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Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, an IHG HotelvsDisney's Contemporary Resort
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark ranks significantly better than Disney's Contemporary Resort. Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark has a TripExpert Score of 85 with recommendations from 11 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, an IHG Hotel
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Fodor's Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
14500 Continental Gateway, Orlando, FL 32821
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "A mega-resort for kids. At this 777-unit all-suite hotel a mile east of Disney's gates, two lagoons gush with towering water slides and water cannons, and a central mall includes a food court."
Lonely Planet "Perfect for folks who don’t mind returning from a day of theme-park chaos to hotel chaos." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If only all family-geared Orlando hotels were so fully conceived." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This child-friendly Nickelodeon-themed resort now sports two waterpark play areas filled with flumes, waterslides, fountains, and more."
Rough Guide "The leader in kid-friendly resorts, with one-, two- and three-bedroom suites sleeping up to six, two giant swimming pools with water slides and even a spa for the little ones."
Star Service "Management's recent tack—adding even more kid-friendly programs and creative decor, and expanding healthier meal options—has made it better than ever. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Orlando offers a variety of family-friendly accommodations, from kid-centric hotels to luxury resorts that pamper adults and also cater to kids." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Big, family-orientated resort packed with amenities." Full review
Fodor's "This 24-acre Nickelodeon-themed resort is so kid-friendly that you can barely take a step without bumping into images of SpongeBob, Dora the Explorer, Jimmy Neutron, or other Nick characters." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Many of the 777 units are two-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, bunks and video games for kids, and private bedrooms for grown-ups...ultimately typical family-style suites, they’re brightly painted" Full review
Disney's Contemporary Resort DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Gayot The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
