. The rooms could be worse, but they could DEFINITELY be better. Luckily, the carpets in the room were slightly cleaner than the hallways.
The breakfast area is smallish. As most hotels in the area are, it totally caters to tourists going to the various amusement parks. Breakfast can be a packed adventure. If you’re trying to get to your amusement park early, hit up the breakfast early as well.
Parking is not that great. You pretty much should just go to the back to find parking b/​c the 3 nights I was there there was NOTHING up front.
My biggest gripe… WI FI STINKS!!! The best time the wi-​fi worked as it should was at 6AM. Other than that, slower than a dial-​up (if you don’t know what dial up is, you’re waaaay too young). I ended up foregoing the wi-​fi and used my 4G data. It was horrible!!!
This is a pet friendly hotel, so be mindful when going barefoot or only in socks.

This is a great central location in Orlando close to the convention center. Clean rooms and excellent employees who help you a lot.
Of-​course you get the complementary breakfast. Comfortable beds, flat screen TV, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, cool AC, free internet and in room coffee.
I loved the stay and there were plenty of eating places all around .
There are more then a dozen La-​Quinta hotels in this city.