We booked the Sheraton LBV on Priceline and stayed there July 18-22. They just finished a major refurb and overall, we had a great experience.
Pluses:
- Rooms are nicely decorated with white bed linens, contemporary wallpaper/carpeting and comfortable mattresses and pillows.
- Very clean. Not a speck of dust or loose hair to be found in the room.
- Well-soundproofed. Other than occasional noise from the parking lot (we had parking lot view) or hallway, it was very quiet.
- Pools look awesome. We didn't have a chance to use them, but there were kids having fun every afternoon out there. Waterslide in one pool, other pool is zero-entry and has a volleyball net on one side.
- If you indicate you'd like to decline housekeeping via the brown and green door hanger, staff will leave a $5 food and drink voucher at your door each night you opt out. We rarely have housekeeping visit, so we cashed our vouchers in on the last day and got free coffee and pastries for breakfast. We thought it was a nice perk.
- Fridges and coffee makers in each room. They provide packets of Starbucks coffee, creamer and sugar. Also provided as part of the resort fee are 2 bottles of Nestle water per day. Housekeeping will restock your room.
- Just 1 light down from Hotel Plaza Blvd. It's easy to take the back way into the resort via Winter Garden Vineland Rd., then Buena Vista Dr. Giordano's Pizza (great GF pizza), Steak 'N' Shake and Sizzler are in the plaza next door. Across the street are Walgreens, Joe's Crab Shack, Dunkin' Donuts, Pizza Hut and the Crossroads shopping center.
Negatives:
- Hotel still needs some work. There was one elevator at each end of our building (3) and the closest to us was the service elevator. Occasionally, the door got stuck open on the first floor and the elevator would not move. Just push the door in and it operates normally. Shouldn't have to do that, but no big deal. Looks dated from the outside, should that matter to you.
- Traffic can get crazy at peak times. Take the back road I mentioned to avoid I-4 or Hotel Plaza Blvd. if you are trying to get to the parks.
- The hotel market did not open until 7. Pretty early, but not early enough if you want to get to RD.
- $17/day resort fee. Includes parking, wi-fi, 2 bottles of water and I'm not sure what else. Keep it in mind when pricing your stay.
Overall, we really liked the Sheraton LBV and I would recommend it if you want an affordable, updated room right outside the gates with easy access to restaurants, shops and other attractions.
Pluses:
- Rooms are nicely decorated with white bed linens, contemporary wallpaper/carpeting and comfortable mattresses and pillows.
- Very clean. Not a speck of dust or loose hair to be found in the room.
- Well-soundproofed. Other than occasional noise from the parking lot (we had parking lot view) or hallway, it was very quiet.
- Pools look awesome. We didn't have a chance to use them, but there were kids having fun every afternoon out there. Waterslide in one pool, other pool is zero-entry and has a volleyball net on one side.
- If you indicate you'd like to decline housekeeping via the brown and green door hanger, staff will leave a $5 food and drink voucher at your door each night you opt out. We rarely have housekeeping visit, so we cashed our vouchers in on the last day and got free coffee and pastries for breakfast. We thought it was a nice perk.
- Fridges and coffee makers in each room. They provide packets of Starbucks coffee, creamer and sugar. Also provided as part of the resort fee are 2 bottles of Nestle water per day. Housekeeping will restock your room.
- Just 1 light down from Hotel Plaza Blvd. It's easy to take the back way into the resort via Winter Garden Vineland Rd., then Buena Vista Dr. Giordano's Pizza (great GF pizza), Steak 'N' Shake and Sizzler are in the plaza next door. Across the street are Walgreens, Joe's Crab Shack, Dunkin' Donuts, Pizza Hut and the Crossroads shopping center.
Negatives:
- Hotel still needs some work. There was one elevator at each end of our building (3) and the closest to us was the service elevator. Occasionally, the door got stuck open on the first floor and the elevator would not move. Just push the door in and it operates normally. Shouldn't have to do that, but no big deal. Looks dated from the outside, should that matter to you.
- Traffic can get crazy at peak times. Take the back road I mentioned to avoid I-4 or Hotel Plaza Blvd. if you are trying to get to the parks.
- The hotel market did not open until 7. Pretty early, but not early enough if you want to get to RD.
- $17/day resort fee. Includes parking, wi-fi, 2 bottles of water and I'm not sure what else. Keep it in mind when pricing your stay.
Overall, we really liked the Sheraton LBV and I would recommend it if you want an affordable, updated room right outside the gates with easy access to restaurants, shops and other attractions.
