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The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande LakesvsThe Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Both The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort are recommended by professionals. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes scores significantly better than The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes scores 98 with approval from 14 reviewers such as Fodor's, Oyster and Star Service.
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
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Insight Guides Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Lonely Planet
4510 North Fort Wilderness Trail, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $327/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
Insight Guides "Inspired by western national-park lodges, this pine lodge has a pioneer theme and a spouting Old Faithful-style geyser near the swimming pool."
Fodor's "Bringing a tent or RV is one of the cheapest ways to stay on WDW property, especially considering that sites in this 700-acre campground can accommodate up to 10." Full review
DK Eyewitness "For a more “back to nature” experience, campsites and cabins are scattered throughout a heavily wooded area."
Rough Guide "A 700-acre site where you can pitch your tent or hook up your RV, or rent an a/c six-berth cabin – a good deal for larger groups."
Michelin Guide "The ultimate in resort self-catering, this collection of log houses and cabins is complemented by campsites designed for pitching tents or hooking up trailers and mobile homes."
Frommer's "This 780-acre wooded enclave near Magic Kingdom consists of campsites, mobile home–style cabins with decks and grills that sleep six, and RV spots." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Located in a huge shaded natural preserve, Fort Wilderness caters to kids and families with its hay rides, fishing and nightly campfire sing-alongs." Full review
