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World United International House Reviews

4400 Simmons Rd., Orlando, Florida, USA

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84%Overall Rating

From 59 ratings
  • 89%Character
  • 85%Security
  • 77%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 88%Atmosphere
  • 76%Cleanliness

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40%

We stayed there for 2 nights and it was horrible.I would rather recomment to pay a little bit more money and stay in a hotel. Manny, the manager was nice and the house could be a nice place, but it was so dirty, the bathroom was disgusting!!! I've been to many hostels in my live, but this one was really the dirtiest I have ever seen. We booked a private room, but when we arrived we got a dorm only for us,which was fine, but when we came home the next day there were 3 other people in our room...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
These 2 guest were shown the Master Dorm and were thrilled, they were told there were other persons arriving the following day but they accepted to stay in the room, When the 3 Australian guest arrived the following day it was obvious they were upset. They did not mention that they were refunded a one nights stay. They did mention that Manny was nice, I am not the manager, I am the owner and founder of World United, these type of comments hurt deeply and if they were just to mention these things to me it would be taken care of, but they left early in the morning and returned late at night only to sleep, they found the master bathroom after it was used by the others, they were upset to have others in their room and were upset, we will do our best to make sure these things do not happen again, we have had over 600 guest stay with us in the past 10 months and although I am not present for a certain time of the year I am proud to say we are trying our best and are proud of the results.

100%

nice people, nice place

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

It is a wonderful place to meet new international friends and just relax. We spent some great nights chilling by the pool! Thanks to Manny for amazing dinners and friendly atmosphere!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Stayed their for almost a week, and it's for sure in my top 3 hostels of the many, many hostels I ever done, It was like one big happy family, everybody knew everybody, ate and drunk togheter the whole week, Theme parks are not that far away, but thanks to a ridiculous shedule of Orlando public transport it can take you up to 2 hours, lucky you don't need public transport, just ask a fellow traveler with a (rental) car to drop you of (everybody is their to visit a theme park)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Male, 31-40
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks Alan! It was so nice having you stay with us, looking forward to your return visit.

100%

Great hostel, I had an awesome time!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


20%

We as frequent travellers saw a lot of hostels all over the world. As we arrived it was dirty, all over the floor were clothes empty cans etc. The pool looked like a sea. The bathroom was for maybe 12 people and clean is something different. Also it could be, that your booked hostel is not in Orlando it could be in Kissimee, that happened to us. We had to pay a lot for a cab on these two days. it is was cheap but with the additional costs it was expensive.We would say book an other hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Male Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)


20%

Beware, don't book the Private Room! This "private" room is on the other side of town in a gross, dumpy motel with no TV, no heat, grimy disgusting floors, no WiFi, and a "Peeing Prohibited in this Place" sign in the stairwell which explains the stench throughout the entire place. We have pictures. Also, Manny said he would refund our money after we left early but never did. He did say that if we post a good review on here that he would finally give us a refund. We are now disputing the charges.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • American Samoa
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
I never met the young man writing this review, I only spoke to him on the phone on a couple of occasions. We just opened up the Kissimmee property shortly before his arrival. The persons at the property said he checked in with a much older lady and were very annoying. We were in the process of issuing a refund, but after finding out about the couples strange behavior, I told the young man to write his review and we'll respond accordingly.

50%

The owner was never at home, and there was no staff around. He wanted me as a guest to welcome the other guests and show them everything!! Additionally it was so dirty I had to clean everything the first day because it was so dirty I couldn't even take a shower...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
The guest was arriving to attend school at UCF we offered her an opportunity to stay for free in exchange to assist us in welcoming and getting the arriving other guest situated, she accepted. Our Intern had to go back to China on an emergency and we were left understaff and the Founder (Owner) had to depart for Miami for 3 days, Basicly the guest rated herself, as she was responsible for welcoming the guest, show them the property, and do the basic cleaning. We try our best to satisfy each and every guest, but we understand some times it is difficult.

87%

Very nice stay not too far from the airport in suburban area. A bit chaotic in terms of organization, but very nice staff who help you where they can. Huge common living room and kitchen to get in contact with others. Great people, nice house, in total a very good hostel.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 26 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (17 reviews)


83%

I really liked the hostel, because they are always willing to help. Manny (the owner of the hostel) drove me to busch gardens and also picked me up at greyhound bus station and I just had to pay two dollars, which is pretty cheap compared to shuttles available in orlando. I just had a hard time to have a good night of sleep because people went to bed very late.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


93%

I absolutely loved my stay at United World! My original stay was going to be for 3 days, but I ended up staying the whole week I was in town! Manny is a wonderful host, and goes out of his way to make every guest feel welcome and open to the facilities. One of the first things he said to me was "this is your home as long as you stay, treat it as such." He took almost daily trips out to Disney World / Universal Studioes for his guests. The marks down on location are due to the public buses.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

The World United International Hostel has a home environment and the 'hostess' Manny Dume always tries to let us well accommodated, plus it's a place where we have the opportunity to get contact with people from many different countries

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

The best house of this kind I came across. Menny, the boss of The World United International House will ask you to not to worry about breakfast/lunch and dinner at all as you people will be surprised to eat with him :) Location is good but you know like any other US cities you have to look for a transport as buses come in 1 hour frequency but once you reach the Lynx central station there is no problem at all. And in last Menny will drop you at airport. What more one needs??


70%

Nice travellers hostel in a suburb of Orlando. Perfect place for daytrips to all different kinds of parks. Owner was very kind and let us borrow his navigation.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

World United International House is a really nice place to stay. It's a lovely house, and Manny -the owner- makes sure you will feel at home. He is very friendly and super helpfull. I arrived unfortunately fairly late, but he made me some sausages, and even brought me to the Greyhound a couple of days later when I was heading for Miami. Awesome living room, sleepings rooms are fine with bunkbeds. If I will return to Orlando I'd definitely pick WUIH again. Recommended,for solo's or groups.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

I love this hostel !!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


97%

This is a great place to stay. Manny goes to great lengths to look after his guests, including giving free rides when he can. The facilities are much better than in most hostels of this price. The dorms are small and clean, and there is free laundry, a swimming pool and sometimes free food. The hostel is on the bus route between the airport and downtown Orlando, so getting around is easy. Highly recommended.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Male, 41+
  • (3 reviews)


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