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The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande LakesvsLoews Royal Pacific Resort
Both The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is the choice of most reviewers compared to Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes comes in at #1 in Orlando with positive reviews from 14 sources such as Gayot, Forbes Travel Guide and Oyster.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Frommer's
Concierge
Jetsetter
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
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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
Loews Royal Pacific Resort Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Star Service Gayot Zagat
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, FL 32819
From $236/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "The entrance... sets the tone for the Pacific Rim theme of this hotel, which lies amid 53 acres of lush shrubs, soaring bamboo, orchids, and palms." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Guests at this resort are stranded on a breathtaking Pacific island paradise, with a lagoon-style pool and play area, Emeril’s Tchop Chop restaurant (a must for adults), and superior service."
Rough Guide "The comfortable rooms here are decked out in bamboo to enhance the “tropical” theme, while the kids will enjoy the lagoon-style pool. $289."
Star Service "Competing just below its siblings Hard Rock Hotel and the Portofino Bay Hotel, this savvy South Pacific wannabe is the most laid back of the three." Full review
Gayot "Orlando is no stranger to themed hotels and the Royal Pacific, a member of the Loews hotels, may be one of the most unique."
Zagat3.7
""Universal Park perks", including "proximity" (a "short ride over in the water taxi") and "early access to the parks", are a "huge bonus" to staying at this "family-friendly" Orlando resort."
Travel + Leisure "With the lagoon-style pool, complete with beaches, palm trees, and an abandoned prop plane, The Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando recreates a piece of the South Pacific." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Luxurious South Seas-themed resort at Universal Orlando, where carved-wood décor is punctuated by bright Balinese umbrellas as the sweet scent of orchids fills the air." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Kids will love the family-friendly pool, with real sand, and the 6pm 'dive in movie' where they can swim while watching a pool-side screen showing the likes of Harry Potter and Universal favorites." Full review
