The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande LakesvsLake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa are both rated highly by professionals. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is preferred by most writers compared to Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes ranks #1 in Orlando with praise from 14 reviewers including Oyster, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes 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
Oyster
Luxury
"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."
Zagat
4.5
""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
Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
8113 Resort Village Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Fully stocked full-size kitchens appointed with granite counters... washers and dryers, plasma TVs, and master suites with Jacuzzis are the norm here." Full review
Star Service
"20 minutes south of Universal Studios, this is a self-sufficient sidebar for budgeting tourists aimed at any or all of the surrounding amusement parks." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Packaged as a family resort, the property has a wide range of amenities that would appeal to parents and children alike, from the spacious accommodations to the full-service spa." Full review
Afar Magazine
"For anyone who is traveling to Orlando and is a huge kid at heart, this is the place to stay." Full review
Fodor's
"Combines an excellent location with a reasonable price." Full review
Gayot
"Located within the Walt Disney World Resort, this hotel strives to create an ideal stay for everyone --- families with children, couples and corporate travelers."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Condo-style Lake Buena Vista resort feels more like villa accommodation than a hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Minutes from Disney World, the home-away-from-home property also includes a pirate-themed pool." Full review