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Hotel Kinetic Orlando Universal Blvd.vsDisney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is the choice of most reviewers compared to Crowne Plaza Orlando - Universal Blvd. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge ranks #9 in Orlando with endorsements from 11 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
Hotel Kinetic Orlando Universal Blvd.
Frommer's
Star Service
Gayot
7800 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
From $86/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This sleek, 15-story high-rise is conveniently located a block east of I-Drive and caters primarily to business travelers." Full review
Star Service "Located near Sand Lake Avenue, and a five-minute drive from Islands of Adventure, this is spry Crowne Plaza affiliate is an unusually inviting option for individuals and couples. " Full review
Gayot "Providing a quiet room in the world's busiest tourist corridor is the goal of this hotel located minutes from Universal Studios."
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Gayot
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's Show All Reviews
2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $294/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "By far the most interesting Disney-run hotel—and the best choice for guests who aren't enamored of the company's mythology."
Fodor's "Entering the vast atrium lobby is like entering a cathedral with a roof formed of thatch rather than marble." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The impressive glass wall in the lobby overlooks a vast savanna that allows for random sightings of birds, giraffe, and other wildlife."
Rough Guide Star
"One of Disney’s most spectacular luxury hotels, where from some of the rooms... you can wake up to see wildlife grazing outside your window."
Michelin Guide "When booking a reservation at this horseshoe shaped lodge, ask for a Savannah View room, which offers vistas of Animal Kingdom's grazing animals from its private balcony."
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Ask for a Savannah View room, which offers vistas of Animal Kingdom's grazing animals from its private balcony.
Gayot "Adjacent to the Walt Disney World theme park, the resort is set next to 33 acres of tropical savanna that's home to about 40 species of wildlife."
The Telegraph9.0
"Africa comes to central Florida in this fantasy game lodge, where giraffes, zebras, and other grazing animals roam just beyond your window." Full review
Travel + Leisure "From your balcony at this African-themed Orlando lodge, you just might spot a giraffe, bongo, or wildebeest roaming the surrounding savannah." Full review
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Don't miss the safari at the resort's companion Animal Kingdom theme park.
Condé Nast Traveler "About 200 animals live on the property—and yes, they're visible from the guest rooms and the public viewing stations." Full review
Frommer's "No grander lodge ever existed on the African veldt, and the higher tariff returns to you in the form of a 24-hour safari." Full review
