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Disney's Animal Kingdom LodgevsHyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is preferred by most professionals compared to Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is ranked #9 in Orlando with accolades from 11 sources such as Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Gayot.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
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Fodor's
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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
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport DK Eyewitness
Star Service Gayot Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
9300 Airport Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "The convenience of not having to leave the airport can save time, money, and stress for many a business traveler."
Star Service "Connected to the airport concourse, this property remains one of the best airport hotels anywhere and is by far the most elegant in Orlando." Full review
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King-bedded rooms with sofas and refrigerators (which can be requested for any room) are 30% larger.
Gayot "With its prime airport location between terminals A and B, it allows guests to get from their rooms to the nearest ticket counter in five minutes."
Fodor's "If you have to catch an early-morning flight, this hotel inside the main terminal complex is a very convenient option." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport is a three-and-a-half-pearl godsend for those with cancelled flights or early morning departures." Full review
Lonely Planet "Located inside the main terminal of the Orlando International Airport, it's a useful option for early departures or late arrivals though you might as well go elsewhere if you're hitting the resorts." Full review
