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JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes vs Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
Both JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes scores slightly better than Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes scores 90 with approval from 13 publications including Zagat, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
Concierge
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
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4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837
From $193 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The seeming isolation of the location of this 1,064-room luxury tower... lends the property an enviable natural tranquility that nearly all other Orlando mega-hotels lack."
Jetsetter
"Grand statement in Central Florida with five restaurants, a lazy river and a Greg Norman-designed golf course."
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Lonely Planet
"A sister property to the neighboring Ritz Carlton with shared facilities."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The 998-room JW Marriott is one of the most luxurious resorts in Orlando, and not just because it shares a gorgeous golf course and spa with the adjacent Ritz-Carlton."
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DK Eyewitness
"Sharing with the Ritz Carlton its spectacular and meticulously kept grounds as well as a long list of amenities, this luxurious property is one of the finest around."
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."
