Hyatt Regency Grand CypressvsArnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress is preferred by most reviewers compared to Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Lodge. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress comes in at #3 in Orlando with praise from 12 reviewers like Star Service, Oyster and Gayot.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Show All Reviews
1 Grand Cypress Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32836
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness
"Waterfalls, caves, grottoes, and rope bridges surround the pool at this upscale resort. There is plenty on offer for guests of every age."
Gayot
"This elegant 18-story, V-shaped hotel overlooks an exotic 1,500-acre property and aims to be for adults what Disney is for children---a whirlwind of fantasy and play."
Zagat
3.8
"Repeat visitors "can't get enough" of this "wonderful", "luxurious" resort that's "great for couples or families" and features "beautiful" grounds."
Fodor's
"Sitting amid 1,500 palm-filled acres just outside Disney's back gate, this huge luxury resort hotel has a private lake with watercraft, three golf courses, and miles of trails for strolling." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"TheHyatt Regency Grand Cypress is a self-contained mega-resort situated on 1,500 acres of private grounds in theheart of Orlando's bustling theme park landscape." Full review
Jetsetter
"1,500-acre mega-resort with sprawling lagoon-style pool, golf courses and an array of watersports in prime Florida theme park land." Full review
Star Service
"This superb resort is designed to draw golfers, CEOs, equestrians and, with the recent expansion of its options for children, demanding families." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Its monolithic high-rise style gives way inside to a rich, detail-orientated approach, with a dazzling array of activities and outstanding dining choice." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"There’s no shortage of activities here, not only with Walt Disney World next door, but because the 815-room Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress also has four Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf courses." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"This all-in-one resort has “so many good restaurant choices we never ate off property,” said one reader." Full review
Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
9000 Bay Hill Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
From $159/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"If golf is your game there might not be a more enjoyable place to get out of the rough."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Quiet and genteel Bay Hill feels like a time warp; as though you're walking into a TV set or your grandmother's photo album." Full review
Zagat
4.0
"The "cathedral of golf in Orlando", this "special-occasion" "destination" attracts fans of Arnold who come to "play the course" but stay for the "fantastic" scenery."
Oyster
Upscale
"Surrounded by the gated upscale neighborhood of Bay Hill Community and the Butler Chain of Lakes, Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Lodge and its 70 rooms provide guests with a relaxing and quiet atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"It is reassuringly calm and simple. Handsome rooms are spread among a series of two-story buildings bordering the Arnold Palmer–designed golf course. " Full review