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The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande LakesvsDisney's All-Star Sports Resort
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is preferred by most reviewers compared to Disney's All-Star Sports Resort. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes comes in at 98 with accolades from 14 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Frommer's
Concierge
Jetsetter
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Fodor's
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837
From $399/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Debuting back in 2003, the Ritz-Carlton Orlando has fast become one of the city's best destinations for deep-pocketed travelers." Full review
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A recent addition to the Grande Lakes resort's outdoor activities is a zipline adventure, with two separate courses to choose from, each with multilevel structures, poles, cables, platforms, and unique climbing elements.
Concierge "The lakes and nature preserve surrounding the sprawling Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes makes the resort feel far removed from the theme parks."
Jetsetter "Plush escape from the theme park frenzy with a serene spa, golf and haute fare in a family-friendly setting." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Located about 15 minutes from both Disney and Universal Studios on the beautiful (and massive) Grande Lakes resort grounds, the Ritz-Carlton is one of the best luxury hotels in Orlando." Full review
Star Service " Around-the-clock room service, daily newspapers, complimentary shoeshine, twice-daily maid service, and a well-connected concierge round out the options." Full review
Gayot "Located on the Grande Lakes Orlando resort, this Italianate-style hotel offers class and elegance in a city riddled with inexpensive chains catering to the theme park crowds."
Zagat4.5
""No one does it like Ritz-Carlton does" rave fans who come to be "bathed in elegance" at this "large, convention-sized" resort in South Orlando, where "everything is top-notch"."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"It's here that you can find expertly crafted cocktails and rub shoulders with the property's many business travelers who come to the luxury resort for conferences." Full review
Fodor's "Exemplary service that extends from the porte-cochere entrance to the 18-hole golf course, restaurants, children's programs, and 40-room spa." Full review
Afar Magazine "56 Club Level guest rooms that offer spectacular views of Orlando, the golf course, lakes and gardens." Full review
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort Fodor's
DK Eyewitness Frommer's Gayot Oyster
Lonely Planet
1701 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830-1000
From $113/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Stay here if you want the quintessential Disney-with-your-kids experience." Full review
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For a little peace, request a room away from pools and other common areas.
DK Eyewitness "Sports fans will appreciate the oversized sporting equipment both inside and outside the buildings."
Frommer's "Depending on your point of view, at the Value resorts, Disney treats you either like a second-class guest or an average American family on vacation." Full review
Gayot "Giant whistles, football helmets, baseball bats, surfboards and other such props greet guests at this sports-themed resort."
OysterBudget
"The 1,920-room Disney's All-Star Sports Resort is one of three themed Disney budget properties within the resort." Full review
Lonely Planet "Five pairs of three-story buildings divided thematically by sport." Full review
