HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES grades better than most of its neighbors: among the cleanest kitchens in Orange County, holding an A at 100/100.

Its most recent inspection on June 3, 2026 came back clean. Diners give it 4 across 2,160 reviews.

A · 100/100 · among the cleanest kitchens in Orange County

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Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
5605 MAJOR BLVD, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Hotel, Business center, Fitness center, Inn, Swimming pool
Price
$75
Rating
4 stars (2160 reviews)
Neighborhood
Florida Center
Seats
60
Phone
(407) 363-1333
Website
Official website
Photo of HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Photo: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nearest Universal Orlando by IHG

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.0 Community-sourced rating 2,160 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The recurring subject in this corpus is tidiness, not the food in general. The state of the room tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.2 stars. How guests are treated is the next most common subject, in 42% of reviews (averaging 4.3).

10 of 11 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 1 are two or lower. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 6 of 11. A third strand, whether food comes out hot, appears in 17% of them at 4.0 stars.

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (100/100) with no violations cited. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. That result dates from June 3, 2026. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 100% of the restaurants we score. The inspector left without citing anything — worth noting, since most visits find something.

With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 24 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 27, 2026

    Always is amazing the services

  • June 22, 2026

    Buena experiencia

  • June 22, 2026

    We had a nice stay at the Holiday Inn Express. All of the front desk staff were helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean and the a/c was cold. We had a problem with the door to the bathroom being a pocket door. It was difficult to open and close. I would imagine elderly guests or those with hand weakness would have difficulty opening and closing it.

  • June 17, 2026

    Great Staff, alot of breakfast choices, Great cleaning staff, and the people at the desk are polite and professional. Also it's a short walk to Universal. It has multiple free shuttle bus rides and times too and from Universal. Here seven weeks for training. All around a great experience.

  • June 16, 2026

    Very cramped rooms. Not enough room for two people. Bad design.

  • June 16, 2026

    Highly recommend hotel, closer to Universal Studios Overall, this hotel offers the perfect combination of location, convenience, comfort, and exclusive park benefits. Whether you’re visiting as a couple, family, or group of friends, I highly recommend it for anyone planning a trip to Universal Orlando. We would definitely stay here again on our next visit.

  • June 15, 2026

    This place was just fine. They had breakfast, which was great. He actually grind the coffee fresh for you. It’s very close to universal and a lot of other things. And on a hot day, that pool was looking good.

  • June 13, 2026

    The waterpark, the location, the variety of options to eat & drink & ALL the staff helping with my questions. Also a quick shoutout to Roy & Miguel (for holding our luggage) Maria (breakfast) & especially Jacob (from Aquatics) everyone was very helpful & friendly making our stay more comfortable & memorable. THANK YOU️

  • June 12, 2026

    Staff was great. They help me and my family with some accommodation. (Extra towels directions advices) Atmosphere was great. Family trip was awesome. Thank you guys.

  • June 12, 2026

    The location is very convenient to universal. The room was pretty standard if not a tab bit small. The breakfast option was basic but be warned that it is very crowded. I’m pretty sure I was charged upwards of $10 for a bottle of water from the market which is a bit absurd. The staff was nice enough. Parking was adequate.

  • June 7, 2026

    We had an easy check in, with very clean rooms, the bed was made and all the towels were stocked in the room. We had some time in the pool and it was very nice and quiet, and the breakfast was always delicious.

  • June 7, 2026

    I saw a cockroach in the room

  • June 7, 2026

    Clean and super comfortable bed! Breakfast is good with enough choices. Worth the money spent!

  • June 5, 2026

    Good location nice staffs clean Good breakfast and free parking and restaurants and grosserie are bringing addition of washing and dryer machines available in 3 and 6 floor

  • June 3, 2026

    This is a great hotel for a vacation at Universal. Everyone was kind and the room was clean. We mostly stayed at the parks, but we slept great and the breakfast was an added bonus. You can’t go wrong staying here for a Universal visit!!!

  • June 3, 2026

    Comfy bed. Loose dog in the hallway lunged at me and almost gave me a heart attack. Breakfast was busy and tables were dirty. Universal shuttle didn’t run in the afternoon. Getting to universal from here is a slog even though it’s “nearest”. I guess there’s no good way to get to universal from anywhere.

  • June 3, 2026

    Bathroom was pitiful for the price - needs an update with more than one tiny shelf in the shower. Bathroom pocket door presented a struggle to open, close, and lock. Staff was friendly and helpful

  • June 2, 2026

    La cercanía y el servicio de quente lleven a los parques de Universal es excelente

  • May 30, 2026

    This hotel has a very happy and friendly staff. The free breakfast is very good with a wide variety of proteins and sides with fresh ground, made to order coffee machines. We had 2 queen beds in our room. It was a bit small, but very clean with thoughtful amenities that make up for the slightly older but updated property. The air-conditioning kept up with the hot temperatures, but it remained a bit humid in the room. It was a great 4 night stay and the pool was a nice amenity. It's also close to the Pirate dinner theater which I highly recommend especially for families.

  • May 26, 2026

    We recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Orlando for 1 night while visiting Epic Universe at Universal, and it was a great experience for our family! The hotel was only about a 10-minute drive from the park, which made it super convenient. The kids really enjoyed the pool, and our room was clean, comfortable, and spacious enough for our family of 5. The front desk staff at check-in were very nice and welcoming, which made us feel right at home. The hot breakfast was also a big plus before heading out for the day, and having coffee available in the lobby 24 hours was a nice extra touch. Even though it was a short stay, we had a wonderful time and would definitely choose this hotel again for another mini getaway close to home!

  • May 26, 2026

    We didnt' stay in the hotel much as we were doing touristy stuff; however, when we were there, the room was comfortable & the staff were helpful & friendly. There was plenty to choose from to eat during breakfast.

  • May 24, 2026

    Can’t tell you about Holiday Inn express nearest universal unless I tell you about the woman, the myth, the legend! Her name is Miss Barbara. She went above and beyond to help my son and I. I thank her from the bottom of my heart.

  • May 23, 2026

    Convenient location and clean facilities. Breakfast food freshness can be better (fruits).

  • May 22, 2026

    This hotel is an amazing value near the Universal Resort. The room was clean. The staff was helpful. Breakfast had many options and was tasty.

Overall Score

62 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    4.0★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Stable, 50% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. June 3, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. April 2, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: June 3, 2026