Grand Bohemian Hotel

03/24/08

Boheme, you are no St. Regis -- SO not worth the money

by OrlandoAdvisor at Citysearch

My husband and I moved to Orlando from NYC recently. After living in NYC for 8 yrs, we?re willing and used to paying high prices for fine dining WHEN ITS WORTH IT. We went to the Easter Jazz Brunch/Buffet and were appalled at the $65 prix fixe considering the experience. We were first unimpressed when we realized we weren't actually seated in the restaurant. It was crowded, and they made a makeshift "dining room" in the bar/lounge (picture temporary tables/metal chairs with cushions).We sat for a good while with no greeting, no menus. Finally, we politely signaled a waiter--being first time customers we weren't sure if there was a menu/a-la-carte option in addition to the buffet, or about our beverage options. The omelet was good and the ham, shrimp and fruit was fresh. I'll give them that but isn't that expected at $65 a head? Other food and overall selection was average if that. The waffles were semi-cold, the syrup was some watery, cheap tasting liquid. NO attention to detail: cold bread, picked over offerings, melting butter tabs in a bowl. Mimosas were included, but cheap sparkling wine still doesn?t add up to $65. We peeked into the actual Boheme dining room. The tables/chairs/ambiance was obviously more upscale but doubtful it would've made our experience considering the food/service. The jazz was a piano player and female singer who made cheesy comments throughout her performance. Despite fine piano playing and vocal skills, we felt like we were in an episode of Saturday Night Live - the skit with the The Sweeney Sisters. After this, we won?t go back to even try dinner at Boheme. Maybe we're NYC restaurant snobs. After all, we?re comparing it to our NYC brunch experiences at the St. Regis, The Carlyle, The Plaza Athenee but we thought we had a right to compare considering the prices are equal. If we had to put a price on the food and experience, we wouldn't have balked if it was $30 even $40 a head, but $65! Come on, Boheme, you are no St. Regis--get real.

• Pros: nice art on the walls
• Cons: food, ambiance, service, value

08/07/06

Great Service

by pantssupreme at Citysearch

This hotel has spectacular service; however, the decor is a little dated. The gallery and bar are amazing, but skip the restaurant or room service because the food is not that spectacular.

• Pros: Staff, Service, Bar
• Cons: Location, Food, Decor

07/11/06

Hot Hotel

by kimgasgarth at Citysearch

We had the best time at this hotel! When they say they are always available to help you, they are! The room was beautiful and they catered to us, even at weird hours! I had the best time and it's so close to Church street, you can just walk there and back! FUN!