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Sonder WellbornvsDrury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne scores slightly higher than BEST WESTERN Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel. The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne comes in at 80 with praise from 9 sources including concierge.com, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Sonder Wellborn
Concierge
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Gayot
Frommer's
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
211 N. Lucerne Circle E., Orlando, FL 32801
From $73/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Concierge "Tucked away on a quiet pond in the midst of downtown's skyscrapers, the compound is popular with honeymooners."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This lovely historic inn, with enchanting gardens and genteel breakfast, has roomy art-deco suites and handsome antiques throughout." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Four historic homes, including the oldest in Orlando, are meticulously maintained."
Rough Guide Star
"A lush flower garden and four separate buildings, one of which is the oldest house in Orlando, comprise this peaceful oasis of grace and hospitality nestled right in the busy downtown area."
Michelin Guide "Arranged around a tropical courtyard, thls complex of four historic residences (1893-1940) overlooks downtown's Lake Lucerne."
Gayot "This B&B hideaway consists of an eclectic and beautiful quartet of historic buildings surrounding a garden and brick courtyard."
Frommer's "You might feel the sting of Cupid's arrows in this downtown hideaway, where each of the buildings is historic." Full review
Fodor's "Four beautifully restored Victorian houses surround a palm-lined courtyard within blocks of the Amway Center and the Dr. Philips Center for the Performing Arts." Full review
Afar Magazine "Downtown Orlando is full of charm and quaintness offering a neighborhood feel, unlike most cities." Full review
Travel + Leisure "About eight miles from Winter Park, Sonder Wellborn is located in the oldest house in the Orlando area. Suites are well priced and spacious, plus the property includes a Victorian garden."
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area Fodor's DK Eyewitness Frommer's
Oyster Gayot
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."
