Hotel Kinetic Orlando Universal Blvd.vsDisney's Pop Century Resort
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Disney's Pop Century Resort ranks marginally higher than Crowne Plaza Orlando - Universal Blvd. Disney's Pop Century Resort comes in at 79 with approval from 8 reviewers including Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Kinetic Orlando Universal Blvd.
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 Pop Century Resort
1050 Century Drive, Lake Bueno Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Budget
"It's value over frills at the enormous, 2,880-room Disney Pop Century." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of Disney’s four “value” resorts, this homage to pop culture is as popular with adults as children."
Rough Guide
"Devoted to mammoth pop icons from each decade of the second half of the twentieth century, this is Disney’s largest hotel."
Fodor's
"Giant jukeboxes, 65-foot-tall bowling pins, an oversized Big Wheel and Rubik's Cube, and other pop-culture memorabilia are scattered throughout the grounds of this value resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Part of the family of Disney Value Resorts at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Pop Century Resort is inspired by all things pop culture from the 1950’s through the 1990’s." Full review
Gayot
"Pop culture buffs as well as kids will enjoy this trivia-infused maze of eras."
Frommer's
"The largest Value resort is a fair choice, with smallish rooms—one king bed or two queens with cubbies instead of closets, one sink, and one mirror, and for dining, a heaving central food court" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Each section pays homage to a different decade of the late 20th century, with massive bowling pins that extend beyond the roof and giant Play Doh." Full review