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The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande LakesvsHoliday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, an IHG Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes ranks significantly higher than Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes has a TripExpert Score of 98 with accolades from 14 sources like Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Zagat.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Frommer's
Concierge
Jetsetter
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Fodor's
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837
From $399/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Debuting back in 2003, the Ritz-Carlton Orlando has fast become one of the city's best destinations for deep-pocketed travelers." Full review
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A recent addition to the Grande Lakes resort's outdoor activities is a zipline adventure, with two separate courses to choose from, each with multilevel structures, poles, cables, platforms, and unique climbing elements.
Concierge "The lakes and nature preserve surrounding the sprawling Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes makes the resort feel far removed from the theme parks."
Jetsetter "Plush escape from the theme park frenzy with a serene spa, golf and haute fare in a family-friendly setting." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Located about 15 minutes from both Disney and Universal Studios on the beautiful (and massive) Grande Lakes resort grounds, the Ritz-Carlton is one of the best luxury hotels in Orlando." Full review
Star Service " Around-the-clock room service, daily newspapers, complimentary shoeshine, twice-daily maid service, and a well-connected concierge round out the options." Full review
Gayot "Located on the Grande Lakes Orlando resort, this Italianate-style hotel offers class and elegance in a city riddled with inexpensive chains catering to the theme park crowds."
Zagat4.5
""No one does it like Ritz-Carlton does" rave fans who come to be "bathed in elegance" at this "large, convention-sized" resort in South Orlando, where "everything is top-notch"."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"It's here that you can find expertly crafted cocktails and rub shoulders with the property's many business travelers who come to the luxury resort for conferences." Full review
Fodor's "Exemplary service that extends from the porte-cochere entrance to the 18-hole golf course, restaurants, children's programs, and 40-room spa." Full review
Afar Magazine "56 Club Level guest rooms that offer spectacular views of Orlando, the golf course, lakes and gardens." Full review
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, an IHG Hotel Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Star Service Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Fodor's Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
14500 Continental Gateway, Orlando, FL 32821
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "A mega-resort for kids. At this 777-unit all-suite hotel a mile east of Disney's gates, two lagoons gush with towering water slides and water cannons, and a central mall includes a food court."
Lonely Planet "Perfect for folks who don’t mind returning from a day of theme-park chaos to hotel chaos." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If only all family-geared Orlando hotels were so fully conceived." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This child-friendly Nickelodeon-themed resort now sports two waterpark play areas filled with flumes, waterslides, fountains, and more."
Rough Guide "The leader in kid-friendly resorts, with one-, two- and three-bedroom suites sleeping up to six, two giant swimming pools with water slides and even a spa for the little ones."
Star Service "Management's recent tack—adding even more kid-friendly programs and creative decor, and expanding healthier meal options—has made it better than ever. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Orlando offers a variety of family-friendly accommodations, from kid-centric hotels to luxury resorts that pamper adults and also cater to kids." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Big, family-orientated resort packed with amenities." Full review
Fodor's "This 24-acre Nickelodeon-themed resort is so kid-friendly that you can barely take a step without bumping into images of SpongeBob, Dora the Explorer, Jimmy Neutron, or other Nick characters." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Many of the 777 units are two-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, bunks and video games for kids, and private bedrooms for grown-ups...ultimately typical family-style suites, they’re brightly painted" Full review
