I stayed at the Omni several months ago, during my Spring (Easter) Break in late March. I split my week in Orlando between the Peabody on International Drive and the Omni in ChampionsGate. Due to the promotional discounts that I received, the price per night was approximately the same. Yet I found the Omni far less stuffy than the Peabody while promulgating a much friendlier, resort-style atmosphere for the guests.
When I arrived at the Omni to check-in, I was greeted quickly by staff who offered to help me with my bags. No one pressured me for valet parking but very politely offered the service if desired. Throughout my stay, the staff at the front entrance displayed a cordial and welcoming disposition each time that I came back to the hotel, and the young ladies at the front desk always had a warm and welcoming smile.
My room was clean, although it was located at the very end of the hallway and away from the elevators. Beds were made daily and the cleaning staff was courteous enough to take any clothing left on the beds and fold it neatly over the chairs.
The Omni is great for the yeoman golfer, although for me, as my handicap is my swing, I rarely hit the links. Instead, I enjoyed a relaxing jaunt around the resort, from the well-manicured grounds and the basketball court, to the water slide and the lazy river pool. Even my girlfriend, who is hydrophobic, enjoyed the pool scene.
The location of the Omni is also just splendid. There is a small shopping center about a mile from the hotel, towards I-4, which includes a grocery store, a 7-11, a McDonald's, and a drug store. Unlike when staying in Orlando proper, there is no traffic to battle when going out to snag a bag of chips or a six-pack of Dr. Pepper.
Clearly, the Omni is a very well-managed property. The leadership deserves to be commended.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Theme / Amusement park
Management Response
Hotel Manager , Leisure Sales
(Management representative)
May 23, 2008
Thank you for your comments and for recognizing the friendliness of our associates. We hope you will stay with us again in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.