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Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs AreavsHard Rock Hotel Orlando
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando is preferred by most professionals compared to BEST WESTERN Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel. Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando comes in at 82 with approval from 9 reviewers like Gayot, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
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2000 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This towering resort with its airy lobby offers luxury linens, flat-screen TVs, and, in many rooms, a bird's-eye view of the nightly Disney World fireworks." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Rooms have private balconies, many offering views of Disney, and there are lushly landscaped grounds."
Frommer's "Another motel-grade tourist machine on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, the congested road leading to Downtown Disney, this 18-story hotel is older and could use a brush-up." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"This Best Western is like many mid-range properties in the Disney area; it offers affordable rates and a location within easy reach of Disney attractions." Full review
Gayot "A deceptively secluded, all-inclusive sky-rise hotel tucked in tropical gardens in the heart of Disney's cluster of theme parks."
Hard Rock Hotel Orlando DK Eyewitness
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5800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
From $247/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness "Mission-style architecture, an impressive collection of musical memorabilia, and an underwater sound system built into the impressive pool make this the hippest of Universal’s luxury resorts."
Rough Guide "Stuffed with rock memorabilia, and with familiar tunes blaring out at poolside, this is the least tranquil of the park’s resorts – and the most popular with the younger generation."
Star Service "Overlooking Universal Studios from its privileged locale inside the park, this hotel is situated on a waterway that connects it to its equally impressive siblings." Full review
Zagat3.7
"Guests "have a blast" at this "lively", "upbeat" Orlando resort that's set in a "terrific" location within "walking distance of Universal's parks"."
Gayot "California mission-style architecture, thoughtfully chosen music programming, an on-site concert venue and authentic rock-n-roll memorabilia make this resort an attraction all by itself."
Afar Magazine "I walked into my hotel room and there on the bed was my personal invitation to rock." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This ultra-hip deluxe hotel is themed as a rock star’s mansion and Universal Orlando Resort treats every guest like a VIP." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "With “thoughtfully designed” rooms and the “absolute best suites ever,” the Hard Rock Hotel will make you feel like rock and roll royalty." Full review
Fodor's "The Hard Rock is perfect for large multigeneration family trips and for smaller families looking to keep children entertained." Full review
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Rooms have black-and-white photos of pop icons and 32-inch flat-panel TVs.
2010 Fodor's 100 Hotel Award Winner
Electricity and water are a dangerous combination, but this is a fact the Hard Rock chooses to ignore (and we're glad they do!
Travel + Leisure "Ever wondered what it feels like to live like a rock star? Find out at this upscale resort, which features 650 guest rooms, including the 2,375-square-foot Graceland suite" Full review
