Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet CreekvsCastle Hotel, Autograph Collection
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek scores significantly better than Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection. Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek comes in at 87 with endorsements from 8 publications such as The Telegraph, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL 32821
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upscale
"This 1,000-room Hilton is an oasis of adult calm amid frenetic child-centric Disney World -- literally, as it's actually within the gates of Disney." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"While most guests book their stay at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek to visit neighboring Disney World, anywhere else, the hotel would be a destination unto itself." Full review
Star Service
"With that said, Hilton Orlando, located at the far end of International Drive, proves a pluckier pick, with resortier guest rooms and a pool that is a smidge better.
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The children's programs are extensive and very popular, so parents should be sure to book early.
Zagat
4.0
"Whether you're "doing business in the area" or "hitting the parks with the family", this "lovely" resort satisfies with "modern", "upscale" quarters."
Fodor's
"The Hilton is not quite as plush as its neighbor the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, but it has a load of amenities and appeals to families." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The sister resort to neighbouring Waldorf Astoria, with a location in Walt Disney World that affords views of the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks while retaining a secluded, elegant feel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Stay in one of the many Disney-sanctioned properties with easy access to the parks, such as Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, and relax at your resort in between park visits"
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Frommer's
"Linked to the Waldorf Astoria by a convention hall and set in 482 mostly unbuilt acres, the hotel has rooms that lack balconies, which is a real bummer, but it’s on Disney turf, which counts for a lot" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Surrounded by Walt Disney World and boasting a big pool with a lazy river and a slide, this quintessential full-service resort makes an excellent alternative to comparable resorts on Disney property." Full review
Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection
8629 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
From $79/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"In the style of a medieval fairytale castle, this popular hotel features fanciful surroundings, gargoyles in the lobby, and a large pool."
Rough Guide
"A good-value, elaborate theme hotel, complete with Renaissance music and medieval decor."
Star Service
"This imaginative nine-story hotel continues to bear the telltale crenellated profile of its theme park masters." Full review
Frommer's
"Most of the hotels along International Drive fall into two categories: gigantic convention-fed pillow mills and nondescript low-rise chain-run pillow mills." Full review
Fodor's
"You won't really believe you're in a castle at this midprice hotel, although the whimsical gold-and-silver spires... may make you feel as if you're having a Harry Potter moment." Full review
Gayot
"Guests are greeted in the lobby with mosaic-tile murals, arched doorways, Renaissance-era music and piped in nature sounds, for what's just the beginning of a multi-layered storybook affair."
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl, 214-room Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection is conveniently located near I-4 and the Orange County Convention Center, a short drive to the area's major theme parks." Full review
Lonely Planet
"You can't miss the castle-like exterior of this International Drive landmark, as distinctive inside as it is out." Full review