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Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort, an affordable Orlando resort hotel and a Universal Orlando Partner Hotel. Here, you'll find tropical resort grounds, well-appointed guest rooms, a spectacular pool complex and plenty of dining choices during your stay. Just a few minutes away, discover all the excitement of Orlando's theme parks, the I-Drive entertainment district, and designer outlet shopping malls. Easily get around town with complimentary theme park shuttle transportation, included with your stay, or choose to purchase a ticket on the I-Ride Trolley, which visits all of the shopping, dining, and entertainment areas on I-Drive.
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HOTEL STYLE
City View
Family Resort
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
6515 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Wyndham I-drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
3.8 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Nestled near theme parks and local attractions, the Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center receives accolades for its prime location despite the property’s need for updates. Guests have had mixed experiences with the service, ranging from commendations for the friendly staff and pristine pool to criticism over sluggish service and housekeeping oversights. The atmosphere is frequently described as noisy and could benefit from enhanced security measures.
While the amenities, including the pool, are generally appreciated, inconsistent maintenance and underwhelming offerings have been noted. Room conditions have prompted concerns about cleanliness, odors, and noisy air conditioning, suggesting that refurbishment is in order. Opinions on value vary, with guests appreciating the reasonable prices on some items but questioning the resort fees and overall room standards.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Rowdy
Rooms
Neglected
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Mixed
Noise level
Noisy
Service
Inconsistent
Amenities
Underwhelming
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We have stayed there 10 nights for our Disney & universal holidays. Very convenient location for both parks although universal is only 5 minutes drive Disney is 15 to 20 minutes. The hotel is linked with Florida bus service for free shuttle trips to parks is not reliable as they wont turn up and you will end up calling uber because u dont want to lose park tickets.
Room cleaning is average but rooms are really spacious if u want to communicate them u must know spanish or sign language. Reception will 90% tell you they cant find your booking 2 hours is guaranteed waiting for them to locate you the be prepare to pay state tax ++++ which you will only know from there. Fransisco at the reception was absolutely helpful and professional, he has got a lot of patience to help you, listen to you out of his responsibilitys . Swimming pool is good and cafe too.. If your purpose is mainly Disney this hotel is perfect because after tiring days at parks you will sleep like a baby.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from PHM Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Wyndham I-drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
Responded Nov 12, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay with us. I appreciate hearing about your experience, as it helps us understand areas where we can improve our services. We're glad to hear that our hotel's location was convenient for your Disney and Universal visits. I apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with our shuttle service. We strive to ensure that our guests have a reliable means of transportation to the parks. I understand that relying on the shuttle only to be disappointed can be frustrating. Your feedback will be shared with the appropriate team to address this issue and find ways to improve our shuttle service. I'm sorry to hear that you encountered some difficulties during the check-in process. We aim to provide a smooth and efficient check-in experience for our guests, and it's disappointing to learn that we fell short of your expectations. Rest assured, your comments will be shared with our reception team to address any language barriers and streamline the check-in process. It's great to hear that Francisco at the reception was able to assist you and provide helpful and professional service. I will personally pass along your kind words to him as recognition of his exceptional service. We appreciate your acknowledgment of his patience and dedication. I'm glad that you found our swimming pool enjoyable and liked our café. We take pride in providing our guests with a comfortable and relaxing environment to unwind after a day at the parks. Once again, thank you for your valuable feedback. We do hope to welcome you back in the future.
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The hotel is average at best! We stayed for 14 nights and the room wasn’t cleaned in that time only fresh towels, bins emptied and bed made (most of the time). We had a run of 3 days when none of it was done. Had a word at reception as we went out for the evening and they promised to sort it. When we came back we had fresh towels, toiletries and the bins had been emptied but the bed still not made up. Service staff could arrive at any time. Sometimes it was 10am others 5pm. There was no consistency to plan around. The air con is noisy but it did help to block out the noise from the very busy roads adjacent to the hotel. The pool is a good size but the majority of it is very shallow. No good if you want to swim. The bottom of the pool is in need of a good clean! There are only 5 sunshades fixed to tables with chairs. There is no shade for the loungers. Often pool towels were not available. I wished I’d taken my own. Pizzas from the cafe were good. We didn’t try anything else after we saw the food! Everything is pre manufactured at breakfast and just heated through. I have never seen a manufactured fried egg before just ready to throw on the grill and heat through and I’m in my 60’s! They looked like plastic toy eggs! Again pancakes were just off the shelf and reheated. A hotel the size of this needs a good restaurant especially after long days out and you just want to come back, enjoy a good meal and go to bed!
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Don’t plan to eat at the hotel.
Take your own pool towels.
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Response from PHM Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Wyndham I-drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
Responded Aug 25, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay with us. I sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your 14-night stay. Your feedback is truly valuable for us as it helps us identify areas for improvement and deliver a better experience for our guests. I understand that housekeeping fell short of your expectations, with the room not being cleaned consistently and the bed not always being made up. This lack of consistency is disappointing and not in line with our usual high standards. I will personally address this matter with our housekeeping team to ensure such oversights do not occur in the future. I also apologize for the irregular timing of our service staff's visits. It's important for us to provide a consistent and convenient schedule for our guests. I will discuss this matter with our team to establish a more reliable schedule that allows guests to plan their day accordingly. Regarding the pool, I'm sorry that it didn't meet your expectations in terms of depth and cleanliness. We will definitely examine the pool's condition and take the necessary steps to ensure it is well-maintained, clean, and enjoyable for our guests. On the topic of dining options, I understand your desire for a good restaurant within the hotel for convenience and a satisfying meal after a long day. While we don't currently have a full-service restaurant, we appreciate your feedback and will explore opportunities to enhance our dining offerings in the future. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much-improved experience during any future visits.
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OK where to start?! Let's start with the good. Beds were comfy and big, staff were friendly, the main reception, bar area, cafe and pool were all clean and inviting. Room had it's own fridge which was great for stocking up on items from Walgreens. Location was perfect (for us) we didnt want to be on Disney all of our holiday. Located on I Drive there is a hop on hop off bus which picks up from outside the hotel. Be aware the free Disney park transport run by Florida Bus service is restictive on times and only goes to Epcot or Magic Kingdom (this is external from the hotel and is not organised by the hotel). Cost of food/drink wasn't too bad, a coke and 2 beers $18 in the bar, large 8 slice pizza $16, 2 cocktails from the pool bar $16. Big car park if you do drive and they do provide towels for the pool too. Now the bad..... The rooms were dirty and needed a good make over! Our first room we were moved from as the air-conditioning unit was stuck on cold. We asked for maintenance to sort it but they decided to move us instead! The cleaners need some education in dusting. The dust was everywhere in the rooms and it was evident they only cleaned what they could see. The rooms are only refreshed every 4 days. This was an issue for us especially as there is no where to dry towels and when 2 adults and a 15 yr old is showering every morning and night we needed to ask for new towels nearly everyday. The bins were not emptied unless we did it ourselves. No tea bags only coffee, plus throw away cups, again not ideal when they are only replaced every 4 days, again we were constantly asking the cleaners for more on a daily basis. Hanging space is ridiculous....6 hangers in 1 wardrobe space resulted in us living out of a suitcase for 10 days. Now for the noise.....the hotel is supposed to have a quite zone from 11pm this does not happen. It also says that it's enforced by security....this is hard when security is never seen. The amount of people smoking weed in the hotel is horrendous! There is a constant smell of it everywhere you go the rooms look tired and the damage around the rooms is awful. If you do stay here an you get a room near the ice machine ask to be moved.....its so loud and is in constant use yes it was even in use at 3 and 4 am! There are now windows that open in the room at all. It can get very stuffy and aircon caused 1 member of our party to have a sore throat so some fresh air would have been nice. Now double, and triple check your bill for the resort fee. Upon leaving I received a notification from my credit card company advising an additional charge had been taken.....I questioned this with the receptionist she said the rate had gone up from when we checked in. Of course I argued and I'm waiting for this to be refunded (although I am expecting to need to contact the hotel again soon as this additional charge has created a conversion fee which I will not be paying and I will be asking the hotel to refund this as well). In short.....if you are looking for a base its OK but please do not book this hotel if you staying here for your yearly holiday.....its not worth all your hard earned cash. We stayed in a Deluxe Double room and in block 5.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Response from PHM Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Wyndham I-drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
Responded Jan 5, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your review of your recent stay at Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center. I appreciate your feedback as it helps us to improve our services and address any issues that may arise. Firstly, I am pleased to hear that you found our beds comfortable and our staff friendly. It's also great to know that you enjoyed the cleanliness of our main areas such as the reception, bar, cafe, and pool. I note your comment about the need for room renovations and cleanliness. We value cleanliness and maintenance as top priorities, so I apologize if we fell short in this area. I will make sure to bring your concerns to our housekeeping team for thorough training and improvement. Regarding the frequency of room refreshment, Room Refresh Services are available upon request at check-in or with 24 hours advanced notice. This is noted on our website and upon check-in. I understand that it was inconvenient for you. A simple call to our guest services team would have allowed us to schedule you a refresh for the next day of your stay. As for the noise and disturbances during nighttime, I apologize for any inconvenience caused. Your feedback is essential, and we will review our noise policies and enforce them more effectively to prevent any further disturbances. We also take your comments about smoking seriously and will take necessary action to address this issue. In regards to the resort fee, this is communicated throughout the booking process on all websites. It is also noted on your confirmation email, on our website and again upon your arrival. Again, I appreciate your valuable feedback, and I want to assure you that we take your concerns seriously. Please know that we continually strive to improve our services and provide an exceptional stay for all of our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future, and if there's anything else we can do to make your stay more enjoyable, please don't hesitate to let us know.
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Just returned home from two weeks at the Avanti Palms- selected this hotel based on its location, which for access to the parks is great. First impressions of the reception area, bar and bistro / cafe etc were really positive. Unfortunately, the first room (Block 2) we were given was awful. The floor was dirty and dust clung to the paint effect ceiling. We were given a view over what looked like a ‘golf cart’ graveyard, with a speaker located immediately outside- blaring music out past 23.30. Combined with the AC unit- which is as noisy as roadworks in your room and the road noise (due to paper thin windows) - a room change was requested. This was facilitated and we moved to block 6. This room was of an equivalent poor state, with a fridge that smelt of sour milk. The front door didn’t shut properly- and it was necessary to wedge a case behind it to feel safe. Thankfully our holiday rep secured us an ‘upgrade’ to a room on the 7th floor in the tower- the room was slightly better, and unlike others we did have our room cleaned regularly, and we could actually open the blind and look out the window, without everyone seeing what you are doing ( like blocks 1-6). Blocks 1-6 are a very poor standard, and we were surprised that our holiday company have these room listed. The AC units in all rooms are unacceptably noisy and need to be replaced. The hotel has loads of potential- as the pool area is lovely, but get a sense it is cashing in on it’s location, and needs to seriously refurb the rooms. The room walls are paper thin, and the interconnecting doors leave you feeling unsafe ( we experienced very noisy neighbours and arguments more than once). Unfortunately we would not consider returning to this hotel- despite the access to the universal parks and shuttle service provision.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Response from PHM Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Wyndham I-drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
Responded Sep 8, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay at our hotel. I'm glad to hear that our central location near the parks made it convenient for you. I also appreciate your positive initial impressions of the reception area, bar, and bistro. However, I am truly sorry that your experience in the room fell short of your expectations. I apologize for the issues you encountered with the cleanliness and maintenance of your initial room in Block 2. Please know that this is not characteristic of our usual standards, and I will personally address this matter with our housekeeping team to ensure that similar issues do not recur in the future. Furthermore, it is disappointing to hear that the alternative room you were moved to in Block 6 did not meet your expectations either. I understand that the noise from the AC unit, road traffic, and neighboring rooms disrupted the tranquility of your stay. Your comfort is our top priority, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused. While it's regrettable that you didn't fully enjoy your experience in Blocks 1-6, I'm glad that your holiday representative was able to secure you an upgrade to a room on the 7th floor in the tower. Please know that your feedback regarding the noise levels and room quality will be shared with the appropriate team for further review and improvement. We appreciate your recognition of the lovely pool area and the potential our hotel has. Rest assured, we are committed to continually enhancing the overall guest experience, and your comments will help guide us in our efforts to refurbish and improve our rooms. Thank you for choosing to stay at our hotel, and we hope you will consider giving us another chance to provide you with an improved experience in the future.
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I am very dissatisfied with the service provided so far mainly regarding the cleaning of the room. According to the information from the reception, the room service was modified on cleaning, so far OK! Their new policy says that the first cleaning is done on the 4th day of stay and it is necessary to apply 24h in advance for cleaning the room for the next one. So we did, we waited 4 days to clean the room, we took out the garbage and we arranged our bed every day...the first cleaning took place on December 1. Then, the next cleaning would be on December 5th and then no one came to clean the room. I requested by phone the cleaning and ordered towels, on the phone they told me that I would have to go down to get (rsrs), we did not go down and we picked up new towels on the day 06.12, the moment we picked up the towel we asked again the cleaning and explained that they were only cleaned one day. Yesterday, the day 07.12, I went again to the reception to request cleaning and pick up new towels (there were only towels for the face), and finally, today I came again to the hotel reception explaining everything again and the response from the reception was an apology, claiming that the cleaning policies were recently changed and that I would have to request cleaning, I explained several times that we asked for cleaning and we had to pick up towels, get our garbage out of the bathroom, the room, get the beds and etc all these days. The reception said that she couldn't do anything and that the fees we paid for the room and resort fee no That doesn't include the cleaning of the rooms rsrsrs (no joke?!). We spent 12 days in this hotel than we had stayed so many other times. I'm sure anyone who was traveling to anywhere in the world and had no room cleaning, would feel bad, even because we paid for accommodation, security, cleanliness and comfort when choosing a HOTEL.
If it was for us to clean our own room as we already do in our own house, that we leave inputs and cleaning products for it or even it would be better to opt for an Airbnb. We went to parks almost every day of the trip and obviously the room dirty, towel, rug and etc. We are extremely dissatisfied with the contempt of the reception staff and those who answer the phone. It wasn't for lack of asking attention and cleanliness in the room...we talked to some cleanliness and maintenance staff and all of them said to talk at the reception and unfortunately at the reception nothing can be done? I repeat, Nothing for being done? We pay for the days, the country tax, the resort fee, for breakfast if we want to eat at the restaurant and nothing can be done but apologies or suddenly talk to the manager tomorrow (which coincidentally is our day check out). Every time we come to Orlando we stay in this hotel, the Avanti Palms Resort Conference Center, but this time we do not recommend the accommodation for those who stay several days mainly to the Brazilians. There was a lot of neglect, lack of communication and unwillingness to solve the problem that would be very simple.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Se você for, já vá sabendo que as “novas políticas” de limpeza são um absurdo para um hotel!!
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The rooms were clean, had a little marketplace which closed at 11pm my only recommendations would be to close the kitchen part and maybe leave the rest open by room key access only as you have people coming in late or coming back from the parks late, it's close by a pizzahut and an applebee's but at 11pm not alot of people want to have to walk there. a great location free shuttle bus to Disney and universal studios, did get a lyft home and it was only around $11, from universal CityWalk to the hotel. A lyft to and from Disney Springs was $21 each way. And around $35 from the airport. Friendly bar staff.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Room Tip:Have a credit card for your security deposit
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Response from PHM Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Wyndham I-drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
Responded Jun 17, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We are happy to read how much you enjoyed our resort. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back with us again soon.
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Hotel with many damages and lack of cleanliness. The breakfast is very poor and not very varied, two drinks to choose from and four dishes, apart from ridiculous amounts. When we checked in the room was dirty, the floor and all surfaces, there was also mold on the ceiling and sheets. We went to complain and they told us they would clean it up while we were out during dinner. They didn't do it. To make matters worse, a biker group entered and dedicated themselves to playing music in the common areas of the building at full volume, echoing in the rooms. They drank and smoked marijuana and the smell came into the rooms. We called the reception and they told us at 1:00 am that security was going to the building, until 3:00 am we couldn't hear all the noise. The reception and cleaning staff leave a lot to be desired. From the cleaning carts I would renew the brooms and change the occasional towel since some have rust.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:No os alojéis aquí
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This hotel is awful, we had to change rooms 3 times to find a room with window blinds! Staff are rude and the Receptionist deliberately sent us to the wrong floor to look at an alternative room. I spoke to the manager, Hassan and while he promised to leave his personal email should we have any further problems we never saw him again. The rooms are damp and smell, the noise from the road is terrible and we had to call security at 4am to ask them to do something about the noise in the Tower area. They advertise a bar but we never saw it open and although the pool bar was supposed to serve until 11pm it was usually closed by 10pm. Not even the location or the free shuttle makes it worth staying here and while you will be pleasantly surprised when you arrive at Reception that will vanish as soon as you see the rooms. It really was one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Response from PHM Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Wyndham I-drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
Responded Nov 26, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your experience at our hotel fell short of your expectations. At Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center, we strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all our guests. I apologize for the inconvenience you faced regarding the window blinds in your room. Our rooms usually have window blinds, and I regret any confusion or inconvenience caused by the room changes you had to endure. Your comments about the staff are also concerning, as we always aim to provide friendly and helpful service to our guests. I assure you that I will address this matter with the receptionist in question to ensure it doesn't happen again. Regarding the issue with the dampness and smell in the rooms, I apologize for any discomfort caused. Our housekeeping team diligently works to maintain cleanliness and freshness in all our rooms, and I am truly sorry if this fell short during your stay. I will personally investigate this matter to ensure that our rooms meet the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort. I understand your frustration with the noise from the road and the delay in addressing the noise issue in the Tower area. Our guests' comfort is important to us, and I apologize for failing to address this promptly. I will work with our security team to ensure that noise disturbances are handled more efficiently in the future. I regret to hear that you had difficulty locating our advertised bar, and that the pool bar closed earlier than advertised. I assure you that I will look into this matter and take the necessary steps to improve our service and ensure the bars operate consistently as per our stated hours. Once again, I apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay. I hope that you may reconsider and give us another opportunity to provide you with the excellent experience we strive for.
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I was a bit worried reading reviews and wanted to change the hotel last minute. Luckily I didnt. I stayed for 10 days with 3 teenage grandkids and we all were happy with the hotel. Room was spotless, spacious, light and cleaned daily with fresh towels and coffee provided. There was a coffee machine in the room and it was easy to make a cup of good coffee. Also, there was a kettle, microwave and small fridge in the room. There was no carpet which is a good thing, but the hard flooring easily cleaned as I would hate a carpet in the hotel room - it attracts all sorts of dirt. Bathroom was light and spotless with tiles changed recently which was obvious. No problems with the hot water and shower. Staff was nice, room cleaned daily, laundry room on the same floor where you pay by card $3.50 for a washing load. Swimming pool is absolutely beautiful, clean and nicely set with pleanty of free sun loungers, free towels and the bar on site. Music was good and not too loud. Hotel is placed right on International drive so uber was cheap everywhere. For 4 of us we were planning to use itrolley but it was cheaper to use uber, Universal Studios $6. There is a resort fee but even when you add that to the hotel price £52 per night, its still the best value for money. We stayed in block 5 and it was safe as it could be only accessed with the room key. Please do not always go with reviews here, go and watch vlogs on you tube and then decide as I do not think people are being fair with all the bad reviews. Oh just to add, beds are huge and so comfy, pillows comfy and a hairdryer and iron with ironing board provided. Would happily stayed there again as me and the girls would walk down the International drive in the evening and felt safe. There is a free shuttle to the parks which we didn't use.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Room Tip:Do not always believe bad reviews, look out for vlogs from people staying at the hotel
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Response from PHM Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Wyndham I-drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
Responded Sep 8, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review of your recent stay at Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center! I'm thrilled to hear that your initial worries were put to rest and that you and your teenage grandkids had such a wonderful ten-day stay with us. It's great to know that you found your room to be spotless, spacious, and well-maintained. Our housekeeping team takes great pride in providing a clean and comfortable environment for our guests, so I'll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. I'm glad you appreciated the daily cleaning service, fresh towels, and the coffee provided. Having the convenience of a coffee machine, kettle, microwave, and small fridge in your room definitely makes a difference in enhancing your overall experience. Your mention of the bathroom being light, spotless, and recently updated is much appreciated. We believe that a clean and well-maintained bathroom is essential for a pleasant stay, and we're thrilled that you had no problems with the hot water and shower. I'm delighted to hear that our staff made a positive impression on you. We strive to provide friendly and attentive service to all our guests, and I'm glad they contributed to your overall enjoyment. Your feedback will surely motivate them to keep up the good work. The swimming pool is indeed a highlight for many of our guests, and I'm glad you found it beautiful, clean, and well-facilitated. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the free sun loungers, towels, and the on-site bar. We aim to create a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests to unwind and have a great time. Lastly, I'm glad you found our location convenient, with affordable Uber rides to Universal Studios and other attractions. We strive to provide not only a comfortable stay but also easy access to popular destinations. Once again, thank you for your detailed and positive review. It was a pleasure having you and your grandkids as our guests, and we would be absolutely thrilled to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay.
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We had the best stay at Avanti. The first room we were in wasn’t where we had wanted to be situated as it was next to a car park and the man at Reception couldn’t have been more helpful in moving us rooms. My friend was flying out to meet us a few days later and she traveling solo and they couldn’t have been more accommodating to situate her as close as possible (a few rooms down). You get vouchers for breakfast for every morning of your stay (a cold or hot drink with either a wrap or sandwich with a hash brown on the side), this did us well for our start to the day, especially for hitting the parks. The resort fee may appear steep but if you’re going to universal or Disney and do not drive, you’re looking at $40 at least return in a taxi, so $16 isn’t to really be grumbled at. I never made much use of the pool but my mother and friend did and they said it was fine. I’ve seen complaints about housekeeping and I honestly couldn’t complain on my side of things. The housekeeping staff were more than accommodating when it came to asking for more linen or towels. Our room was made up at least 3x on our 10 day break. I’ve seen comments about people smoking cannabis on the property but personally I didn’t come across this but I would say bare in mind it is the United States and several states this is legal, so you have to respect that. To address the comments I’ve seen about the outer walkways next to the out house rooms being dirty, this is due to water expelling from the AC. Near the end of my visit the grounds staff were out power washing these, which isn’t easy. The rooms were spacious and clean with massive televisions. It does what it says on the tin if you’re out at the parks all day. If you’re looking for luxury and to stay in your room all day or on property then this isn’t for you. This is a great space if you’re out and about all day and you want to come home and get a decent sleep after a busy day. All in all, I cannot wait for my next trip to Avanti next year and will be booking it at the end of the month!
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Response from PHM Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Wyndham I-drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
Responded Oct 17, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center! It brings me great joy to know that you had the best stay with us and that our team went above and beyond to ensure your comfort and satisfaction. I'm glad to hear that our reception staff promptly assisted you in moving to a more desirable room location. We understand the importance of accommodating our guests' preferences and it's fantastic to know that we were able to make the necessary arrangements for your friend as well. It's also great to hear that our breakfast vouchers helped kickstart your day and fueled your adventures at the parks. We strive to provide a variety of options to cater to different tastes and ensure our guests have a satisfying start to their day. Regarding the resort fee, we appreciate your understanding of its value compared to the cost of taxi rides to the attractions. Our aim is to offer convenience and value for money, and I'm glad you found it reasonable. Your kind words about our housekeeping team are truly heartwarming. We take pride in maintaining cleanliness and providing adequate amenities, and it's fantastic to hear that you found our staff accommodating and responsive to your needs. Your praise will be shared with them as recognition of their hard work. Lastly, thank you for raising awareness of the occasional cleanliness issue on the outer walkways. We appreciate your understanding regarding the water expelled from the AC, which can cause temporary inconvenience. Rest assured, we take such matters seriously and our grounds staff works diligently to keep all areas of our property clean and well-maintained. We can't wait to welcome you back to Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center next year!
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Only 2 or 3 shuttles a day, not worth it. Disney is miles away. Universal is about $10 in a cab or Uber.
This place is an absolute dump so avoid at all costs!
First of all get as far away from the Avanti Palms hotel mas you can it is the biggest dirtiest s*** hole I have ever stayed in.
Secondly it's 30+ minute drive from Disney. Uber's and Lift cabs will cost you a fortune and Florida is expensive enough as it is. You'd be better paying a little extra and staying in a Disney hotel. Then you can walk to the parks.
You will be $120 a day in cabs to Disney and back.
Universal however is $10 in a cab. or the shuttle bus goes right there.
Stay in a Disney hotel for Disney, Stay in a Universal hotel for Universal for the best experience possible. Well worth the extra money.
There are more places to choose from in the Orlando area.
PRICE RANGE
$104 - $141 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
International Palms Resort
LOCATION
United StatesFloridaCentral FloridaOrlandoFlorida Center / International Drive
NUMBER OF ROOMS
652
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WYNDHAM I-DRIVE AVANTI RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER - Updated 2025
Frequently Asked Questions about Wyndham I-drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
Which popular attractions are close to Wyndham I-drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center?
Nearby attractions include Teatro Martini (0.3 miles), Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition (0.3 miles), and Arcade Monsters International Drive (0.2 miles).
