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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge vs Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge ranks significantly higher than Holiday Inn Resort Orlando-Lake Buena Vista. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge ranks #9 in Orlando with positive reviews from 11 sources including Michelin Guide, Gayot and The Telegraph.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
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2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $294 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"By far the most interesting Disney-run hotel—and the best choice for guests who aren't enamored of the company's mythology."
Fodor's
"Entering the vast atrium lobby is like entering a cathedral with a roof formed of thatch rather than marble."
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DK Eyewitness
"The impressive glass wall in the lobby overlooks a vast savanna that allows for random sightings of birds, giraffe, and other wildlife."
Rough Guide
Star
"One of Disney’s most spectacular luxury hotels, where from some of the rooms... you can wake up to see wildlife grazing outside your window."
Michelin Guide
"When booking a reservation at this horseshoe shaped lodge, ask for a Savannah View room, which offers vistas of Animal Kingdom's grazing animals from its private balcony."
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Ask for a Savannah View room, which offers vistas of Animal Kingdom's grazing animals from its private balcony.
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista, an IHG Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
The Telegraph
13351 State Road 535, Orlando, FL 32821
From $56 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Just a mile from the Disney parks, this spruced-up inn caters to kids in a big way."
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If you like sleeping in, ask for a room that doesn't face the pool area.
Fodor's
"While still offering amenities for business travelers, this family-oriented hotel less than a mile from Disney keeps kids and parents happy with kids' suites."
DK Eyewitness
"This family-friendly resort features kidsuites with separate sleeping and play areas, plus kitchenettes."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"With a heated outdoorpool, a splash zone, and an arcade, Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista has a lot of amenities to entertain children."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A great-value, independently-run example of the famous chain, offering a great location close to the heart of Disney but without the rather high price tag hereabouts."
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