Be Wary of The Seralago Hotel!

[EPCOTPluto]

A couple of neighborhood friends came back from a week trip to the Seralago Hotel not too long ago, which is a few miles from the exit to Magic Kingdom, in south Kissimmee. There, (mind you, it was an off-season trip), they booked a room that was available with the lowest rates as possible to save a bundle. But what happened, according to them, was a week's stay in one of the far-away-as-possible rooms, and were never told it would be a shoddy, dirty place with 1970's TV, VCR recorder, and bathroom. It even sold adult films in the lobby, next to kid's flicks. I was told they will never resort to that hotel again and plan to talk to the manager of the hotel ASAP. Of course, this was from what I remember them telling us about it, so it's not as detailed. Just saying be wary of such a hotel.

 

[heartodisney]

A couple of neighborhood friends came back from a week trip to the Seralago Hotel not too long ago, which is a few miles from the exit to Magic Kingdom, in south Kissimmee. There, (mind you, it was an off-season trip), they booked a room that was available with the lowest rates as possible to save a bundle. But what happened, according to them, was a week's stay in one of the far-away-as-possible rooms, and were never told it would be a shoddy, dirty place with 1970's TV, VCR recorder, and bathroom. It even sold adult films in the lobby, next to kid's flicks. I was told they will never resort to that hotel again and plan to talk to the manager of the hotel ASAP. Of course, this was from what I remember them telling us about it, so it's not as detailed. Just saying be wary of such a hotel.

ANOTHER reason to stay on site! Thank you for the info!

 

[stevieg639]

Wow what a horrible place to say. Also do not stay at Home Suite Home. You may get a deal for a room but you might come out with things you did not have before.

 

[EPCOTPluto]

heartodisney: You're welcome! I was stunned as well.
stevieg639: Bad rooms? Worse pricing? Horrible service? :shrug:

 

[bobjl527]

Wow what a horrible place to say. Also do not stay at Home Suite Home. You may get a deal for a room but you might come out with things you did not have before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntrxgAHIMmc

Here is a tour Of the Home Suite Home.

 

[DisGal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntrxgAHIMmc

Here is a tour Of the Home Suite Home.

I cannot believe that hotel is open - absolutely disgusting!

 

[mousebymarriage]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntrxgAHIMmc

Here is a tour Of the Home Suite Home.

That video was hysterical and a bit horrifying. I can't believe how NASTY that hotel was, OMG!!!!

 

[EPCOTPluto]

Thanks for the link, bobjl527. Here's part two of that vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1NmQNTv6lM&feature=related

Yes, it's scary how it resembles a wasteland. I guess the Seralago is probably 10 times better that that!

 

[RoRo]

Thanks for the link, bobjl527. Here's part two of that vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1NmQNTv6lM&feature=related

Yes, it's scary how it resembles a wasteland. I guess the Seralago is probably 10 times better that that!

What a nasty hotel. That place should be closed!

 

[chanegang]

Wow what a horrible place to say. Also do not stay at Home Suite Home. You may get a deal for a room but you might come out with things you did not have before.

This video is so old!! This guy does these spoofs all over Orlando.

 

[EPCOTPluto]

This video is so old!! This guy does these spoofs all over Orlando.

Wait... so does this mean it's closed down already?

If not, then it's still relevant for today.

 

[bobjl527]

Wait... so does this mean it's closed down already?

If not, then it's still relevant for today.

Apparently the hotel has been born again. Check out this review from tripadvisor. Looks like they have done some major work on the place. I'm not saying I would stay there, but it looks 100% better.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUser..._Gate-Kissimmee_Florida.html#CHECK_RATES_CONT

 

[EPCOTPluto]

Interesting. I think that it actually improved 85%. That bedroom and crib in one photo reminds me of the Seralago Hotel described to me recently, though. And considering that lower Kissimmee is also a place of crime activity, I will still pass.

 

[DarrenLevesley]

I stayed there in 2007 I have no complaints. It was a tad dated but all we just used the place for a base whilst going to the parks etc.
we was located right at the back of the hotel, but no problem for us they probably put us there because we looked 2 hell raisers! lol

The staff were very friendly, and there was always security wandering around. I would have no problem staying there again. It is very cheap and if people think they are going to get a hotel on the Grand Floridian standard then they are going to be very dissapointed.

 

[hrcollectibles]

ANOTHER reason to stay on site! Thank you for the info!

Not all off property hotels are this bad.. Also this is why you should do research before staying at any hotel. Also you get what you pay for..

 

[hrcollectibles]

Thanks for the link, bobjl527. Here's part two of that vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1NmQNTv6lM&feature=related

Yes, it's scary how it resembles a wasteland. I guess the Seralago is probably 10 times better that that!

Wow you would be safer staying at the Legendary Years at Pop Century

 

[Testtrack321]

ANOTHER reason to stay on site! Thank you for the info!

I'd say more that you should look to get a value, not a cheap deal. On-site is a guarantee, but there are lots of great places off site too that aren't dodgy...


*I always stay on site though

 

[chanegang]

Wait... so does this mean it's closed down already?

If not, then it's still relevant for today.

I meant it changed ownership, they put a lot of money into renovations and hired a new management team. The comedian in the video does these spoofs all over Orlando. Albeit they are funny, I don't think it's fair to trash local businesses who are trying to make it in this economy. I would hate to see more workers lose their jobs like so many have at Disney this year.
That's all.

 

[meekoman]

We stayed there one night in April. I have to say that it looks identical to the way it looked 25 years ago when it was a Holiday Inn, except they did paint once or twice. That doesn't say much.

 

[EPCOTPluto]

I meant it changed ownership, they put a lot of money into renovations and hired a new management team. The comedian in the video does these spoofs all over Orlando. Albeit they are funny, I don't think it's fair to trash local businesses who are trying to make it in this economy. I would hate to see more workers lose their jobs like so many have at Disney this year.
That's all.

It does explain why Home Suite Homes look better now than first posted on Youtube. Thanks!