V-Flyer

Has anyone stayed at the Wyndham Orlando on International Drive or Tradewinds Grand Island in St Pete's? if so, any views/info would be much appreciated.

Kpen

not stayed at the Wyndham, but have expereinced the Tradewinds at St Petes.

The property is made up of three formerly seperate hotels so is a bit spralling. The one furthest away from the Reception (Breckinridge I think they call it) is in fact predominatly timeshare. This is where the main inside bar is and a resturant called Bermudas

If you go for a basic room be warned that they are very small, frequently do not have any views, other than a small window on to the balcony. The last time one of my family stayed there(with BA Holidays) I had to pay to upgrade the room to one that had an outward facing window overloking a car park.

The hotel frequently hosts conventions so the main lobby area always seems to be full and I have always gained the impression that these guests have priority.

If you are thinking of staying there check out the prices for the suites or rooms that have a "Gulf View" these are certainly the best to have if you can afford them.

St Petes beach is a great place as it is not overcrowded (like Clearwater can be) or overly expensive like the resorts further south on the Gulf Coast.

Hope this is of some help - please PM me if you want any more details

Buns