After touching down at MCO and in a rush to get to my next destination this service plaza was a…read morelifesaver - everyone knows the Turnpikes offers limited dining options. I stopped in during an extremely busy time of the day but still managed to find a parking space within a reasonable distance from the front entrance. The interior was chaotic, it's seems everyone in Florida decided to have lunch here at the same time - well to say the least it was busy and a bit in disarray. I decided to headed to the Wendy's counter where I was met by Natasha and a big smile she took my order then my money and kept me company while my sandwiches were being prepared. After a little more than a few minutes my bounty arrived hot and fresh - my double cheeseburger was still hot and so delicious, this may have been the best Wendy's sandwich I've ever had bar none, even taking into consideration I was famished this Turkey Lake Service Plaza Wendy's Burger was just what I needed - I think Dave Thomas is probably looking down smiling and his infamous daughter Melinda Lou "Wendy" Thomas-Morse is still breaking the bank. I'd stop here again....

Located at mile marker 263.7, the Turkey Lake Service Station is in Orlando. I usually make it as…read morefar as the Canoe Plaza before leaving the Turnpike for the theme parks or to visit my daughter in Winter Park. The Turkey Lake rest stop has both north and south bound entrances. It is named after nearby Turkey lake which contains Bill Frederick Park. Food options here include vending machines, Dunkin Donuts, KFC, Nathans, Nature's Table, Villa Pizza, and Wendy's. There is the typical Sunshine market where you can pick up your sundries. Of course there are restrooms which is why you likely stopped as well as a picnic area. You can stock up on your tourist brochures which every kid likes to do in anticipation of fun destinations on a road trip. There is also expensive gas to refuel your vehicle. Normally I prefer a turnpike rest area to the ones on I-95. The reason for my one star is they don't require masks even though there are recommendations to wear one on the door. How can you not require masks at a place that has people coming through from all parts of Florida? I would like to note that the workers inside are wearing masks. Every day the number of cases of Covid is rising in Florida as is the death rate. It was upsetting to see hardly anyone walking in with a mask. No thanks. I don't want to be standing next to other non mask wearing people in the tight confines of the bathroom. Shame on the transportation authorities for not requiring masks for people entering the building. The more open plans of the I-95 bathroom rest areas is a better bet right now. The only turkeys I saw here today were the selfish non mask wearing people. Let's get it together Florida because it is going to take all of us.

I obviously had a different experience than others or something has really changed. Personally,…read moreI'm always happy when a rest area comes up when I need it or someone traveling with me needs it. No rest area is perfect. The cleaning and/or maintenance staff has a thankless job. As soon as the staff cleans it, or even while they are cleaning it, people just make a mess. Plus, no one can be there 24/7. People should really take better care and mind what they do...and be mindful of what they leave behind for staff "to do" because they didn't care, didn't pick up or clean up after themselves, were lazy, or just nasty. That said, sure...there were a few pieces of paper on the floor, and someone dropped a tissue, but it's not reason enough to call the place filthy. The important part is the facilities themselves were clean and stocked with toilet paper and soap. Isn't that what really matters? Moreover, the entry area was clean and tidy and the picnic area looked well-maintained. There is a family restroom located in front for your convenience if needed. The snack/vending area seems ample as well. Of course, there is plenty of parking, truck parking, and a pet relief area. If I have an issue with anything it is the quirky way you enter into this particular rest area...the road pattern is just strange. Please be advised, there aren't any tourist brochures at this location. This is basically a no-frills rest area and all business (if you know what I mean). At the end of the day, shouldn't we all be happy it's here? After all, sometimes nature calls when we least expect it!

Unlike it's partner across I-4, this particular rest area is very poor…read more The facilities are standard, but the water pressure is extremely low so don't expect to actually wash your hands. The vending machines work. Litter is picked up. What is really concerning is that the surrounding area has been under construction for quite a while now. When you first pull in, you cannot park on the "safe" side away from the interstate, you have to drive all the way around and park on the side where everything is torn up. You have to be very careful because there are very few to no safety barriers up in some areas and in bad weather, you could end up in a very deep ditch.

The days of service plazas as cool destinations are long gone. The restaurants are overpriced, and…read morethe kitschy Florida souvenirs and local fruits have been replaced with cheap t shirts and commercially prepared crap. Just stop at the Shell instead. You can gas up, grab a snack, go potty, and still visit the windshield wash station on the way out.

Driving long distances takes its... toll. If you can pardon the pun, this service plaza was exactly…read morewhat I needed when I needed it. I'm not a fan of having to adjust routes while driving- call it safety. So this spot offered a nice opportunity to refocus and recalibrate. The idea is really to take a mental and physical break. Well Turkey Lake Service Plaza made that happen and the place was clean, safe and had exactly the amenities I was looking for.

This is an older rest area, but compared to others, it is more up-kept and clean. Maybe because…read moreit's dedicated and named, people take pride in it? I'm not sure. There is not a feeling of grunge like some of the others, it just felt very clean. Good selection of vending machines were available. There were also separate, handicap accessible family bathrooms off to the side along with the standard picnic gazebos and dog walk area.

When stopping at night (it was only 9pm), be aware that half of the restrooms are blocked off…read more Both of the family restrooms (which we needed to use) were locked. No security in sight. The half of the restrooms which were open were not well lit; it was pretty dark in there. Had my husband not have been with me, I would have never went in. Not a very safe place at night. I'd recommend waiting and stopping at an exit with a gas station. They do have quite a few snack machines from sodas, to snacks, to even ice cream. This rest area is probably just fine during the daytime, but be extremely careful after dark!

Good/bad Late Check in was horrible!! Guy actually slung…read morethe keys at me. Actually all wknd staff were rude and could tell did not want to be there. I was shocked when i checked out in Monday how different the whole place was. The staff was nice and cheerful.... The good... On the wknd the housekeeping staff was nice. The lady on my floor went above and beyond. Also all of the valets the whole time were nice, laughing, respectful, perfect. Room was so so. Nothing special. King room FYI Fridge Is by the bathroom. Looks like a cabinet. i didn't find it till Sunday.

The staff and service were exceptional. From check in to departure on day six, every employee we…read moreencountered was kind, attentive, and welcoming. That level of hospitality deserves a full 5 out of 5. Unfortunately, the hotel itself was a completely different experience. The property is incredibly dated. The online photos of the rooms do not accurately represent what we received. Our room was clean, but it felt old, worn, and dusty in appearance. The photos set an expectation that simply was not reality. Don't rely on them when booking. The biggest issue was the air conditioning. It leaked onto the carpet throughout our stay, leaving part of the rug soaked. We finally reported it after realizing it wasn't going to stop. The maintenance technician was very kind and explained that the insulation around the pipes behind the wall had deteriorated, causing condensation to leak into the carpet. Imagine unknowingly stepping onto a soaking wet hotel carpet every day. I was genuinely disgusted. The pool was clean and well maintained. The hotel store was clean, and the restaurant served surprisingly good food. Those were definite positives. Still, none of that could make up for the room itself. It had an itchy, worn out, 1980s motel feel that made the stay underwhelming. The pricing reflects what you get, but as someone who has been a loyal Hilton guest since my college days, this stay was disappointing. I've always trusted Hilton because I knew what level of quality to expect. After this experience, I'm now questioning whether the room photos across Hilton properties actually reflect what guests will receive. Hilton, your brand is built on trust. This property is long overdue for a full renovation. Your staff is doing an outstanding job, but they deserve a hotel that matches the level of service they provide. I always take pictures and I don't have a single one. It wasn't your beautiful social media worthy property at alllll! The pictures listed on this Yelp page are LIE don't believe what is posted.

Days Inn by Wyndham South Westmonte Drive…read moreAltamonte Springs, Florida #buyerbeware #worsthotel #hotel The plumbing went out in my exhusbands home, so I got a room at this location so my family could enjoy a shower. For $101, my room should have been cleaned. I didn't care that the carpet is prehistoric. As is the bed spread. And, the painted brick looked awful. I needed a room so I could get my children and ex-husband cleaned. The attached photos of the bathroom do not really show how nasty the walls were. Just that they are.... We were assigned room 106. The bed spread smelled like wild monkey sex. And, is so full of burn holes it should have been trashed ions ago. The shower is moldy and dirty. A little bit of bleach goes a long way. Geez. The underside of the shower step in is nasty as all get out. The carpet was soaking wet right at the bathroom door. The bathroom is narrow and makes ya feel like the walls are going to cave. The alarm clock was underneath the bedside table on the left side of the bed along with a lot of dust. They obviously didn't think about cleaning that spot because I found a tall boy beer can under the table. Seriously?! How gosh darn lazy can you be? But, wait it gets better... So I picked my one of my daughters up from school. Got her things she needed to shower. We both took our turns getting showered and cleaned up and decided to nap while we waited for my ex and 2 other children. Turn the TV (which sucked) on low, my daughter is entertaining herself with her tablet and I went to sleep. I tossed the bedspread aside and omg. I was asleep in no time flat. Now, we had locked the door and engaged the security bar, but that didn't stop a hotel employee, who was sent down to get me because there was a glitch with the system. That derelict opened the door to my room. Talk about making dumb decisions! This idiot Didn't knock! Didn't announce himself! Nothing! Nadda! I was pissed. I cussed his little behind once I was away from my daughter. Him and the lady behind the counter. And, not in a lady like way!! I told them they had so many other options they could have chosen and barging into my room wasn't the safest thing to have done. Gotta hate that what if's game!! The rest of the afternoon went on without excitement. My ex and my kids came and cleaned up. I Enjoyed spending time with my Husband, Steel Fulks, who drove over to have dinner with me. Well, after my husband left to go home to care for His mum, I decided on sleep. I am a tolerant lady. I enjoy working with the elderly, and that definitely requires patience, but seriously WTF!!!! At 11:00, someone is banging on my door. Yanked me out of a dead sleep! Some dude at the door demanding that I let him. I argue with the jackleg I wasn't going to open that door and if he came into my room he would be taking a one-way trip and he better make sure his soul was right with Jesus. We were about to have a "Come to Jesus" moment here in Altamonte Springs. People were fussing outside my door for a while. I know I should have gone somewhere else, but when your are financially tight, sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. My children needed a shower and to be clean. I woke up SICK from the stress. I was puking stomach acid up at 3am. Couldn't leave because of thunderstorms. 5am came rolling I was GONE. No one was available to check me out rang the bell...no one ever came. I thumped my key card under the window and left. I was done with this place. I am not done with this endeavor. Two people trying to gain entry into my room is an "Oh hell to the NO" kind of situation. I will be following up with more. I have spoken to two agents without successful resolve. This situation could have catastrophically ended differently

I highly recommend that anyone reading this does NOT go to this hotel…read more My wife and I had roaches in our room. It was absolutely disgusting and there's no excuse for it. I notified the hotel person at the front desk and their answer was to move us to a different room. We had to leave immediately. The hotel staff seemed ok with having roaches and not once did anyone apologize for this. Please see attached pictures.

It is next to a jail? I think. The lady at the front for nightshift was rude. I had been waiting in…read moreline for 20-30 minutes and when it was finally my turn someone else walked in and she attended them first. The breakfast was not great and there is only 1 waffle making machine. Room service was requested they forgot to come, requested a second time and took a long time to bring towels.

This review is going to sound a little bit like a novel…read more It all started when I booked the hotel. It was very easy, there were many options, and around ten different websites that give you different prices. I found the cheapest one at around $96/night for this hotel on Priceline. Great service and easy booking process. They allow for late check-in, late check-out they are very accommodating and easy to work with. Now comes the actual stay. When driving to this hotel we noticed a building with a lot of barbed wire. Apparently it's right next to a jail. This was a tiny bit of a red flag, but we assume the price of the hotel is so reduced because of this reason. Check-In Process: The check-in process is VERY easy. I had absolutely no problems. The women gave me a map on how to get to our room and where to park. She gave me a free parking pass. We had no issues getting to our room and no issues parking. You're allowed to check-in late if you give the hotel a call letting them know the time of your arrival. At this point for us it was midnight. Room Accomodations: When entering the room, the look is actually very cute. It looks like a dorm I stayed in college. I brought Lysol wipes and cleaned everything off before unpacking because I'm OCD. We were three people staying in a small room with two queen beds so we were dealing with that. I took a shower and the shower was fine, they provided soap and enough towels. Honestly didn't have a problem with the room. (Sorry for the pictures, I was only able to take pictures of the beds after our stay, the beds DID NOT look like that when we entered.) I am the worst sleeper when it comes to sounds and for some reason the location of this hotel since it's very close to the highway, there is a lot of noise. Ambulances, Police, Garbage Trucks, all very very noisy. My Oura ring said I only slept 2 hours and 30 mins, but all was ok because we were going to DISNEY the next day. Long story short, but our Disney tickets were INVALID and we weren't able to go to the park that day. It was 8:30 AM and we had our hotel booked for two nights. Because of this incident, I called the hotel and they let us cancel our second night and get a refund!! BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE! Normally, hotels would NOT let you do this without consequences, but Rose at the front desk was an absolute angel! Giving this hotel 4-stars all because of Rose!

The hotel is massive with a complete conference area downstairs that's basically an entirely…read moredifferent building. On site there are four different restaurants: Mexican, Italian, sports bar, and a 24/7 sandwich/coffee shop. The hotel and restaurants are more expensive and costly than what you might find in the wild. The hotel is kind of secluded with only a 7-11 and McDonald's near by. However, it does have an extensive waterpark and lazy river on site. Overall, not a bad place to stay. It's more costly but comes with a lot of internal amenities.

Disappointing Day Pass Experience…read more Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. Before booking a cabana for my birthday, I specifically called to confirm whether there would be a DJ on Friday. I was told that there would be one, and that information was a primary factor in my decision to book. However, that information was incorrect. There was no DJ, which significantly impacted the experience I had planned and paid for. I understand that plans and entertainment schedules can change, but this was not the case, something I specifically took the time to verify before making my reservation and was definitely told yes there would be a dj was totally inaccurate based on the onsite stagf when I ateived. The issue is less about the entertainment itself and more about being given inaccurate information when I called to confirm. Please do better with the information being provided by the people answering your phones. Guests make purchasing decisions based on what they are told, and accurate information matters, especially when someone is planning a special occasion. I expected much more for my birthday and left feeling utterly disappointed.

This hotel is located approximately a mile from Universal…read moreStudios, if you are planning a visit to the theme park this is a great location. The hotel is a little outdated, but the staff are extremely helpful and friendly, and the hotel is very affordable. I enjoyed my stay.

Someone attempted to break into my car after I checked in and when i spoke to the staff I was told…read moreI would have to wait for the General Manager to have them review the cameras to find out who tried to break into my car . The Gm NEVER reached out to me and staff claimed they were unable to do anything about it . I had to file a report with the sherriffs office here and notify my insurance about the matter . Staff are very unprofessional and lie about everything. On top of that the room is filthy , the whole place smells like marijuana and the ice machines do not work. I highly recommend spending the extra money and staying somewhere else . these people are crooks .

Never personally stayed an evening at this hotel, so I cannot speak to the actual rooms; however,…read moreI've been coming to this hotel for YEARS now for the 100 Black Men of Orlando Scholarship banquet. I've attended, mostly, as a recipient of the scholarship award during my collegiate years for the annual banquet/scholarship dinner they host every summer. In my later years, I've attended as a guest or volunteer. I've also visited for various other events and conventions. Nonetheless, it's always a really nice experience. The staff is friendly and helpful. There is ample parking. The hotel is fairly easy to navigate. There have nice sized pool and an outdoor seating area. There's also a restaurant and bar - so it is a good one-stop shop if you are a guest of the hotel. It is also a great EVENT space.

We went to Rosen Centre for Mother's Day bruch and had a great time. They have a reception area…read morewhere you can hang out while waiting for your table. They had mimosas available to sip on and a photo backdrop with props. Once seated we were given a map (yes, a map for a buffet) so that we could navigate to all of the stations. When we were first discussing going to this brunch I was hesitant because it was $73 a person. I did not realize that the $73 included things like tomahawk steak, sushi and crab legs to name a few. Oh, it also included unlimited mimosas! There were probably at least 200 dishes available between all of the stations. The dessert station was amaazing as well, there was a huge variety of sweets and a section just for no sugar added and gluten free options. I am so happy we ended up going to this buffet, I definitely want to go again!