The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande LakesvsReunion Resort & Golf Club
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is preferred by most writers compared to Reunion Resort, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes has a TripExpert Score of 98 with praise from 14 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Jetsetter and Gayot.
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
Reunion Resort & Golf Club
7593 Gathering Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34747
From $168/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Oyster
Luxury
"About 20 minutes south of the Magic Kingdom, the sprawling 411-room Reunion Resort is one of Orlando's priciest condo resorts outside those at Disney." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"After a day on the links or in the water, head back to one of the luxury villas, complete with washer/dryers, kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and private patios or balconies." Full review
Fodor's
"Shuttle buses take guests around the property, delivering them to nine pools, the five-acre water park complex, the spa, tennis courts, and golf clubhouses." Full review
Gayot
"This resort was designed to be a mixed-use property, featuring upscale residential homes and villas, a hotel, shops and restaurants and three signature golf courses."
Forbes Travel Guide
"There’s little you’ll want when you’re at Reunion Resort." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Groups of all sizes will feel at home in a condominium, private villa, or vacation home at the Reunion Resort with onsite facilities to accommodate family gatherings and business meetings" Full review