Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention CentervsFour Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
Both Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center and Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort are praised by travel writers. On balance, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort scores significantly better than Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort is ranked #8 in Orlando with positive reviews from 10 sources including Frommer's, Forbes Travel Guide and Gayot.
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee, FL 34746
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"Gaylord Palms has its own restaurants, recreational facilities, shops, and the Canyon Ranch Spa Club."
Star Service
"This Southern-flavored convention-resort follows the blueprint of its Nashville sibling Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, offering an upscale biospheric experience." Full review
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You can choose between soft orange or deep blue color schemes, though all units share the same well-rounded amenity roster.
Gayot
"This elaborate, decidedly Southern resort... pays tribute to distinctive regions and eras of Florida that are rich in history and charm, though often underrepresented."
Zagat
"It may be centered on a convention center, but this sprawling 63-acre Marriott resort in Kissimmee also attracts leisure travelers."
Frommer's
"It's a convention center in disguise, but the Gaylord Palms appeals to vacationers, too, and is not your run-of-the-mill resort." Full review
Fodor's
"Built in the style of a grand turn-of-the-20th-century Florida mansion, this resort is meant to inspire awe." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The hotel has a lush atrium and rooms, two on-site pools, a Canyon Ranch spa, golf putting course, and croquet lawn." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This is, without a doubt, the most massive hotel in Orlando, and it’s popular as a conference center... and a family resort." Full review
Independent
"Fans of 1972 sci-fi classic Silent Running will be at home in this uber-cool domed environment encompassing 1,718 rooms and five acres of indoor delights that feel like the great outdoors"
Travel + Leisure
"It’s near everything, but also in a world of its own, thanks to towering glass atriums with native flora and fauna and scenes made to feel like other destinations...kids go crazy for the water park"
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Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort Show All Reviews
10100 Dream Tree Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836
From $548/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler
"Disney-goers finally have a truly stylish option thanks to this expansive 443-room hotel, set within a quiet, residential section of the resort itself." Full review
Fodor's
"Presides majestically over Disney's exclusive Golden Oak community, and its amenities and dedication to service are clear from the moment you step into the marble, flower-bedecked lobby." Full review
Gayot
"For discerning Disney fans, this Four Seasons resort offers unique facilities and outstanding hospitality on a sprawling property that spans 26 acres."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Perched on 26.5 lakeside acres within the magnificent residential community of Golden Oak, the sprawling family friendly resort sits just minutes from Disney’s theme parks." Full review
Jetsetter
"Walt Disney World Resort’s poshest sleep, with a five-acre water park, a top golf club and world class dining." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The Four Seasons Resort in Orlando brings five-star luxury to Disney World, offering chic interiors, exceptional service, an excellent choice of restaurants, and private transfers to the theme parks." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort is a luxury showstopper within Walt Disney World Resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Both family-friendly and luxurious. The expansive water area features an adult pool and a family pool." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Hidden behind the gate of Disney’s upscale Golden Oak neighborhood, the Four Seasons Orlando manages to marry homeyness with high-end luxury." Full review
Time Out
"Tucked within the gates of Walt Disney World Resort, Four Seasons Resort Orlando is luxurious without feeling stale." Full review