Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista, an IHG HotelvsDisney's Contemporary Resort
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Disney's Contemporary Resort is preferred by most reviewers compared to Holiday Inn Resort Orlando-Lake Buena Vista. Disney's Contemporary Resort ranks #33 in Orlando with positive reviews from 8 sources like Gayot, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista, an IHG Hotel
13351 State Road 535, Orlando, FL 32821
From $56/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Just a mile from the Disney parks, this spruced-up inn caters to kids in a big way." Full review
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If you like sleeping in, ask for a room that doesn't face the pool area.
Fodor's
"While still offering amenities for business travelers, this family-oriented hotel less than a mile from Disney keeps kids and parents happy with kids' suites."
DK Eyewitness
"This family-friendly resort features kidsuites with separate sleeping and play areas, plus kitchenettes."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"With a heated outdoorpool, a splash zone, and an arcade, Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista has a lot of amenities to entertain children." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A great-value, independently-run example of the famous chain, offering a great location close to the heart of Disney but without the rather high price tag hereabouts." Full review
Disney's Contemporary Resort
4600 North World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $380/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"The monorail passes right through the middle of this concrete resort, where the rooms have recently undergone a complete renovation."
Rough Guide
"Disney monorail runs right through the centre of this hotel, which takes its exterior design from the futuristic fantasies of the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland."
Fodor's
"You're paying for location at this sleek, modern, luxury resort next to the Magic Kingdom, as the monorail runs right through the lobby, making park hopping a breeze." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Contemporary is one of Disney’s original resorts, and it’s a favorite among kids both because it’s home to both Chef Mickey’s and the Monorail cuts right through the hotel." Full review
Gayot
"Spectacular views and convenient monorail station highlight this futuristic Disney icon."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Disney's Contemporary Resort has been extensively refurbished but still includes the monorail track running through the vast, enclosed foyer, providing a genuine Disney feel good experience." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Why book? This classic Disney resort has the best amenity possible—its backyard is the Magic Kingdom." Full review
Frommer's
"A midcentury architectural treasure, and indicative of the revolutionary methods that Walt Disney World hoped to pioneer...even if you can’t stay here, this is the best hotel to tour. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"The granddaddy of Disney resorts, the Contemporary's futuristic A-frame opened Walt Disney World in 1971 but feels uninspired and disappointing by today's standards." Full review