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Orlando World Center MarriottvsLoews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
Both properties are praised by experts. Overall, Orlando World Center Marriott ranks significantly higher than Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. Orlando World Center Marriott ranks #14 in Orlando with accolades from 10 sources such as Rough Guide, Frommer's and Zagat.
Orlando World Center Marriott
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This upscale resort caters to business and leisure travelers alike, but there's almost always a large meeting going on." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An array of restaurants, a premier golf club, a spectacularly landscaped pool and play area, and beautifully decorated spacious rooms are all combined with exceptional service."
Rough Guide "It’s the recreational activities on offer – a giant lagoon-shaped swimming pool, full-service spa and manicured golf course – that are the main draws."
Star Service "An easy 5- to 10-minute shuttle ride from the Magic Kingdom, depending on traffic, Orlando World Center Marriott remains a fresh if frantic option." Full review
Gayot "This hotel is the largest of its chain in the world, with 230-acres centered around a 28-story tower with descending tiers on either side."
Zagat3.8
"An "almost perfect mix of business and family fun", this "enormous", "contemporary" Orlando resort offers "plentiful" conference facilities."
Fodor's "With 2,000 rooms and 110 suites, this luxury resort is one of Orlando's largest, catering to conventions (nearly a half million square feet of meeting space) and families." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This flagship property of the famous brand is the world’s largest Marriott, with a dazzling array of amenities, plus the bonus of Walt Disney World right on its doorstep." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With more than 2,000 rooms and suites, the property includes a pool with a slide tower and a splash park for kids." Full review
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Gayot
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Lonely Planet
6601 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure "Universal's newest Orlando property has 1,000 rooms centered around a tropical lagoon with a huge, snaking pool area complete with waterfalls, slides, and two white-sand beaches." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Close to the theme parks but still provides a serene Caribbean-style getaway, set around a lagoon and waterfalls, with tempting dining and a unique rum bar." Full review
Gayot "Resort amenities and theme park perks draw families to this massive property."
OysterUpscale
"This massive 1000-room upscale resort is set within the Universal Orlando complex and comes with an array of theme park perks, including free water taxis and early admission to some parks." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The pool is the gem of this Caribbean-inspired resort, with a sand beach, water slide, fire pit, and rentable cabanas." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The hotel offers 1,000 guest rooms including 83 suites, four scenic restaurants and lounges with water views, and resort-style pool with a white sand beach and water slide"
Orlando Travel Guide
July 6, 2021
Frommer's "Opened in July 2016, the Modern Caribbean-inspired Sapphire Falls is clean and understated." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Inspired by the Caribbean, it has a tropical vibe and a melange of eras, from colonial to the 1950s. The property's water features include lovely rivers and waterfalls." Full review
