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307 Park Ave. S, Winter Park, FL 32789
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Park Plaza Hotel Winter Park
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Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Winter Park
3.0 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
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Washington D.C.
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“A gem in the rough.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 via mobile
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I want so badly to give this hotel a great review. The staff and service have been amazing both times I've stayed there. It's in a historic building that they have kept mostly true to it's origins, however, some things need to be modernized to make it worth it. First of all, the noise... I don't know what else to say except yikes! The first time I stayed there my room was on the back of the building. When I was shown to my room I was charmed by the old wood flooring, the unrenovated bathrooms, the real keys that they still use for your room, the general feel of the hotel. The staff all wore suits, which I thought gave an air of refinement, and were more than accommodating. But as soon as I went to bed that's when I realized there was a train track directly behind the hotel. Trains were going through all night! Not quiet commuter trains either. Long, loud cargo trains that blew their horns constantly all night long! They literally shook the bed. Not to mention the fact you could hear everybody in every other room walking around on their squeaky wood floors. This time my room was located at the front of the building. I was relieved until I realized that there are several bars right across the street that remain open, with customers out on the streets, until 2 o'clock in the morning. Trains still went by and you could hear them but not as loudly as previously. But that didn't make up for the fact that I could hear every car that went by and every conversation that took place outside of the hotel at the open air restaurants. Also, the wifi worked maybe 25% of the time. And the tv was located in the sitting room, so there was no watching tv in bed. I have nothing to say but wonderful things for the staff that run this hotel. But some serious noise prevention needs to be put in place in order for this hotel to be truly enjoyable.


  • Stayed February 2012
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sarasota, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“old charm not not worth the price”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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remember, this is not NYC. its "old florida" which means shabby chic.

we went here for a romantic getway. it has a feel of a time gone by...charming to some, old fashioned to others. the staff were friendly but very disorganized. be aware of the location: central, BUT right in the middle of the street and train noise.
the breakfast and tea were ridiculous for the price.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Pennsburg, PA
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114 reviews 114 reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
“Tired, but ok.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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Sadly, many comments below are accurate. Homey and homely all at once. Tired and threadbare lobby, yet comfortable and dire going on cold morning. Bellman friendly and helpful at all times. Suite overlooking park avenue typical for older hotel. Noise from hall, adjoining rooms, and street evident, yet I had a good night sleep. Trains do come through and are loud. Chose to go to an amazing French bakery around corner for breakfast so didn't partake in muffins and coffee. Lobby coffee free and good early in a.m. Location is amazing and winter park delightful for walking. Bathroom old fashioned and small, but hot water and pressure modern

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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West Palm Beach, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“the worse place ever”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011
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I am in 1000 percent agreement with Italianinspiration. They actually give out ear plugs if you complain about the train! There is no headsup about this on the hotel web site, and if you talk about it with staff, they claim they will tell you over the phone. I called in my reservation and no one said a thing. The rude guests running through the hallway and partying on the street loud and overwhelming. No sleep. Finally badgered the desk to call the cops, who responded and dispersed the crowd. Never stay there again.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011
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This place was a recommendation to us as a romantic getaway. I should have checked in to it more. Upon check-in, we had told the valet we wanted to just freshen up as we were headed back out for a dinner reservation in 30 minutes and asked how much notice we needed to give him. he says 5 min, but he will keep the car in front for us since we are leaving so soon and keep an eye on it in case the police want it moved. We get to our "suite" and there are no towels to be found. I call the front desk and am told they will be brought up immediately. 20 minutes later I went down the stairs and the valet and clerk were chatting and saw me and suddenly jumped and the valet said "oh, I need to get you towels, be right there." I told him I would go with him... he then gives me one towel and informs me that laundry has not been done and he would have to take towels from another room (we checked in at 4:30pm)... then 10 min later we could not find him so we could get our keys so we could leave to make our dinner date.. he was in the front shop talking with the girl behind the counter.... We had a balcony suite on the front of the hotel. We could literally hear the glasses clinking and silverware on plates at the restaurants outside and below our suite as well as people talking. It was as though the windows and doors were open... but they were not, it is just that you can hear people in the next room talking... paper thin walls!!!! The Amtrak runs right behind the hotel and runs all night... you can hear the wheels squeal on the tracks and the horn that seems to go on forever. I got very little sleep. Our 2nd morning there and our last, we were discussing whether or not to go out to breakfast or order the complimentary scones and coffee when suddenly there is a knock and the deadbolt opens as housekeeping begins to enter our room... they had been told we had checked out. When we end up checking out 1/2hr later and I tell the clerk, he asked us if we wanted it brought to our room... WHAT??? We are checking out now! Our suite didn't even have a table inside the suite (only the balcony which is shared with all the other guests... in the rain, not so fun) so that we would be able to order food and eat in our room... there are zero amenities.. nothing other than valet parking. I still can not figure out what we paid $220.night for. There are shops and places to eat right outside the door... but honestly, I feel cheated and ripped off and the only thing I got for it was "sorry you were disturbed". The room was clean and old and beautiful... classic.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 307 Park Ave. S, Winter Park, FL 32789
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