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Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet CreekvsHard Rock Hotel Orlando
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando is the choice of most professionals compared to Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek. Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando is ranked #16 in Orlando with praise from 12 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and DK Eyewitness.
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek
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14651 Chelonia Parkway, Orlando, FL 32830
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service "Comprised of eight low- and high-rise towers encircling a 10-acre man-made lake, this former swampland has been repurposed into a lively resort community. " Full review
Gayot "Guests can easily get lost at this massive Wyndham Grand, whose lakeside proximity to Walt Disney World and the Bonnet Creek woodlands makes it a popular destination for vacationing families."
Frommer's "This resort caps off a development of more than 1,000 timeshare villas around a pretty 10-acre lake at the south end of Disney property." Full review
Fodor's "Despite being within Mickey's gates, the entry to this family-friendly resort hotel meanders through pristine Florida forest and bamboo-laden landscaping." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This large, four-pearl resort is an upscale option a five- to 10-minute drive from the Disney theme parks." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The Wyndham Grand is a ‘hidden’ luxury hotel that’s close to Disney but often overlooked." Full review
Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
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Rough Guide Star Service
Zagat Gayot
Afar Magazine The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Fodor's
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5800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
From $247/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness "Mission-style architecture, an impressive collection of musical memorabilia, and an underwater sound system built into the impressive pool make this the hippest of Universal’s luxury resorts."
Rough Guide "Stuffed with rock memorabilia, and with familiar tunes blaring out at poolside, this is the least tranquil of the park’s resorts – and the most popular with the younger generation."
Star Service "Overlooking Universal Studios from its privileged locale inside the park, this hotel is situated on a waterway that connects it to its equally impressive siblings." Full review
Zagat3.7
"Guests "have a blast" at this "lively", "upbeat" Orlando resort that's set in a "terrific" location within "walking distance of Universal's parks"."
Gayot "California mission-style architecture, thoughtfully chosen music programming, an on-site concert venue and authentic rock-n-roll memorabilia make this resort an attraction all by itself."
Afar Magazine "I walked into my hotel room and there on the bed was my personal invitation to rock." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This ultra-hip deluxe hotel is themed as a rock star’s mansion and Universal Orlando Resort treats every guest like a VIP." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "With “thoughtfully designed” rooms and the “absolute best suites ever,” the Hard Rock Hotel will make you feel like rock and roll royalty." Full review
Fodor's "The Hard Rock is perfect for large multigeneration family trips and for smaller families looking to keep children entertained." Full review
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Rooms have black-and-white photos of pop icons and 32-inch flat-panel TVs.
2010 Fodor's 100 Hotel Award Winner
Electricity and water are a dangerous combination, but this is a fact the Hard Rock chooses to ignore (and we're glad they do!
Travel + Leisure "Ever wondered what it feels like to live like a rock star? Find out at this upscale resort, which features 650 guest rooms, including the 2,375-square-foot Graceland suite" Full review
