Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs The Alfond Inn
Both Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and The Alfond Inn are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Alfond Inn. Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is ranked #19 in Orlando with accolades from 8 reviewers like Gayot, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
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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
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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."
The Alfond Inn
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300 East New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
From $229 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"This 112-room hotel provides respite within a vibrant college community. It is frequented by travelers (parents, academics, etc.) visiting Rollins College."
Fodor's
"This newly built, serenely sophisticated building in the heart of charming Winter Park, just steps from the shops and restaurants of Park Avenue, combines an upscale hotel with an art gallery."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Award-winning boutique hotel in Orlando's ritzy northern suburb of Winter Park – an alternative to the theme park frenzy."
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Time Out
"The 112-room building blends romantic elements with contemporary touches...the Inn displays the Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art for Rollins College and is within arm’s reach of local attractions"
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Frommer's
"Its restaurant and cocktail bar, planted courtyard, and modern rooms striped in teal and lime with dark wood accents, are designed to appeal to sophisticated palates"
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