Courtyard At Lake Lucerne

We expected a run of the mill corporate chain hotel (after all, it's called "courtyard"!) but were delighted to find ourselves in a charming piece of old Orlando. Clean, nicely appointed, comfortable and most of all charming. This is the kind of place I love to stumble on.

My husband and I went on a weekend getaway to The Courtyard At Lake Lucerne. We had an amazing time. When we first arrived we were given a choice of rooms and picked our favorite after touring three different rooms. The property is beautiful and the gardens are lovely. The first night we spent the evening by one of the fountains and shared a bottle of wine. It was incredibly relaxing and lovely. The staff was helpful and polite. The breakfast was decent, nothing out of the ordinary but the dining room is absolutely beautiful. The location is also convenient, it is close to the downtown night life and shops. We will definitely be returning toThe Courtyard At Lake Lucerne!

My husband and I stayed here to attend a concert at the Amway Center. The room (very reasonably priced) was very nice, clean and very comfortable. We were able to walk (safely) to the Amway Center, which was another "plus" for us. No need to worry about traffic, parking charge etc. Next a.m. continental breakfast was a delight! The atmosphere was perfect.. we sat outside.... Huge porch to relax and enjoy the morning. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. Definitely will consider the Courtyard at Lake Lucerne for our next visit to downtown Orlando!!

We stayed in an apartment in the Art Deco Wellborn suites... Very specious & clean space. The staff was friendly and helpful. We stayed on a Saturday night and slept in and missed in breakfast but heard it was wonderful! Before we checked out, since we were the last to do so, we were able to tour and see the other rooms and the other buildings. All the rooms offer different styles and there are four properties joined by a courtyard that is just wonderful and tranquil -- I suggest that you take time to tour the other properties for a wonderful experience.

The courtyard and architecture are beautiful. The room was large and decor was rich. Pets being welcome sealed the deal for us.

My husband and I were looking for a place to stay in Orlando and were looking at the usual brands when we came across a blurb about Courtyard at Lake Lucerne. We had never stayed at a B&B, but after our stay here, we are fans! The room was cozy and beautifully furnished/decorated, the location was perfect for our needs, and the property on the whole was great. Whether we were checking in, asking for ice, or just had a question, the staff at Lake Lucerne was very friendly and helpful. We are looking forward to the next opportunity we get to go back.

Outstanding accommodations, the best service. Would highly recommend this beautiful property to anyone visiting Orlando.

I was so impressed by the place so much more homely than the large chains and particularly the Grand Bohemian where I stayed the night before. As a visitor from England the lounge reminded me of my house and the service was just so good and the people so friendly, I couldn't recommend highly enough. well done chaps. Rob Aiers

My husband and I had a great time at the Courtyard. We married there on June 27, 2010 and returned to celebrate our anniversary. Everyone was great and we look forward to our next stay.

Just back from a weekend in a standard suite at the Wellborn Suites building. What a great deal! I almost didn't want to write a glowing review, as I don't want this place to be all full up next time we're in Orlando. You can't beat the price for what you get -- an efficiency apartment! Throw in free internet, cocktails, breakfast, parking ... it's a real value. Plus the folks working there are nice, the food at breakfast is yummy, and the gardens surrounding the buildings are lush and well tended. Thanks for the wonderful weekend, Courtyard!

Nice rooms. Easy check-in/out. Breakfast was nice in the morning. The buildings were a bit confusing to figure out, but overall a good place to stay. I'd definitely stay here again.

The perfect place to stay for my business trip to Orlando. Thank you!

Beautiful rooms and furnishings. The welcome made my daughter and her friend feelo SO VALUED!!! What a great Thanksgiving it was for them.

Very nice B&B, historic. we were upgraded to a large room with a fabulous bath and fireplace. breakfast was very good but the evening cocktails didn't happen the night we were there.

Your inn was lovely! I loved the room we stayed in. we were treated with the utmost respect and courtesy. Thanks again for being a big part of our honeymoon.

Our stay was great! Thank you to the staff for a wonderful experience. The grounds were very beautiful. There was a wedding there the night we arrived. We enjoyed meeting the guests over drinks at the Norment Parry House. I would definitely stay there the next time we are in Orlando, Florida.

After stays in chain hotels, this was the most relaxing business stay yet. The hosts are very helpful. The Inn is just a short walk from lakes, restaurants, and city shops

My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our stay there. We thought the place was beautiful and very comfortable. The courtyard and veranda were really nice too. We'll recommend your B&B to our friends and family.

We choose Lake Lucerne for our wedding on July 3rd for the convinience of location, number of rooms for guests and the beauty of the houses. Our wedding was beautiful we did the right choice. Our guest were very impresed with the place, they love it. Many of them decide to stay and enjoy the morning breakfast and beauty of the patio. The service I can't asked for more, was excellent. The catering companies that they offer was great!. Everybody still talking about the place and the wedding. Thank you to Lake Lucerne staff for made our wedding so special.

The perfect place for a romantic getaway. The Staff made us feel as though we were coming home instead of staying at a hotel. Extreemly compfortable, everything was perfect.

Lovely Victorian homes with beautiful antiques and garden. The staff were a delight. I would go back in a heartbeat.

This was the second time I have visited The Courtyard. I had been telling my husband if we ever came close to Orlando, we would have to stay here. We vacationed close to Orlando, so we spent 3 nights here. The service was fabulous. The room was awesome. We stayed in the Wellborn. Everyone was so nice. The breakfast was outstanding. Greatest place ever. Well worth the drive. Will recommend to all our friends.

This was the second time my girlfriend and I have visited the Courtyard. We absolutely love it here and will be back again!!

Thank you to the staff, we had an amazing time. I felt like I was at someone's house I knew. The guests staying with us were also great people. Lots of weddings, would consider having one there.

My husband and I shared our birthdays (both on Feb. 20th) in an upgraded room! We absolutely loved the room and everything about the visit! Not to mention the staff are friendly!!

We had a wonderful time at your hotel! Beuatiful, helpful staff and especially enjoyed chatting with the guests over drinks. We would definitely stay again! Thank you!

It was a pleasure staying at the Court Yard. We enjoued the choice of eating in the kitchenette, ot going to the main House to have a very delightful breakfast. the staff were extremely courtous, and helpful in every way. We will go again on our next trip to florida. Harvey and Cathy Lesser

We stayed at this b & b for the weekend in the Phillips house. The house and room were very nice and clean. The furnishings were beautiful and the jacuzzi tub was OUTSTANDING! The rooms in this particular house all have fireplaces. THEY DON'T WORK!!! The receptionist at the front desk said that they knew that they didn't work. It really is disappointing to expect something only to realize it was false advertising. The breakfast was pretty sad, to say the least. I don't think that you can even call this a continental breakfast (just breads!) The other thing that was disappointing is after 5pm there is only one employee at the hotel, so don't expect to receive maintenance if you need something. Don't get me wrong, the place is absolutely beautiful and the bathroom is enjoyable, but they do need to have more staff on in the evenings and let the public know that the fireplaces Do NOT work!

Stayed here for a wedding, staff was great, the rooms were very unique, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was tastey. No complaints, I recommend it to my friends and clients when they say they want to stay at a BB near the Disney attractions, near Mt Dora...great location. Thanks Travel Agent in S. FL

We stayed at the Norment house recently and were pleasantly surprised. The house is beautiful and so are the rooms. This was my first experience at a B&B but it won't be the last. My room had two porches, a claw footed tub and was very comfortable. Breakfast included pastries and hot from the oven baked french toast. Highly recommend. I almost forgot, the cost was less than a hotel!

We did not know this was a B&B. It is an old Victorian estate and we were quite surprised how quaint it was. We truly enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

What a fabulous place. Our room was large and elegant and the hospitality offered by the staff was outstanding. Breakfast was a hot breakfast (buffet style) with the best french toast I have eaten anywhere. It is very close to downtown Orlando (we were able to walk to our meeting) but removed from the main streets with lots of gorgeous gardens. Good restaurants are also in walking distance. Too bad they built a highway so close, but the traffic noise was not disturbing once we changed our initial room. A fun complementary happy hour at 6 PM was a great addition. I'm looking for a reason to go back to Orlando!

It was our first experience at a Bed & Breakfast. The place was so romantic, Victorian style,clean, beautiful gardens and good service. Ideal for honeymooners. Luis & Mabel Cogo, Florida.

Overall, I was very impressed with inn. The staff were extremely kind and helpful, and made it very clear that they were willing to go out of their way a bit to make sure we were comfortable. I stayed in the Wellborne Suites, and while the rooms aren't beautiful, it was extremely spacious for the price, and right off of the lovely courtyard, which was very pleasant. I thought it was very clean and appreciated the fact that the bathroom and kitchenette were in excellent condition and had obviously been updated recently. The inn is also right in downtown Orlando, which makes it easy to get around there, however, I wasn't terribly impressed by the entertainments in that part of town, so you will probably end up traveling out some unless you know more about what to do there or at least plan better than I did.

We found Courtyard at Lake Lucerne after we had decided to stay at a 'resort' in Orlando that we were not happy with and cancelled one day into our vacation. We called and they got us in a room right away. They were very flexible and were happy to upgrade us as well. The service was fantastic - they give you a carafe of wine when you arrive and will assist in any way to make your stay special. They also have a happy hour with complementary drinks each evening. There are several buildings that suit any taste and they are walking distance to just about anywhere downtown you would want to go. The only improvement I would suggest is the musty smell in the building where the breakfast area is. All other buildings are perfect and the mansion is amazing. We live in Orlando and will definitely be back as well as recommend them to our guests that visit Orlando as well.

I stayed for two 5 day stints in two different rooms recently, and was extremely pleased with this establishment. The service is friendly and top-notch. The rooms were perfect for the business traveler. Very unique. I will stay here whenever I'm in Orlando.

Review for the Dr. Phillips house. It appears other reviews have been posted, but they do not do justice, and may not be specific to the Dr. Phillips house. I hesitate to review because I fear as word gets out this Inn may be more than I can afford in the future. We saw all of the rooms and consider our honeymoon was spent in the best room , and best room for honeymooners in the house - the Dr. Phillips room. I defy anyone considering lodging at the nearby resorts to find a room over 1500 square feet with a sitting area replete with antique furniture, an antique four-post and comfortable king bed, a balcony, fridge, continental breakfast, wireless internet, flat screen TV, large shower with two shower heads (perfect for honeymooners), 2 person whirlpool tub separate from the shower for the price at which the Dr. Phillips room is offered (less than 200 on weekdays). I think all of the other rooms have whirlpools, but only ours had the two person shower and balcony. Other rooms may have balconies to sitting areas on the second and third floors in the back. My new wife cried when we left after 4 days because she said "It felt like home". Staff was very helpful on our second and unplanned stay later that week in the turret room due to a delayed flight. I was happy to return.

Very accommodating of our odd hours of coming and going. The sun porch attached to our room was a real pleasure. It really was exactly what we needed and then some!

Absolutely charming inn. Beautifully decorated with a lovely, helpful staff. We will come again and recommend it to all!

Would definitely come back! Better by far than a business hotel!

A wonderful hideaway amidst the downtown area. Secluded and quiet, peaceful and restful. Very close to hospitals, restaurants, etc. Exceptionally clean and welcoming inn!

The rooms, reps, amenities were all 1st class. Will stay here every time from now on.

I believe that just might have been the best B&B I've ever encountered...the only setback we had was the slowness of orderout service..it took nearly an hour to get a pizza and salad and they even forgot the utensils...other than that it was a wonderful stay and I'd recommend them to everyone who's in Orlando.

Beautiful grounds, wonderful place to eat breakfast, extremely helpful staff

The Courtyard exceeds in all aspects and it is in a great location!

Under much distress (sister in hospital), my stay here was accommodating, warm, and comfortable. It allowed me to feel safe-as if I was home. the staff was the best!

very good

beautiful. Felt like a timeshare. Very clean. Very comfortable. Everything provided; they forgot nothing! Very friendly and pleasant.

This B&B was just what I needed! The employees were all accommodating upon my late arrival and even offered an escort to my room. The room I stayed in was the Wellborn Jacuzzi Suite. It was clean, and very inviting, with old fashion charm. This is one of my top choices to come back to!

The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne is a lovely B&B. It's kept very clean, has lovely gardens and friendly, helpful employees. They have a nice selection of breakfast items on their menu, all in a lovely setting.

Everyone was pleasant and helpful. I will return one day! Thanks!

We love Maria-food attractive and delicious- sweet lady and most helpful!

First when I saw the building, I didn't know how it would be, but it was really cool, kinda quiet and cozy!

We were recently in Orlando for a family wedding. My mother and I stayed at the Courtyard and found it to be a lovely place to stay. 3 historic homes and a deco building all converted into this clean and friendly bed and breakfast. Even better, was that the wedding's reception was held in their beautiful gardens and a good time was had by all. I was also impressed with the variety of the continental breakfast.

outstanding B&B! Beautiful rooms, great food, wonderful hosts!

We stayed at This B&B after returning to Orlando from touring Florida and thought it would be good to stay somewehere nearer to the airport. We found this to be a gem of a property in the heart of Downtown Orlando. We stayed in one of two Victorian houses that are tucked away behind a slip road with beautiful gardens. It was an elegant and serene setting and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The room we had was the honeymoon suite and it was fabulous. It was a wonderful romantic end to a fabulous American adventure. The surrounding area, especially around Lake Eola is wonderful. Take a walk around the historic old part of Downtown Orlando and you won't be disppointed.

WOW!

What a beauty. The mansion is especially beautiful, without a doubt. Each room is very unique. The only problem is that this B&B has a highway to the back and one to the front of it. There is also a very busy fire station a block away. The innkeeper is fully aware of these issues and is in the process of putting in much better sound proofing. Plus the fire station will be moving soon. We experienced a comedy of errors during our stay and what could go wrong did go wrong. But before you begin thinking negatively about this B&B, keep reading. I am very impressed with the innkeeper, David. He puts his customers first and customer satisfaction is key. He listened and responded to our concerns. You can never go wrong when dealing with someone like that. He made everything right and more and we can not thank him enough. You can't find that kind of service any more. Because of how he treated us and resolved our issues, we plan to give his B&B another chance this winter. Give them a chance too!

We checked in late for our honeymoon night and had to leave early for our flight. The night clerk handled us in fine style and even had breakfast ready earlier than normal.

This inn is as unique as it is beautiful. Made up of four very differenct houses, they have something to please everyone! The service even surpasses the inn itself! Everyone goes out of their way to make your stay great. Maria was very kind and made my stay especially nice!!

The most beautiful, clean and friendly place to stay in Orlando! I have stayed in places all over the country and this is by far my favorite.

Excellent experience

Wonderful, Beautiful

If you love the homes of yesteryear you MUST stay at the Courtyard at Lake Lucern! Each house is a bit different but they are all wonderful. We chose to stay in 4 different rooms in 3 of the properties because I couldn't make up my mind on just one room. Wow, wow, wow! The Norment Parry home rooms all have their own sun porch or balcony. The I.W. Phillips house has bigger rooms and beds and an incredible veranda, and Dr. Phillips house is out of this world. You'd have to see the Attic and Turret Rooms to know what I mean. I didn't see any furnishings (except for the comfy mattresses and pillows) that weren't exceptional antique furniture. Room rates were incredibly reasonable. In fact for our stay at the end of June the rates were lower than the chain hotels in the area. The staff is also very friendly. They often gave us keys to look at rooms that were vacant. I can't think of enough nice things to say about the Courtyard. It's a must stay!

A fantastic oasis ini the busy downtown area! So relaxing and the staff is friendly, helpful, and accommodating! Can't wait to come back.

Staff was wonderful - Front desk Maria was super!

We just returned from a stay in one of the Wellburn Suites. The suite was comfortable and beautifully furnished with imagination and flair. The Front Desk staff helped us with every question and request. They suggested ways to make our stay in Orlando better than what we had planned. Some local friends stopped by and we spent a couple hours outside in the lovely courtyard while it got dark and the garden lights came on. It is beautiful at night and the flowing water fountains completed the picture. We will have to come back soon.

Very quaint relaxing escape from procedures at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

overall it exceeded my expectations

I always enjoy the staff. They are very friendly and always helpful.

This bed and breakfast exceeded my expectations.

My partner and I recently had the enjoyable experience of spending three days at this lovely bed and breakfast. The staff were very friendly and helpful on all of the shifts--especially Dave and John. We enjoyed ourselves walking and touring around the local sites. When it came time to leave, we forgot our clothing in the closet. By the time we realized our mistake, we were already home. Our gratitude to Corazon, our chambermaid, for returning our garments to the front desk. I called and spoke with your staff and they assured me that the articles could be mailed and that they would take care of sending the garments to us. We appreciated their prompt and personal attention in this matter. Our clothing arrived safely and quickly. Our sincerest thanks to the staff and let them know that we really appreciate all their efforts.

My wife and I rented the turret room in the Dr. Phillips house for four nights. No elevator, so be aware that you have to carry your bag(s) up two flights of stairs - but the room was worth it. Spacious, luxurious, comfortable, with quite a view of downtown Orlando. Great whirlpool tub and walk-in shower with plenty of room for two. Traffic noise - particularly sirens - does intrude as the freeway is literally right across the street, but landscaping and really sturdy construction muted it a great deal. My wife was bothered a little, but I didn't mind. Staff was helpful, friendly and did a really good job of keeping the place clean - spotless really. The buildings are next to each other and occupy most of a small city block. The landscaping is fantastic - a good variety of plants, creating beautiful, serene and intimate outdoor spaces. The breakfast buffet was an excellent, expanded continental breakfast; dry cereals, juices, pastries, English muffins and bagels, hard-boiled eggs, fruit, yogurt, teas and coffee. Tasty and well presented in a large dining room with a large veranda for those inclined to eat outside. Access to the major freeways (I-4 and the east-west toll road) was quick and easy. The neighborhood is upscale - large, well kept houses and professional businesses. Upscale restaurants are within a five minute drive. The ones we ate at were excellent. We loved coming back to the Inn at night and took our time leaving in the morning. I highly recommend the Inn and would stay there again in a heartbeat.

My husband surprised me with a stay in the Dr. Phillips House for our 5th anniversary. We stayed in a charming and luxurious room complete with a large two person shower and separate jacuzzi tub that overlooks downtown Orlando. The breakfast served is quite a spread, and has something to satisfy both young and old tastes alike.

We have stayed at the Inn over five times or more. It is fabulous starting with the decor to the breakfast spread in the old victorian home behind the Inn. We have even stayed in the deco apartments which are wonderful for a family. Highly recommend!

We celebrated our 14th Anniversary at the Courtyard and were sweep off our feet. Wonderful staff and a luxurious room. We spent our evening in the Dr.Phillips house. We loved the hospitality hour at the Inn and breakfast was wonderful. We will be back for our 15th anniversary.

This place is fabulous. I've stayed in each of the 4 residences on site. The Mansion is superb, great for weddings. Charming old fashioned decor in 3 homes, and funky art deco in the apartment building. Large old tubs in some rooms. Beautiful garden grounds tucked away in the heart of downtown. Very convenient location. I stay here every month on business and look forward to every trip. Good continental breakfast with large selection of pastry, fruit, breads, cereal, hard boiled eggs, etc. but no freshly made gourmet treats. It's a marvelous place. Love the resident cats & fish.