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The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande LakesvsDisney's Pop Century Resort

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and Disney's Pop Century Resort are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes scores significantly higher than Disney's Pop Century Resort. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes ranks #1 in Orlando with endorsements from 14 reviewers including Star Service, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
9/10
4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837
From $399/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Debuting back in 2003, the Ritz-Carlton Orlando has fast become one of the city's best destinations for deep-pocketed travelers." Full review
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A recent addition to the Grande Lakes resort's outdoor activities is a zipline adventure, with two separate courses to choose from, each with multilevel structures, poles, cables, platforms, and unique climbing elements.
Concierge Concierge
"The lakes and nature preserve surrounding the sprawling Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes makes the resort feel far removed from the theme parks."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Plush escape from the theme park frenzy with a serene spa, golf and haute fare in a family-friendly setting." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Located about 15 minutes from both Disney and Universal Studios on the beautiful (and massive) Grande Lakes resort grounds, the Ritz-Carlton is one of the best luxury hotels in Orlando." Full review
Star Service Star Service
" Around-the-clock room service, daily newspapers, complimentary shoeshine, twice-daily maid service, and a well-connected concierge round out the options." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Located on the Grande Lakes Orlando resort, this Italianate-style hotel offers class and elegance in a city riddled with inexpensive chains catering to the theme park crowds."
Zagat Zagat
4.5
""No one does it like Ritz-Carlton does" rave fans who come to be "bathed in elegance" at this "large, convention-sized" resort in South Orlando, where "everything is top-notch"."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It's here that you can find expertly crafted cocktails and rub shoulders with the property's many business travelers who come to the luxury resort for conferences." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Exemplary service that extends from the porte-cochere entrance to the 18-hole golf course, restaurants, children's programs, and 40-room spa." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"56 Club Level guest rooms that offer spectacular views of Orlando, the golf course, lakes and gardens." Full review
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Disney's Pop Century Resort
7/10
1050 Century Drive, Lake Bueno Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $143/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Oyster Oyster
Budget
"It's value over frills at the enormous, 2,880-room Disney Pop Century." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"One of Disney’s four “value” resorts, this homage to pop culture is as popular with adults as children."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Devoted to mammoth pop icons from each decade of the second half of the twentieth century, this is Disney’s largest hotel."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Giant jukeboxes, 65-foot-tall bowling pins, an oversized Big Wheel and Rubik's Cube, and other pop-culture memorabilia are scattered throughout the grounds of this value resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Part of the family of Disney Value Resorts at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Pop Century Resort is inspired by all things pop culture from the 1950’s through the 1990’s." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Pop culture buffs as well as kids will enjoy this trivia-infused maze of eras."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The largest Value resort is a fair choice, with smallish rooms—one king bed or two queens with cubbies instead of closets, one sink, and one mirror, and for dining, a heaving central food court" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Each section pays homage to a different decade of the late 20th century, with massive bowling pins that extend beyond the roof and giant Play Doh." Full review

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