Orlando World Center MarriottvsDisney's Contemporary Resort
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Orlando World Center Marriott scores significantly higher than Disney's Contemporary Resort. Orlando World Center Marriott is ranked #14 in Orlando with positive reviews from 10 reviewers like Fodor's, Rough Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Orlando World Center Marriott
8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This upscale resort caters to business and leisure travelers alike, but there's almost always a large meeting going on." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An array of restaurants, a premier golf club, a spectacularly landscaped pool and play area, and beautifully decorated spacious rooms are all combined with exceptional service."
Rough Guide
"It’s the recreational activities on offer – a giant lagoon-shaped swimming pool, full-service spa and manicured golf course – that are the main draws."
Star Service
"An easy 5- to 10-minute shuttle ride from the Magic Kingdom, depending on traffic, Orlando World Center Marriott remains a fresh if frantic option." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel is the largest of its chain in the world, with 230-acres centered around a 28-story tower with descending tiers on either side."
Zagat
3.8
"An "almost perfect mix of business and family fun", this "enormous", "contemporary" Orlando resort offers "plentiful" conference facilities."
Fodor's
"With 2,000 rooms and 110 suites, this luxury resort is one of Orlando's largest, catering to conventions (nearly a half million square feet of meeting space) and families." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This flagship property of the famous brand is the world’s largest Marriott, with a dazzling array of amenities, plus the bonus of Walt Disney World right on its doorstep." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With more than 2,000 rooms and suites, the property includes a pool with a slide tower and a splash park for kids." 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