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Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention CentervsSonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center scores marginally higher than Staybridge Suites Lake Buena Vista. Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center ranks #40 in Orlando with recommendations from 7 publications including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
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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Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista Frommer's DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Oyster Fodor's
8751 Suiteside Drive, Orlando, FL 32836
From $87/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "This chain hotel is ideally located just off Apopka-Vineland Road, close to the action of Downtown Disney and the theme parks, as well as area restaurants and shops." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Particularly large and uniquely designed rooms, plus a central location and a grocery delivery service, make this the perfect choice for families and groups."
Rough Guide "With similar facilities to its sister property on I-Drive (see p.272), this relaxing hotel is only about a mile from the entrance to Downtown Disney. $200."
OysterMid-Range
"The 150-room, three-pearl Staybridge Suites Lake Buena Vista is a top-notch, mid-range hotel in a very convenient location." Full review
Fodor's "Just minutes from a Disney entrance, this award-winning all-suites (one- and two-bedroom, two-bath) accommodation is perfect for a big family or group on a small budget who want a home away from home." Full review
