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Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter vs Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter and Waldorf Astoria Orlando are both recommended by expert writers. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Orlando is preferred by most professionals compared to Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter. Waldorf Astoria Orlando ranks #2 in Orlando with recommendations from 14 publications including Jetsetter, Fodor's and Gayot.
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Zagat
Fodor's
Gayot
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
2201 Orleans Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $182 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Zagat
3.5
"A "New Orleans theme radiates through" this "wonderful", "relaxing" "hidden gem" of a resort offering "lovely" grounds with "cobblestone streets"."
Fodor's
"Ornate Big Easy–style row houses with wrought iron–clad balconies cluster around magnolia-shaded squares in this relatively quiet resort, which appeals to couples more than families."
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Gayot
"Enjoy some Southern charm at Disney’s Port Orleans, a pleasant, moderate resort that captures the color and quaintness of the famed French Quarter."
Frommer's
"The main pool at Riverside is less elaborate than French Quarter’s, although it has five pools to French Quarter’s one."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Lush gardens and a jubilant Mardi Gras motif blend in an effort to create a Louisiana feel to these sister resorts."
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Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Concierge
Jetsetter
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
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14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL 32821
From $387 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Much as at the nearby theme parks, once you arrive at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando (opened in 2009), the experience is all-consuming."
Jetsetter
"Gold- and marble-bedecked resort marrying old school luxury with access to all things Disney."
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Oyster
Luxury
"In a town known for kitschy family-oriented resorts, the Waldorf stands out as one of the only true luxury hotels in Orlando."
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DK Eyewitness
"Set in almost 500 acres (202 ha) of woodlands and waterways, with great access to Orlando’s attractions, this luxury hotel is close to all the theme parks."
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"This hotel inside the gates of Disney World is "the latest grande dame in town." Expect "amazing personalized service, yet staff are so family-friendly"."
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