My husband and I booked this hotel for a trip with our 3 year old son to SeaWorld. The hotel was chose and booked through Expedia and I really wish I had done more research before deciding on this dump! I was lured in by the cheap rates that boasted a Riverwalk view and the fact that the hotel is a retro restored hotel. Well the only thing they didn't lie about is it being retro, it definitely is...in a horrible way though. First off, they charge you $18 a day for SELF PARKING, yes SELF PARKING! I've paid way less for valet! The rooms are tiny and our so-called Riverwalk view room was basically the view of a parking lot. Plus the room reeked of mildew. The hotel should also stop advertising that they are on the Riverwalk, technically they are but not the actual Riverwalk with restaurants and attractions. That area is a very uncomfortable 20-30 minute walk away from the cheesy hotel. The pool was sub-par at best, I've seen nicer pools at Howard Johnson's. The pool bar was never open either. The staff were very unfriendly and acted like your were troubling them even when making simple requests. The only good thing I can say about this hotel is the in-hotel restaurant, Mango's. On our last night we were exhausted from SeaWorld and didn't want to leave for dinner yet didn't want to have pizza delivered so we chose to dine at Mango's. Boy was I suprised, my culinary snob husband was delighted with one of the tastiest sirloin steaks he has ever eaten and I must admit my chicken quesadilla with fresh guacamole and salsa was pretty amazing. We even spoke to the chef who revealed some of his techniques and ingredients to us. Overall, the hotel served its purpose but could of been much more pleasant. I would recommend choosing another hotel and eating at Mango's if your in the area with a hankering for a good steak or fresh guacamole.
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