Home2 Suites By Hilton Winter Haven

The front desk ladies were warm and friendly, especially Symantha. We really liked the huge, clean room, the tidy gym, and the large laundry room, and free cold water was a nice touch. Breakfast was just okay, nothing special. The women working there seemed annoyed and weren't very friendly. I also wished there had been fresh fruit, and the waffle batter wasn't very good. Even with those breakfast issues, we'd definitely come back. We loved the hotel and would recommend it.

After a three-hour drive, we arrived pretty late and Symantha greeted us with such a warm welcome. Her UK accent was lovely, and she was really helpful, offering ideas for local restaurants and nearby places before we even asked. The room also impressed me. It was spacious, and the furnishings and amenities felt thoughtfully chosen. The kitchenette was more like what you'd have in an apartment, with a full kitchen, dishwasher, apartment-sized fridge, and plates, cups, bowls and utensils. It felt like home instead of a hotel room.

The breakfast was the best I've had at a Hilton. There was a station for egg and meat sandwiches, with lots of bread choices, waffles and the usual breakfast options. I appreciated that they seemed to be making an effort to use more natural or organic ingredients. It's an easy walk to Legoland, and the hotel itself felt new and was in great shape. This was my first Home2Suites stay, and I liked it much more than most of my other Hilton chain stays. The room was large, the beds were comfortable, and everything was clean and new. Unless you really need a Lego-themed hotel, I'd stay here.

The rooms were spacious and very clean, and the breakfast staff were terrific. I barely spoke with the rest of the staff since I mostly used the app. For a trip to Legoland, the location is hard to beat. I'd leave the car parked and walk over to avoid the nearly $40 parking charge. The hotel looks fairly new and is in good condition. I'd recommend staying here and plan to return.