Also, as an FYI, we got the King Exec Suite for our family for 4. The couch pulls out into a bed, and it was nice to be able to fold it up and put it away, having a couch if we had downtime. We had to creatively rearrange where the table and chairs went when we pulled the bed out cause it is a tight fit, but the 5 mins it takes to rearrange, FOR US, is worth it completely... We'll definitely book there again when we go back. I really liked it as much a the Homewood Suites on I-Drive and they were great. I was glad I did my homework ahead of time and picked good hotels... I just submitted the following review for Galleria Palms on Tripadvisor and am waiting for the approval, but thought I'd share... and not noted in the review but the location was THE BEST. I mean seriously as close as you can get... We did the afternoon break while staying there and it was SO FAT getting back... Here is the review...
Subject: Galleria Palms Hotel
Location: Kissimmee, Florida, United States, North America
Title: Great hotel! Really impressed!!
ID#: 19602898
We were vacationing in the Orlando area during the Hurricane Fay and had originally planned to go to Palm Coast. We changed plans due to the storm and decided to extend our stay in Orlando for 3 days. I saw reviews on Galleria Palms, and decided to give the hotel a shot. We drove up to the location, who had recently changed from Meridian Palms, to a sign that had a name change covering the "Meridian" with "Galleria." My husband looked at me, and rolled his eyes, telling me we'd found a real dive, and that so far he was not impressed. I was worried that my record of booking good hotels was ruined!
I went into the hotel and checked in, and we warmly greeted by the front desk. She confirmed my information, and I was given our keys. We went to the room. and it was just as pictured. The whole hotel was extremely well lit, bright, and recently renovated. The double sinks in the bathroom were an extra bonus, and the Bath and Body Works toiletries were a nice touch.
Breakfast in the morning was not your 'typical continental breakfast.' It featured Seattle's Best Coffees, Teas, assorted juices, milk, cereals, eggs, meats, fresh pastries, fresh fruits, breads, etc. The pastries were not typical hotel donuts, but fresh cakes and struesels. It was truly a well-maintained breakfast area that would satisfy picky eaters, and one that satisfied a 'foodie' such as myself.
The housekeeping staff was truly the best, however. Our room was impeccably cleaned every day, better than I have ever seen by a housekeeping staff. They were observed pulling out fixtures and vacuuming under and around them, even when just refreshing rooms for guests staying there for longer terms.
After we checked out, I noticed I'd forgotten my lap-top in the room. I was mortified, and contacted them that evening. I was told that housekeeping had gone home for the evening, but they took my name and phone number advising they'd find out the status of it in the morning, and also said I could call back in the morning. I called back in the morning first thing, and I was advised my lap-top was in the general manager's office. Since we were in Clearwater, we chose to drive there and pick it up. Crisis averted! I was delighted with their care of my valuable possessions and their great attitude.
All in all, my experience with the hotel was fantastic. I'd highly recommend them for a great stay and great value.
~Karen
