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World United International House Reviews

4400 Simmons Rd., Orlando, Florida, USA

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84%Overall Rating

From 58 ratings
  • 89%Character
  • 85%Security
  • 77%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 88%Atmosphere
  • 76%Cleanliness

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87%

This is a great hostel if you want to visit orlando parks like disney, universal, and to experience some great hospitality. Manny and the other staff are great. They put in alot of effort to make your stay social, and a great experience. Hostel is far from universal by public transport, but the shuttle from the hostel takes you there within 20 min. Dont forget the free snacks and drinks every night. All in all would definiatly recommend the hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


80%

Dry hostel, no bar, don't expect to be partying here. Lots of families and children! Nice and clean safe place to sleep though


100%

The proprietor, Manny, was extremely helpful in accommodating my late arrival and in advising me of local destinations. The hostel is spacious and inviting, providing comfortable settings for sitting down to work.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (3 reviews)


87%

Manny is an amazing guy who makes you feel welcome and at home immediately after walking through the door. I was only there a couple nights, but it was a great chilled out atmosphere. Dude needs to buy some new bed linens though. They were that fake silk stuff, which is comfortable but slips off all the time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


77%

We had a great time in the World United International Hous in Orlando. We met awesome people who were very nice. The "Hosteldad" is very kind. He really cares about you and your trip and always answers your questions. I would always stay there again because of the other travelers and the kindness. The only thing was that it was not clean how I wished it would be. One evening we all cooked together and enjoyed each others company ;)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

There's a market and other shops within walking distance. And its on a bus route. They know of the places to hit up and will help you get there best way possible. The open living room makes it easy for everyone to hang out. Although I didn't take full advantage of the kitchen, its very nice. I would definitely stay here again! :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


20%

Worst "hostel" experience in my entire life. I put the quotations around the word hostel because even Manny (the crazy owner) himself said it wasn't a hostel. It's his home and being there is a privilege- NOT A RIGHT. So basically you're paying HIM to have control over your life while you're there. HUGE WARNING if you decide to stay here. He may threaten you, and yell at you if you talk to a pretty girl that he has his eye on. He's just that kind of a classy dude.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Friendly guests & genuinely accommodating staff. shown room, made payment, and asked about plans in morning. Round-trip ride to Universal Studios for reasonable fee. Starbucks & supermarket 5 min walk. Previous review states, “several times they request my checkout”. A simple explanation is, they were asking about his plans for the next day. His definition of clean is weird since both bathrooms were immaculate. Sounds like an incompetent individual that had logs up his rear

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

I stayed at World United during my Winter Break, I had a great time and met many new friends, I decided to come back for another visit this spring break and have extended my stay. I am glad to stay some place every one is friendly and the owner does not hesitate to turn away some one that is a nuisance, just like he did the second night I was there, this made every one more at ease. I will always stay here when in Orlando.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

The World United International Awesome House is simply wonderful!! A very nice place, very well located, with free parking, a great owner who treats everybody like a family, and a lot of other great stuff! I went to the beach, had San Patricks Day with free beer (OMG!!!), listened to great real stories.... it was just outstanding! Next time I come back, I'll fly near Cape Canaveral, and have a barbecue with the Legendary Manny!! :-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


60%

It's was very confusing about schedule. Payment had been make it at check in, and several times they request my check out!!! An Asian woman verbal attack me, very aggressive, regards a parking issue. I was sleeping and that woman scream like crazy to remove my car. Isn't necessary? Restroom was dirty, super dirty. Both toilet were out of service! And nobody to fix it but an Asian man asking me, about my check out!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
I the Founder Manny Dume had to leave for New York City for a family emergency and received a call from the Intern left behind to look after the House for the 2 nights I was gone, he mentioned the guest had verbally abused one of our Female guest, and had intentionally clogged both restrooms in an act of revenge. Prior to my departure I noticed the guest had a strange behavior but we did our best to accommodate his every need. In his comments he refers twice to others as Asian, but in fact the person left in charge is an American with Asian features. Unlike other business professionals we have had stay with us, this particular quest did not fit well in the environment with others that were much younger then he. The way he refers to others in his comments as Asian brings out a certain racist attitude towards our Asian friends. Every one noticed his obvious sexual orientation as being Gay, but we would never refer to him as "A Gay Man" clogged our bathrooms in an act of revenge.

97%

A very nice place to stay. Manny, the proprietor takes a real personal interest in every guest and helps as much as he can, offering lifts to different places, helping out with meals and giving good advice. The atmosphere is somewhat family like with guests from many different countries. I somewhat regret we did not stay longer. There is also a supermarket near by, but the only regret might be that it is difficult to get around in Orlando with public transports if you do not have your own car.

  • Globetrotter
  • 17 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (34 reviews)


97%

World United International House is a special hostel. Its in a house with three bedrooms therefore you get the real american house living experience. Manny is also a very special person as he extremely friendly and loves to share stores about his experiences with other travelers. This greatest difference between this place and other hostels is the warmth and care you receive, as its like you're being invited by a friend to his own house.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

World United is the best hostel in Orlando with no doubt. And Manny was very nice. He gave us rides to the places we went every morning and we had lot of fun together. Highly recommended to everyone who wants experience Orlando! Thanks Manny!


97%

Manny is a great host! I would recommend World United to anyone because it is a safe and fun way to make connections with people from around the world! Wonderful place for people who love to stay in hostels as well as for those who have never tried one before.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Manny is great, always something going on and great place to meet new ppl, keep it up manny!!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (16 reviews)


97%

is much more then just a hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


90%

110% That's what I promised Manny and that's what he deserves! Even if the hostel's location is not prime, there is a Publix, Walgreens & some others shops almost around the corner. Manny's heart is in the hostel and its guests; he goes out of his way to try to make you as comfortable as possible by cooking dinner, providing for breakfast and drive around to drop you at the mall, attractions and airport or greyhoundstation. The hostel is very homey with swimming-pool and dining and living area.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


97%

I loved stay in World United International House. The place is beautiful and clean. Was very easy to get a bus from there. What I most like about there was the staff, they all were very kind, Thank you so much guys for all! Juliana - Brazil


67%

Manny was a great host, very welcoming and even made us dinner. We enjoyed our stay, however the ensuite bathroom was not very clean. It was good that we could park our car there and there are supermarkets and shops nearby. Thanks for a good stay.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 21 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (10 reviews)


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