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Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention CentervsOrlando World Center Marriott
Both properties are recommended by professionals. Overall, Orlando World Center Marriott scores significantly higher than Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. Orlando World Center Marriott ranks #23 in Orlando with endorsements from 8 sources like Fodor's, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
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
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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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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
