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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando ranks slightly higher than Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando comes in at 86 with praise from 12 publications such as Fodor's, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Gayot
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1600 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $442 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"The crowded, 853-room Polynesian remains one of Disney's most popular Deluxe-category resorts for families."
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DK Eyewitness
"Lush tropical gardens and waterfalls, a white sand beach, and a lagoon swimming pool with a steaming volcano and torch-lit walkways create the illusion of an island paradise."
Travel + Leisure
"Commanding an enviable position on the Seven Seas Lagoon, and a short boat ride from the Magic Kingdom’s front gates, the South Seas–inflected Polynesian is a circa-1971 Disney original."
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Fodor's
"You may not think you're in Fiji, but families with kids can have fun pretending in this South Pacific-themed resort directly across the lagoon from the Magic Kingdom."
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Gayot
"An impressive rainforest setting and exotica ambience---even to discerning Tikiphiles."
Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Zagat
Gayot
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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."
