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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
Both Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando are rated highly by writers. Overall, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is the choice of most professionals compared to Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa comes in at #13 in Orlando with endorsements from 11 sources such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
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4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $544 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"You can't pick a more dreamily convenient Disney hotel—it's a single monorail stop away from the Magic Kingdom, and four from Epcot."
Fodor's
"The view across the lake to the Magic Kingdom is spectacular, day or night, as you can see the colors change on the Cinderella Castle along with the fireworks."
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Oyster
Luxury
"The Grand Floridian, Disney's crown jewel, is as elegant as it is expensive."
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DK Eyewitness
"This opulent Victorian-style resort features a magnificent five-story lobby topped by an ornate stained-glass dome."
Rough Guide
"Gabled roofs, verandas and crystal chandeliers are among the frivolous variations on early Florida resort architecture at Disney’s most upmarket hotel, complete with a full-service spa."
Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Zagat
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5800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
From $247 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness
"Mission-style architecture, an impressive collection of musical memorabilia, and an underwater sound system built into the impressive pool make this the hippest of Universal’s luxury resorts."
Rough Guide
"Stuffed with rock memorabilia, and with familiar tunes blaring out at poolside, this is the least tranquil of the park’s resorts – and the most popular with the younger generation."
Star Service
"Overlooking Universal Studios from its privileged locale inside the park, this hotel is situated on a waterway that connects it to its equally impressive siblings."
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Zagat
3.7
"Guests "have a blast" at this "lively", "upbeat" Orlando resort that's set in a "terrific" location within "walking distance of Universal's parks"."
Gayot
"California mission-style architecture, thoughtfully chosen music programming, an on-site concert venue and authentic rock-n-roll memorabilia make this resort an attraction all by itself."
