JW Marriott Orlando, Grande LakesvsSignia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes scores slightly higher than Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes ranks #5 in Orlando with recommendations from 13 reviews like Gayot, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes Show All Reviews
4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837
From $193/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The seeming isolation of the location of this 1,064-room luxury tower... lends the property an enviable natural tranquility that nearly all other Orlando mega-hotels lack."
Jetsetter
"Grand statement in Central Florida with five restaurants, a lazy river and a Greg Norman-designed golf course." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A sister property to the neighboring Ritz Carlton with shared facilities." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 998-room JW Marriott is one of the most luxurious resorts in Orlando, and not just because it shares a gorgeous golf course and spa with the adjacent Ritz-Carlton." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Sharing with the Ritz Carlton its spectacular and meticulously kept grounds as well as a long list of amenities, this luxurious property is one of the finest around."
Rough Guide
Star
"One of Orlando’s most luxurious hotels, this elegant building with an intimate feel and superb rooms shares the 500-acre Grande Lakes Orlando."
Star Service
"In a somewhat isolated location...15 minutes east of Walt Disney World and 10 minutes south of SeaWorld, this deluxe mega-resort is Marriott's flagship in central Florida." Full review
Gayot
"A few highlights include the Greg Norman-designed golf course and 40,000-square-foot spa with hydrotherapy and private lap pools."
Zagat
4.3
""When you need a bit of luxury", this "posh" Spanish colonial--style resort offers a "true oasis in Orlando", from the "courteous" staffers who greet you at the "grand entrance"."
Fodor's
"This hotel caters to a convention clientele, but it also has a European-style spa... and a lazy river–style pool complex, giving this lush resort family and leisure appeal." Full review
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL 32821
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upscale
"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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The children's programs are extensive and very popular, so parents should be sure to book early.
Zagat
4.0
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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 Planet
Top 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