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Disney's Contemporary Resort vs Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Both Disney's Contemporary Resort and Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Lodge are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Disney's Contemporary Resort is the choice of most writers compared to Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Lodge. Disney's Contemporary Resort comes in at #33 in Orlando with approval from 8 publications including DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Disney's Contemporary Resort
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
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4600 North World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $380 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"The monorail passes right through the middle of this concrete resort, where the rooms have recently undergone a complete renovation."
Rough Guide
"Disney monorail runs right through the centre of this hotel, which takes its exterior design from the futuristic fantasies of the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland."
Fodor's
"You're paying for location at this sleek, modern, luxury resort next to the Magic Kingdom, as the monorail runs right through the lobby, making park hopping a breeze."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Contemporary is one of Disney’s original resorts, and it’s a favorite among kids both because it’s home to both Chef Mickey’s and the Monorail cuts right through the hotel."
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Gayot
"Spectacular views and convenient monorail station highlight this futuristic Disney icon."
Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Zagat
Oyster
Lonely Planet
9000 Bay Hill Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
From $159 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"If golf is your game there might not be a more enjoyable place to get out of the rough."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Quiet and genteel Bay Hill feels like a time warp; as though you're walking into a TV set or your grandmother's photo album."
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Zagat
4.0
"The "cathedral of golf in Orlando", this "special-occasion" "destination" attracts fans of Arnold who come to "play the course" but stay for the "fantastic" scenery."
Oyster
Upscale
"Surrounded by the gated upscale neighborhood of Bay Hill Community and the Butler Chain of Lakes, Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Lodge and its 70 rooms provide guests with a relaxing and quiet atmosphere."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"It is reassuringly calm and simple. Handsome rooms are spread among a series of two-story buildings bordering the Arnold Palmer–designed golf course. "
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