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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa

Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa scores slightly higher than Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa. Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 86 with endorsements from 11 sources such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
9 / 10
4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $544 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge 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 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." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Grand Floridian, Disney's crown jewel, is as elegant as it is expensive." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This opulent Victorian-style resort features a magnificent five-story lobby topped by an ornate stained-glass dome."
Rough Guide 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."
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Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
8 / 10
8113 Resort Village Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
From $114 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Fully stocked full-size kitchens appointed with granite counters... washers and dryers, plasma TVs, and master suites with Jacuzzis are the norm here." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"20 minutes south of Universal Studios, this is a self-sufficient sidebar for budgeting tourists aimed at any or all of the surrounding amusement parks." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Packaged as a family resort, the property has a wide range of amenities that would appeal to parents and children alike, from the spacious accommodations to the full-service spa." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"For anyone who is traveling to Orlando and is a huge kid at heart, this is the place to stay." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Combines an excellent location with a reasonable price." Full review
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