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Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention CentervsSignia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is the choice of most reviewers compared to Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek ranks #17 in Orlando with positive reviews from 7 sources including Lonely Planet, oyster.com and Frommer's.
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Independent Travel + Leisure
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
i
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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Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Oyster Travel + Leisure Star Service Zagat Fodor's
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure Frommer's Lonely Planet
14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL 32821
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
OysterUpscale
"This 1,000-room Hilton is an oasis of adult calm amid frenetic child-centric Disney World -- literally, as it's actually within the gates of Disney." Full review
Travel + Leisure "While most guests book their stay at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek to visit neighboring Disney World, anywhere else, the hotel would be a destination unto itself." Full review
Star Service "With that said, Hilton Orlando, located at the far end of International Drive, proves a pluckier pick, with resortier guest rooms and a pool that is a smidge better.
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i
The children's programs are extensive and very popular, so parents should be sure to book early.
Zagat4.0
"Whether you're "doing business in the area" or "hitting the parks with the family", this "lovely" resort satisfies with "modern", "upscale" quarters."
Fodor's "The Hilton is not quite as plush as its neighbor the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, but it has a load of amenities and appeals to families." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The sister resort to neighbouring Waldorf Astoria, with a location in Walt Disney World that affords views of the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks while retaining a secluded, elegant feel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stay in one of the many Disney-sanctioned properties with easy access to the parks, such as Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, and relax at your resort in between park visits"
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Frommer's "Linked to the Waldorf Astoria by a convention hall and set in 482 mostly unbuilt acres, the hotel has rooms that lack balconies, which is a real bummer, but it’s on Disney turf, which counts for a lot" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Surrounded by Walt Disney World and boasting a big pool with a lazy river and a slide, this quintessential full-service resort makes an excellent alternative to comparable resorts on Disney property." Full review
