Review: Studio at Homewood Suites at Flamingo Crossing
Have you ever thought of staying off Disney property to save money? A studio at Homewood Suites at Flamingo Crossing may be perfect for your family. Check out our review of this studio to see if it is right for you!
Staying Off Disney Property
It is not surprising that staying on Disney property can be expensive. If you have ever looked at staying on property then you probably have had some sticker shock. You will pay a premium for location, room size, and amenities.
You can get a larger room for a smaller price tag when staying off Disney property!
You will find that you can get a much larger room for a smaller price when you stay off Disney property. Be sure to read HERE for five things you should consider before your stay offsite for your Disney World vacation.
Homewood Suites at Flamingo Crossing
Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossing Town Center is located just off SR-429. This hotel is just 10 minutes away from Disney's west entrance and less than 30 minutes from Orlando International Airport!
With this prime location, you are just minutes away from restaurants, shops, golf courses, and more! From this hotel, I was even able to see Magic Kingdom fireworks in the distance! Yes, it is in the distance, but you could see them.
Pirate Tip: If you don't have a room overlooking the pool, head to a high floor near the elevators for a view of Magic Kingdom fireworks.
Room options include 1 King Bed Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds 1 Bedroom, and 1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite. We stayed in the 1 King Bed Studio Suite. All of these rooms sleep four, except the 2 Queen Beds 1 Bedroom, which sleeps six.
Check out our complete resort guide to Homewood Suites at Flamingo Crossing HERE. If the room size and price, and our guide weren't enough of a reason to stay, they also offer breakfast included with your stay. One of the highlights of this breakfast is that they serve Mickey waffles!
Thinking you might need a bigger room? Check out our review of the 2 Queens 1 Bedroom at Homewood Suites at Flamingo Crossing HERE.
1 King Bed Studio Suite
The 1 King Bed Studio Suite sleeps four people. This studio offers a kitchen space, bedroom/living space, and a bathroom.
All this space will give you and your family plenty of room to stretch out during your downtime, along with the space you need to get ready for the parks. Come along for a complete room tour of the spacious 1 King Bed Studio Suite at Homewood Suites at Flamingo Crossing.
Entry/Kitchen Space
The entry area and kitchen are defined by a tile floor. This makes cleaning up any kitchen messes a breeze!
The kitchen area has all the tableware you would need, along with kitchen tools to make a meal! There is a two-burner stovetop. Unfortunately, there is no oven, but there is a microwave! There is also a full-size refrigerator to store all your food. This will make saving money on food a breeze, as it's easy to prepare quick and easy meals in this space.
Worried about doing dishes on vacation? No need to worry here, as there is a dishwasher too! Soap and dishwasher detergent are supplied, so there is no need to pack them.
A table with two chairs is at the edge of the tile, which gives space to eat or work. I loved having the table and chairs as nobody had to try to eat a meal while sitting on a bed.
Living and Bedroom Space
The king bed sleeps two, and the couch opens up to sleep two more guests. A large footstool gives the room a homey touch.
There is a small table that can be moved around. This table is short, so it does not work well for eating meals.
The TV can be seen throughout the room, so everyone has a view of it. There is a small dresser for guests to store their items. Two nightstands frame the bed. Each nightstand had a small drawer to store items as well. There is also a place to charge your electronics (phones, tablets, MagicBands, etc.).
Bathroom
The bathroom offered a toilet, vanity, and shower. The vanity is separate from the shower and toilet, allowing space for multiple people to get ready at once.
The toilet and shower are in their own room. It is important to note that the studio only has a shower, so this room may not work for families that have kids that only take baths.
On the opposite side of the vanity is a closet, which gives space to store luggage and other items.
Final Thoughts
Staying off Disney property may not be what you had in mind for your Disney vacation, but it can save some serious cash. With prices increasing on tickets and food items throughout the parks those extra dollars saved will add up and go further when staying off Disney property.
Also, breakfast included with your hotel stay is a game changer. Add in the bonus of Mickey waffles and you are winning for sure!
The 1 King Bed Studio Suite at Homewood Suites at Flamingo Crossing offers everything you could need. The room and hotel were clean, the staff was amazing, the breakfast was delicious, and the price couldn't be beat. This is the perfect money-saving one-bedroom for your next Disney trip.
What do you think of this 1 King Bed Studio Suite at Homewood Suites at Flamingo Crossing? Does your family stay off Disney property to save money and to have more space? If you have not, would you ever consider it? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends!
