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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & SpavsOrlando World Center Marriott
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa scores marginally better than Orlando World Center Marriott. Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 86 with recommendations from 11 publications including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Gayot.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
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4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $544/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "You can't pick a more dreamily convenient Disney hotel—it's a single monorail stop away from the Magic Kingdom, and four from Epcot."
Fodor's "The view across the lake to the Magic Kingdom is spectacular, day or night, as you can see the colors change on the Cinderella Castle along with the fireworks." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Grand Floridian, Disney's crown jewel, is as elegant as it is expensive." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This opulent Victorian-style resort features a magnificent five-story lobby topped by an ornate stained-glass dome."
Rough Guide "Gabled roofs, verandas and crystal chandeliers are among the frivolous variations on early Florida resort architecture at Disney’s most upmarket hotel, complete with a full-service spa."
Michelin Guide "Disney's most luxurious property is a Victorian-era waterside complex set on 40 acres along Magic Kingdom's monorail route."
Travel + Leisure "With gas lamps and wicker chairs in this sprawling neo-Victorian manse, Cindarella, Prince Charming, and the wicked stepsisters feel right at home." Full review
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Don't miss the dingin at Citricos or Victoria & Albert's (one of the best restaurants in Florida) and take advantage of the hotel's proximity to Disney's Magic Kingdom.
Travel + Leisure "Just like the resort it’s housed in, the spa is meant to evoke the feel of a turn-of-the-20th-century escape." Full review
Gayot "The splendor of Florida's high society, resort living of the early 1900s recalls the atmosphere of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel."
The Telegraph8.0
"Modelled on the classic Hotel Del Coronado near San Diego, California, this historic-styled property is Disney’s crown jewel and most upmarket offering." Full review
Orlando World Center Marriott
Frommer's DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Star Service Gayot
Zagat Fodor's The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
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."
Zagat3.8
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
